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Exclusively Living & Loving Life in Caribbean Colours
Discover the richness of life and colour exclusive to the Caribbean.
Delve into seven sensational palettes specially curated by the Caribbean Colour Authority (CCA) - a collective of Caribbean designers and colour professionals who have come together to identify colour trends specific to the Caribbean countries they call home. Individually and as a group, they bring together their research and observations, knowledge of people and culture, to create thematic colour palettes reflective of the unique tastes and desires of the Caribbean.
As exclusive sponsors, The CCA Design Collection is available only from Harris Paints and BH Paints in Jamaica, who are proud to promote the vitality of the Caribbean and provide visibility and exposure for our local talent.
The World‘s First Truly Caribbean Colour Palette
Spiritedly named “Caribbean Embrace” this palette joyously celebrates the unique bounty we experience through Nature’s gifts, our lives, cultures, music and communities.
The upbeat collection is refreshingly modern and optimistic.
It delicately balances serenity and vibrancy and features a crystal, watery blue, glistening aqua, soft sands and a sunburst of peachy-orange, creating a versatile and beautiful collection, empowering both subtle and dramatic effects in any environment.
Jamaica Colour Trending Palette
Jamaica Vibes
Heading to Jamaica, the rich hues of Kingston’s urban landscape are celebrated in the “Jamaica Vibes” palette which evokes the essence of bustling city life, an eclectic mix of cultures, sights, and sounds.
This palette speaks to the warm earth tones of aged brick buildings; sun-dappled markets filled with fruits and fabrics; reggae reggae-inspired hues that pay homage to the city’s rich musical heritage combined with a hazy blue of the distant Caribbean Sea.
Karen Booker is a renowned interior designer and lifestyle expert in Jamaica who is also a television and radio personality. Known as the DeZign Diva she delights in bringing accessible luxury and empowering clients through her practice, the Karen Booker Design Group, to create memorable environments.
St. Lucia Colour Trending Palette
Ephemeral
Bonjou St. Lucia! “Ephemeral” is inspired by the tropical light that shapes everyday life in the Caribbean.
Days of radiant sunshine capture the vivid hues of the tropical rainforest, the fruits and flowers bursting with colour as it dances through vibrant neighbourhoods.
This palette celebrates a life lived outdoors full of lush vegetation, of the sounds of kids playing in the street, the chirruping of friendly conversation; it sings with the spirit of Community and Culture.
Naja Misaki Simeon is an award-winning Artist and muralist whose work captures the vibrancy of his homeland Saint Lucia and he is motivated to inspire people through the power of creativity. Also known as Sakey Productions, his designs enliven many surfaces and are found across schools and public spaces on the island.
Antigua & Barbuda
Colour Trending Palette
HeyDay
Taking you to Antigua! Wrap yourself in this soft yet sophisticated sun-soaked palette
and drift away with the shades of the sky and the shallows in “Caribbean Heyday”.
Reminiscent of pink speckled sands and the glittering shore, this dreamy palette draws on the joys found along the seafront and evokes long happy fun filled days of treasure hunting, laughing and lounging with a good book. Combine any of the colours with 0029 “Cherish is the Word” for easy breezy colour schemes that beckon.
Architect Simone Sanguinette-Hadeed is Associate Director of Robertson Ward International Ltd with over 25 years of experience designing residential and commercial spaces in the Caribbean. She is endlessly inspired by the 365 beaches for which Antigua is famed.
Barbados Colour Palette
Bonafide
Hello Barbados! An exuberant signature palette, it springs from a new sense of boldness in society. Barbadians are known for their high ideals and very strong sense of pride; and emerging from the epidemic there is less restraint.
People want to be seen, heard and valued for who they are, flaws and all; they want to have fun. The “Bonafide” palette is about embracing your authenticity, celebrating the true you, and following your heart to achieve happiness.
Melissa Browne is an accomplished interior designer with a passion of changing the lives of people through design. Although she shot to popularity after winning an Interior Design competition in Barbados in 2018, she has over 10 years of experience and services clients through her business MDesigns Interior Services.
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Colour Palette
Gem of the Antilles
St. Vincent and The Grenadines here we come! The towering Soufriere in the north of St Vincent is a dramatic and mysterious presence that characterizes this land. It is revered for its power but it is also the wellspring of lush forests and the dark, gleaming black sand beaches that surround its shores. “Gem of the Antilles” captures this intrepid spirit that is both daring and dramatic; an opulent scheme of rich deep intoxicating green, mysterious darks set alight by pearly whites.
Pamisha Wright likes to make a statement and is known for her bold, contemporary designs. With a background in both interior design and psychology among other disciplines, she likes to create spaces that elevate through her studio INNERE which means “enhance”.
St. Lucia Colour Palette
Feels Like Home
Turn every room in your house into a haven with this inviting palette designed to bring the outdoors in. Inspired by St Lucia’s lush green landscape and mountains “Feels Like Home” calls on soft natural tones to create comforting, elegant and soulful interiors. Create free-spirited spaces with organic materials or fun it up by pairing with a sensationally sociable orange.
Impassioned by design and decorating from a young age, Merlicia Melius has followed her heart. Through her business - Mel’s Interior Designs - she loves to add custom touches to create special and cohesive spaces.
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