2020 Color Trends Have Us Saying 'It's OK to Be Blue'

If you love blue, 2020 is your year. Blue cabinets, mostly shades of navy, are definitely in, and blue is showing up well beyond cabinetry. Here are the major paint companies' colors of the year, plus tips for choosing the right colors for your home and personality.

2020 Colors of the Year

Sherwin-Williams: Naval SW 6244

Sherwin-Williams confirmed the navy trend with Naval, a rich, deep blue it calls calming and grounding. Pair navy cabinets or walls with gold or copper hardware, lighting and plumbing fixtures to make a kitchen or bath shine.

Pantone: Classic Blue 19-4052

Pantone chose Classic Blue, describing it as dependable, stable and calming. In an uncertain year, a color that evokes peace and reliability feels just right.

Benjamin Moore: First Light 2102-70

Benjamin Moore's palette includes a classic navy, Blue Danube, but its color of the year went a different direction: First Light, a soft, rosy pink that is understated and uplifting. Try it on an accent wall to brighten any room.

What Is Popular in Northeast Georgia

National picks are a good guide, but regional favorites matter too. Here is what our clients are choosing:

• Cabinets: warm grays remain popular, along with two-tone white uppers and gray lowers. Some homeowners are going darker with colors like Sherwin-Williams Caviar and Iron Ore or deep navy stains.
• Walls: warm grays still have staying power. Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is a go-to greige that works with both beige and gray tones.
• Tile: wall and floor tile stays neutral in creams, grays and beiges, with wood-look and stone-look tile popular for floors.

Choosing the Right Paint

There are three things to consider: type, sheen and color. A design-build firm can guide every choice, but it helps to know the why.

Paint Type

Latex is the most popular because it is durable, easy to clean and resists fading, making it the best choice for most interior walls. Oil-based products work well for priming, especially on trim and molding.

Paint Sheen

• High gloss: very durable and easy to clean, but it highlights imperfections. Best used sparingly, like on trim.
• Semi-gloss: easy to clean and the glossiest finish we recommend for cabinets.
• Eggshell or satin: the most popular for walls, balancing looks, cleanability and hiding flaws. Ideal for most kitchens and baths.
• Flat or matte: beautiful on walls and great at hiding imperfections, but it shows dirt and does not clean as well.

Learn more in understanding paint sheens.

Paint Color

With thousands of colors to choose from, a designer can narrow the field by asking about your personality and goals for each room, using the color wheel to find complementary shades.

• Cool colors make small rooms feel larger and suit relaxing spaces like a primary bath or reading room.
• Bold reds, golds and deep blues add drama and energy.
• Neutrals offer flexibility and are a safe choice if you are remodeling to sell.

If you are remodeling for yourself, choose what you love and how you want each room to feel. A home that reflects you will make you happy for years.

Ready for a Fresh Look?

We help with every step of the remodeling process, including materials and color selection. Call Tracy Tesmer Design and Remodeling at 678-450-1700 or contact us online.