Trend in paint colors
Paint trends 2022: the 15 best colors you need for your home
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The best paint trends are one of the hottest topics in interior design at the moment. Bold, brave and beautiful room color schemes are redefining the way we see color, but where to start when it comes to choosing the best paint for your space?
When it comes to refreshing our homes with color, it takes careful consideration and expertise to choose a paint palette that is timeless and enduring. Applying a new lick of paint to your walls is an excellent way to give your interiors a fresh-faced makeover. But which color sample pots should you be buying, and what are the biggest paint trends for 2022?
The top paint trends 2022
We've teamed up with a host of color experts to bring you the most exciting paint trends in the year ahead. Brushes at the ready...
1. Create calm with blue
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Fresh and inviting, blue is certainly worthy of its place in the spotlight. There are endless shades of blue room ideas for all your color trend and room color needs. Many blues have their own beneficial qualities but there's nothing quite like sky blue – a mood-lifting hue that is ideal for quiet spaces, reading rooms and even outdoor spaces.
'We love this color for being neither loud nor cold – it adds an instant freshness to outdoor spaces.' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director, Little Greene .
2. Beautify with soft lilac
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Lilac, especially at the lighter end of the scale, can be used as a softer, more romantic version of grey so if you want a look that feels clean and unfussy but with a little character, this is your ‘go to’ shade when thinking about room color schemes.
'Lilac is a calming, comforting color, it makes you want to relax and stay in an interior longer.' says Saffron Hare, creative director, James Hare . It is a hue that encourages quiet moments of contemplation.
3. Decorate with a barely-there beige-grey
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It's fair to say that we've been championing colorful interior schemes and bold decorating ideas for some time, but a neutral whole-house color scheme can enable beautiful architecture and decorative furniture to make a true style statement within your home.
When it's comes home ideas and planning your scheme, it's often best to consider the overall color palette of a room early on, this will assist with defining the other aspects within the space as the project moves forward. For example, a neutral shade, like this beige-grey, may need to be paired with other materials to truly sing: timber, leather and marble work particularly well.
4. Warm up with earthy pinks
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Earthy pinks – these natural hues, somewhere between red, pink and brown, conjure up warmth in any room and are reminiscent of late summer evening sunsets.
‘Rhubarb is my go-to color; added to a neutral scheme, it creates warmth, depth and a touch of the unexpected,' says Georgie Wykeham, founder, Georgie Wykeham Designs . 'Used on its own, it is a very easy color to live with and yet it also works beautifully with blues, greens, pinks and reds.’
5. Make a room feel grounded
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While this rich caramel hue definitely belongs to the neutral color family, we think it packs a strong punch that blends well with natural materials, as well as patterned fabrics, to create a calm and relaxing space.
‘This sandy shade has such depth to it,' says Laura Stephens, founder, Laura Stephens Interior Design . 'It makes a room feel warm so is good for north-facing rooms and those that don’t get a lot of natural light. It works really well with both crisp whites and also colors closer in tone, such as burgundy and olive green. It also makes stronger colors like a royal blue pop against it.
It’s so versatile.’
6. Inspire with orange paint trends
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Vibrant and inviting, deep orange packs a pinch and is full of optimism and hope.
‘For me, the home should be filled with bright color trends and bold patterns as they add personality to a space,' says ’ Emma Deterding, founder, Kelling Designs. 'Orange shades are a great choice – they bring an uplifting feel during the day and can help create a cozy, relaxed atmosphere in the evening, showing how versatile this color is in different light.'
An orange entrance hall is a wonderful way to welcome people to a home. Here, the interior of the client’s antique Chinese lacquered cabinet inspired the glossy walls of this apartment. A strong sense of orange was carried throughout the scheme.
7. Warm up with mid-brown taupe
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Reminiscent of velvety cocoa, this mid-brown taupe is a striking color for any room.
Depending on the furniture and accent color ideas introduced alongside, it has the flexibility to range from looking neat and tailored to soft and welcoming. Insiders reveal how to use it to best effect.
‘Timeless neutrals lend themselves to historic properties, creating warm backgrounds for original features,' says Louise Wicksteed, design director, Sims Hilditch. 'When opting for a neutral shade on the walls and ceiling, be playful with your soft furnishings and consider threading splashes of color and pattern through the fabric used for your scatter cushions.’
8. Escape with an ocean-inspired palette
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Instantly energizing, an ocean hue offers a mental escape route from busy schedules and looming deadlines. It’s versatile, too: turn up the intensity with a gloss finish or subdue it in a flat matt.
‘Reminiscent of endless tropical skies and oceans, this color is full of vitality even on a grey day,' says Tricia Guild, founder and creative director, Designers Guild.
'Some consider blue room ideas to be cold (and it can be sometimes) but this powerful, punchy shade is anything but; rather it is enlivening in its strength. Use it with a white for crisp simplicity, make it dramatic with darker hues or take it to the Caribbean with pastel tones. It responds beautifully to sunlit rooms but looks equally stunning with low lighting and candlelight.’
9. Energize with yellow paint trends
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An earthy tobacco shade, this golden hue creates rooms that are rich, warm and inviting throughout the year – and it also allows artwork to pop out from the walls.
'Yellow is a color that evokes happiness and provides a sense of positivity,' says Andy Greenall, head of design, Paint & Paper Library. 'It is perfect for areas of the home where there is much activity and socializing, such as the kitchen and dining room, where it adds energy and vitality.'
It’s easier to incorporate this color into a scheme if you’re slightly put off by bright yellow paint in your home – and is particularly effective in darker, moodier spaces as it creates a feeling of warmth.
10. Ground your space with an earthy brown
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Considered a dark neutral, earthy brown living room ideas are grounding but also has an elegance that is truly sophisticated. Versatile, it can be striking on its own or allow other hues to stand proud.
‘Don’t be scared to use dark colors in a small, gloomy room,' says Natalie Forbes and Louisa Rix, co-founders, Forbes Rix Design. 'It’s never going to look light, so choose a rich color and the effect can be truly transformative.’
Mike Fisher, creative director and founder, Studio Indigo agrees: ‘We believe north-facing rooms should be painted a dark or strong color, like brown, to make it more cocooning and those on the south side in lighter colors. The thinking is where you have darkness you should bring color, warmth and joy.’ .
11. Decorate with an easy to live with grey
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A grey that straddles the boundaries between blue, green and grey can be many things: front and centre or a background to show off art and objects.
Easy to live with, it looks beautiful in west- or south-facing rooms while being suitably moody in spaces with less light.
‘I love using this sort of color on walls as it allows paintings and portraits to really sing out,' says Anna Haines, founder, Anna Haines Design. 'It feels both calming and quiet and also works as the ideal backdrop for a range of rich textiles, decorative antique rugs and furniture.’
12. Exude confidence with color
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Mood-lifting and warm, yellow room ideas bring energy, confidence and optimism to a space. It can be used anywhere in the home but is particularly effective in busy spaces, such as hallways and kitchens, or north-facing rooms that lack light.
‘The kitchen, often seen as the heart of the home, is the perfect space to use bolder colors, such as Little Greene’s Giallo, reminiscent of golden sun, which will bring joy and create an energetic scheme,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director, Little Greene.
'You can use this to highlight architectural details or pair it with soft greens and whites, such as the new shades Garden and Silent White, both by Little Greene, in the rest of the space, for a more elegant and pared-back scheme.’
13. Be inspired by the natural world
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Green room ideas, inspired by the natural world, olive is restful with a touch of heritage. Strong yet soothing, it brings an enveloping feel but can also sit quietly and allow bold furniture to shine.
‘This is a wonderful color that works well all through the year and is ideal if you are trying to bring an element of nature or a heritage feel into a more contemporary city home,' says Emma Sims-Hilditch, founder and creative director, Sims Hilditch. 'It’s a restful and calming shade which not only works well on cabinetry but also looks great on walls.’
What's more, green is generally considered the best color for a bedroom by paint experts for a calming, sleepy scheme.
14. Be drawn to the quite sophistication of pink
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Pink room ideas the new decorating neutral – it has a natural ability to deliver warmth and interest without overwhelming a space. But choosing the right shade can be a thorny task when you’re faced with everything from soft rose pinks to peachy tones. The key is to pick a serene hue. Enter Potters Pink from Heritage by Dulux, a soft, clay-like shade that brings sophistication to a living space but is subtle enough for a calming bedroom. It complements most colors, but olive greens, rich browns and deep burgundy will truly make it sing.
15. Encourage creativity with purple
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Purple room ideas are having something of a moment. Pantone, the global color authority for the design community, has announced a new blue shade, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri, a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet red undertone as the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2022.
Blending the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red, this happiest and warmest of all the blue hues introduces an empowering mix of newness.
'As we move into a world of unprecedented change, the selection of Very Peri brings a novel perspective and vision of the trusted and beloved blue color family,' says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute.
'Encompassing the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time possessing a violet-red undertone, Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression.'
What colors will trend in 2022?
The colors that will trend in 2022 are noted to create calm and serenity – or evoke creativity and optimism. Pantone, the global color authority for the design community, has announced that purple and blue paint will play a huge role in our decorating choices. But while this vivid color is set to be pivotal, we also noticed many paint companies opting for more subdued neutral color palettes.
Think taupes, beige and soft pinks.
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2023 Paint Color Trends Designers Can’t Stop Talking About
Designers are already abuzz over 2023 paint color trends. Here, 17 industry experts let us in on what’s popular, what’s working and what’s out when it comes to top interior paint colors for the year ahead.
“Greens reflect nature and there is a shade of it for everyone,” notes Chicago designer Sarah Montgomery.
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“I use different shades of green and teal in every room. It can create a pop or serves as a backdrop for other colors to stand out.”
—Sarah Montgomery, Sarah Montgomery Design | Chicago
“A cozy mauve like Benjamin Moore’s Cashmere Wrap is a perfect example of a color that can flow throughout the home,” says Hudson, New York, designer Nicole Fisher. (Photo: Helena Palazzi)
Carrying color throughout the home.“Clients are still being adventurous with color. Instead of one bold room, we’re seeing it throughout. It’s about creating beauty in every space, not just one.”
—Nicole Fisher, BNR Interiors | Hudson, New York
“Blue and greens are our go-tos right now,” says Denver-based designer Andrea Schumacher. In this office she used a navy from Benjamin Moore to add rich color. (Photo: Roger Davies)
Looking beyond gray.
“We love color and always will. Gray is a trend we are definitely over. Instead, we use a lot of blues and greens.”
—Andrea Schumacher, Andrea Schumacher Interiors | Denver
Chicago designer Sarah Vaile created visual impact by pairing Benjamin Moore’s Dark Sapphire with chartreuse drapes. (Photo: Ryan McDonald)
Embracing the unexpected.“We recently paired a deep sapphire lacquer with chartreuse silk drapes. We received lot of fun, positive reactions to the unexpected color pairing.”
—Sarah Vaile, Sarah Vaile Interior Design | Chicago
“Sophisticated and refined only begin to describe this room in Sherwin Williams’ Agreeable Gray,” says Los Angeles- and Orlando-based designer John McClain. (Photo: Lauren Pressy)
Using the “Fab Five.”“The neutral and classic combination of black, white, gray, green and brown will always provide the perfect pallet for every interior.
They are rooted in nature and therefore resonate with the core of humanity.”
—John McClain, John McClain Design | Los Angeles and Orlando
Silver throw pillows and drapes set off the blue lacquer walls in this room designed by New York designer Jamie Drake.
Pairing blue with silver.“Pale and mid-blue accents paired with white and silver resonate with so many. The popularity is because it is gender neutral, crisp and like fresh air.”
—Jamie Drake, Drake/Anderson | New York City
“From the kitchen to the bathroom to the living room, the color green is a strong player,” says Los Angeles designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, who used Benjamin Moore’s Weeping Willow in this kitchen.
Going green.“Green in almost every shade is having the most amazing comeback. The richer shades like emerald and forest are really strong and will be here to stay for a while.”
—Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Martyn Lawrence Bullard | Los Angeles
Florida designer Sandra Asdourian set off a medium blue from Sherwin Williams with varying shades of the color and touches of white.
“Blue and white is classic but can be contemporary, traditional or coastal.”
—Sandra Asdourian, Sandra Asdourian Interiors | Naples, Florida
Designer Elisa Baran Tréan used Farrow & Ball Cabbage White (No. 269) and JH Wallpaints 103 + 114 in this recent kitchen project. (Photo: Jared Kuzia)
Mixing paint and texture.“In California, some clients are requesting whites, creams and beiges with a subtle amount of texture on the walls. This will require limewash or plaster to achieve the desired vibe. People really need a sense of calm at home, and this combination has a bright and airy, yet warm feel to it.”
—Elisa Baran Tréan, Elisa Baran, LLC | New York, New York
A Bernhardt bed is framed by molding in a matte lilac bedroom by builder Divco and designers Glenn Midnet and Morgan Bratcher. The walls are swathed in Sherwin Williams Quest Gray. (Photo: Venjhamin Reyes Photography)
Make way for purple.
“Purple is a color we’ve rarely seen used in bedroom designs, but we are expecting more of. Color psychology has proven purples are romantic, peaceful and luxurious. The buzz surrounding Digital Lavender as the 2023 Color of the Year has only reassured us that purple is a definite for 2023 design.”
—Design West | Naples, Florida
Dark trim and casework in Benjamin Moore Black HV190 and ceiling coffers in Benjamin Moore White Dove pair for a statement-making dining room in this family home. (Photo: Thomas Kuoh)
Turn to timeless color combos.“The power of black next to white stands the test of time. Because they are both neutrals, the combination is bold and dramatic without being brash. Black can bring wow factor as a contrast window sash or passage door and can also highlight architectural detailing that would otherwise go unnoticed.”
—Emilie Munroe, Studio Munroe | San Francisco
White will never go out of style, but the key is to add pops of color for interest, advises Hillary Stamm.
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“Clients are looking for a timeless elegance but with contrast and a touch of something that creates a special and unique look and space to call their own.”
—Hillary Stamm, HMS Interiors | Manhattan Beach, California
“While there is a time and place for quiet, neutral greige, we’re advocating for something a bit more opinionated—we look for color with a point of view,” notes Kathleen Walsh. This library in Greenwich, Connecticut features Benjamin Moore Symphony Blue. (Photo: John Bessler)
A new twist on brown and blue.“We’ve noted that brown and blue is slowly making a comeback. The combination allows us to easily mix antique and modern; however, it’s notably different than how we used in the ‘90s. We’re going way more saturated in the blues, picking up on deep complex hues for a more luminous, dynamic color.”
—Kathleen Walsh, Kathleen Walsh Interiors | New York, New York
“While neutrals can sometimes be seen as playing it safe, venturing into bolder shades keeps a room contemporary and dramatic,” notes Leslie Murphy.
This primary bedroom project features a Benjamin Moore Soot. (Photo: Lisa Hubbard)
“Heading into 2023, we’re really into darker and dramatic shades, such as deep charcoals and browns. These tones are not only elegant and upscale when complemented with tonal furnishings and accessories, but they bring a warm and comfortable feel to the space.”
—Leslie Murphy, Murphy Maude Interiors | Memphis, Tennessee
Sometimes, it all boils down to the basics, as San Francisco Noz Nozawa notes about pairing oranges and blues. This Victorian parlor features C2 Tortoise with burnishing and gold resin drip by Caroline Lizarraga. (Photo: Colin Price Photography)
Opposites attract.“Across all eras in design, I have always loved orange-red-brick tones and teal-blue tones together. From a color theory standpoint, these tones are perfect opposites on the color wheel; but I think there’s something so iconic about this pairing—from Southwestern indigenous jewelry pairing coral and turquoise stones together, to every Hot-and-Cold water faucet.
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—Noz Nozawa, Noz Design | San Francisco
Peignoir by Farrow and Ball graces the wainscoting of designer Susie Novak’d own dining room, where the muted rose is paired with gray floral wallpaper by Cole & Son. (Photo: Thomas Kuoh)
Pink is sticking around.“Dusty pinks, salmon, and taupes. These warm neutrals, in particular, really came up in the last couple of years or so, and I think are now considered mainstays. There is something so soothing about a dusty pink that also feels special and unique.”
—Susie Novak, Susie Novak Interiors | Oakland, California
Virginia Toledo likens the timelessness of neutrals and blacks to the appeal of a pair of cream linen pants or perfect little black dress. Here, a living space project features Benjamin Moore Winter White with Benjamin Moore Decorator White. (Photo: Jacob Snavely)
Play nice with neutrals.“Neutrals became the response to living with greige for so many years.
We find that these tones, paired with crisp whites and a dash of black, never go out of style.”
—Virginia Toledo, Toledo Geller | Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
DISCOVER THE POWER OF PAINT
Explore the best hues for home with tips and trends from designers across the country. See what's hot in 2023 color trends, read up on today's top paint colors for bedrooms—plus dive into designer favorites for best blues, neutrals, greens, earth tones and more.
TREND 3 Ceiling Paint
TREND 3 is ideal for ceilings. It can be used as a primer under acrylic paints of the BIORA and TREND series.
A special advantage of is the creation of a smooth, uniform white layer. During long-term operation, TREND 3 does not lose its original properties and does not turn yellow. During construction work there is no unpleasant smell, the paint dries quickly and forms a dense non-porous coating.
TREND 3 belongs to the M1 building texture class and is recommended for interior work in rooms with high environmental safety requirements.
The composition does not contain harmful impurities and chemical solvents.
The paint can be used on a wide range of building materials Ideal base coat for steel and galvanized surfaces. In this case, you can do without an additional adhesive coating. Preparatory work In case of applying TREND 3 to the base unpainted surface , clean it from dirt and dust layer and treat it with putty and treat it with putty. Pre-clean the previously painted surface with soapy water and dry. Gloss coat must be sanded to a semi-matt finish. If the work area is covered with adhesive paint or limewash , remove it completely and level the surface with filler. Then sand the surface and remove dust. Priming Filler-smoothed, non-water resistant surfaces must be primed with solvent-based base coats. In this case, compounds of the FUTURA 3 type are recommended. Pre-treat wooden surfaces on which knots and irregularities are visible with an adhesive primer of the same type (FUTURA 3). Steel elements can be coated with a base coat. In this capacity, use METAFERREX, FERREX or FUTURA 3 primer paints. TREND 3 can be applied directly to galvanized parts, without adhesive primer. Coating Mix the compound with 10% water in the amount required for the job. Tikkurila's Euro Trend Paint is a classic interior paint that can be applied to walls or wallpaper. The paint provides a durable and uniform coloring with good performance parameters. The product combines practicality, reasonable cost and ease of application. If you want to freshen up the interior of your house or apartment without spending a lot of money, Euro Trend is a great solution! Tikkurila's water-based type paint is suitable for anyone who pays attention to environmental issues. Safe and non-toxic Tikkurila paint is suitable for covering all types of wallpaper, it can be applied to concrete, brick, wood, drywall, plaster. Euro Trend Paint is designed for dry rooms, including areas with high operational loads. The base color is pure white. The composition is perfectly tinted and allows you to get a dense matte finish, which perfectly hides the small irregularities of the walls. Consumption depends on the type of material to be coated. Euro Trend paint has the following advantages: You will find more than 20 thousand colors in the catalog of shades for tinting, which will allow you to realize the most complex design tasks. The paint is compatible with Tikkurila decorative compositions and you can apply lacquers and glazes over it. Before work, it is important to plan in advance all the stages and the result. To make it more predictable, sketch and test paint on a separate section of the wall. If you decide to buy Euro Trend paint, immediately decide on the necessary tools. At home, walls and ceilings can be quickly painted with a regular brush. It is better to take samples with hard and high-quality bristles, from which the pile does not fall out. To save Tikkurila paint, the bristles can be cut. If the area to be treated is large, use a spray gun. Euro Trend Tikkurila Paint dries quickly and is applied in 2 coats. The first layer can be thinned with water by 5% (for brush or roller) and 10% (for spray). Before painting, the base material must be degreased, cleaned of traces of old paint, if any, freed from dirt, dust, leveled, primed. The paint must only be applied to a dry and clean surface. Otherwise, swelling and cracks will inevitably form. A month later, you can carry out a full cleaning and washing of the wall or ceiling using detergents. Until then, only dry cleaning is allowed. After each wet cleaning, the surface must be wiped dry so that moisture does not remain on the material. Euro Trend, with proper application and compliance with all requirements for the preparation of the base, forms a durable layer that does not cause problems. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TREND 3
HOW TO USE TREND 3
Sand and remove dust particles. 
It is better to use a separate container. Apply material with a brush or roller. If using a high pressure sprayer, choose a nozzle with a diameter between 0.013” and 0.018”. Benefits of Tikkurila Euro Trend
Euro Trend paint from Tikkurila: purpose and features
Tikkurila Euro Trend Paint 
Due to its environmental friendliness, Tikkurila paint can be used in childcare facilities, clinics, and sanatoriums. Advantages of Euro Trend paint
Working with Euro Trend is convenient even for beginners. Dense and plastic paint has high adhesion, does not peel off, does not crack, does not swell. All types of tools are suitable for its application, including a dry brush, spray, crumpled polyethylene, spray brushes. Rules for applying Euro Trend paint
Euro Trend paint is designed for dry rooms 
But to work with it, a certain skill is required so that streaks are not created. On flat surfaces it is convenient to work with a roller. In this case, the direction of the strokes should be alternated so that the final coating is even without traces of strokes. 
