Navigating This Year’s Color Trends
Color trendsetters like Pantone, Behr, Sherwin-Williams, and others, have announced their 2020 color of the year choices that range from dark blues, to pink, to variations of green. Some homeowners may be hesitant, but strong color choices don’t have to be an automatic drawback. The key may be that less is more. Homeowners should approach bold interior design colors as inspiration, rather than palettes to systematically apply to every room of the home. Let’s take a look at what’s buzzing in color, and how it can be incorporated in your own home.
2020, Colors Of The Year
Sherwin-Williams debuted a rich navy blue color of the year, while Pantone debuted its own version of a deep classic blue. Blue is already an emerging color trend in kitchen cabinets. Benjamin Moore came out with a soft, rosy pink color of the year, which the company describes as a “refreshing alternative to white or beige”. Behr and Dunn-Edwards both chose shades of green reminiscent of nature for their annual top color choice.
Make Your Appliances Pop
Stainless steel and white appliances are the norm, but colorful appliances are gaining popularity as new options become available. Homeowners can research the multitude of companies that offer a wide range of color choices for personalized appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers, and stoves.
Be Bold, Cautiously
Bold colors may be trendy, but classic neutrals like white and gray aren’t going anywhere. White remains among the most-picked cabinet colors, while neutral grays, whites, and beiges are still highly popular on walls. In 2020, the biggest trend is in neutrals being paired with pops of bold colors, allowing safer experimentation for homeowners. Ultimately, go with the choices that make you feel best in the place that you call home.
Put It Into Action
- Try neutral paint colors that have muted underlying tones. You may achieve a happy medium between traditional and modern.
- Choose only one accent wall to try a bolder color.
- Try pops of color in unexpected places like inside of cabinets and drawers, particularly in high-traffic areas like the kitchen.
- Use pillows against a neutral background. They’re easy to switch out.