2024 Color Trends Forecast

2024 Interior Design Color Trends

Each year, color experts and paint giants gather and decide upon their colors of the year. They take into account the moods of consumers, current events, fashion, designers' leanings, and more. 

The year 2024 took the trend toward warmth and an ever-increasing confidence and boldness and filled the palette with color. Everything from neutrals to accents is all about doing something different with old favorites.

Here's what 2024's palette looks like. 

 

 

Embracing Green Over Gray

The era of gray is behind us. In fact, this year, two major players in the world of paint colors have shifted their focus towards green-gray neutrals. Graham & Brown has designated "Viridis" as its color of the year, a delightful fusion of light sage and olive tones that exudes warmth while maintaining a neutral quality.

 

 

Dutch Boy Paints, too, has ventured down the verdant path with "Ironside," a deep olive green with hints of a warm gray. This choice is perfect for those who wish to explore darker and more daring neutral hues without plunging into the depths of black.

Warm & Rosy

Over the past two years, terracotta and its rosy companions have enjoyed popularity, and 2024 is no exception. However, this year, terracotta shades take on a fresh interpretation. Sherwin-Williams has crowned "Persimmon" as its color of the year, a slightly peachy beige that serves as an ideal neutral. It transcends the traditional realms of whites, creams, and browns to infuse life and character into any space.

 

Similarly, Glidden has embraced "Limitless," a unique beige-yellow shade that defies categorization. It's neither cream, nor yellow, nor beige, but rather a harmonious blend of all three. Touted as a versatile and modern neutral, it relegates other neutrals, particularly gray, to the background.

Loving Blue

Three industry titans have unanimously declared blue hues as their colors of the year. C2 Paint introduces "Thermal," a light, airy blue reminiscent of the sky, suitable for primary use rather than just accents. C2 also incorporates a beige-yellow ("Brulee") and a rich green ("Marshland") into its color palette for the year.

Valspar opts for "Renew Blue," a robin-egg blue that exudes both serenity and excitement. While it's the coolest tone among the chosen colors, it doesn't feel cold; instead, it provides a refreshing atmosphere.

Minwax has crowned "Bay Blue" as its color of the year, a vibrant and bold blue-green that excels as an accent. Designed to work much like a stain, it enhances the natural grain of wood while introducing a distinctive burst of color.

Warmth in Black

In 2024, design confidence is on the rise, marking a year of wholehearted commitment to color, boldness, and creativity. Even the color black has reemerged as a prominent choice. Behr paint company has embraced "Cracked Pepper," a softened, warmed black that embodies this newfound spirit.

Black is no longer relegated to the shadows but is treated as a vibrant hue capable of revitalizing a space, just like blue, green, or beige, albeit in its unique and captivating way.

 

How to Use Color in 2024

The application of color in 2024 has the sense of confidence that is both energizing and grounded. The result is color design that is fun, elegant, and timeless all at once.

 

Walls

In 2024 wrap the room in color. Instead of a single feature wall coated in color, opt instead for two, three, or four walls bathed in color. Even the ceiling isn't excluded. Many designers will choose to put color on the ceiling too but in a lighter shade than the walls. 

 

Furnishings

Bolder colors on the walls doesn't mean you have to shy away from colors or patterns on the furnishings. Match the color of the walls or go with a big floral pattern. Stick to similarly saturated colors (even if they aren't in the same color family like mustard or navy) so you can enjoy more color in more places without it feeling overwhelming. 

 

Trims & Finishes

For trims and finishes in 2024, they sky's the limit. You can go with a dark palette or a light palette with equal success. These warm tones blend well and contrast well. Warm metallics tend to work well in the 2024 color palette or if you want cool silvers, soften them by going with matte finishes rather than shiny or gloss.

 

Accents

In 2024 these warm colors beg for pops that draw out their roots. Choose colors that give a nod to the colors that inspired your warmer feature colors. For peachy hues go with corals and oranges. For blues, go with darker blues or even some green. For yellows and beige-influenced colors choose deep browns or warm creams.

Don’t be afraid to apply your accent colors liberally. Their warm overtones make them more palatable in larger quantities. They are playful but sensible and strong but yielding.

 

2024 interior design color trends promise an exciting but comfortable year of style ahead. Take advantage of their inclusive nature and add some to your space today.

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