Atlanta, GA, March 14, 2006--One of the services provided by Wools of New Zealand to its brand partners is the presentation of an annual color forecast and trend collection for carpets.
The colors and styles are one year ahead of current trends and are used by manufacturers to create fashion-forward Wools of New Zealand Brand floor coverings.
The 2007 forecast, named Arabesque, was prepared by the Creative Group at Wools of New Zealand’s Design and Development Center in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Leading the group is Joanna Ramsden, creative manager for Wools of New Zealand. Ramsden is an experienced colorist who sits on a number of influential international forecasting panels.
“Arabesque encapsulates the interaction of lifestyles where preferences and choice are based on identity, aspiration, culture and tradition,” explains Ramsden. “The mood is exotic and chic, evocative and exclusive, sensuous and elegant, rich and glamorous--presenting a ‘Marakesh meets New York’ look.”
A total of 36 shades have evolved ‘Out of Africa’ for the 2007 color forecast, inspired by the beautiful and natural hues this continent has to offer. Identifying with new interior styling trends and appealing to international tastes and preferences, the palette ranges from whiter shades of pale to sultry mid-tones, ethnic and cool brights to eclectic greens, enhanced by true primary accents.
Color interplays in tonal, harmonising and contrasting combinations while also introducing new colour and styling trends. Like music, these colours can either relate to the moment or endure--the art is how to mix and match the combinations to suit our lifestyles. The Arabesque palette satisfies all creative moods and nuances via five colour groups: Sanctuary, Oasis, Casbah, Savanna and Rainforest.
The Wools of New Zealand 2007 Color Forecast is contained in a bound folio containing removable cut-and-loop pile carpet samples in each shade--designed as a working color reference. The forecast is made available to Wools of New Zealand’s manufacturing partners at no cost. Non-partners can order the forecast for $400 by calling 800-367-0462.
