ALNO stalks the runways of Paris and Milan for Color Trends
The runways and catwalks of Milan and Paris came across like a mountain field in full spring bloom. The watch word was color and it was everywhere, the most popular, both alone and in combination, included aurora, begonia pink, blue turquoise, coral reef, delft, flame, kelp, slate gray, sweet lavender and vibrant green. Color experts around the world attribute fashion's return to color as society's collective need to boost its overall mood in these uncertain times. When asked if there were guidelines to using color... Kevin Henry, CEO, ALNO USA answered, "Bright, bold and extreme. Color for 2005 is all about contrast...it's like putting every color in a blender and seeing what comes out." Be it sunflower yellow or cobalt blue and everything else in between...The ALNO, with it's exclusive NCS high-gloss color system, now gives the designer a palate of over 1,750 colors to create from. Returning to the center-stage after its last revival in the Eighties, color is coming back with a vengeance. Evoking multi-sensory impressions of bubble-gum, begonias, and Grandma's lipstick, color is reaching new heights of popularity once again. From the streets of New York, London, Paris, and Milan...It is safe to say that "Color is the new Black. Approaching the kitchen as a fashion statement, ALNO is always on the watch for color trends and influences. From the runways of Paris and Milan to the auto salons of Detroit and Berlin...Color is everywhere and that includes the kitchen. Dark somber wood finishes of the past are now giving way to bright, bold and edgy color combinations. From bubble gum pink to slate grey, from flame orange to vibrant green, ALNO is on the leading edge of this color renaissance. The ALNO approach to kitchen design is to think first about the fundamental aspects of space then to the functional necessities of food preparation, while allowing for the personal needs of the homeowner. Every detail is evaluated and measured, from the relevance of the largest baking dish to the smallest measuring spoon, as to its effect on the balance and harmony of the whole. ALNO is available through architects, interior designers and selected kitchen specialists. Please visit www.alno.com for additional product information and specifications. Media Contact: mediaoffice@alno.com |
