Design Notes
One of the most exciting and anticipated times of the year has arrived, as numerous paint and design companies announce their Color of the Year choices. Designers and manufacturers alike look forward to this pronouncement as it provides inspiration and even direction for the coming year. Many companies use these colors to shape the new products that will be released in the coming year, and homeowners often enjoy incorporating them throughout their homes for added enjoyment. Let’s explore some of the 2023 color announcements that have been made and how they can be best incorporated into your home or project in the coming year.
Sherwin Williams Color of the Year – Redend Point
Considered one of the best interior paints, Sherwin-Williams’ announcement of its color of the year choice brings excitement and inspiration to the design world. Minimal, calming, and intriguing are some of the adjectives used to describe Redend point, a soft neutral with soft pink undertones that brings warmth to any area of the home where it is used. Sherwin-Williams opted for this color to help individuals “embrace a spirit of connection with the world around us with this soulful-yet-subtle hue”. We know that nature often offers the best inspiration when designing and decorating a home especially in the last few years so this earthy hue is the perfect option and can be paired with a number of colors and materials. Glass and wood elements such as light fixtures, backsplash, hardware, and furniture pieces create a lovely, inviting space for everyone in the family to unwind and relax. Those who enjoy a minimalist look will discover that Redend Point is the shade that can accomplish that with ease, whether it is an accent wall, a complete wall color choice, or even as your cabinet color. A versatile color that can work in both an everyday space, like the kitchen and bathroom, and the more relaxed areas, like the living and dining areas. If you desire to design a space that combines the beauty of nature with a hint of intrigue, Sherwin-Williams Redend point is the color for you, talk to your designer about the many ways you can incorporate it into your home. To learn more about this beautiful color, visit Sherwin-Williams.
Benjamin Moore Color of the Year – Raspberry Blush
While Benjamin Moore chose a delightful hue from nature, their Color of the Year for 2023 took a slightly more charismatic direction with Raspberry Blush. It is a color that is not afraid to stand in front and be bold. This red-orange combination was chosen to set the stage for the coming year and allow homeowners the chance to shine in their own spaces. It is a dynamic color that gives us permission to express ourselves freely and tell our story in our own words. Powder rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and even a mudroom can benefit from the energy and life Benjamin Moore’s Raspberry Blush brings to the design. This rich coral is a wonderful choice for accent walls, pillows, decor pieces, and more, plus will add depth to each area. It can be paired with softer hues and shades such as light orange and even yellow to create a fun, playful space, or highlighted with the ever-popular neutrals like white and cream. For an added touch of elegance, consider incorporating a few pieces in black, such as a pillow or a furniture piece. Hardware finishes, such as gold, brass, and oil-rubbed bronze, are a lovely complement to Raspberry Blush, as are wood accents. Neutrals have remained a classic choice when it comes to color palettes, but more homeowners are eager to explore bolder shades, which Benjamin Moore delivers in its 2023 Color of the Year. To see more examples of home decor and to read more details of the Raspberry Blush, visit Benjamin Moore’s announcement page here.
Behr Color of the Year – Blank Canvas
In a time when things seem to be going every which way, it can be difficult to find your center, but that is the goal behind Behr’s 2023 color of the year selection, Blank Canvas. This color is designed to create a welcoming atmosphere for any area of the home, especially in our foyers and hallways, which serve as the entry into the house. Blank Canvas is a color that works throughout the home and can be paired with almost any shade or style to create the perfect environment for everyone. From painting the walls to selecting items like kitchen cabinets or a bathroom vanity, this color can do it all. The soft white is also a wonderful choice for laundry rooms as it gives off a clean yet comfy vibe. Your mudroom would also benefit from this color selection. Blank Canvas is an excellent color to combine with darker shades like black, blues, and greens to create a stunning contrast that instantly adds a sense of luxury to your home. It is also a color that promotes relaxation and creativity, making it a good choice for home offices, as it brings a sense of balance to the space, allowing you to work in a calm environment. Read more about it and see examples of complementary colors. Visit Behr’s website.
Valspar Paint Colors Of The Year 2023
Most paint companies opt for one color as their yearly choice, but not Valspar; they enjoy releasing a collection of 12 livable paint colors for you to enjoy. Their goal is to supply you with a range of colors that can restore and rejuvenate any space within your home. This assembly of colors includes:
- Ivory Brown
- Cozy White
- Gently Violet
- Blue Arrow
- Flora
- Desert Carnation
- Green Trellis
- Rising Tide
- Holmes Cream
- Southern Road
- Villa Grey
- Everglade Deck
All of these hues and shades represent the vast majority of the rainbow and can achieve a great deal within multiple areas of the home. They are versatile and blend with any style you can imagine. Most bedrooms and living areas would greatly benefit from soft colors like Rising Tide and Villa Grey, while Green Trellis and Cozy White make excellent options for home offices. We know that color plays a vital role in setting the mood of your home, which is why having such a large selection of trays to choose from is great. Many of these colors also work well together, and some make great complements or contrasts. See all of them on Valspar’s website featuring their color of the year collection, and prepare to be inspired.
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