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9. Consider the Impact of Light on Color
“Lighting can completely transform a color,” Au says. “It all depends on the quality of light. South-facing rooms get lots of natural light, so the yellow and red undertones in a color will be emphasized.
“This is why we always recommend getting samples so you can see the color in the room throughout the day as well as in artificial light,” she says. “Paint on large bits of card rather than straight onto your walls. You can then move them around the room at different times of the day to see how they react to the light.”
“Whether it’s artificial lighting or daylight in a room, you must know what you’re working with in order to pick the right color,” Fournet says. “North- and east-facing rooms get a bad press as they receive less sun, but I say they should be embraced rather than feared. North-facing rooms can still look warm and cozy if you choose red-based neutrals or darker colors.
“For east-facing rooms, sharper, cooler shades, such as aquamarines, greens and blues — not the muddier tones — work well,” she says. “South- and west-facing rooms are where you can have a bit more freedom, but be careful with neutrals in a south-facing room. They can often be too light and end up looking bleached out, so don’t be scared to add a bit of an undertone.”
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A curious thing has happened in the past couple of years regarding the paint colors major companies have selected as their “it” colors of the year. During my 10 years of reporting on the various Colors of the Year chosen by these companies, the collected selections often diverged, tending to resemble an assortment of crayons in a crayon box rather than a cohesive theme. But recently there’s been a near consensus among paint companies on what they predict will be the top color trends in the coming year.
Last year was mostly about shades of blue, and while this year includes a few similar hues, the pendulum has pretty much swung to the warmer side of the color spectrum. Shades of purple, red and brown are now top colors. Whether the paint brands are checking in with one another regarding their selections or they’ve simply fine-tuned their trend-casting radar, it’s clear: Warm colors are in. Here are 10 paint colors expected to thrive in 2025.
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Budget can also dictate whether you use the color on something that is costly to change, like a sofa, or on items that can be altered inexpensively, like wall paint and accessories. “I think a red sofa is fabulous,” says Caccoma. But you’re going to be locked into that color for a long time, she cautions, because sofas are expensive to buy or reupholster. Think long and hard about whether you can live with that color for an extended period of time.
Add a pop of color with new throw pillows