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2017 Home Paint Color Trends

If what you want is to give your home a makeover, the color trends for this year will surely be suitable

Serene and calming colors speak of tranquil and peaceful days with the summer breeze that is just gently caressing your skin. Bob Vila, the icon of This Old House, said that if a house has to be put up on the market, the homeowners have to keep the house’s color welcoming and neutral. For this year, this advice perfectly fits with the trending paint colors.

If what you want is to give your home a makeover, the color trends for this year will surely be suitable. Good news: soft colors are not going anywhere. They’ll be in paint buckets of professional house painters constantly in 2017. Keep on reading to know what these comforting trendy colors are.

Off White

Looking for a neutral color? It could not get any more neutral than off white or just plain white. Simple white is definitely one of the popular colors of the year. Off-whites are the perfect choice if you are still unsure of what to do with your home’s design. Shades of white make an excellent placeholder, especially if your home badly needs a makeover work. When it is time for you to sell your home and present it to prospective buyers, the whites on your walls will work best. This is because new homeowners don’t care about a home that’s richly colored no matter how in love you are with the hue. Whites open up possibilities in the heads of prospective buyers because they get the impression of having a blank state in which they can work with.

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Blue Grays or Blue

With blue grays, imagine the ocean that’s kissing the shoreline. If you find that too dramatic, then think of Serenity Blue which is a more serene shade of blue. Blue tones speak of a calmer, quieter existence. A deep gray/blue tone can sometimes be overdramatic for most people’s tastes, which means a lighter blue would be a better option. However, it’s still not right to reject the richness that’s in a deep slate gray/blue tone. Pair it with neutral white and the impact can be absolutely stunning. If you have a Victorian-inspired house, even better!

Beige or Taupe

Beige and taupe are delicate brown hues. They are reminiscent of coffee mixed with cream, and they are part of the trendy home paint colors for this year. Trimmed out with a rich mahogany or neutral white, any of the two options will surely make your home look more elegant. Renwick Rose Beige of Sherwin Williams has a mocha tone that’s mixed with a bit of red in order to warm the color nicely. It makes for a good color to splash into your home’s interior.

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Yellow

Make your home sweet like a buttercup with this sun-kissed tone. Pale yellow glows with happiness no matter what setting it is. Just imagine having a bright spot that’s peeking out of a grove of evergreens or elms. You can even incorporate the color in a wide area that’s full of greens - your lawn! A home painted with yellow is sure to bring smiles from people. Who knows? Maybe a potential buyer will knock on your door!

Gray

With gray, forget about rainy days or stormy weather. Instead, think about traditional cul-de-sacs in suburban areas with kids in the yard and the dad on the grill. As for the mom, she greets everyone as they gather to enjoy a fun cookout. Did we change how you see gray now? Myriads of people inquire about Copley Gray of Benjamin Moore trimmed with Elephant Tusk of the company.

Dramatic, subtle, or happy, the trendy colors of this year have staying power. This means you should not be afraid to talk to your house painter. Find out what the professional thinks of the popular palettes of this year in the region and increase your home’s curb appeal with a fresh coat of paint!

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