2010: Year of The Pale or Provocative Color Palette?

When it comes to color, we all have an opinion.  Some say 2010 is all about a clean start with whites and soft hues.  Others are breaking out their crayons to usher in a decade of saturated colors.

Even professionals have different perspectives.  Yesterday, we looked at Darryl Carter's book, The New Traditional.  It's full of great design ideas in subtle color palettes.    Now, here are some photos from a group of very talented designers who have their own ideas .  Whether you're into neutral or not, each of these designers uses design elements in a unique way.

What do these rooms say to you and what will your color palette be this decade?

Bruce Bananto's Milanese Dream in New York (Photo: Joshua McHugh).  Modern and clean with accents of color.

Alberto Pinto creates fractal designs in Athens.  The contrasting pattern color draws our attention and mirrors the ceiling beam detail. 

Suzanne Kasler's design has a dreamlike quality with subtle color and elegant upholstery.

A renovation by Miles Redd (Photo: Miguel Flores-Vianna) uses light and white to punctuate a bold use of color.

Diamond Baratta Design uses soft wall color and bold pattern and color in accessories.

Ghislaine Vinas refines a child's room using that fabulous Marimekko fabric and a steely blue to balance the modern white loft bed.

Which colors inspire you in your home?