Best Paint Colors
Discover House & Home’s Top Paint Trends For 2018
Published on February 28, 2018
Transform every room in the house with the year’s super livable neutrals and boldest accent colors.
This year’s green is decidedly confident — it won’t be mistaken for grey or olive — but eminently livable. A natural choice for kitchen cabinetry, it also plays well with deeper shades for a sophisticated tonal look.
Looking for a warmer, less expected alternative to the usual neutrals, designers and homeowners are leaning back toward brown. A minky, purple-based shade pairs particularly well with black and a range of wood tones.
Navy blue is still enjoying a moment — and it’s easy to see why. This classic color suits just about any room in the house, whether it’s a stately den or panelled powder room.
There’s something about a subdued shade of putty, tinged with just a hint of rose, that feels very now. Paint out walls, trim and doors in the delicate color for a neutral backdrop with a healthy flush.
Reminiscent of clear skies and fresh air, barely-there blue is an upbeat option for walls and molding. Slick on a few coats to give a formal dining room an instant lift, tempering the effect with warm metallic accents.
This calm and creamy white is perfect for those seeking a warmer ambience, with its distinct yellow undertones beautifully complementing camel-toned leather, golden accents and natural weaves.
A crisp, palette-cleansing white turns any room into a blank canvas, setting the stage for unique finishes, textures and hits of intense color. It’s also remarkably light-reflective, making it ideal for use in smaller spaces.
True red is as classic as it is impactful. Painted in an eye-catching cerise, this radiator feels like a sculptural focal point next to the navy rocker and subdued art.
Austin Red (137F0, Color Journeys by Para Paint
Cobalt blue makes a fresh — and very eye-catching — accent color. A high-gloss finish on the banquette here instantly amps up the casual gathering spot.
Feature image: Donna Griffith
House & Home January 2018
Morgan Michener and Stacey Smithers