Color and trends in home fashion are coming of age in wild new hues that echo the sunny days of summer. Colors for 2006 will be warmer, clearer and brighter. Reddened oranges will replace coppery hues; yellows will gain importance; and complex neutrals will add sophistication and luxury to the 2006 consumer color palette.

There will be an extraordinary amount of bright colors. There are always bright colors for summer and outdoor wear, but now you're starting to see it in home pieces like upholstery and bedding. Forecasted is a palette of Overexposed-electrified brights that are intense and saturated. These include Plasma - a bold, bright blue; Optimism - a sharp tangerine-melon; and Limelight - almost neon green.

The selection of color has become a far more thoughtful and exacting process than before. Consumers are using color schemes as a way to personalize their spaces. These include saturated brights that resemble popsicle hues, as well as some hyper-brights like Blue Splash - a new turquoise; Dazzling Green - kelly-green inspired but brighter

All this translates well into home décor and accessories. Interesting pieces that pull color from one area of the room to another are essential for a harmonious blend. One company that has been able to maintain “escape within the home” as well as offer bold color opportunities is Home and Garden Party. Showcasing one of the many faces of this spring and summer's hottest oranges and blues, the online catalog offers prime examples of sherbet sunrise and turquoise dream.

Lisa DeClue is a WAHM and Decorator in the Central Illinois area and owner of Decorating with HGPgal, an informative resource site with ideas, articles, theme rooms, terms and styles, Online Catalog, a DecoForum and the monthly PartyLine ezine. Grab your freebie for subscribing today. She can be reached at the website, http://www.HGPgal.com, or by email at Lisa (at) HGPgal.com. Your source for decorating information and beautiful details for your home at exceptional prices!

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