Colors: What’s Popular This Summer

Are you ready for summer? Is your home? If you plan on updating your interior’s color palette this season, check out the hot summer colors that are trending as well as how they can be used.

At the beginning of the year, Pantone released its 2013 color report. In it, were beautiful shades ranging from soothing neutrals to energizing brights. While all colors can be used throughout the entire year, this summer’s color watch will be focused on reds, blues, greens and yellows, with compliments of metallic grey. Here’s a better breakdown of what shades to consider in regards to your home decorating:

• Reds can include anything from corals, hot pinks and rose
• Shades of blue range from sky blue, teal, navy and indigo
• Think mint, forest, lime and emerald when you go for green
• Yellows should be bright like the sun or soft like banana pudding

Having a variety to choose from gives you the freedom to mix and match, making beautiful color combinations that can be pleasing for any room. So, now that you know the hot colors of the season, let’s take a look at how you can use them in your home.

Using this Season’s Hot Colors

There are numerous ways you can use these colors, and no one way is necessarily better than the other. We are however, going to give some suggestions, which might make your planning a bit easier.

Reds

Red is a bold color, so if you want to make a statement, this is the color to get it done. For visual pleasure, consider adding a punch of bold red to the entryway of your home, whether it’s by a painted wall, an eye-catching piece of artwork, or a rug. For softer shades like coral and rose, think bedding or wall color. If you style needs hot pink, accessories like lampshades, vases and pillows are a great way to do it.

Blues

Blues in general are very inviting, so there’s no need to hold back on where you use it. Whatever shade (or shades) you choose, try using the color on upholstered pieces, window treatments, a repurposed piece of furniture, or accessories. All in all, you just can’t go wrong with blue.

Greens

Greens are also extremely inviting and can be used anywhere and pretty much in any way. Softer, nature-like greens work well on walls and furniture, while bolder shades give pop through touches such as lampshades, pillows, throws, and even the backdrop of something such as a bookcase.

Yellows

If you have kids, shades of yellow can be so much fun for them. Go bright by saturating their walls or painting a piece of their furniture. If you love yellow and want it in the rest of the home, the easiest way to add this color is through artwork and accent pillows.

Whatever you choose to do, have fun with it. Let your creativity guide you and find the perfect blend that will make your home feel refreshed for summer.

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