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- Blue + Beige. Almost everyone loves blue, and it's easy to see why. "One of my favorite color schemes is a simple Parisian grayish-blue paired with natural beige tones and the addition of gold hardware," Valerie Darden, head designer of Brexton Cole Interiors says.
- Hunter Green + Red. For a bold look, try green and red. We promise it won't look like Christmas. "I love pairing hunter green and rich reds together, especially for boys' rooms," Darden says.
- Blue + Neons. Blue is extra calming, but a pop of bright colors can give it the oomph it needs. "I love how fresh and young the bright pops of fluorescent hues make a soft blue wall color feel," designer Diana Weinstein says.
- Forest Green + Light Gray. If you're in the market for more earthy tones, green cannot be beat. "I love incorporating pops of green as an accent color throughout a neutral home," Desiree Burns, the founder of Desiree Burns Interiors explains.
The graying of America begins in full force. Stainless steel appliances are the norm and we now opt for gray on our walls rather than beige. Whites, black and off-black become popular wall colors as and blush tones are starting to make their way into interiors. SW 7004 Snowbound Interior / Exterior. SW 7017 Dorian Gray Interior / Exterior.
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- Chevron. This iconic zigzag pattern was practically everywhere throughout the 2010s. The graphic stripe showed up on rugs, pillows, bedding, and even paint treatments.
- Ombre. This gradual, color-changing treatment brought depth and dimension to furniture, walls, and home accessories. Accent wall paint treatments, dip-dyed fabrics, and spray-painted furniture projects were a few favorite ways to embrace the faded look, which made its way into the hair and beauty space, too.
- Large-Scale Florals. Bold blooms and leafy prints saw huge growth in the last decade. "I think they're part of a larger trend—the return to popularity of wallpaper," says Sally Finder, senior design and lifestyle editor at Traditional Home.
- Generational Colors. "The internet was abuzz about generational hues in the late 2010s," says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams.
- Consider your surroundings. The first place to start is thinking about what's staying. This goes for existing wall colors, wallpaper, furnishings, and even character features of your home like fireplaces, tiles, and trims.
- Shed some light on the situation. Before even taking out your color charts or paint swatches, you need to get to know the lighting in each room, and, crucially, how it behaves and at what time of day.
- Get to know your personal style. Seeking out inspiration should always be a high priority. It can be daunting scrolling through Pinterest when you have several rooms or an entire home to plan, but this is the time to get your mind working on your favorite colors and how to incorporate a touch of them into every space.
- Decide on your foundation colors. A simple way of creating a natural harmony throughout your property is to decide on your foundation or hero colors, and then build the palette around that.
To keep the look from feeling too heavy, try soft colors and natural textures, like in Harriet Maxwell Macdonald and Andrew Corrie's breezy Shelter Island home. From poufs to painted floors, 2010 ...
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Jun 30, 2023 · Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Goldenrod. Design: BHDM Design, Photography: Reid Rolls. “A great way to make a subtle statement is to layer different intensities of the same hue,” says Dan Mazzarini, principal and creative director of BHDM Design and ARCHIVE by Dan Mazzarini in New York City. Lighter blue walls with a darker ceiling, for ...
