Perhaps the most talked about trend for 2006 is the use of travel-inspired colors to decorate the home. Some consumers are starting to suffer from 'bright-color fatigue,' and now favor richer, deeper hues that evoke thoughts of far-off destinations.

It's for someone looking for a more modern contemporary flavor. These colors balance a gray or metallic surface or substrate.

We are not going to see the true colors of people until they come into power. Obviously there are people in the regime who are more business-minded and pragmatic. But you can't be open about having a moderate position. Any general who says 'I like dialogue' is basically someone who has a death wish.

Boys and girls like color, lots of different colors from floor to ceiling,

It's a continuation of what we saw happening in 2005, the whole spa-inspired theme. Make my bathroom into a spa, make my bedroom a relaxing retreat.

These latest neutrals take their inspiration from the cosmetics counter in both color and purpose.