Thinking of redecorating your property this year but have limited time and money? The best alternative is to repaint your walls. This option is way more affordable than a complete renovation. Plus, it won’t involve a lengthy downtime.
Now, if you decide to push through with this home renovation project, one of the things you need to decide on is what paint colours to use. This task may seem easy, but it’s not. Many homeowners admit that it is one of the most challenging parts of this project.
If you have entirely no idea what palette to use, why not get inspiration from the paint colour trends for 2022?
What Are the 2022 Paint Colour Trends About?
Before each year ends, colour forecasters, including renowned paint brands, reveal a list of hues that they think best represents the current period.
Contrary to popular belief, these trends weren’t merely plucked out of thin air. They are products of months (even years) of research involving experts who painstakingly observe events and consumer behaviours in a wide range of industries.
Colour has emotional and psychological effects on people. So, forecasters decide on the hues based on what people will need and want emotionally and psychologically in the coming year.
In 2021, colour trends included calming shades, earthy hues and nature-inspired tones. Predicting that more time will still be spent indoors because of the pandemic, forecasters noted that people would want their homes to be relaxing and secure.
For 2022, experts believe people would gravitate towards colours that elicit hope and optimism to combat the continued uncertainty. They also see that nature-inspired hues will continue to be key trends for 2022.
What Paint Colours Will We See in Homes in 2022?
Shades of Green
“Bringing the outside in” will still be a popular theme this year. When it comes to colours inspired by the great outdoors, green will take centre stage in 2022. In fact, several paint companies have a specific shade of green in their Colour Trends palette.
Truth be told, the selection is vast – from subdued to citrusy green. Benjamin Moore’s October Mist, dubbed as the palest green, is a silvery-green hue that mimics the colour of a flower’s stem. With the versatility of this soft sage, you can use it anywhere – farmhouse, bedroom or kitchen cabinets.
At the other end of the spectrum are cheerful or spirited shades of green like Farrow & Ball’s Breakfast Room Green and Glidden’s Guacamole.
Think about a lively shade of green but paler and more subdued than the jewelled-tone green that was widely used in past years – that’s Breakfast Room Green. This mid-tone green is just that refreshing hue you need to lift your mood in the morning.
You can use Breakfast Room Green on an accent wall to make a statement or a background for artwork. For a nostalgic ambience, pair it with organic tones.
Guacamole is an avocado tone that is both refreshing and relaxing. It is the ideal hue if you want to turn a space into a restful sanctuary. But it can also be used in the kitchen or home office for a soothing ambience. You can also pair it with black and gold accents for an edgy, millennial-inspired look.
Bold Colours
In 2022, there will be an uptick in interest in bright shades. But it won’t be the vibrant shades widely used in recent years like neon pink. This year, it will be about retro colours that give spaces a nostalgic yet energising vibe.
If you want to give your space that vintage look, you can incorporate Breezeway, Behr’s Colour of the Year. It has a coastal vibe – think of sea glass on sandy beaches. But this crisp green shade with cool undertones is also perfect for those who want to achieve a soothing retro vibe.
Meanwhile, if you want something bolder, you may want to consider Farrow & Ball’s Babouche or Incarnadine. Aside from their vintage feel, these hues are perfect for ushering in the return to the “normal” everyone was accustomed to before the pandemic hit.
Babouche is a shade of yellow, which is vibrant but not overpowering. Best described as muted sunshine, it has just the right amount of brightness to give a room a happy vibe. Since it is not overly bold, you can use it on all four walls of the room.
Incarnadine is a deep rich shade of red similar to the glossy red widely used in the 1970s. Combine it with inky blues or deep forest greens and antique furniture for vintage styling.
New and Classic Neutrals
Neutral hues never go out of style. Plus, they easily appeal to anyone, making them good options when repainting a house you plan to sell. This is precisely why, each year, neutral shades are always on the list of paint companies and colour forecasters.
Touted as the new grey, Bright Skies, Dulux’s Colour of the Year, is an airy and light shade of blue that evokes feelings of hope. It is the perfect colour if you want to “breathe new life into your house”. You can use it on your ceiling or walls – either way, you’ll get that soothing and revitalising ambience you are looking for.
Over the years, we’ve seen white walls make a comeback. Thanks to social media users who have made a white wall their favourite background. But if you want something classic, check out Valspar’s Gilded Linen.
This soft white hue makes a space look tidy and organised. It is great for open-plan spaces, particularly on entryways and hallways, as it ties the areas seamlessly.
In summary, the colour you choose won’t just make or break the room’s aesthetics but also its ambience. So, if you are having a hard time choosing a colour palette, think about how you want the space to feel.
Found any paint colour you like from the list? Or are you still having a difficult time deciding what to use? Talk to our professional painters and decorators to get more ideas. Call us today on 086 608 1817 / 085 139 0233 or leave us a message here.
