Update your home's interior colors
Regardless whether you plan to place your home on the market for sale or if it is just time to freshen your space, one of the most cost effective ways to spruce up your home is with paint. According to Dutch Boy paints, the average consumer spends 2-3 months to plan a home painting project. Driving the trends in color this year are the economy, nature and fashion.
Economy - With the down economy on the minds of many, it is not surprising interior home colors would trend towards the more conservative or neutral. These include light blues, lavenders, grays and beiges. Dutch Boy paints suggest adding a splash of bright color as accents.
Nature - The influence of nature encompasses the environmental movement which looks to bring the outdoors into the home's atmosphere or ambience. Colors here include shades of green, blue, yellow, brown and white. Valspar at Lowes offers examples of these palates.
Fashion influences suggest more saturated and intense colors often found within one's own wardrobe. Fashion tones can introduce a sense of fun and culture. These colors might include shades of red, linen, navy and orange. Pantone provides an online video addressing current fashion trends.
For more information about how to choose the perfect color and frequently asked questions for staring your project visit www.dutchboy.com
To find additional decorating ideas and advice on interior home colors, read Color Forecast 2009: All Things Bright and Beautiful
You will also find that Lowes offers additional information on how to choose paint and other decorating tips.
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My sources say gray is the new black . . .
Hi,
Here in the south the colors of nature are still really big. Our office just toured a home that is really nice with great colors done in browns,tans, and some muted greens.
Tinker
I've have also heard that gray is the new "in" color. Personally, I like to see the designer colors much more than I like to see the builder "white".
Well...It does appear that the economy is pushing color trends and that color is gray. I've always favored light muted tones of gray for walls and carpets.
Thanks for your comments.
Mike et all,
I painted my spare bedroom gray and used bone white for the trim. I was really pleased with the way it came out. My wife added the accessories which includes blacks, whites, and lavendar colors. Don't be afraid of the gray! :-)