The Inspiration Selective color is used to accent many things. In particular, we looked at how selective color is used to accent materials from leather seats to watch bands. When used selectively, color adds a distinct look to an overall muted color. In these cases it offsets nicely with black.
Surfaces on Aluminum Design Blog
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Vicky Bowie
This year marks the 50th anniversary for the Industrial Designers Society of America International Conference in Seattle, WA and we are proud to be one of the exhibitors for this milestone event.
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Vicky Bowie
50 Shades of Gray - Favorite Finishes A recent post on the Kitchen and Bath Business blog discusses the popularity of neutral color palettes for kitchen design. It indicates a growing trend in the past year towards warm grays as well as blending of colors to create a soothing environment. This ...
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Mitch Larson
Our designers recently attended NeoCon 2015 in Chicago and were inspired by the plethora of colors, materials, products and patterns that were on display. Here's a look at the designs which resonated the most or seemed to cross over into popular requests for finish development trends.
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Vicky Bowie
It has been stated many times and it is worth repeating how endless the possibilites are when working with patterns for aluminum trim. You have the option to pick directly from the finish library and simply reference the finish ID in your design. When this isn't a fit, the option to customize the ...
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Vicky Bowie
Structures from precise geometric shapes to flowing organic lines have been translated into an endless array of options for patterns on aluminum. Explore existing finishes and patterns to gain inspiration.
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Vicky Bowie
Furious 7 Movie Star - Dodge Challenger All the hype is coming to a head for the release of the latest fast car movie Furious 7. One of the featured vehicles in this is the Dodge Challenger. We're proud to work with the Dodge Design Team and supply the sporty interior trim. The finish used is a ...
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Vicky Bowie
Patina Surface Collections Patinaed finishes on aluminum showcase craftsmanship and character. Finishes in this series can be used to give a well-used or aged decoration to your aluminum nameplate or trim.
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Vicky Bowie
So many times finishes on aluminum start out as silver or grey. Here are some familiar structures which have been developed with green in mind. These are great reminders that aluminum finishes are available in color.
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