Transform your home in 2013 with these gorgeous hues
As our thoughts turn to making 2013 a fabulous, productive year, we often begin to re-assess our lives and homes. The onset of a new year is reflected as a time of renewal, and in being so, homeowners look to revamp their houses. The perfect solution, which is simple yet refreshing at the same time is a fresh coat of paint. Let there be colour and splash it across the walls of your home!
We consulted the paint experts at Benjamin Moore (BM) to learn more about colour trends for 2013. Leading the fashion-forward colour forecast of 20 beautiful colours, Lemon Sorbet reigns at top and has been named ‘Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year.’
According to Sharon Grech, BM colour expert, “Lemon Sorbet is a perfect colour to begin invigorating change for 2013.”
She went on to say “Colour has the power to evoke a mood and yellow, in its many variations, represents optimism and light for 2013. The colour forecast takes interior spaces in a new direction that we haven’t seen in quite some time. The move to a colourful palette that mixes juicy colours with softer hues, balanced with neutrals, brings a high-fashion feel to the home.”
Benjamin Moore’s new shades, such as pale blue Sweet Innocence and the minty Antiguan Sky Straight, create a sense of high fashion couture from the runways straight into your home with these fresh pastel hues. Or for a daring dash, choose Punchy Pink Raspberry, crisp and clear Blue Ice and rich Dakota Woods Green – all perfect partners to Lemon Sorbet.
“When it comes to home projects, people want to do it right the first time,” says Grech. “So, by creating the Colour Trends card for the home, we’re helping consumers confidently choose the latest colour schemes by showing them in various, workable combinations.”
For example, Bold Evening Dove and soft Dusty Mauve create a romantic, cozy and warm atmosphere, while Rich Satchel and cool Sea Haze are bold colours for an elegant, eclectic home.
So, there you have it, Benjamin Moore’s new colours for 2013. Transform your home with colour, and let these gorgeous hues inspire the renewal of your home. Be bold, mix and match or choose complementary colours, but most of all, remember to have fun and let there be colour!
Home Design Tips
Don’t be afraid to mix bold colours with decorative patterns to create an inviting and relaxing retreat
Painting the ceiling or accent wall a dark colour creates a focal point and adds a layer of sophistication
A stencilled backsplash offers a unique design element and attractive alternative to stone or tile
Use fresh paint colour on wood panelling to instantly update your space
*Tips Courtesy of Benjamin Moore
