SOURCE: Studio McGee
I”m not a fan of following too many trends but I love a good trend when it involves gorgeous colour. Currently we’ve said goodbye to gray and white walls and we’re embracing the current trend towards rich, saturated colours. There is something so warm and cozy about those colours in spite of the fact that they’re so bold. You can confidently use any of these colours to create a timeless and warm palette in your home.
I’m sharing my favourite trending paint colour selections so you don’t have to struggle with your selections. I like to focus on a combination of warm neutrals with pops of big bold colour to bring the palette to life.
PAINT COLOURS THAT EMBRACE THE CURRENT TRENDS
1/ Cinnamon Slate 2113-40
Why not start with Benjamin Moore’s recently announced Colour of Year for 2025. This is a rich mauve that Benjamin Moore describes as a mix of heathered plum and velvety brown. This colour is perfect because it will transform your room but it’s not so deep and dark that it will become tiresome after a short while. It works together with all kinds of colours so you can pair this with dark colours like navy or chocolate brown. It would work equally well with softer neutrals like taupe and tan. I think we’re going to be seeing this colour around a lot in the next little white.
2/ Dark Chocolate CSP-270
If you were painting your home in the early 2000’s you probably remember that there was a lot of chocolate brown at that time. Well, it’s back again and Dark Chocolate is a perfect choice if you’re thinking of incorporating brown into your home. This is right in the middle of the brown family and it doesn’t feel overly saturated. There’s still a brightness to it which will stop it from feeling oppressive. Think of brown as a dark neutral as opposed to a deep colour.
3/ Ranchwood CC-500
This beautiful taupe has been popular for such a long time which is a testament to how great it is. It’s an easy colour to live with in any part of your home but it does look best in areas where there is a fair amount of light, either natural or artificial. It can give off a purple undertone in some lighting conditions but will never look just purple. Just be aware because if you hate purple it might not be the right choice for you.
4/ Antler Brown 2095-20
Here’s another brown but it couldn’t be more different than the previous selection, Dark Chocolate. This one has hints of mahogany which give it a very orange undertone. I would say there are times when this colour can look like a rusty orange-red instead of brown. If you want something that’s deep and saturated and more neutral than a lot of other dark colours this will work. It doesn’t necessarily scream “brown” but it does feel rich and elegant.
5/ Rosepine 461
Whenever I’m using a colour instead of a neutral I prefer for the colour to have gray undertones like it does with Rosepine. This gives it a slightly more serious feel as opposed to a green that is bright with yellow undertones. Those can often feel overwhelming because the brightness doesn’t always feel like a grown up colour but can lean towards childlike instead. Rosepine is a great mid-toned green that will pair with lots of neutrals in both your fixed materials as well as your furniture and decor.
6/ Florentine Plaster CC-520
This is a beautiful mix of olive and khaki tones that create a very nuanced neutral. It also has gray undertones to balance out the lightness. There’s a real warmth to this colour and it would be a great choice for any room or even your entire home. This is definitely a colour that I would suggest if you want to paint your open concept home a single colour. It’s got enough interest in the undertones that it will look slightly different in each area of your home. This helps to create a balanced overall feel while maintaining a calm facade.
7/ Gingery SW-6363
If you really want your home to feel like a reflection of fall, Gingery is a great choice. It’s a mix of orange and brown but it does have a hint of golden yellow to give it a lot of brightness. This can be a fun accent colour or go big and bold by using this in to create a dramatic office, powder room or dining room.
8/ Toile Red SW-0006
This beautiful earthy red is a colour that Sherwin Williams chose to represent the colours of traditional toile fabric. And it does feel like a traditional colour that we could see in any historical period. This is a warm red which is very muted rather than a regular bold, crisp red. This muted, earthy colour is a throwback to the palette of the 90’s which is something we’re seeing a reemergence of in colours lately. Use this for a room that needs some warmth but I especially like this for kitchens and dining rooms.
9/ Butternut SW-6389
I tend to lean more towards the blue end of the colour spectrum so this is a unique recommendation for me. I wouldn’t recommend an entire home painted in this colour but used as a well thought out accent, this colour will definitely be a shining star in your colour palette. Use it in a powder room, a small office or even as a pop of colour strategically placed throughout your space.
How do you feel about including trending colours into your home? The secret is to use a combination of bold and soft colours so that you don’t have competing colours throughout the space.
If you’re not confident in your ability to create the perfect colour palette, reach out to me. I’m happy to help with a colour consultation.
If you know your design style but you struggle with which paint to use, take a look at my Made-For-You paint palettes. They take the guesswork out and give you the confidence to get started.
