How to Use the 2024 Colors of the Year to Create a More Serene and Inviting Space
2024 Colors Trends
The 2024 colors of the year are all about creating a sense of balance, harmony, and connection to nature. These colors are perfect for creating a more serene and inviting space in your home.
Every year, major paint companies and color experts release their predictions for the colors that will be most popular in the coming year. These colors are known as the "colors of the year," and they can greatly impact the design trends in everything from fashion. interior design, home décor branding, and marketing.
There are a few reasons why the colors of the year are important.
First, they can help us to understand the cultural outlook and the values that are important to us as a society. The colors chosen for each year often reflect our current needs and desires, and they can help us create spaces and products that feel both modern and inviting.
Second, the year’s colors can be a great source of inspiration for your style. If you're looking for a new way to refresh your home décor or update your wardrobe, the colors of the year can provide you with a jumping-off point.
Finally, the color of the year can also be a valuable tool for businesses. Businesses can create a more cohesive and visually appealing image by using the colors of the year in their branding and marketing. They can also use these colors to tap into the current cultural trends and connect with their target audience on a deeper level.
Why should you care about the 2024 colors of the year?
Even if you're not a designer or a business owner, the colors of the year can still be important to you. After all, color is a powerful tool that can influence our mood, emotions, and even our behavior. You can create a more positive and productive environment by surrounding yourself with the right colors. They tell us a lot about where we are as a culture in our current time and what comforts us in our lives.
Cocooning and moody colors are important in 2024 because they provide comfort and security in an ambiguous world.
Cocooning: The term "cocooning" was coined by Faith Popcorn, a trend forecaster and marketing consultant, in the early 1980s.
Popcorn observed that people were increasingly turning inward and focusing on their personal lives as a reaction to the fast-paced and stressful world around them. It creates a cozy and safe space for oneself, often at home. This can involve reading, watching movies, spending time with loved ones, or simply relaxing in a comfortable chair.
In recent years, cocooning has become increasingly popular as people have become more stressed and overwhelmed by the demands of modern life. It is a healthy way to cope with stress and improve our overall well-being.
Courtesy of HGTV by Sherman Williams - Cocooning using Persimmon paint color.
The 2024 colors of the year are a nod to nature and our need for comfort and overall well-being.
2024 Color Trends
Comfortable and Inviting
Moody colors, such as dark blues, greens, and purples, can create a sense of calm and relaxation. They can also create a sense of intimacy and mystery. Moody colors often come from nature and can give us peace and tranquility in a chaotic and overwhelming world.
The combination of cocooning and moody colors is particularly appealing in 2024 because it offers us a way to create a safe and inviting space where we can escape from the challenges of the outside world. It is also a way to express individuality and create a space reflecting our style.
Courtesy of Behr - Moody design using Cracked Pepper paint color
These colors range from calming blues and greens to warm neutrals and earthy tones. They reflect a desire for balance, harmony, and connection to nature.
Here are a few tips on how to use the 2024 colors of the year to create a more serene and inviting space:
Use soft blues and greens. Soft blues and greens are calming and relaxing colors perfect for creating a serene space. Use these colors on your walls, furniture, and accessories to create a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
Use warm neutrals and earthy tones. Warm neutrals and earthy tones are warm and inviting colors, perfect for creating a cozy and comfortable space. Use these colors on your walls, furniture, and accessories to create a space to relax and unwind.
Use bold colors sparingly. If you want to use a bold color in your space, use it sparingly as an accent color. Bold colors can be overwhelming if they are used too much.
Bring nature indoors. Add plants and flowers to your space to bring nature indoors and create a more serene and inviting atmosphere.
Use natural materials. Use natural materials like wood, stone, and bamboo in your décor to create a more organic and inviting space.
Here are the 2024 colors of the year from some of the leading paint and design companies:
Benjamin Moore: Blue Nova 825
Sherwin-Williams: Upward (SW 6239)
Valspar:
Renew Blue
Behr:
Cracked Pepper
Dutch Boy: Ironside
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon
Graham & Brown: Viridis
Pantone:
Rooibos Tea
Glidden:
Limitless
The 2024 colors of the year can be used in various ways to create different looks in your home. These that I have shown you are only a few that are trending for 2024.
Here are a few ideas on how to use the different colors:
Use soft blues and greens like Blue Nova 825, Renew Blue, and Persimmon for a calming and serene space. These colors can be used on walls, furniture, and accessories to create a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
Use warm neutrals and earthy tones like Upward, Rooibos Tea, and Cracked Pepper for a warm and inviting space. These colors can create a cozy and inviting space that is perfect for relaxing and entertaining.
For a bold and stylish space, use Ironside and Viridis. This deep, earthy green can create a statement wall or add a touch of drama to your décor.
Here are a few ways that you can incorporate the 2024 colors of the year into your own life:
Paint a wall or two in your home. A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to update your space. If you're feeling bold, you could paint an entire wall in one of the colors of the year. Or, if you're not ready for a big change, you could simply paint an accent wall or add a pop of color with your accessories.
Update your wardrobe. If you're looking for a new way to refresh your wardrobe, try incorporating one of the colors of the year into your outfits. Even if you don't normally wear bright colors, you could add a scarf, piece of jewelry, or pair of shoes in one of the trending hues.
Give your workspace a makeover. If you work from home or simply spend a lot of time in your office, it's important to create a functional and inspiring space. Try adding a touch of one of the colors of the year to your workspace with a new desk lamp, rug, or piece of art.
Here is a way that I incorporated some of the 2024 color trends into my moody holiday tablescape. I love the soft terracotta and the pink tones paired with the warm greens.
To learn more about decorate for the holiday’s using moody colors, click on my blog title below to bring you there:
Setting The Mood For The Holidays With Moody Colors
No matter how you choose to incorporate them into your life, the colors of the year can be a great way to add a touch of style and personality to your surrounding.
chinoiserie Blue Design with 2024 Warm Tones
Yes, you can still have your much loved blue and white chinoiserie using the earthy 2024 color trends. You will see blue everywhere in design…and so, enjoy your chinoiserie style!
“May your home be a place where friends meet, family gathers, and love grows. ”
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Happy decorating, my friends!
Mary
