Is Papaya or Orange the Color for 2012?

Color trends fade in and fade out throughout the years and2012 has a promising bright color, orange. Orange makes quite the statement in any room. The feelings associated with orange form along the fine line of bold and at times tacky. Pending on the use of the color each room can be identified with radiance and warmth in both homes and offices.

The color Papaya offers shades of yellows, tans, oranges, and peaches.












The color orange is bright and vibrant like the fruit-orange.






Most think of leaves changing in the fall or the festivitiesthat occur in the fall months such as Oktoberfest or Halloween. The transition fromwarm summers to cool winters can be less dramatic when there is bright colorsand positive and comforting settings to carry out daily activities. This year the color orange may provide the inspiring kick we need as this delayed winter drags on. 


The warmth of orange is often paired with various shades of brown creating a warming environment. Warming colors may start with shades oftan to browns and then at times orange and yellows. These colors are often found in smaller settings where some sort of inspiration may be needed. Accent walls can feature a pop of color or furniture can offer a hint of fun to anyspace.


Kitchens is where a white canvas resides providing a home to various food groups; however the color orange focuses on citruses. From oranges to limes and lemons the first food group that would come to mind with the colororange would be fruit. Would it be safe to assume having the color orange inthe kitchen would encourage healthier eating habits? The more colors in your daily diet lead to a healthier lifestyle.


Any kitchen remodel project in 2012 is bound to include the color orange whether it is some simple place settings, countertops, ceramics,or flooring any 2012 kitchen will have the color orange and corresponding color schemes carried throughout the cooking space. And in case you didn't find thr right orange color or shade of papaya then free free to talk to us directly- Glass Recycled can create any shade you desire. We pride ourselves on our custom designs and coloring!

Keeping it Green

On Greening of the Great Lakes Russ White interviewed Founder and CEO, Tim Whaley, of Glass Recycled.

The interview summarized what Glass Recycled is and its contributions to not only the environment, but a university, Michigan State University. By recycling post consumer waste products such as glass, porcelain, and mirror, Glass Recycled is able to create custom resin mixtures of these recycled products. This creation and art is also referred to as upcycling.

The MSU Recycling Center is a perfect place for our countertops to lie simply because it is among many other recycled items. (I posted a blog prior to this featuring the MSU Recycling Center that offers pictures and more information about their recycling program.)

Walking onto Michigan State University (MSU) Mr. Tim Whaley has given back many ways as an alumnus to MSU. Glass Recycled products can be found in the men’s basketball locker room in the Breslin, Chemistry Building flooring, and a conference table in the Recycling Center and in the Communication of Arts and Sciences Building.

With both Russ White and Tim Whaley being Spartans the interview shows the passion for going green.