It’s a new year, and if you’ve been considering a fresh start, think about how beneficial a redesigned interior can be to the feel of your home or business.
In addition to providing professional paint jobs for homes and businesses, we try to keep up with designer color trends each new year. Gray, violet, and taupe were the go-to colors in 2017, but designers will be going deeper, bolder, and earthier in 2018. Take a look at these predictions and edgy color choices!
Searching for Serenity with Grounding Interior Paint Colors
Life is always stressful, but the last couple of years have felt particularly strained. Maybe that’s why so many designers are looking for serenity in the colors they choose. Behr’s color of the year, for instance, is a tranquil spruce blue. Inspired by nature, this combination of blue, gray, and green tones evokes a feeling of calm. Appropriately named “In The Moment,” this color is versatile enough to use in the home or office, both interior and exterior. We predict it will be requested often in the new year.
The experts at Elle Decor and Sherwin-Williams agree that colors promoting harmony and sincerity will be key in 2018. Sherwin-Williams director Sue Wadden says that soft, washed neutrals, greens, and pinks help create “an environment to disconnect and recharge.” If you’ve been craving a tech or media-free zone, consider immersing yourself in one of these earthy tones.
Going Deeper and Darker with Bold Colors
Going bold means reveling in purple and black shades this year. The PPG color of the year is a deep slate color that they’re calling “Black Flame.” Dee Schlotter, PPG’s marketing manager for Olympic paint, says consumers “crave deep, comforting colors that offer a welcomed escape from the chaos of daily life.” That’s why she’s gone away from a more open, breezy look toward a combination of indigo and black that seems to embrace you in luxurious depth. Glidden has followed this trend with a color of the year they call “Deep Onyx.” According to Trendir, black is a powerful statement that will be a huge design element in 2018.
If purple is more your style, consider Pantone’s “Ultra Violet.” This rich shade will make your space feel energetic, even magical! Or consider a lively red with Benjamin Moore’s choice, “Caliente.” If you’ve wanted to add drama to your environment, now’s the time. As an accent color, or combined with neutral furniture, these choices can really spice up your home or workplace.
Finding your Power Color in 2018
Pink stands for power in 2018. Pantone predicts that the millennial pink color that’s dominated color lists for the last couple of years will shift into more complex shades this year. Graham & Brown have picked a dusty rose shade they call “Penelope” for their color of the year. This shade is simple and neutral enough to use at home or at the workplace for a chic, sophisticated look. It’s much more grown up than the bubble gum pink you may remember from childhood.
What’s your opinion? Will you unplug and relax in a calming sanctuary? Wrap yourself in a deep dark blanket of color? Or shine a glowing, positive pink in the new year? Whichever you choose, we can help give your home or business a smooth, professional look you’re sure to love. Let us know how we can refresh your space!
