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MEXICO TRENDS REPORTOctober ‘09

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October 2009

LAND OF COLOR

Rich from its Spanish, Mayan and Native‐

American heritage, Mexico is a country

that seems to ignore black and white.

Saturated and vibrant blends of colors

hold the place of honor, with a preference

for rich, profound and saturated shades

inspired by the earth and the ocean.







October 2009

ORANGE

Orange is the prevailing color. It is

found on stucco walls, rusted

metal statuettes, birds of paradise

flowers wooden furniture with

an aged patina and traditional

masks. It’s a blend of yellow, the

color of the sun and the heat, and

red the color of d namism and

happiness.

Sweet potato puree. Cantaloupe. Peach chutney. Tangerine.

. . Dreamsicle. Apricot. Mango.







October 2009

TEXTURES AND FINISHES







October 2009

EARTH

› Most textures found on furniture or

decorative objects are matte and their

finish resembles stone or stucco (uneven

.

with

age

worn

materials

like

wood.› In ceramics and tiles, the finish is glossy

and lustrous, allowing colors to shine their

rig test.







SEEN IN MEXICO CITY & GUADALAJARA





October 2009

PATTERNS







October 2009

TRADITIONAL PATTERNS

The kokopelli (a traditional flute player figure),

the gecko, and the sun figure are the most

commun patterns and embroideries in Mexico.







October 2009

OUTDOOR LIVING







October 2009


› Landscaping is minimalist in Mexico as homeowners have so little land to design, except for the

rare wealthy neighborhoods. However, whether in a confined or vast land, homeowners

frequently use planters to add volume, texture and of course to enable them to grow plants and

. ,

municipality

places

planters

in

the

streets.





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