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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. 

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

20 Interior Paint Color Trends You Should Know About In 2022

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By Alexandria Taylor/Aug. 3, 2022 9:27 am EST

Choosing a color for your home can be both fun and a little stressful. Not only do you want it to be a color you'll love for years to come, but you also want it to match your other interior decor. According to Home Made Lovely, you should choose your paint color based on your decor rather than the other way around because it's easier to choose from a selection of paints rather than find decor that matches a specific shade. You should also keep undertones, paint sheens, and the room itself in mind.

The trending colors of the year from a variety of brands are overwhelmingly in the green family. These calming natural shades are quickly becoming the new favorites for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. Other natural shades are also gaining popularity, like soft blues, terracottas, and pinks that offer some color without being too bright or overwhelming. People love the relaxed feel these colors bring to a room and even to accent and fixture pieces like built-in bookshelves and kitchen cabinets. Of course, neutrals are always in. But paint trends are seeing a move away from the stark whites and grays for warmer whites and tans. Moody blacks and charcoals are also becoming popular paint choices. All of these colors seem to complement each other, creating a laid-back, colorful but not bright, and relaxed color scheme for a home.

Pantone Very Peri

Pantone

Of course, one of the trending colors of 2022 is Pantone's Color of the Year, Very Peri, a blue with red undertones created by the color company. This color has a vibrant and electric energy that many people are using as accents throughout the home, especially in living rooms and bathrooms.

Farrow & Ball Shadow White

Farrow & Ball

Stark white interiors are no longer the go-to. Though neutrals aren't going anywhere, they're becoming much warmer and cozier, as seen in Farrow & Ball's Shadow White. Warmer undertones in neutrals feel more organic and natural and pair well with features like exposed brick and natural wood in living rooms.

Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

Sherwin-Williams

Soft greens are the color that many paint companies have chosen as their color of the year. For Sherwin-Williams, that color is Evergreen Fog, a mid-tone gray-green. The color feels organic and calming, which makes it an ideal option for bathrooms and bedrooms.

Benjamin Moore Enchanted Forest

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This dusty shade of green brings the tranquility of nature into your home. Enchanted Forest by Benjamin Moore will make your home feel like it's connected to nature. And though this color can make a statement, it won't overwhelm your space. Many people are loving this color on built-in shelves in the living room and office.

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Aleutian

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams

A comforting blue will never go out of style. Aleutian, created by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, is reminiscent of your favorite pair of faded jeans. The color was named this brand's Color of the Year for 2022 and was made with comfort and calmness in mind. Feel relaxed with Aleutian in your bathroom or bedroom.

Glidden Guacamole

Gildden

A vibrant green was named Glidden's Color of the Year for 2022. Bright as a ripe avocado, Guacamole brings a fun style into the home while maintaining the earthy vibe that's so popular in homes now. If you love the green cabinet trend, Guacamole is a color that should be on your radar.

Sherwin-Williams Felted Wool

Sherwin-Williams

Earth tones are the new neutrals because they pair together well and make a space feel warm and cozy. Felted Wool by Sherwin-Williams is a lighter, saturated brown that feels very organic and dreamy. Pair the color with whites, greens, and yellows to enhance the warmth in rooms like the living room and office.

Behr Breezeway

Behr

Cool and refreshing, this blue-green is Behr's color of the year. Breezeway is reminiscent of everything beachy, from ocean waters to sea glass. The coastal feel doesn't mean you have to have a coastal interior. Paired with crisp whites, creams, and wood tones, you can create a soothing color scheme that fits with any interior style.

Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore

Sherwin-Williams

Like stark white, stark black can feel too harsh in an interior. That's why shades like Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams, which is more like dark gray with a warm undertone, are becoming more popular. A moody charcoal also feels luxurious and elevated, which is why they're perfect throughout the home, including the exterior.

Valspar Gilded Linen

Valspar

Another warm neutral, Gilded Linen by Valspar, feels organic and compliments open spaces well. Gilded Linen was chosen to be one of the company's colors of the year and was made to represent confidence, curiosity, and strength. This shade can make a home feel more open and clean, so it's ideal in living rooms and entryways.

Benjamin Moore October Mist

Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore chose October Mist as their color of the year. October Mist is a silvery green that's soft and calming that mimics the color of flower stems. The shade pairs well with darker shades for a warm palette that would look great in living rooms and bedrooms where relaxation is a top priority.

Dunn-Edwards Art and Craft

Dunn-Edwards

Stark neutrals are out, and warm, earthy neutrals are what's currently trending. That's where Art and Craft by Dunn-Edwards comes into play. The warm brown provides a rich shade that's cozy, a neutral that doesn't feel boring. Art and Craft is ideal where it can make a statement, like in dining rooms.

Valspar Subtle Peach

Valspar

A neutral with a little bit of depth, Subtle Peach is a gentle shade that's meant to relax and feel intimate. The sophisticated neutral shade also makes it a great backdrop to show off artwork and decor. Subtle Peach would be a great whole home paint color, especially for living rooms, entryways, and bedrooms.

Benjamin Moore Wild Flower

Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore created this color to be an effortless option for your home. This shade of red has undertones of pink and orange, which creates a unique hue that feels organic and bold. It pairs well with creams and taupes, as well as warm shades of yellows and dark blues. Use this color as a statement in your dining room.

Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue

Benjamin Moore

Blue has long since been treated as a neutral because the colors pair well with almost everything. The trick to this is to choose a blue with gray undertones like Philipsburg Blue by Benjamin Moore. This blue is harmonious and will look great on office built-ins, kitchen cabinets, and bedroom walls.

Graham & Brown Breathe

Graham & Brown

Relax with Graham & Brown's Breathe, a powdery blue that's colorful without being overwhelming. This shade is sure to brighten up your home and will pair well with taupes, tans, and natural woods for earthy-inspired homes. Use it in bathrooms and bedrooms to relax or as a statement in living rooms.

Farrow & Ball Faded Terracotta

Farrow & Ball

A calm neutral with a little bit of color, Faded Terracotta by Farrow & Ball provides homes just that. This warm tone is perfect in homes, whether it's being used as an accent or all over a room. Faded Terracotta pairs well with other earth tones like creams, browns, and greens.

PPG Olive Sprig

PPG

The organic green of Olive Spring is PPG's 2022 color of the year. Olive Sprig evokes the feeling of velvety leaves from your favorite plant. The soft shade is a great option if a neutral home isn't for you. PPG created this color with focus and relaxation in mind, so it's best in offices, kitchens, and bedrooms.

Benjamin Moore Natural Cream

Benjamin Moore

All-neutral homes aren't going anywhere, but the trend is getting tweaked. The stark interiors feel cold and unfeeling, which is why the warmer neutrals are trending. Shades of taupe like Natural Cream by Benjamin Moore feature more complex, warm undertones that feel like home. Use this neutral throughout the home, like on kitchen cabinets and living room walls.

Valspar Lilac Lane

Valspar

Valspar named Lilac Lane one of their Colors of the Year. This warm lavender shade offers a pretty, dusty pastel that provides a calming touch of femininity. The color pairs well with other organic shades the company named as part of their 2022 Colors of the Year Collection. Lilac Lane will provide a pretty pop of color in bedrooms.

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Wallpaper or paint: what are the trends in interior design today

If you begin to notice that life has become mostly gray, this is a signal: it's time to change something! And you can start with your home. Wallpaper on the walls - what could be more banal? Recently, the interior design trend is painting the walls. Painting the walls is quite simple, and the choice of shades is limitless, besides, the painted surfaces are easier to care for: they are easy to clean, and the paint itself does not collect dust. And if you are tired of the shade, you can easily change it by simply repainting the room in a different color.

About what nuances to consider if you are going to make repairs with painting the walls, we talked with the director of the Procolor paint studio Vitaly Basharin.

— Vitaly, is it true that today painting comes out on top in terms of popularity in wall decoration?

— Folk wisdom, which says that everything new is a well-forgotten old, is also relevant for finishing work. If back in the middle of the last century, painting was considered the most economical and fastest repair option, and the unshakable combination of “white top, dark bottom” was the pinnacle of design delights, but today it is a fashion trend that is designed to become a highlight of the interior.

Recently, the fashion for goods made from environmentally friendly raw materials is gaining momentum. This is due to the fact that people living in megacities, polluted and filled with harmful emissions, want to protect themselves from negative impacts, at least within the walls of their homes. Therefore, in our salon we offer environmentally friendly materials.

— Are all walls suitable for painting?

- All walls are suitable for painting, the main thing is to properly prepare the surface. Preparing walls for painting requires a very careful approach. And it is necessary to approach the issue with all responsibility, because the final result completely depends on this. So, the walls must first of all be cleaned of old types of finishes. If it is wallpaper, they need to be removed, and completely. If it is oil paint or water-based paint, you also need to get rid of it, not to mention whitewashing.

After that, a thorough revision of the walls should be carried out. First of all, check their integrity. If they were previously plastered, the mortar layer is strong and adheres well to the wall - excellent. If there are places where he literally walks with a shaker, they must be cleaned, and the defects repaired with a fresh solution. If more than 40 percent of the surface is damaged, it is recommended not to waste time and completely remove all old plaster from the wall.

— How to start a repair that involves painting the walls?

- At the beginning of the repair lies the idea. Even before the start of all work, it is necessary to consider in what style the interior will be decorated. What furniture will be in the room. The correct location of the wiring, switches depends on this. Therefore, first of all, a consistent plan of the idea and all subsequent work is drawn up. This saves a lot of time and effort.

- Which paint base is best for painting residential areas?

- In addition to the decorative function, the paint should play the role of a protective coating that protects the walls from the negative effects of the environment. This quality is especially important in rooms with an aggressive microclimate, so finishing materials for them are selected more carefully.

Compounds based on aqueous dispersions of acrylic resins and latex paints are considered the most suitable for interior work. They are characterized by a high drying rate, minimal toxicity, abrasion resistance, no harsh odors, moisture resistance and the ability to dye in any shade. There are also special varieties of these products, designed specifically for bathrooms, kitchens and surfaces located next to heating appliances.

Latex paints show excellent water resistance, so you can wash them as much as you want without losing the quality of the coating. The paint is great for all types of surfaces, dries quickly, but of all types of paints, it is the most expensive.

— How do the colors of different rooms differ: for example, what nuances should be taken into account when painting a bathroom?

- In the bathroom there are always large temperature fluctuations and high humidity, so you need to select paints that can endure extreme conditions in the room. The right choice of material will help to make a durable and resistant coating.

Latex paints are a popular material for bathroom renovations. They are considered an ideal coating for high humidity areas due to their excellent performance. The high elasticity of the material allows you to cover all sorts of small chips and cracks. Latex paints create a durable coating that is resistant to mechanical stress, give a presentable appearance to the walls, do not emit a pungent odor during operation, create a film that protects the surface from dirt, dry up in a maximum of two hours, depending on the composition, and can be used in any room.

— Can you recommend a quality paint brand?

— The products of one of the most environmentally friendly brands in Europe, the Swedish brand Beckers, are popular. It can have a variety of purposes. To get the desired result without overpaying, carefully read the quality characteristics of a particular type of paint. You can get more detailed information from the consultants of our salon.

By the way, if you're planning a renovation, now is a good time! Throughout December and January, from December 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018, there is a 20%* discount on the entire range in our salon.

*Information about the organizer of the promotion, the rules for its holding, the number of promotional goods, the timing, place and procedure for obtaining them can be found by phone: 60-50-55.

top trends, design tips and ratings

Choosing a paint for renovation and interior design is always a difficult task. So that you do not have to spend hours looking for the information you need, we decided to collect it in one article. And, of course, we learned what criteria designers are guided by and what life hacks designers use when choosing colors.

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Types of paints and which one to choose depending on the type of room
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By texture

Texture is how we see the surface. It can be smooth, rough, homogeneous or interspersed with other materials - whatever. By texture, wall paint is divided into matte, semi-matte, semi-gloss, glossy and textured (for example, imitating plaster).

Project by Yana Sochavo. Photo: Nick Rudenko

Project by Tatyana Petrova. Photo: Andrey Semchenko

Now designers most often use matte paint - it looks noble, does not draw too much attention to itself and becomes an excellent background for the interior. However, sometimes semi-matte or glossy paint can be a better choice. Semi-gloss better hides the unevenness of the walls, forgives small flaws and is easier to apply, and the glossy surface is easy to clean.

Composition

For interior use water-based paints (vinyl, emulsion, acrylic, latex, PVA, silicone), organic solvent (alkyd, oil, enamel) or adhesive (casein, dextrinated).

When choosing, it is best to focus on the room in which you will paint the walls.

For example, for a nursery or kitchen, you should choose washable paints that will not emit harmful substances even when heated. Suitable vinyl, latex coating.

For the bathroom, it is worth taking a special moisture-resistant paint. A good choice is silicate, based on liquid glass.

In the bedroom, you can use not the most practical, but environmentally friendly options. For example, casein paint is based on protein derived from milk. Or dextrinated - on bone glue.

Project by Igor and Alena Skarzhevsky. Photo: Egor Pyaskovsky

Project by Igor and Alena Skarzhevsky. Photo: Egor Pyaskovsky

Perhaps this is the main criterion when choosing a paint. Fashion for certain shades and textures is passing, but health should always be a priority. Here are a few steps to help you make your choice.

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Be mindful of lighting - if the windows face north or west, the room will be darker than in a room with windows to the south or east. For dark rooms, lighter and brighter colors are suitable; in sun-drenched rooms, you can experiment with dark shades. No less important is how the space will look under artificial lighting: whether it will be warm or cold, bright or muted, where the lamps will be located. Cold shades of walls with warm lighting can seem dirty, and vice versa.

Project by Yana Sochavo. Photo: Nick Rudenko

Remember that the same shade appears darker on textured surfaces than on smooth surfaces.

Don't go overboard with bright colors. If you are not sure about your design capabilities, it is better to place accents with furniture and decor, and paint the walls in a win-win neutral shade.

In order for the white color not to look cold and “hospital”, it needs to be tinted a little with yellow pigment.

Color and try them on indoors. See how the shade will look on different walls, at different times of the day and in different lighting conditions.

To make it easier for you to choose paint, we studied the reviews and ratings of manufacturers in different stores and on dozens of sites - and here's what happened.

Middle segment

These paints are available in many Russian stores, they are practical and can be tinted in any shade.

1. Caparol

This brand is more like a cross between the middle and premium segment. The main features of the brand are perfect hiding power and special components in the composition that make this paint more durable.

What to buy : Caparol Indeko-Plus is a deep matte paint that forgives flaws and lays down perfectly, Caparol CapaSilan has excellent covering properties and durability, Caparol Amphibolin is an almost flawless dispersion paint that looks great and contains a minimum of harmful impurities.

2. Beckers

This paint applies well, is practical and durable, which is why professional builders love it.

What to take : Beckers Elegant Vaggfarg Matt - a latex paint that is ideal for residential areas, Beckerplast 7 - fits perfectly, resistant, with a beautiful finish, especially popular among painters, Beckerplast 3 - has collected all the advantages of Beckerplast 7 plus a perfect matte .

3. Tikkurila

The Finnish brand, which pays great attention to sustainability, is very popular in Russia. Good quality, easy to apply and durable. And yet - almost limitless possibilities for tinting.

Help: what is tinting?

Tinting - giving the paint the right shade, when the right amount of dye is added to the working base - white or transparent. You can order tinting in a store or do it yourself (just practice on a small amount of paint first). Each manufacturer has a tint card, where each shade option is assigned a code - according to it, the store will immediately understand in what proportion to mix colors.

What to take : Tikkurila Euro Power 7 - high-quality and dries quickly, Tikkurila Harmony - in this line the main emphasis is on safety for health, Tikkurila Euro Extra 20 - paint with minimal consumption

4. Dulux

Quality British paint with high hiding power. Eco-friendly, safe, easy to use and presented in many Russian stores.

What to take : Dulux Diamond Extra Matt is a matte paint that can be washed frequently, Dulux Bindo 2 is a latex paint that perfectly hides uneven walls.

5. Alpina

One of the best German manufacturers (the brand belongs to the Caparol Group), which takes a very responsible approach to products: all paints are safe and environmentally friendly.

What to take : Alpina Renova - good value for money, durable - retains its original appearance up to 10 years.

6. Dufa

Another German brand specializing in latex paints. The quality is also German: Dufa has moderate consumption and wear resistance.

What to buy : Dufa Superweiss is one of the most budget-friendly paints, but the quality does not suffer from this.

Premium segment

With paints from the premium segment, things are a little different. For example, usually they cannot be tinted at your own discretion, but all the shades presented in the palette are specially designed by leading designers and colorists and will definitely look their best.

1. Designers Guild

The brand's founder, cult designer Trisha Guild, has developed unique shades herself: neutrals, muted, accent and trendy. The paints have excellent hiding power and a washable surface.

2. Little Greene

In addition to quality, Little Greene is, of course, original colors. Some of them are "archival", developed in the XVIII-XX centuries.

Project by Vera Sheverdenok. Photo: Evgeny Gnesin

3.
Farrow & Ball

Environmentally friendly, water-based paints using natural ingredients and natural dyes. The palette is quite conservative and infrequently updated, but each shade is carefully thought out.

4. Paper & Paint Library

A British brand loved by designers all over the world for its ability to create perfect colors and play with light.

5. Argile

The brand's shades are inspired by nature. The assortment includes shades of earth, clay, sand and a variety of plants.

6. Benjamin Moore

Premium paint: unique formulas, over 3,500 shades to choose from, safe and durable.

7. Sherwin-Williams

US brand. Paints with a beautiful finish that are very easy to apply.

Project by Irina Pashina

Project by Irina Pashina

We asked the pros what paints they usually use in their projects.

However, it is worth buying paint with a small margin, so that, if necessary, correct minor flaws. Also, paint consumption increases by 10% if you apply it with a spray gun or if you paint walls with a pronounced texture.

Project by Evgeniya Ivlieva

Usually all the important information is listed in the instructions on the paint package - just follow it.

Project by Evgenia Ivlieva. Photo: Natalia Vershinina

Project by Evgenia Ivlieva

The walls were not prepared

Even if it seems to you that the wall “seems to be even”, you cannot do without a primer and leveling.

They took an uncomfortable tool

The roller should have a handle long enough for you to feel comfortable working with it. And it is better to choose a brush with natural bristles - it will not leave lint on the wall.

Apply one coat (or several, but do not let them dry)

Paint looks best when applied in two or three coats. In this case, it is important to dry each previous layer well.

Painted at the wrong time

The best time to paint the walls is in the morning, so the paint won't foam in the sunlight, and you can judge the uniformity of the coating without distortion.

Thinned incorrectly

Study the paint formulation to see how it can be thinned without compromising material quality.

Painted "in different directions"

Choose one option for applying paint - vertically or horizontally. Mixing directions within one layer is not worth it, the paint will lie unevenly.

If the walls are painted with non-washable paint, do not wipe them with water. You can use an eraser to remove stains.

If the paint is washable, you should still handle it as carefully as possible. It is best to wipe this surface with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use hard brushes or metal sponges, even if the dirt is heavy. Also, the stain should not be rubbed - wash it off in a circular motion.

Do not wash the walls with soap and baking soda - they destroy the paint.

And any detergent you are going to use, first test it on a small inconspicuous area. And, of course, do not forget to read the instructions first. Usually, compositions with a pH of up to 9 can be used to wash painted walls. Products with abrasive particles and containing organic solvents are not suitable.

Project by Vera Sheverdenok. Photo: Evgeny Gnesin

Project by Igor and Alena Skarzhevsky. Photo: Egor Pyaskovsky

Complex muted shades are being replaced by those that are called bold in English - bright, juicy, saturated, but not flashy. We are waiting for a lot of energetic tones of blue and green, because during the pandemic we missed the fresh air and bright greenery.

More calm natural colors remain in trend - blue, beige, gray, soft shades of yellow.

For example, Dulux has announced Clear Sky as its color of the year for 2022. According to the brand, this soft blue shade will help to breathe fresh air into the interior.

Akzo Nobel Press Office

Akzo Nobel Press Office

Akzo Nobel Press Office

The American company PPG believes that Olive Sprig will be the main color of the next year. This is also a reference to the theme of nature, naturalness and freedom.

PPG Press Office

Little Greene experts rely on powdery Masquerade, mystical blue Etruria, calm shades of yellow, elegant gray-blue Obscura, warm green Garden, sophisticated brown Vulcan.

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Shade Masquerade

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Shade Etruria

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Shade Obscura

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Garden Shade

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Vulcan Shade

Pantone hasn't named its 2022 color of the year yet, but it has unveiled shades that the company thinks will reign on the catwalks for spring/summer - you can expect according to tradition, designers will begin to use them in interiors.

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And WSGN and Coloro analysts call the colors of autumn-winter 2021-2022 non-standard beige Golden Harvest, dark red Bloodstone, graphite Dark Springs, turquoise A.I. Aqua and bold pink Electric Magenta.

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Project by Tatyana Petrova. Photo: Andrey Semchenko

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