The easiest and cheapest way to change the look of your home is to repaint your walls. For most people, however, the hardest part is choosing a paint color that they'll love for years. The trends for 2010 Yellow will be hotter and brighter than ever. Next year, not only the toned-down hues are in, but also the brighter shades are hot.
Yellow is known to create a happy atmosphere, reminding people of warmth and sunny surroundings. It's also said that yellow sparks imagination and innovation.
Benjamin Moore's color experts expect this fresh take on yellow to have a subtle green influence, while gold tones will also rise in popularity.
Here are some of the other hot paint colors expected to emerge on the scene in 2010:
Yellow is known to create a happy atmosphere, reminding people of warmth and sunny surroundings. It's also said that yellow sparks imagination and innovation. Benjamin Moore's color experts expect this fresh take on yellow to have a subtle green influence, while gold tones will also rise in popularity.
Here are some of the other hot paint colors expected to emerge on the scene in 2010:
- Green will blend with yellow to finally move away from the sage greens that have dominated home décor for years.
- Lavender will be the hands-down winner in the bedroom. It portrays luxury and elegance and evokes warmth and comfort
- Slate and charcoal gray will be the hot new neutrals, taking over from the browns and beiges that had been so popular. Cool gray can be paired with almost any color for a winning combination.
- Aqua has been a recommended color by cutting-edge decorators for a couple of years and will continue to be strong next year.
- Blue will make a comeback after falling out of favor for a few years.
- Shades of red will be darkened with purple and blue tones.
- Red and white pairings will also be popular