Part of Jotun’s innovative 2014 global Color Collection, the ‘New Comforting’ theme allows consumers to produce interior spaces that reflect their need for peace and quiet
As the world leader in paint, every year Jotun produces the best Color Collection in the market, made up of color themes that reflect worldwide styles and the latest trend insights. The aim of the Jotun Color Collection is to provide consumers with global inspiration and color themes and combinations so that they can develop interiors unique to their personalities.
Claudio Iurilli, Regional Marketing Director of Jotun Interior Paints, explains, “As a pioneer and market leader in the interior paints category, we constantly look to generate value for our consumers. Today’s consumers want rooms that tell their story in a fresh modern way, and color is key in realizing that story – it’s the spice that sets the mood of the room. Whether consumers are looking for the simplicity of a minimal landscape or the elegant energy of opulence, the Jotun 2014 Color Collection provides exactly the right inspiration.”
For the first time ever, the 2014 Color Collection is a collaborative effort between Europe, South East Asia, and the Middle East, making it a truly international Color Collection that mirrors a global culture. Lisbeth Larson, Jotun’s Global Color Manager and Trendspotter who headed up the project, further expands, “While people’s lifestyles vary, whether in the Middle East, South East Asia or Europe, colors however know no bounds. In the same way that colors are boundless, people’s ideas and desires are also universal, we are presenting a color collection that truly mirrors a global culture – bringing international trends to our region, and taking the rich beauty of the Middle East to the rest of the world.”
The 2014 Color Collection has three themes based on current lifestyle directions. The strong, masculine palette of Urban Casual reinvents the industrial revolution appeal; the rich, warm palette of Travel in Style adds the sprit of elegant adventure and sophisticated design to interior spaces; while the modern neutral palette of New Comforting allows consumers to create spaces of harmonic balance and quiet simplicity where they can rediscover true peace.
Lisbeth offers more insight into the New Comforting theme, “When coming up with the themes we took into consideration the different phases of people’s lives. For New Comforting we took a closer look at the kind of person leading a hectic lifestyle who yearns for a peaceful retreat. To address the needs of this kind of person, we created a neutral and sensual palette inspired by Scandinavian austerity and Japanese purity. The poetic variations in the palette complement organic shapes, clean materials and soft fabrics to create harmonious balance.”
Soft shades such as Drift 3325, Reflection 1622 and Breeze 552 play against stronger yet equally serene shades such as Thought 3323 and the soothing green of Balance 6325. The colors within the New Comforting theme are designed to harmonize beautifully with each other, making it even easier for consumers to succeed with their own color combinations.
All of the colors in the New Comforting theme are available in Jotun’s Fenomastic Range. The high quality Fenomastic range not only offers consumers the latest on trend colors, but also superior coverage and outstanding durability. Fenomastic Pure Colors offers long-lasting color, Fenomatic Hygiene offers anti-bacterial and anti-fungal qualities, while Fenomastic Stain Resistant offers easy stain removal to ensure great looking walls all of the time.
With its 2014 Color Collection Jotun sets the trend for worldwide style and inspiration, and with the New Comforting theme, consumers are now given the freedom to develop tranquil, harmonious interior spaces to which they can escape to when life gets too busy.
