When you're undertaking a home remodeling project, you might be tempted to save ideas about color for the end of the renovation when you're painting the walls, but decisions about colors will arise far sooner than that.
For example, while the kitchen used to stick with shades of white, neutrals, and earth tones, today's countertops can be bright red or yellow and backsplashes might be composed of bright pink or green tiles.
While such bold colors might not last long beyond 2010, you could consider using them as accent colors on lamps or wall hangings.
Here are the popular colors for home decorating this year: Yellow - Designers seem to agree that yellow is the new "it" color for 2010.
Many homeowners like it for the warmth and optimism it suggests in today's economic climate.
Yellow also conveys energy and vibrancy.
Green is on everyone's mind, both as a lifestyle and a color.
While some trendy greens in the past have been quite bright, the shade favored today tends to be more of a moss green.
It can create a soothing or outdoorsy mood.
Purple is favored in a lavender shade for bedrooms.
Other designers think that bold purple will be a popular choice for walls and even appliances like washing machines and ovens.
Earth Tones never go out of style because they are the colors we see in nature every day.
Lighter tones and neutrals can be a good background for brighter accent colors on throw pillows or pictures, but browns and beiges are less popular now and gray is becoming the earth color of choice.
Turquoise and Aqua are colors that have been popular for a while and that show no sign of leaving the scene.
Paler shades are calming and can suggest waterside environments.