Table of contents:
- Shift from blue to green
- Strong color - smooth wall
- A wall like haute couture
- Metallic effects
- Stability and durability
- Gradients and stripes
- Unique bathrooms

Video: Color Trends 2018: Three Colors Green

In our 2018 trend query, we asked color experts to assess which colors and structures will determine the interior design in the coming year. Here are the answers.
Author: Martin Mansel
When the Polish film director Krzysztof Kieślowski created his three-color trilogy in the mid-1990s, he was guided by the colors of the French tricolor: blue, white and red. Green was inevitably irrelevant, in contrast to the coming year. Here the color green takes on a major role in mostly deep, calm facets. In any case, these are the color professionals' forecasts. In the following statements they explain who also takes on small and large roles in the ensemble of colors and structures.
Shift from blue to green
It starts with Ruth Mottershead, Marketing Director at Little Greene. She explains: "Since the start of our" capsule collection 'Blue' 2015 ", dark navy colors and bold blue tones have become increasingly popular. As customers are increasingly open to the use of natural dark blue tones, we now expect a shift towards the choice of strong green tones such as "Pleat", "Livid" and "Mid Azure Green". For 2018 we see a resurgence of green tones as new neutral tones.
Over the past five years, we've also seen a sharp shift away from yellowish cream and magnolia tones to cooler gray tones, for which we've developed our easy-to-use “gray” color chart. This consists of four color families. The spectrum ranges from warm to cool tones and can be adapted to any interior. The warm tones, which contain red oxide and umber, are ideal for those who want to move away from warm neutral tones and want a gentle entry into the gray area.”
Strong color - smooth wall
One finds more courage to have colored walls with a smooth look at the manufacturer Farrow & Ball, which is also from England: “Measured directly by the color pulse of the Germans, there is a trend towards more courage to color in your own home. The demand for colored, smooth surfaces is increasing noticeably and will have an even greater impact in 2018. Dark shades are among the favorites. Our two trend colors for the coming year are Pitch Blue and Calk Green. Modern spatial planning opens up potential through the targeted inclusion of lighting concepts. They give experimental scope for dark color accents that can be staged perfectly. Staging is an important keyword, it is actually also about a certain dramaturgy and about creating exciting living situations. At the same time, elegant coziness is required, in which dark nuances are also increasingly finding the perfect tone. "Cozy & Drama" with dark shades can also be defined as the trend essence for 2018. In addition, the ecological component is gaining in relevance, such as the question of which colors can be used in the children's room without hesitation. Farrow - & - Ball brand ambassador and master painter Rainer Becker added: I can confirm the trend towards dark shades. There is still a light plaster structure as well as concrete and rust structure - the key word remains industrial design. Creative techniques are also increasingly in demand. The design of showers and bathrooms, for example, is becoming increasingly exciting, including with waterproof wallpaper.where dark shades are also increasingly finding the perfect tone. "Cozy & Drama" with dark shades can also be defined as the trend essence for 2018. In addition, the ecological component is gaining in relevance, such as the question of which colors can be used in the children's room without hesitation. Farrow - & - Ball brand ambassador and master painter Rainer Becker added: I can confirm the trend towards dark shades. There is still a light plaster structure as well as concrete and rust structure - the key word remains industrial design. Creative techniques are also increasingly in demand. The design of showers and bathrooms, for example, is becoming increasingly exciting, including with waterproof wallpaper.where dark shades are also increasingly finding the perfect tone. "Cozy & Drama" with dark shades can also be defined as the trend essence for 2018. In addition, the ecological component is gaining in relevance, such as the question of which colors can be used in the children's room without hesitation. Farrow - & - Ball brand ambassador and master painter Rainer Becker added: I can confirm the trend towards dark shades. There is still a light plaster structure as well as concrete and rust structure - the key word remains industrial design. Creative techniques are also increasingly in demand. The design of showers and bathrooms, for example, is becoming increasingly exciting, including with waterproof wallpaper. In addition, the ecological component is gaining in relevance, such as the question of which colors can be used in the children's room without hesitation. Farrow - & - Ball brand ambassador and master painter Rainer Becker added: I can confirm the trend towards dark shades. There is still a light plaster structure as well as concrete and rust structure - the key word remains industrial design. Creative techniques are also increasingly in demand. The design of showers and bathrooms, for example, is becoming increasingly exciting, including with waterproof wallpaper. In addition, the ecological component is gaining in relevance, such as the question of which colors can be used in the children's room without hesitation. Farrow - & - Ball brand ambassador and master painter Rainer Becker added: I can confirm the trend towards dark shades. There is still a light plaster structure as well as concrete and rust structure - the key word remains industrial design. Creative techniques are also increasingly in demand. The design of showers and bathrooms, for example, is becoming increasingly exciting, including with waterproof wallpaper. There is still a light plaster structure as well as concrete and rust structure - the key word remains industrial design. Creative techniques are also increasingly in demand. The design of showers and bathrooms, for example, is becoming increasingly exciting, including with waterproof wallpaper. There is still a light plaster structure as well as concrete and rust structure - the key word remains industrial design. Creative techniques are also increasingly in demand. The design of showers and bathrooms, for example, is becoming increasingly exciting, including with waterproof wallpaper.
A wall like haute couture
“Urban jungle” and “naturalness” are the buzzwords for 2018, as Katja Faier, Product Manager Mix Systems and Creative Products at Meffert sees it: “As in 2017, the color green plays a key role in the interior area. An even quieter, but increasingly louder trend is expressive surfaces with emphasized coarse structures. The creative scope of creative plasters based on lime and natural minerals is very large. In connection with deliberately staged color accents or metallic-gold effects, the wall looks like "haute couture". The “little stars” in the field of effect colors are coatings that glow in the dark. This means that “fascination with color” can also be experienced at night. Special products naturally imitate a “starry sky” or the “Northern Lights”. Monochrome color schemes disappear from the walls. Color nuances and structures are in dialogue with one another and continuously adapt to global trends."
Metallic effects
The experts at Relius assess the trend colors a little differently: “In addition to white and white-dependent pastel shades, the color ranges cream to brown gray and gray in various shades are currently very popular. All of the color directions mentioned will also dominate the 2018 color trends. The colors are usually processed on smooth surfaces (structures), such as. B. smooth wall surfaces or fine to medium structured non-woven wallpapers. In terms of design trends, creative techniques are still very much in vogue, as many people want variety in the design of their wall surfaces in the living and working areas. Replicas of concrete and industrial optics, spatula techniques and fine plasters in matt or brilliant metallic shades are particularly popular.”
Stability and durability
The statement by Sybille Abel from the Caparol Design Studio reads: “Home is becoming increasingly important as a retreat in fast-moving times. Whether alone, in pairs, with friends or family: here we recharge our batteries and want to feel good. We see a broad green spectrum for 2018, which consists of muted deep and calm nuances. It conveys stability and durability and together with subdued shades of rose and mauve, exciting and harmonious color combinations are created. The focus is on entire room concepts, not just the individual wall. The interaction is important. Just as individual colors only develop harmony through interaction with other colors. The high art is to bring aspects of architecture, design, materiality, structure and color into context. And this, of course,that the overall concept meets the personal aesthetic demands. The desire for haptics and "real surface", perhaps not always perfectly smooth walls - this results from the need to design your home according to individual ideas. The surface needs space to work. It can be the background for information, furniture or accessories. In this way, she can consciously stage objects or become an eye-catcher herself. The individuality of a surface and thus the identity of the resident with their personal surroundings play a very important role. There are numerous techniques for designing a wall. Depending on the tool, application, material properties and individual handwriting, different structures and designs are created. ""perhaps not always perfectly smooth walls - this results from the need to design your home according to individual ideas. The surface needs space to work. It can be the background for information, furniture or accessories. In this way, she can consciously stage objects or become an eye-catcher herself. The individuality of a surface and thus the identity of the resident with their personal surroundings play a very important role. There are numerous techniques for designing a wall. Depending on the tool, application, material properties and individual handwriting, different structures and designs are created. "perhaps not always perfectly smooth walls - this results from the need to design your home according to individual ideas. The surface needs space to work. It can be the background for information, furniture or accessories. In this way, she can consciously stage objects or become an eye-catcher herself. The individuality of a surface and thus the identity of the resident with their personal surroundings play a very important role. There are numerous techniques for designing a wall. Depending on the tool, application, material properties and individual handwriting, different structures and designs are created. "The surface needs space to work. It can be the background for information, furniture or accessories. In this way, she can consciously stage objects or become an eye-catcher herself. The individuality of a surface and thus the identity of the resident with their personal surroundings play a very important role. There are numerous techniques for designing a wall. Depending on the tool, application, material properties and individual handwriting, different structures and designs are created. "The surface needs space to work. It can be the background for information, furniture or accessories. In this way, she can consciously stage objects or become an eye-catcher herself. The individuality of a surface and thus the identity of the resident with their personal surroundings play a very important role. There are numerous techniques for designing a wall. Depending on the tool, application, material properties and individual handwriting, different structures and designs are created. "There are numerous techniques for designing a wall. Depending on the tool, application, material properties and individual handwriting, different structures and designs are created. "There are numerous techniques for designing a wall. Depending on the tool, application, material properties and individual handwriting, different structures and designs are created."
Gradients and stripes
When it comes to trends, you always have to look at the zeitgeist. Annette Rauber, Marketing Manager Sikkens points out: “In an increasingly hectic and connected world, we all need a place where we can switch off: our home, the most important place in the world! Colored walls are increasingly used to give rooms a very individual touch. In addition, there is increasing experimentation and refinement with contrasts such as stripes or color gradients. With a view to the different personalities and lifestyles, we have developed four color palettes for 2018 that offer an exciting mix of soft and deep, strong shades. The range of trend colors ranges from strong inks, warm earth tones, comfortable clay and subdued red tones to cool blues,soft greens as well as carefree yellow tones and neutral tones. And with Heart Wood, a soft rosewood shade, pink, which is already very popular in the contract sector, is now also being introduced into the living area. Textures will be an issue next year, but the perfect and matte wall is still the mega trend. Fine porosity is required."
Unique bathrooms
Harald Kranz, Head of Marketing at Zero, said of the 2018 trends: “The demands on fabricators and materials are constantly growing and we are looking for ever more unusual ways to make a surface look like a one-off. Modern putty techniques do justice to this task and are able to meet individual decorative customer requirements. In just a few steps and in a short time, unusual walls with a distinctive structure and a trendy look are created. These materials are easy to process, dry quickly and are extremely robust. And suitable for wet rooms, because the trend doesn't stop at bathrooms either. Attractive designs are rust adaptations, slate optics and wall designs in an authentic concrete or travertine look."
Sybille Abel, Trend Scout Caparol Color Design Studio
The focus is on
entire room concepts, not just the individual wall
Rainer Becker, brand ambassador Farrow & Ball
Customers are less afraid of
strong color statements, not only on the walls, but also on the ceilings
Ruth Mottershead, Marketing Director Little Greene
We see a strong tendency
towards strong shades of green
Katja Faier, Product Manager Mixing Systems and Creative Products Meffert
Catwalk trends
have a holistic impact on
interior design
Georg Bischof, Relius Farbenwerke
Replicas of concrete and industrial optics and matt or brilliant metallic shades are particularly popular
Annette Rauber, Marketing Manager Sikkens
Trend colors 2018 offer everything for a very individual feel-good home
Harald Kranz, Head of Marketing Zero
Filling compounds are the new
decorative dimension for the
ultimate trendy wall design