It’s that time of the year where we pack up the decorations, clean the house and start make resolutions! I won’t be able to help much with the cleaning and resolution making unless it’s to tell you to clean up your family room from all the left over Christmas “rubble” and make a resolution to update it with our beautiful natural stone. How long has it been since you made a major change in your home that didn’t cost a lot of money or take a lot of time? Using Bella Roccia Stone on a wall can give you a new look and not break the bank.

One of the country’s “trend spotters” stated that tactile texture will feel fresh again in 2011. Another upcoming trends article said that although Eco-decorating or “green decorating” has been a trend for quite a while, this is the one trend you can really bank on continuing. Look for colors that are inspired by nature and materials that are made in an environmentally friendly way. That being said…Bella Roccia Stone is natural and made with reclaimed stone.

Colors run the gamut in 2011; which is tremendous considering the various color palettes will pop with our natural stone. There are many experts in the color area, Sherwin-Williams’ being just one. SW “Today’s Colors” 2011 forecast groups’ colors into four palettes: Purely Refined, Bold Invention, Restless Nomad and Gentle Medley. “Purely Refined” includes muted blues, lilacs, greens and grays interwoven with understated neutrals. “Bold Invention” has vivid greens and intense turquoises and blues, inspired by urban scenes, including graffiti. “Restless Nomad’s” palette includes dusky darks, hot vibrant pinks, reds and earthy food-influenced hues that evoke eggplants and cabbages. “Gentle Medley” is an eclectic mix of earthy neutral tans combined with freshwater blue, mint green, copper and chartreuse pastels. Please see their website for more information on their choices for colors this year. http://www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yourself/paint_colors/ideas/palettes/todays_colors/index.jsp

If you are looking for ideas to update your space, please get in touch with us at Bella Roccia Stone or visit our website to find one of our fine Retailers. We look forward to being a part of your home for years to come…even as the color pallet changes!