Rethink the Classics with Sherwin-Williams’ Color of the Year

After the craziness that defined last year, many people across the country (and across the world) are seeking calm, quiet and solace. As Central Florida homeowners know, there is no greater sanctuary than one’s own home, whether it’s teeming with children and pets or a quiet, isolated spot for one. Our homes are where we go for comfort and relaxation when we need it most.

Emulating that need for comfort and coziness, Sherwin-Williams has announced that Poised Taupe, SW 6039, is their color of the year. This earthy, conservative grey-brown has beautiful lavender undertones, making it reminiscent of a cup of hot chocolate or the sky just before the sun rises. Here are a few of our interior painters’ favorite palettes with Poised Taupe:

• Dark and mysterious: One of the predicted color trends for 2017 will be an affinity for all things noir. Pair this earthy neutral with deep wine colors and dark browns to make for an intimate living room or a luxurious study. Highlighting this palette with a vibrant teal and silver accents will give you balance and the perfect amount of contrast for your favorite secret cove.

• Desert chic: If you’re drawn to the stunning reds and oranges of the Grand Canyon, this palette is perfect for you. Use Poised Taupe with rusty reds, corals and deep browns to emulate a desert at sunset. This look works well with dark and light wood furnishings alike; use this palette to turn your living room into a perfect gathering place for conversation and relaxation alike.

• Grown-up comic book: This styling would be excellent for the graphic designers among us. Using Poised Taupe as your base, create accent walls with bold gold-yellow and bright teal, keeping all the rest of the paint accents in black and white. This would make the perfect look for a drawing room or a home office, giving you the pep and creativity you need to make it through the day.

The wonderful thing about Poised Taupe is that it can be used in so many different ways. Depending on your light sources and layouts, this neutral can look completely different from one room to the next. Want to learn more about which palettes are perfect for your home? Get in touch with the Orlando interior painting experts at New Ceilings and schedule your color consultation with a Sherwin-Williams representative. Call 407-378-6040 today.