Dreaming of fresh interior paint as we step into 2024? It’s a perfect time for it, almost like a new year’s resolution for your home: new start, new style, new vibe.
To help you get inspired for your interior painting project here in Rhode Island, let’s take a high-level look at what’s trending right now. There’s definitely a lot of room for drastic color change, as you’ll see in just a minute.
But first, one caveat: paint color trends are fun and can help guide the direction of your repaint. Keep in mind, however, that it’s easy to feel stuck and confined to what’s leading the way on Pinterest. At the end of the day, you should paint with the colors you love and that you’re excited to see when you wake up. So if you fall in love with a hot new color, great! But if you love an oldie but a goodie, go with that one. That’s great too.
Overview of 2024 Interior Paint Color Trends
This year's color trends are a dynamic mix of nostalgia and innovation. We see a return to earthy, comforting hues that seem to reflect a yearning for nature and simplicity. At the same time, there's an emergence of bold, expressive colors that signify our hope and optimism for the future. Not to dig too deeply here, but it seems like these trends are more than just aesthetic choices; they represent our shifting attitudes and lifestyles in a rapidly-changing world.
The takeaway? Neutral colors are always a safe bet, but we’re seeing homeowners opt instead for bolder, more vibrant colors that can be traced back to nature. Think blue, green, brown, yellow, etc.
What does this mean for developing a color palette?
Go for balance. Softer, neutral tones are ideal as a backdrop, and perfectly complemented by bolder choices like deep blues and energizing greens that add character and vibrancy to any space. When combining colors, consider using neutral bases with pops of bold colors in accents and furnishings for a modern, eclectic look.
Sherwin-Williams Paint Color of the Year: Upward
You have a lot of options, but let’s zero in Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year: Upward. It seems to support our theory, plus it’s a fantastic example of what’s trending right now.
Sherwin-Williams describes it this way:
“Introducing Upward, a breezy, blissful blue. The color found when we slow down, take a breath, and allow the mind to clear.”
They also say: “A hint of silver lining.”
All of this points toward that unifying theme of hope, simplicity, rest, and filling our corner of the world with peace. We need that, don’t we? There’s an unprecedented level of noise from all sides these days, competing for our attention.
Watch this quick video for a closer look:
The Right Paint Colors Make Every Day a Little Better
Love the spaces you call home! If you have questions about interior painting, color trends, or where to start, contact us at Dennis Moffitt Painting. We’re here to help, and to offer a different (and better) kind of painting experience.
