3 of the Most Impactful Interior & Exterior Color Palettes
They aren't trendy; they've become pillars of our lifestyles.
Color drives our emotions and is often the first design element homeowners think of when realizing they need to refresh a space in their home. However, color is also the trickiest visual element to select.
When we help our clients with color selection (paint, wallpaper, flooring, fixtures, upholstery, rugs, cabinets, etc.), we avoid adding the clichéd "pop of color" just because it's a trending tactic. Instead, we uncover how each space in your home will be used and how you want to feel in that space, and we go from there. One room might beg for a bold tone and another might suffer badly if anything but warm neutrals are used. The colors selected for your space should be forward-thinking and not something that trends out in a few years (ugh, millennial pink, anyone?).
Whether your family is known for bold personality or treasured subtly, we'll help you narrow down the best palettes for each space. Here are a few that we've found to resonate well and stand the test of time...
GRAY-GREEN & EARTHY TONES
After a riotous couple years, many of our clients are looking to bring peace and tranquility into their homes. It's no surprise that this palette has increased in use. The beauty of this palette is that it can be interpreted in so many unique ways — as an exterior, as an upholstery scheme, as a paint palette, as a custom bedding opportunity, as custom window treatments — and it looks beautiful every time.
2. SENSUAL & CITRONE TONES
For high-energy spaces, this palette lends its power effortlessly. While we don't recommend it for places of rest or focus (bedrooms, home offices, or private libraries), it's an excellent way to inject energy into spaces that might require you to feel elevated, such as a private gym, home bar, or as carefully curated statement pieces in your kitchen.
3. NEUTRAL & ELECTRIC TONES
While opposite by definition, it's amazing what a jolt of chartreuse can do for an otherwise calm palette. It adds just enough energy and focus to a home office, kids' school room, or even a laundry room. (Can we all get excited about laundry? We'll try!). Adding just a bit of electrifying color in wallpaper or upholstery is a nice way to show off your flamboyant side without going over the top or reverting to the 70s. Balance is key with big, bold color and that's why we love pairing it with calming neutrals or pastels.
DESIGN TREND: The colors are in.
"We're talking earthy tones evoking the natural world, warm neutrals ushering in calmness, and golden yellows brightening every environment. Plus, vivacious green shades along with sultry hues are also predicted to make a bold impact as the year's go-to accent shades."
— Veranda Magazine
DESIGN TIP: Consider all angles.
Color is impacted by texture, natural and artificial light, the amount used, and the surrounding colors. A paint sample that looks great online or outside will look different when used in your space. This is why selecting color quickly morphs from a fun and "easy" decision to a stress-inducing, S.O.S. invoking situation. You aren't alone! Our color consults are here to help.