A fresh coat of paint is the simplest way to revitalize your home interiors: paint entire rooms, or just an accent wall here or there to craft visually stimulating backdrops.
The 2019 trend among homeowners and designers has been to pick hues with a more mindful and lifestyle-based approach to create authentic, welcoming homes. Here are the top trending paint colours for you to draw inspiration from.
1. Moody Grays
Grays with warm and cool undertones have been doing the rounds for the past few years, and still continues to be hot, according to designers. Complement the colour with soft elements like fresh linens to envelop the space with warmth, and perk it up with metallic accents. Or create a naturalist look with wood and earthy accents.
2. Whites with Undertones and Texture
White has always been in. It cheers up the room and lets the furniture and other elements take centre stage. But what do you pick when there are not just white, but various shades of white! Opt for textural and tinted whites. Pick one with warm or creamy tones to give dimension and depth to the room. A yellow or pink tint will lend a classic, clean, comforting feel to any room. Especially when accented with soft brown and muted furnishings. A grey undertone will make the room look sophisticated when accented with blue and black elements, and so on.
3. Navy and Denim Blues
Deep, vibrant hues of blue can infuse personality to any space. Go for this hue in a hallway, a reading room, an accent wall or even an entire living room. A gallery wall will look stunning with this backdrop.
A denim blue, which is neither dark or light blue, is another excellent choice for modern home and plays well with elements that are neutral and rustic.
4. Deep Green
Call it hunter green, emerald green, or forest green, and these deep greens reflect the essence of nature and life itself. Add depth to your dining room or office room using green with hints of blue and gray. Add metallic accents, mirrors, and prop huge artworks which will naturally pop out of this sophisticated colour.
5. Muted Blush pink
Millennial pinks are accused of being over-used. But this year has seen dusty pinks, salmon and muted blushes being very popular. Use these muted shades against the contrast of blues or grays for a calm, modern look. Consider using this in bedrooms and living rooms, or even in unexpected spots like a kitchen cabinet. Lift it up with rose gold, brass or copper tinted décor accessories.
6.Living Coral
Described as “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge”, this playful one is Pantone’s colour of the year 2019. Add touches of coral on one-half of walls, on pillars, or on trims to make the space fun and to invite. Colour-block it with reds, blush pinks or a rust orange for an edgy look.
7. Earthy Yellows
Yellow sparks optimism is very versatile and can go very well with other shades like clay or red, green, or cool blues and pinks. Pick an exciting tint drawing inspiration from handy kitchen ingredients – turmeric and honey – and transform any room at home, including your kitchen and balcony.
8. Terracotta
Go back to the elements with this timeless, “baked earth” shade that is sure to rock a balcony, living room or a bedroom. Create a modern, earthy aesthetic by pairing it with natural décor elements and an exciting mix of patterns in furnishings. Terracotta combines well with warm colours (blush pink) and wood, and also with cold colours (gray, blue) and concrete.
9. Rich Purple
A stylish, intense colour, this can be used in muted, rich versions in living rooms or guest bedrooms with luxurious furnishing options. Done right, this can uplift and add calmness to space.
10. Rich Reds
Deep, saturated reds infuse energy and exude attitude like no other colour does. A plain red wall could become overwhelming to the eye. But use it as a stunning background to glorify an eclectic collection of artworks or photographs in your library, office room or accent wall in your living room. You can also pick alternatives like wine reds for a retro look in your home interiors.
