Colors of the Year Come Roaring interior design

Colors of the Year Come Roaring interior design

They show up earlier and earlier every year!

No, we’re not talking about holiday decorations in retail stores, or next year’s new-model cars. What we’re noticing is how paint manufacturers and color experts have been trying to get the jump on each other by introducing their “Color of the Year” long before the end of the current year.

Apparently, the stakes are especially high this year in the paint world, because the color experts are not only predicting what will be trending in the coming year, but for the next decade.

PPG Paints jumped into the fray way back in June, naming Chinese Porcelain (PPG1160-6) as its 2020 Color of the Year. The company describes the color as “a blend of cobalt and moody, ink blue that imparts calmness and restful sleep while also offering the spirit of hopefulness – a rare commodity in a restless world.” Those are pretty high expectations for what’s essentially just a deep cobalt blue, but we can’t help but admire PPG for expecting that a paint color can help offer some escape from our fast-paced, technologically driven world. We’re all about the power of color!

barely waiting until the onset of fall to name its own deep blue shade as its 2020 Color of the Year: the dark, velvety Naval (SW-6244). The company describes Naval as “a color of infinite calmness and deepest inspiration” and “a serene shade with a hint of opulence.

However, Sherwin-Williams seems to expect its blue to be less about escapism, and more about a return to the vibrancy of the Roaring ‘20s. Sue Wadden, Sherwin-Williams’ director of color marketing, says, “We’re predicting that the next decade in color is going to be bold. This year we saw the return of the ‘70s, and next year we think the vibrant energy and luxurious design of speakeasies will make a comeback.” Basically, it’s Roaring ‘20s meets 2020s.

So there you have it: an early look at the colors that may or may not be trending in the ‘20s: Calm/invigorating blues and greens, and rosy neutrals. Are you ready to surround yourself with bold colors of nature, or would you prefer to start with a soft background that lets other colors pop? Either way, take a look at your walls (and ceilings!) and decide if they need a bit of updating as we embark on a new decade. After all, paint is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to completely change the look of your home!

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