Color preferences change. Style preferences change. And you should change with them!
There’s nothing more impactful than color. So, if you’re not ready to make big changes like a room addition or remodel, you can still make a difference in your home or office that will update your space now.
When it comes to color — whether you’re looking for trends or forecasts — a good place to start is The Pantone Color Institute. Pantone provides customized color standards for people in industries like graphic arts, product packaging, fashion, cosmetics, and printing, as well as being a “go-to” expert for color consulting, psychology and trend forecasting.
The colors you choose for your home or office can completely change the look and feel of the space and this year’s palette seems to be all about calming, nature-inspired colors.
Pantone’s choice for the 2020 COTY (color of the year) is a clean, classic blue. This is in sharp contrast with their 2019 pick of a vibrant coral shade.
Paint manufacturer, Benjamin Moore, has chosen lighter shades. Their new First Light palette, although including a darker hue of blue, seems to say it’s time to “lighten up”. Competitor Sherman Williams also selected a blue, although they chose a darker, naval-inspired selection.
Color psychology is the study of how different colors can impact an environment. Yellow is considered “cheerful, bright and happy”. Advertisers often package with this color to draw attention. Red can increase your appetite. Greens improve creativity, efficiency, and productivity. Researchers say that people who sleep in blue rooms have the best night’s sleep, with moss-green running a close second.
But not all colors are created equal and you need to understand there are many different color characteristics such as hue, shade, and vibrancy that can evoke different feelings and emotions. So do your homework!
One thing is for certain, gone is last decade’s “greige” craze.
While designers promised that grey was the perfect neutral and would never go out of style, it was overdone and has become a bit boring.
What do you do with all this information in this new decade? MAKE A CHANGE!
There is no easier — or less expensive — way to change the mood of your space than with paint. Additionally, paint can be changed if you don’t like it or when the next “big thing” hits!
The last decade showcased elegance and sophistication. This new decade is all about wellness and nature — which, by the way, works especially well for our “nature-centric” customers in and around the Denver area.
So if this year is all about nature, what about green? From rich emeralds to refreshing mints, greens also show up in every 2020 color pallet that we explored. If you’re not a “blue” person, never fear — you can certainly find other colors that will offer you a great backdrop and will promote this year’s goals of peace and tranquility.
Behr Paint agrees with the nature theme, although they didn’t pick as bold of a statement color as their competitors. They concur that colors are now “Calm. Gracious. Balanced.” Their 2020 palette boasts names such as Bluebird, Light Drizzle and Creamy Mushroom pointing in the same direction as other “natural” choices. Their #1 COTY choice is a green/gold hue aptly named Back to Nature. It is reminiscent of rolling fields or a summer meadow. Their theory is that green is nature’s favorite color.
Remember, design ideas change, so don’t take all this too seriously. Do what makes YOU feel good (remember when designers told us to cover wood flooring with carpet?!)
Every trend has a beginning and an end…It’s nice to know you can keep up with the decorator’s whims by simply painting a room or two.
Need an idea of how much paint you’ll need, CLICK HERE for a paint calculator or ask us about our recommendations for design specialists who can help you with your “focus and clarity” regarding a color change for your space in 2020.