The Loft is a Blank Canvas
Modern loft design expresses asmuch imagination as the creative urban dwellers that have driven the movement since its beginning in the early 1960s. The concept is that each
gutted open floor in a building can be built out with virtually unlimited possibilities. Just as the space can be molded into anything, the color schemes should be equally limitless.
Of course, that should be balanced by the sophisticated tastes of the loft dwellers. Ultimately, each loft is a blank canvas waiting to become the creative expression of its owner.
Walls: Boat Anchor • DE6377 • LRV 14 Accent: OK Coral • DET436 • LRV 26 Trim: White • DEW380 • LRV 93
Alkali-Sensitive: Colors that are more likely to fade early when used on highly alkaline surfaces, such as new masonry. Interior Use Only: Colors with a low resistance to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, causing them to fade.
Low Hide: Colors that are more transparent and may require multiple coats.
Walls: Daydreaming DET678 LRV 87 Trim: Moderne Class DET681 LRV 11 Accent: Saddle Up DET690 LRV 30 Walls: Ranier White DEC769 LRV 78 Trim: Spiced Hot Chocolate DET691 LRV 6 Accent: Caramelized DET687 LRV 33
Everything between the exposed ceiling and industrial floor is free territory for the imagination. Connecting the two becomes a fascinating design assignment for the creative mind.
Walls: Whisper • DEW340 • LRV 87 Accent: Chocolate Pudding • DE6390 • LRV 13 Accent: Gold Sand • DE5429 • LRV 73
Mid-century Modern Energy Flow
Characterized by post and beamconstruction that allows for “walls of glass” and windows in interesting shapes and places, Mid-century Modern homes connect indoor
space to the outdoor world quite dramatically. This creates the possibility for a lifestyle and energy flow that shifts seemlessly from inside to outside and back again.
Color can be used to enhance that flow or disrupt it to create boundaries where desired. Think holistically. Consider the extent of the entire property, not just one room at a time.
Body: Tarnished Silver • DE6355 • LRV 19 Accent: Early Harvest • DE5542 • LRV 46 Trim: White • DEW380 • LRV 93
Walls: Tranquil Teal DE5703 LRV 47
Trim: Warm and Toasty DET646 LRV 47
Accent: White Picket Fence DET648 LRV 87
Comprehensive color schemes that work as one system—from the exterior to the interior and across all the rooms and spaces of the home — create the classic Mid-century Modern look. Walls: Play on Gray DE6228 LRV 43 Trim: Fossil DE6225 LRV 81 Accent: Oasis DET546 LRV 24
Walls: Deep Reservoir • DE5874
LRV 7 Accent: Dover Plains • DE6116 • LRV 43
Use these for inspiration as you choose the perfect color to express your vision.
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Wilderness DE6236 LRV 23 Crocodile Tears DE5520 LRV 60 Le Corbusier Crush DET421 LRV 17 California Peach DET479 LRV 56 Flickering Gold DE6166 LRV 38 Crystal Haze DE6219 LRV 71 That’s Atomic DET504 LRV 42 Mid-century Gem DET535 LRV 39 Lipstick DE5040 LRV 20 Butterscotch Syrup DE5298 LRV 38 Sunnyside Up DET495 LRV 61 Calico Rock DE6229 LRV 28
Arizona Tree Frog DET521 LRV 24
Palm Springs Splash DET536 LRV 20 Caramel Apple DE5215 LRV 24 Putnam Plum DEA100 LRV 10 Warm Butterscotch DE6151 LRV 43 Bank Vault DE6383 LRV 16
COLOR CHIPS AND PAINT: These color chips are produced as accurately as possible; however, actual paint colors may vary from these samples and from batch to batch. Paint colors are affected by many factors, including lighting, age, type of finish, type of surface and adjacent colors. Some colors may require more than one coat for complete coverage. If final color appearance and color matches are critical, paint should be sampled on the actual surface before full application. Application of the paint constitutes acceptance of the color. Dunn-Edwards assumes no responsibility for color after application.
Rhythm & Blues DET595 LRV 18 Gray Wolf DE6354 LRV 33 Blue Velvet DET559 LRV 11 Industrial Age DET618 LRV 42
Palm Springs Splash DET536 LRV 20 Surf’s Up DET583 LRV 18 Black Russian DE6391 LRV 9
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COVER PHOTO: Walls: Pink Dahlia • DET419; Le Corbusier Crush • DET421; White • DEW380
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