While white kitchens will always stand the test of time, we’re seeing color design in homes moving away from all white kitchens and adding bold colors in many rooms of the home. We’re not denouncing shades of white in a home by any means, as they are timeless and work well in many areas of the home. But color is in and we are excited about it!
Bring in Pops of Color
If a white kitchen is a must, bring in pops of color with the finishes, a red or blue range or refrigerator, colorful chair cushions, bold backsplashes, and eye-catching curtains or blinds.
Install a countertop featuring pops of color.
Is it time for an island with a saturated bold base?
Plants create color with minimal changes—just remember to water them. Put them in colorful pots and bingo—you have even more color.
Embrace an interesting color palette with floor tiles that features some color.
Wallpaper is everywhere and is a straightforward way to add some color to a feature wall, a powder room, or the ceiling in the laundry room.
And speaking of laundry rooms, this a fun room to go wild with color and patterns. We don’t love doing laundry, so why not make the room fun and exciting?
One stand-out cabinet is a fun way to add a pop of color without painting all of the cabinets.
Want to keep it mostly neutral? Paint just the ceiling in a hue that complements the lighter wall color, but creates a bit of intrigue.
Not ready for much color? Paint the front door or garage, the inside of some bookshelves, or hang some colorful artwork.
Paint Colors for This Year
This year’s paint colors are filled with both subtle and dramatic hues. Repainting a room, kitchen cabinets, or a feature wall makes a big change without a great deal of effort, especially if you have someone paint it for you!
Photo: Courtesy of Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams’ color of the year is Redend Point, a subtle earthy pink.
Photo: Courtesy of Behr
Behr’s color of the year is Blank Canvas, a creamy white.
Photo: Courtesy of Valspar
Valspar’s color of the year is a combination of 12 comfortable, livable paint colors, featuring hues of greens and blues, pastels, and soft neutrals.
Photo: Courtesy of Pantone
Pantone’s color of the year is Viva Magenta 18-1750, a bold pinkish red.
Photo: Courtesy of Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore’s color of the year is Raspberry Blush, a vibrant red-orange.
Photo: Courtesy of Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards’ color of the year in Terra Rosa, a deep rosy pink.
Photo: Courtesy of Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy’s color of the year is Rustic Greige, a blend of beige and gray.
Photo: Courtesy of Glidden by PPG
Glidden Paint by PPG & Glidden’s color of the year is Vining Ivy, a deep shady aqua.
Take a chance and brighten up a room in your home this year. Creating a cheery, warm inviting feeling might just be what your home needs! Our designers here at RDS can help guide you on color choices for every room of your home, be it a new build or a renovation to a room or rooms in your existing home.