2020 Colors of the Year

Source: Sherwin Williams

Sherwin Williams has released their pick for 2020 Color of the Year and I’m super excited about it! Naval (SW 6244) is a “rich navy that creates a calm and grounding environment infused with quiet confidence.” I’ve been digging navy for a while now and I can’t wait to see more of it used in design, furniture, and decor. It’s a great, bold neutral, and it pairs well with gold accents, white marble, and greenery. 

As described on the Sherwin Williams’ website, “Giving a nod to Art Deco influences, Naval fuses the striking and bold opulence of Art Deco with the awe‑inspiring power of nature – from the infinite night sky to the mysterious depths of the sea – bringing navy out of its comfort zone to usher in an empowering new year and fresh decade of change. This deep shade evokes a prominent sense of confidence that fuses timeless color with a fresh mix of natural materials and textures that bring navy blue into a new era.”

If you’re on the fence about using such a bold color on your walls, check out the tips in our newsletter for ways to incorporate navy into your home in a more subtle way.

Source: Benjamin Moore

On the opposite end of the spectrum is Benjamin Moore’s choice for 2020 Color of the Year. They picked First Light (2102-70), a “soft, rosy hue blooming with new potential. The backdrop for a bright new decade.” It’s described as “A refreshing alternative to white or beige, First Light is a soft, airy pink that flatters any space and plays well with other colors.” Pair this uplifting color with gold accents, light wood, and greenery to keep the overall feel light and bright. 

I think pairing these two colors would look amazing! Which one do you like best?

- Kerri

2019 Color of the Year

As a home stylist, designer, and artist, I love color. Color can change the way a space not only looks, but also how it feels. If you’re considering a new paint color, take a look at these colors from Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore.  Both companies recently announced their Color of the Year for 2019 and I’m in love!

Sherwin Williams’ 2019 Color of the Year is Cavern Clay (SW 7701), a warm terracotta. This warm hue brings the outdoors in and adds a nice pop to any space. The Sherwin Williams website describes this color as “a nod to midcentury modern style, but with the soul of the American Southwest, which together creates a desert modern aesthetic.”  This earthy hue is both casual and refined, and looks great with stone, leather, woodgrain and greenery.  If you love all things earthy, southwest or bohemian, then this color is for you!  It pairs beautifully with neutrals such as warm gray or deep brown.

If warm, earthy tones aren’t your thing, on the opposite end of the spectrum is Benjamin Moore’s 2019 Color of the Year, Metropolitan (AF-690), a cool gray. Benjamin Moore’s website says it “emanates nuance, harmony and extravagant ease. Always adaptable, it softens to matte or shimmers with sheen. It's neutral. It's understated. It just is. This is color, off-duty." This neutral, soft gray is “calm, composed, and effortlessly sophisticated.” It’s the perfect backdrop for almost anything.  Layer it with other neutrals to create a soft, modern feel, or pair it with navy or blush tones and metallic accents for something a little bolder, but still modern and sophisticated.

As much as I love the color and warmth of Cavern Clay, the cool, neutral hue of Metropolitan is more my style. Which one is your favorite?

- Kerri