Facing a marketplace in which tastes are constantly changing, it can be difficult to stay up-to-date on which art and frames will match the top decor trends of the near future. Today’s top sellers could be yesterday’s news in a few months, and in such a competitive industry, volume art-and-framing companies can’t afford to lose clients to competitors that were more forward-thinking. Luckily, there is help. Several color and design experts have released their predictions for the top colors and patterns in 2009’s decor schemes.

“We live in a dual-personality society, so one segment of the market wants a purer, simpler life while another wants products that reflect luxury and technology,” says Kate Smith, a color expert, strategist and speaker who is also the founder and executive editor of Sensational Color. “Sometimes, these conflicting desires even happen in the same person. The key to color trends is that you must get down to peopl READ MORE >>