Dunn-Edwards | 2022 Color + Design Trends: The Almanac

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Dunn-Edwards 2022 Color + Design

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Changeisinevitable. Environmental,societal,and unseenforcesareshiftingthewaywe lookateverything.Asnewdesires,fears,and dreamsarecreated,thechanginglandscapeofour coloranddesignchoicesmirrorourinnercurrentsaswe literallybuildthenewworldwewanttoseeoutofobjectsandpigments. Eachyear,Dunn-Edwardsexploresfiveemergingpalettesanddesign stylesthatreflecttheoutcomeofourchangingreality.Pullinginspiration fromfashion,technology,art,andpopularmovements,weidentifythe keythemesthataredrivingaestheticsforward. Thisisourtimecapsulefor2022.

THISISOURMOMENT

CON TENTS

MERAKI

Greek [may·rah·kee'] Rhymes with: share a key. adj. Meraki describes the art of putting your soul, creativity, or love into a task—whether it's cooking or redefining yourself through design.

1 INSPIRATION

Trend

// An unexpected journey of selfdiscovery and acceptance is facilitated by soothing colors and shapes, an emphasis on simplicity and open spaces. We let go of the need to complicate and overly accessorize, driven by a new emphasis on experience and process. Difficult times have taught us to be more resilient and we are embarking on a renewed quest for balance and wellness.

Clean and comfortable, uncluttered and minimalist, Meraki reflects the desire for a fresh start.

AKI MER

ELEMENTS // Timeless and sustainable materials combine with simple, ingenious objects to give us pared-down creations with a touch of soul.

Design reflects our shifting values that now emphasize quality over quantity. With precise lines and sensual curves, furniture and fabrics establish a balance between stillness and motion. Lasting, versatile pieces contribute to a new timelessness while also promoting a sense of comfort — like a welcome hug.

DESIGNER //

SAMANTHA WILLIAMS

Creating beautiful, timeless interiors that prioritize comfort and elegance, Samantha Williams now finds herself at the front lines of a quiet design revolution.

With a Master's degree in Interior Architecture, Williams is influenced by the classical principles of design; she aims to strike the perfect balance between form and function, aesthetics and ease. Her gift for filling spaces while maintaining a sense of spaciousness has earned her the title of Meraki Ambassador. Encapsulating the movement in a sentence, Williams explains, “It gives us the space to reinvent ourselves.”

Kitchen Cabinets: White Picket Fence DET648

“ It gives us the space to reinvent ourselves.

”

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MERAKICOLORPALETTE

Like a cleansing tide, fresh blues remind us to start over. Delicate tints inspired by shades of recycled paper combine with airy versions of earth, plant, and water tones to soothe the senses. Breathe in this healing palette and define a new way forward.

Reclaimed

Almond Milk DEHW01

MERAKI

APPLICATION // Meraki answers our quest for an improved work-life balance, with pieces arranged in thoughtful ways to facilitate a flow of energy. Peaceful, inspiring, soothing, and functional, our spaces become workshops for spiritual and physical evolution.

Accent: Frontier Land DE6074

Wall: Reclaimed Wood DET625

RETROU Trend

French [R h·troov·eye] Rhymes with: Let's do pie!

n. A joyful reunion, Retrouvailles is the sense of fulfillment achieved when past and present merge, satisfying a nostalgia that has built up over time.

2

INSPIRATION

// The rediscovery of creating our own food and crafts has sparked a celebration of folkloric revival. We turn to physical and digital tribes for support and inspiration, carving out new spaces for community, creativity, and joy. Artisanal and traditional techniques emphasize local authenticity from around the world as our new circle expands beyond the confines of a physical neighborhood. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the colorful tapestry of twentyfirst century life.

VAILLES

RETROUVAILLES

ELEMENTS // Upbeat environments adorned in tangy palettes are punctuated with bohemian touches, figurative scenes, and stylized motifs inspired by Matisse and Miro.

Unfussy and casual, spaces embrace a “cottage in the South” feel; becoming colorful havens that celebrate both tradition and improvisation. Handmade ceramics and basketwork reflect a desire to connect with the creators behind our daily objects. In a new form of folk, we curate atmospheres capable of welcoming visitors from the real and online worlds.

UVAILLES

Home Exterior:

“ People want to feel connected. ”

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DESIGNER //

REBECCA RASKIND

Working in both public relations and design, Rebecca Raskind is all about people. Merging color and design with a sensibility for the human experience, she creates entertainment-ready spaces that evoke a feeling of celebration.

Incorporating eclectic and bohemian elements, Raskind plays with pops of color, textures, patterns, and hand-selected pieces that tell a story. The appeal of Retrouvailles lies in a simple truth, “People want to feel connected,” she says.

RETROUVAILLES COLOR PALETTE

Toasted browns connect us to a sense of shared experiences, like the earth beneath our feet. Around them, clear colors that appear to snap in the sun create a cheerful and carefree mood — reminiscent of summer vacations and outdoor dining.

RETROUVAILLES

APPLICATION // Casual arrangements of well-loved, functional furnishings invite visitors to put their feet up and bask in an unhurried and amicable environment. Statement pieces hint at meandering stories capable of filling an entire afternoon. Warm woods coexist with pops of color and living décor to announce that all are welcome here.

Top wall: Swiss Meringue DEHW04

Bottom wall: Beaded Blue DE5909

Swedish [Mee·sa]

Rhymes with: Peace ahh. v. Mysa refers to the act of getting comfortable, to surround ones self with coziness, especially at home.

MYSA

3

Trend

INSPIRATION // Emerging from virtual reality into real life, we are drawn to sensory experiences. The identities and comforts we've forged in the digital world emanate into our physical world — leading to lush, reality-optional escapes where ancient rituals and mythical elements mingle with exotic botanicals and rich fabrics. The splendors of the past beckon us to explore their mystic symbolism and mystery, while we take comfort in the tangible luxuries of the present.

M Y S A

ELEMENTS

// Elegant cocoons reimagine depictions of ancient or imaginary adventures through the prism of modernity.

Furnishings, fabrics, and décor are selected to delight all six senses. Real and ornamental florals hint at herbaceous and blossoming scents. Opulent fabrics engage our sense of touch. Accent objects and prints of ancient symbols, forbidden fruits and exotic fauna evoke visual, palatable, and auditory storylines that activate our sense of the extraordinary.

COLOR+DESIGN

SARA McLEAN

Creating worlds of color is a passion that involves finding character where others only see chroma.

As Dunn-Edwards Color and Design Expert, Sara McLean pulls together palettes that evolve to match our changing human perspectives. She views color arrangement like a story. In Mysa, McLean sees a tale of discovery and escape, where the protagonist seeks out a type of “safe adventure” from the reassuring comfort of home. She explains, “We escape to distant worlds, finding coziness in a dream.”

“ We escape to distant worlds, finding coziness in a dream.

”

MYSA COLOR PALETTE

This chromatic musing conjures sophistication with a touch of flamboyance. In an adventurous twist, the palette contains both vivid and muted colors to create a chiaroscuro effect. Juicy, botanical colors ripen to darker tones emoting a storied shadow effect that lets us contemplate the passage of time from luxurious spaces.

M Y S A

APPLICATION // Well-cushioned, loungeable pieces offer the perfect perch from which to observe layered florals and narrative elements. Vintage-meets-glam accessories span decades to bridge opulence and comfort across time while textures and tactile elements add depth and sensory fulfillment. Mythical, historical, and imagined elements work interchangeably to tell a new origin story.

Accent: Bamboo Screen DE6193

Walls: Adobe South DEC709

ELYSIAN

Greek [uh·li·zhn] Rhymes with: A vision.

adj. Derived from the word Elysium, a Greek mythological paradise reserved for immortalized heroes, Elysian describes a blissful, heavenly state.

INSPIRATION

// Driven by the optimism of an emerging Scientific Renaissance, we are propelled forward to build upon shared knowledge, unlocking solutions through state-of-the-art technology and interdisciplinary cooperation. The act of diving deep into microbial and subatomic worlds mirrors our expanding exploration of outer space, setting up a dichotomic tension between micro and macro.

Where these seemingly opposite pursuits merge in the universal consciousness, new opportunities for surreality are created.

ELYSIAN

ELEMENTS // Future-forward pieces reinvent utility with ultra-comfort and multi-purpose functionality, all mixed with a dose of light-hearted imagination.

Soft and strange elements come together to create calm and innovative atmospheres, poised between reality and fiction. New techniques in architecture, 3D printing, and manufacturing lead to fabrics and accessories with transparency effects, iridescence, and dream-like qualities. Spaces capture the feeling of being inside an optimistic bubble where anything is possible.

CAROLINEGEYSARTIST

A vortex of creativity fuels the vision to create augmented and imagined worlds characterized by movement, futurism, and color.

Belgian-born multimedia designer and artist Caroline Geys explores it all in her work: color, landscape topography, geometry, nature, architecture, and timeless optimism. Residing in Los Angeles, Geys is a prolific creator who brings together geometric and amorphous shapes to tell new stories about the evolution of science and nature. She observes, “As nature merges with the digital world, we are drawn to the surreal.”

“ As nature merges with the digital world, we are drawn to the surreal. ”

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ELYSIAN COLOR PALETTE

Combining playfully saturated tones with their overexposed harmonies represents the merging of creativity with science to give us a palette that is bursting with freshness. Grown-up and reassuring pastel hues provide a sense of honesty and transparency, while bolder colors remind us of the joy in discovery.

GatsbyGlitter DET496

DoricWhite DET641

MarketMelon DE5199

ShortandSweet DE6023

SmokyBlue DET570 EnchantingSky DE5900 RoyalPretender DE5999

ELYSIAN

APPLICATION // Geometric pieces mingle with poetically strange and distorted shapes — reflecting the juxtaposition of technology and biological elements as they come together. Soothing colors form a backdrop for accessories that hint at an uncertain, adventurous future. Design creates its own language that is fluent in both the digital and organic worlds.

Accent: Smoky Blue DET570

Short and Sweet DE6023

RENSING NATUR-

Norwegian ['nat·ur·en·sing] Rhymes with: At your cleansing. n. Naturrensing is the sense of renewal and energetic purification one feels after having been in nature. It is also known as forest bathing.

INSPIRATION // Ready to shed the weight of materialism, we look to natural cycles, spirituality and indigenous wisdom as sources of freedom and rebirth. Cutting back on clutter and pointless shopping, we refocus on essential, sustainable elements that emphasize nature and healing. Getting in touch with our earth-loving roots, we explore themes of gardening, eco-tourism, plant-based eating, handicraft, and creative recycling.

NATURRENSING

ELEMENTS // A new form of primitive luxury emerges where eco-friendly materials and techniques dominate.

Wood is preserved with stains or light washes that emphasize natural grain and growth rings. Fabrics feature homespun, flaxen and organic materials and tones. Accessories and furniture exhibit raw, rugged edges or a distinctively upcycled feel. The origins of each piece become as important as its aesthetics. Arts and Crafts, Boho, Rustic, and even Modern elements come together to celebrate a common love of nature.

NATURRENSING

PHOTOGRAPHER

BETHANY NAUERT

Moving from Seoul to San Diego to Los Angeles, Bethany Nauert is a photographer with a lot of connections — the philosophical kind.

Nauert's work captures the intersection of lifestyle and architecture. With an eye for society's changing aesthetics, her photography creates a language where viewers feel as though they've inhabited a space. Hints of humanity and traces of activity reveal a room's true soul and purpose. Of Naturrensing, she says, “It's a way to integrate the outside world and the calmness of nature.”

“ It's a way to integrate the outside world and the calmness of nature. ”

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NATURRENSING COLOR PALETTE

Nature-infused colors embody both simplicity and sophistication, with tones reminiscent of raw cotton, plant-based dyes, wood, clay and earth. Rich greens push us toward healthy growth, while deep browns focus on earth's stability, and dark blue and blue-green recall the splendor of a nighttime sky.

RENSING NATUR

APPLICATION // We invite the outside in as living plants and natural elements take prominence.

Finding a balance between archaic beauty and sustainable comfort, spaces feature modest design and naturally noble, ethically sourced materials. Primitive and handmade pieces make thoughtful statements, connecting us to our own evolution and impermanence. Instead of glorifying nature through stylized and distorted depictions of it, we are now seeking to immerse ourselves within it. Artificial elements are purged in an attempt to restore harmony with the Earth.

Accent: Crisp Muslin DE6212

2022 WHAT IT ALL MEANS

We are taking a big leap forward, rebounding in the spirit of hope, boldness, and new opportunities. Fresh, cleansing, tech-inspired brights live harmoniously with earth-baked colors as we write a new history that merges the wisdom of the past with advances of the future.

by Bethany Nauert

COLOR PALETTES

Color takes a surprising turn in the direction of bright and vibrant colors with mid to high chromaticity, balanced by a few low chroma neutrals that ground the hues and promote respite as we cross uncharted waters toward the future.

TREND 1 MERAKI

Almond Milk DEHW01

Reclaimed Wood DET625

Bay Salt DET642

Cliff's View DEC720

Ocean City DE5879

Casting Shadow DE6291

Prim Blue DE5898

Rose de Mai DET432

Tuscan Mosaic DE6208

Frontier Land DE6074

Sur Blue Jade DET577

the Blues DET576

Candelabra DE5431

Rain Forest DE5684

Beaded Blue DE5909

Pink Punch DE5048

Red River DE5125

Espresso Macchiato DET680

Wandering Road DE6076

Grapes of Wrath DET409

Often Orange DE5132

Swiss Meringue DEHW04

Night DEA184

Apple DEA146

TREND 3 MYSA TREND 4 ELYSIAN TREND 5 NATURRENSING

Mahogany Cherry DE5020

Golden Appeal DE5382

Bamboo Screen DE6193

Desert Sage DET505

Adobe South DEC709

Carrot Cake DE5230

Golf Course DE5601

Aspen Hush DE5746

Greener Pastures DET529

Brown Bear DE6140

Loch Ness DE5748

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

Crystal Clear DE6008

Gatsby Glitter DET496

Doric White DET641

Market Melon DE5199

Adobe Avenue DE5137

Short and Sweet DE6023

Natural Light DE5505

Smoky Blue DET570

Tropical Lagoon DE5781

Violet Gems DE5940

Enchanting Sky DE5900

Royal Pretender DE5999

Crisp Muslin DE6212

Chinook Salmon DET456

Alameda Ochre DET482

Blue Tapestry DET545

Revival Red DET441

Art and Craft DET682

Nomad DET697

Hinterland DET509

Rose Meadow DE6025

Even Growth DE5494

Trail Dust DE6123

Pencil Lead DE5922

THE END BEGINNING

THIS IS A TIME CAPSULE OF 2022.

Each year, Dunn-Edwards explores five emerging palettes and design styles that reflect the outcome of our changing reality.

Pulling inspiration from fashion, technology, art, and popular movements, this book identifies the key themes that are driving aesthetics forward in 2022.