2022- Paint Colors of the Year

If you’re thinking of updating, remodeling or repairing your home this year, it’s time to start planning for that. 

Want to make the most of your efforts? Don’t overlook the paint color. The color of paint you choose can play a big role in your home’s aesthetic and mood, and it can affect your overall property value, too. 

If you’re not sure where to start, get acquainted with the trending hues for 2022 and take a look at these tips for incorporating the paint color like a pro.

1. Let the colors of the year guide you. A great place to start is by reviewing the “colors of the year.” For 2022, hues of green are in for two of the most well-known brands. Benjamin Moore went with October Mist, a pale, silvery green. It is described as: 

Make room for creativity with October Mist 1495, the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2022. This gently shaded sage quietly anchors a space, while encouraging individual expression through color.

You can see more information on their website. https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/color-palettes/color-of-the-year-2022

Sherwin-Williams opted for Evergreen Fog, a soothing “green-meets-gray” shade. It is described as:

Evergreen Fog SW 9130 is a versatile and calming hue, a chameleon color of gorgeous green-meets-gray, with just a bit of blue.  It's a simple but sophisticated wash of beautiful, organic color for spaces that crave a subtle yet stunning statement shade.

You can see more information on their website. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/color-of-the-year-2022

Pantone went in a totally different direction with Very Peri, a periwinkle shade with violet-red undertones meant to “encourage courageous creativity.”

It is described as:

Displaying a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates our creative spirit, inquisitive and intriguing PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri helps us to embrace this altered landscape of possibilities, opening us up to a new vision as we rewrite our lives. Rekindling gratitude for some of the qualities that blue represents complemented by a new perspective that resonates today, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri places the future ahead in a new light.

You can see more information on their website. https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2022

2. Have a color-placing strategy. How will you use the colors? You can opt for a more nuanced approach and paint an accent wall, your crown molding or your baseboards, or you could go all-out and use it on your kitchen cabinets or even an entire room or ceiling. Another option: You could focus on accessories like bedding or drapes if you want something more temporary. 

3. Factor in durability and upkeep. White and light hues photograph well and make a room look nice and clean. On the downside, they may get dirty easily and often require a lot of cleaning and upkeep. They’re typically not good choices in a well-used space (like a playroom or right around the kitchen sink or oven, for example).

If you are planning to sell your home or buy a new one this year? Reach out to us for advice.