With the gloomy grays of winter ending soon, take this time to refresh your walls with a new coat of some spring inspired paints. Whether you are looking for a subtle way to brighten a dull hallway or improve the space with a bold accent wall, painting is a great opportunity to re-style any room. With so many options, choosing the perfect color isn’t as hard as it may seem. To help you decide, we’ve put together a list our 11 favorite colors to kick off spring 2018 with vibrant color.
Turquoise has gained a steady following in recent years with everything from clothing to wall color and jewelry to lawn furniture. Originally revered by both the ancients Egyptians and Aztecs, this eye-striking combination of blueish-green will add a regal backdrop to any room. Turquoise fits well in any home due to its versatility with other colors such as gold and red-orange.
Looking for a more restrained style? Try incorporating olive green into your home. This verdant color provides a sophisticated feel when partnered with a neutral trim. The dark nature of olive green is great for gathering rooms, dens and libraries.
With most mornings spent in the kitchen, lighting can often prove troublesome when adjusting from night to day. Try enhancing the effects of natural lighting in your kitchen with the sunny hues of marigold – and no not the flower. This mustard yellow color sits at a borderline between both yellow and orange depending on the existing lighting. Use this useful trait to its advantage and pair it with soft shades of reds or even baby blues.
As Pantone’s 2018 color of the year, Ultra Violet is a must for anyone considering updating his or her home this spring. This dramatic shade of purple has the potential to transform rooms in ways that are truly spectacular. Couple the color with warm shades of yellow, orange and red for a vivid recreation of dusk or softer, smokier hues of pink and lavender for a tranquil escape.
This soft green is the perfect addition to any room in need of an interesting color. The subtle hues of green are enhanced by light in a natural way, perfect for pairing with other earth tones such as light browns or rustic reds.
Like many, you may be too afraid to commit to the bold tones of purple. If this is the case, did we find a color for you! Revamp your home’s entryway with the light purplish-pink hue of cloudberry. Too much sun can drown out the beauty of the humble nature of this beautiful color but when properly illuminated with indirect sunlight, cloudberry radiates a comfortable, warming glow.
For another great option to welcome the spring, try this beautiful baby blue in any well-lit room. Enhanced by natural light and neutral or white tones, oval room blue is a simple way to add elegance to your home.
Stop guests in their tracks by incorporating this beautiful periwinkle-blue combo into your home. Let this calm color ease transitions between rooms by recoating your hallways with a fresh coat this spring!
As Sherwin Williams’ 2017 color of the year, you have probably seen taupe featured abundantly in style and home decorating magazines. An interesting mix of gray and brown, taupe is a neutral color easily paired with a variety of accents. Most commonly coupled with white, the dynamic combo provides rooms with a bold and elegant pop.
Looking to lighten the room but don’t want to settle for plain white? Stone white is a great option to tone down the shades in a room but not entirely eliminate color as a whole. Visually similar to classic white, stone white provides a room with a serene calmness in when put in any color combination.
This grayish-brown hue is the perfect middle ground between the previously mentioned neutrals – taupe and stone white. Perfect for spacious dining rooms or a cozy den, ramie adds an aspect of comfort unmatched by any other neutral.
If you are looking to add a splash of color to your home this spring, look no further than the options available at Ricciardi Brothers. With 39 locations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, we are committed to helping you with all of your painting needs. For more spring painting suggestions, contact us or visit the nearest Ricciardi Brothers location and take a look at our 2018 design palette for more inspiring color choices.
