2 Inspiring Interior Paint Colour Trends To Embrace This Year
Posted on: 9 January 2019
The new year has arrived, and along with the celebrations and resolutions, come the predictions for interior design trends for the coming year. A lot of these predictions relate to the colour palettes that are most likely to be the biggest hits, and these can be a great guide if you're planning to update your home's interior with a fresh coat of paint.
Generally, each major paint manufacturer provides their own prediction about the coming year's most sought-after colours. The exact colours tend to vary slightly between different brands, but there is usually a consensus on the overall looks that will dominate the market. Here are two colour schemes that appear destined to be big this year.
1. Inspired by sustainability
Sustainability is an increasingly sought-after attribute in contemporary homes, and this popularity has extended to interior painting colours. A mix of colours that are inspired by sustainable, recycled and natural materials can create an earthy, wholesome and welcoming feel in your home. They work beautifully with natural materials such as timber, stone, wool and jute.
Rusty reds, warm terracottas and rich mustards are reminiscent of recycled bricks, tiles and clay. Timber is represented with deep creams, dusty browns and ashy greys. These natural hues can then be accented with muted blues, soft greens and vintage golds for a rustic and sustainable feel.
2. Inspired by wellness
Holistic health is a widely accepted way to live a happier, calmer and healthier life. There has been more recognition of how emotional and mental well being impacts physical health, and this recognition is being embraced in this year's interior design colour trends. The overall look is aimed at creating a calm and relaxing home environment that inspires wellness on all levels.
The base colours for this wellness-inspired theme are soft, subtle and serene. They aim to calm the senses and create a haven from the chaos of the world outside. Pale, dusty pinks, powdery mauve-greys, and chalky blues and greens make great choices. You can accent these with brushed metallics, such as gold and silver, or warm whites.
For the best results, it's important to test all of your chosen colours on your walls before the contractor paints the whole room. Paint a small patch of a wall from a sample pot to make sure that the colour works with the light in the room before you commit to full-scale colour. This way, you won't have painter's regret if the colours don't look quite the same on your wall as they do in the brochure.
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