Ambiance, Definition, Texture and Focus - the Benjamin Moore 2016 Color Trend
Layered whites, diffused light... AMBIANCE
Striking contrasts, bold lines... DEFINITION
White-washed walls, hand-hewn beams... TEXTURE
Energizing color, crisp white borders... FOCUS
Color of the year... you guessed it — it's White!
Simply White
OC-117
Read more about Benjamin Moore's 2016 color trends here.
Striking contrasts, bold lines... DEFINITION
White-washed walls, hand-hewn beams... TEXTURE
Energizing color, crisp white borders... FOCUS
Color of the year... you guessed it — it's White!
Simply White
OC-117
Read more about Benjamin Moore's 2016 color trends here.
Previous Color Trends
Home remodeling is back in again according to an article on realtor.com. Bright and bold colors along with modern kitchens, brass accents, updated bathrooms and sustainable materials are the top five remodeling trends this year. Designers will start featuring "vibrant accent walls, main paint colors and flooring throughout bedrooms and main living spaces." Read more...
Benjamin Moore continues to offer a huge selection of paint colors in any and every shade from natural neutrals to bright and bold.
Accent walls are a great way to add color to a space and experiment with smaller doses of brighter, bolder hues.
Make a Bold Statement
Bold, colorful shades are good accent wall paint colors because they accentuate a space without overpowering it.
(TIP: Accent walls can also take away the stress of decorating a kid's room. Let your child choose a color for one wall and then choose a neutral color that you can live with for the other walls. Use decorative accessories and bedding to pick up the accent color to tie the look together.)
Create a Subtle Contrast
If you prefer a more gentle contrast, try using a deeper version of your existing wall color on one strategic wall. This can be just enough to add interest and break the monotony of a single-color space.
Visit benjaminmoore.com for more accent wall ideas.
Accent walls are a great way to add color to a space and experiment with smaller doses of brighter, bolder hues.
Make a Bold Statement
Bold, colorful shades are good accent wall paint colors because they accentuate a space without overpowering it.
(TIP: Accent walls can also take away the stress of decorating a kid's room. Let your child choose a color for one wall and then choose a neutral color that you can live with for the other walls. Use decorative accessories and bedding to pick up the accent color to tie the look together.)
Create a Subtle Contrast
If you prefer a more gentle contrast, try using a deeper version of your existing wall color on one strategic wall. This can be just enough to add interest and break the monotony of a single-color space.
Visit benjaminmoore.com for more accent wall ideas.
Color Trends from Benjamin moore®
The "New" Neutral Palette
This palette is a reaction to all the color cues that we have noticed popping up in the home furnishing industry... textiles, carpets, wallpapers, tabletops and pottery, as well as color schemes that emerge in landscape design, the auto industry, fashion, and graphics.
As color rarely exists in isolation, we have designed a palette of 23 colors that work well together. There is an art to sequencing color from one room to another—hallways are the arteries of the house, rooms radiate off the hallways and this palette helps the transition because the colors flow seamlessly.
We've detected a 'lighter touch', hints, whispers, tints of color. Shifts to pastels without looking too 'candy', too 'Easter egg' which is an exciting message for us, a color company. We've begun to see a shift away from gray to tints of blues, greens, lavenders and pinks. Pastels, softened and filtered, to lift the spirit but not shout too loud... colors that can make a room happy, flatter your possessions and your art. We call these the new neutrals.
These colors have proven to be flexible; pair Breathe of Fresh Air 806 with Van Deusen Blue HC-156, you punch up a strong blue story. Pair it with Flint AF-560 and it transitions to a more sophisticated statement, more understated.
Personal expression is the best expression. We are here to make the selection easier. You want to pick a color that is enduring, resonates and is signature to your personal style. This is What Matters.
This introduction is the beginning of our color conversation for 2014. I invite you to explore the full Color Trends 2014 Palette and our Color of the Year Breath of Fresh Air.
Ellen O'Neill, Creative Director
Benjamin Moore & Co.
This palette is a reaction to all the color cues that we have noticed popping up in the home furnishing industry... textiles, carpets, wallpapers, tabletops and pottery, as well as color schemes that emerge in landscape design, the auto industry, fashion, and graphics.
As color rarely exists in isolation, we have designed a palette of 23 colors that work well together. There is an art to sequencing color from one room to another—hallways are the arteries of the house, rooms radiate off the hallways and this palette helps the transition because the colors flow seamlessly.
We've detected a 'lighter touch', hints, whispers, tints of color. Shifts to pastels without looking too 'candy', too 'Easter egg' which is an exciting message for us, a color company. We've begun to see a shift away from gray to tints of blues, greens, lavenders and pinks. Pastels, softened and filtered, to lift the spirit but not shout too loud... colors that can make a room happy, flatter your possessions and your art. We call these the new neutrals.
These colors have proven to be flexible; pair Breathe of Fresh Air 806 with Van Deusen Blue HC-156, you punch up a strong blue story. Pair it with Flint AF-560 and it transitions to a more sophisticated statement, more understated.
Personal expression is the best expression. We are here to make the selection easier. You want to pick a color that is enduring, resonates and is signature to your personal style. This is What Matters.
This introduction is the beginning of our color conversation for 2014. I invite you to explore the full Color Trends 2014 Palette and our Color of the Year Breath of Fresh Air.
Ellen O'Neill, Creative Director
Benjamin Moore & Co.
