Color Resources

Whichever colormix 2011 palette best reflects the style sought for a space, there are many ways for professionals to find color inspiration with color selection tools from Sherwin-Williams.

 

Designers can easily match colors for their projects with the newly enhanced ColorSnap^® mobile phone application. Available for download at swcolorsnap.com, this free color-matching app allows users to quickly and easily match the hues found in their environments with more than 1,500 Sherwin-Williams colors.         

 

Browse your images or snap a new photo, scroll around to locate the exact hue to match and ColorSnap will display the closest Sherwin-Williams color and coordinating palette. Users can also view the entire

Sherwin-Williams color collection; adjust shades; get RGB values and light reflectance number values; find the nearest Sherwin-Williams store and capture hues in “My Saved Colors” for future reference.

 

Sherwin-Williams has also recently enhanced its interactive Color Visualizer. The tool now offers designers and their clients the option to upload their own interior or exterior images and to discover and experiment with hundreds of Sherwin-Williams color options for a space.

 

At swcolor.com, design professionals can access downloadable palettes for use in color rendering software and order large-sized color swatches and fan decks.  What’s more, swstir.com provides inspiration and resources for professionals including conversations with design experts, articles and news on the latest design trends, and a link to Sherwin-Williams new Facebook experience for designers and architects.

 

In addition to interactive, online color tools and inspiration, Sherwin-Williams offers off-line help with

COLOR To Go^® paint samples and the Sher-Color^™ Advanced Color Technology system for fast, accurate color matching.

 

The colormix 2011 Colors

 

Purely Refined	Bold Invention	Restless Nomad	Gentle Medley
Bracing Blue (SW 6242)	Habanero Chile (SW 7589)	Indigo Batik (SW 7602)	Whole Wheat (SW 6121)
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)	Synergy (SW 6938)	Eclipse (SW 6166)	Sand Dune (SW 6086)
Rice Paddy (SW 6414)	Tempo Teal (SW 6947)	Purple Passage (SW 6551)	Break Time (SW 6463)
Light French Gray (SW 0055)	Parakeet (SW 6711)	Burgundy (SW 6300)	Chartreuse (SW 0073)
Queen Anne Lilac (SW 0021)	Garden Grove (SW 6445)	Alchemy (SW 6395)	Chivalry Copper (SW 6353)
Upward (SW 6239)	Sapphire (SW 6963)	Hopsack (SW 6109)	Supreme Green (SW 6442)
Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)	Something Blue (SW 6800)	Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)
	Quilt Gold (SW 6696)	Gypsy Red (SW 6865)	Supporting Colors
	Steely Gray (SW 7664)		Tiki Hut (SW 7509)
Supporting Colors	Accessible Beige (SW 7036)	Supporting Colors	Mountain Road (SW 7743)
Peppercorn (SW 7674)		Monorail Silver (SW 7663)
Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032)		Armagnac (SW 6354)
Empire Gold (SW 0012)		Glitzy Gold (SW 6691)

 

 

 

 

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Contact:

John Dumensil, CSI
Architectural Representative
Sherwin Williams
4747 Viewridge Ave; Ste. 106
San Diego, CA 92123
619-665-9341 Cell
858-496-8929 fax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bold Invention

The Bold Invention palette encourages taking a chance with the colors of the streets by looking to anything from graffiti art to 3D animation for inspiration.

 

Vivid greens and a range of intense turquoises and blues dominate the palette, while a pop of hot red and unexpected neutrals balance it out. Bright as the neon signs that light up city night life, this palette’s high-energy colors beckon an invitation into interior designs.

 

“We might refer to this as our rebel palette because it is inspired by the creativity that comes from living on the edge,” Jordan said. “Colors inspired by Latin America pop into this palette, prompted by the carnivale spirit of Rio de Janeiro, host of the 2016 Summer Olympics.”

 

Restless Nomad

Immersing itself in the cultures of the world is Restless Nomad, a palette that lets the wanderer bring an appetite for adventure into a space. A palette that snubs no one, colors wander from dusky darks, to hot vibrant pinks and reds to earthy food-influenced hues that evoke eggplant and cabbage. While inspired by all parts of the world, influences from Morocco and Turkey anchor this gypsy of a palette.

 

“The virtual world breaks down barriers to experiencing new cultures, and because of that, we see people embracing cultures they might not ever get to experience in person,” Jordan said. “Ethnic patterns, patchwork and tapestries now reach across the world and enter into our designs.”

Gentle Medley

An eclectic mix of maps, vintage florals and butterfly, dragonfly and leaf motifs drives the Gentle Medley palette into a time of modern innocence. Earthy neutral tans combined with freshwater blue, mint green, copper and chartreuse pastels give a space an airy, yet grounded quality. These colors are accented with safari greens and browns for depth.

 

“Hard times call for soft colors,” Jordan said. “People are romantic about the simpler times of youth and its refreshing honesty. Because of it, we are seeing a draw toward hues that are nostalgic, such as the colors of tinted photography and faded maps.”

Contact:

 

John Dumensil, CSI
Architectural Representative
Sherwin Williams
4747 Viewridge Ave; Ste. 106
San Diego, CA 92123
619-665-9341 Cell
858-496-8929 fax

 

 

CLEVELAND (June 14, 2010) ― Sherwin-Williams celebrates individualism — a trend toward not being trendy at all — through its thoughtfully-selected colormix 2011 collection. Whether it’s a love of antique maps, a fascination with 3D animation or a collection of batik-patterned dresses, design professionals can help their clients embrace their passions and use them to navigate a project’s decorating direction.

 

“We’ve seen reactions to the economy move from panic to acceptance, if not appreciation, because people are finding they have the opportunity to be true to themselves,” said Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “Status is no longer about consumption, it is about personal identity and colormix 2011 evokes that sense of uniqueness.”

 

The 39 colors selected by Sherwin-Williams color experts for colormix 2011 are grouped into four palettes: Purely Refined, Bold Invention, Restless Nomad and Gentle Medley.

 

Purely Refined

Like an impeccably tailored suit, the Purely Refined palette is an elegant take on timeless hues in which every perceived imperfection serves a purpose. Pared down blues, lilacs, greens and grays interweave with understated neutrals to give this palette life.

 

“When we look at what luxury truly means to us now, people are seeing beyond the glitter and glitz that saturated our culture for so long,” Jordan said. “This palette whispers upscale in an effortless manner and looks chic when paired with layers of chunky organic textiles and subtle details.”

Contact:

John Dumensil, CSI
Architectural Representative
Sherwin Williams
4747 Viewridge Ave; Ste. 106
San Diego, CA 92123
619-665-9341 Cell
858-496-8929 fax

 

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John Dumensil, CSI
Architectural Representative
Sherwin Williams
4747 Viewridge Ave; Ste. 106
San Diego, CA 92123
619-665-9341 Cell
858-496-8929 fax

   Everyday I get up at 5:00 am, and yes it is 3:42 am right now. Even though the economy is hard and people are doing everything they can do to get work. I still get up and do my part. I also try to get others work or use my site to get other products out. Making money is not easy when things are tight and everybody is holding onto theirs..lol...I would do the same thing if I was in their position.

I have seen the world twice and have met some of the most awesome people in the world.,  from exotic Thailand to the East Coast of The USA. I have been inspired by these events and incorporate them into my work ethics. I do my best and set realistic goals to achieve and then move on and make a new list. Every list I have ever lined out I have done and accomplished them. I once heard it is better to set small goals and achieve them than big goals and not achieve them. I also learned when i was 16 years old to look ten to fifteen years into the future and try to see where you would like your self to be.

Almost everybody has heard that, but are you doing it? I have and I can say even during the bumps and all I have made a good living, I have made the right amount of money to support my life style. I never have lived outside my means and I am content with what I have. The reason for this is during one of my many trips around the world, I landed in the Philippines. Once there I ventured out and quickly gained a knowledge of how things worked. At the time the money exchange rate was 35 pesos to our 1 dollar, so I was considered a very rich man when I got there.

Things worked off a barter/ haggle system over there and the year was 1996, you had to haggle prices to get them lower no matter what. I even had to get the cost of the taxi cab drive down. To put it into perspective the trip I was going to take what would be from downtown San Diego to Oceanside. OK! a taxi ride would most likely cost in 1996 about 57$ maybe more to travel that distance. Ok so here I am getting the taxi or JEEPNEE and starting to haggle the prices. The driver budged a little, so I tried it again to get it down one more time. I did not want to get ripped off or pay to much for it. I even said to the guy in my best Tagalog, that I would get another cab driver and not take his. So he took my last offer and I paid the gentlemen.

As I was in the JEEPNEE riding along the country side and enjoying the life and seeing how beautiful this country is. I kind of lets say started to run the numbers in my head on how much the cab ride cost. To my amazement or I should say to my shame, I couldn't believe what I just did. OK you have to remember the trip distance and the price in the US would have been 57$  or so. Well his ride when I was done paying was about 4$ or 100 pesos to him, what I did was haggle the guy down from 7$ to the 4$...I haggle the guy for 3$. I could of easily of paid it, what was 7$ to me at the time. So when I got off the taxi I gave him a tip of 3$ to pay for the original cost of the ride.

The next thing I know every day the same place I would get my taxi the guy was there, he never took a ride until i showed up at about 8:30 am every day, after the third time of him doing it, I dumped him a bunch of money to basically be my tour guide and where ever I wanted to go he did, he would wait when I ate, he would wait when I went shopping. It was the coolest thing on earth. What I did not realize is that the amount of money I gave him, would have taken about 3 months to make. I gave it to him in the 2 weeks I was there.

So believe it or not, this guy showed me what hard work really is and how to make your money and appreciate how you get it. So now I look at our economy now and I think about this guy I met way back in 1996  now some 14 years later and wonder how he is doing? what work is he doing? and all it does is motivate me into working as hard as I can and doing what ever I can to make my living.

So in the end look ten years into the future, remember examples in your life of people you have met or know who have shown a good example of hard work. Incorporate that into you life and good things will com from it. By the way I still have money from that trip in Pesos to remind me of that day. Have a great day now!

Neorest 600 

 

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Designing with Greener Planters

By Lexine Schroeder, Botanika Interior Plantscapes

Plants are “green” by nature. So, using plants in your interior designs must

make your project “greener,” right? That might be the case, but depending

on the materials you’ve selected, your plantscape might not be as eco-friendly

as you’d hoped.

It‘s logical to assume your plantings are environmentally friendly; we know

that plants clean carbon dioxide and toxins out of the air, including toxic

gases gradually released – or “off-gassed” – by paints, carpets, and adhesives.

And plants themselves can be “recycled” by composting them after

They’ve completed their life cycles.

However, the decorative containers (“planters” or “plant pots”) used to

dress up a plant can vary widely in their eco-friendliness. Some are made

from materials like fiberglass and plastics, which release toxic gases during

the manufacturing process. Other planters are finished with paints or

stains containing toxic VOCs – “volatile organic compounds” – which will

continue to off-gas in your client’s home long after delivery. Many plant

pots are made abroad (especially in China and Vietnam) and then shipped

long distances to end users, which increases the carbon footprint dramatically.

And some planters are made of materials that cannot be recycled,

which means they’ll eventually end up in a landfill. What’s an eco-conscious

designer to do?

Fortunately, some decorative containers are made of non-toxic recycled

materials, so they can be recycled themselves someday. Other sustainable

planters are made of renewable resources, and are durable enough to last

generations. If you wish to make your project as eco-friendly as possible,

it pays to ask a few questions about the planters you plan to specify and

where they came from. Here are some tips on what to look for in

“green” planters:

1) Specify planters that are made of post-consumer recycled materials,

such as metal or glass. “Post-consumer” means the manufacturer got

the material via consumer recycling bins rather than reclaiming valuable

industrial scraps that get used anyway. Post-consumer recycling helps

keep waste out of our landfills.

2) Try to find decorative containers made of renewable materials, such as

bamboo, which re-grows rapidly after being harvested and does not

need to be replanted. Wood products also qualify, as long as they are

from forests that are managed sustainably. Ask the manufacturer if their

timber supplies are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. If you

can’t find such planters in the style you want, ask your favorite woodworker

to craft them for you. A quality wood planter can be very

durable if cared for properly.

3) Be sure the plant pots you specify have low or no VOCs in their paints,

glazes, and stains.

4) Look for ceramic containers that are manufactured sustainably.

Technology now exists to allow ceramics manufacturers to minimize

emissions and recycle not only their waste water but also the waste

heat from their kilns.

5) Use concrete planters that incorporate recycled concrete and use

recycled glass as filler. Concrete requires a large amount of energy to

produce but is one of few products durable enough to withstand

outdoor environments.

6) Buy locally! Many stylish, sustainable planters are made in California

and nearby states, and California has very high manufacturing-emissions

standards. By buying locally, you also eliminate the pollution produced

during freight. If you buy products made in San Diego County, you can

even prevent excess packaging by requesting blanket-wrapped delivery.

Sustainable plant pots are becoming more common with each passing

year, with greater variety in style and color. By following the guidelines

listed above, designers can now confidently add the perfect “green”

finishing touch to any project and help their clients breathe easy!

Lexine owns Botanika Interior Plantscapes, an ASID Industry Partner. She

is a volunteer member of ASID San Diego’s Eco Committee, and manages

the Eco Committee’s blog at www.ecoasidsd.blogspot.com/ . Contact her

at lexine@botanikaplants.com or 619-729-5715 if you’d like to share your

sustainable design expertise on the blog or if you’d like to participate in

the ASID Eco Committee, which meets monthly at the ASID office.