Decorating our homes with a future sale in mind doesn't mean we have to give up our own personal tastes. If you're looking to freshen up for an immediate sale, neutral paint colors and de-cluttered minimalistic decor is best. Even if that sale date is somewhere in the future, decorating using the 2022 paint color palettes will set you up for future sales success with soothing neutrals complimented by bright, cheerful tones. Gone are the dark, moody colors of the past few years, as people cope with COVID and its variants, rising inflation, and political uncertainty. The trend this year is blended colors that offer serenity and good cheer in one perfect shade.
The most-watched Color of the Year is Pantone, the leader in digital, industrial and graphic design color mixtures. Instead of choosing a hue from its vast library, Pantone created a new color called Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri – a blend of soothing blue and exciting red that stimulates individuality and creativity and is a welcome antidote to neutrality.
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Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year for 2022 is October Mist 1495, a grayed green that’s the central hue composed of vibrant neutrals inspired by nature in the brand’s 2022 Color Trends. Ace Hardware in McDonough is an authorized Benjamin Moore retailer and can blend any color you can imagine.
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Sherwin-Williams' color for 2022 is called Evergreen Fog SW 9130, a deeper gray-green statement shade the company calls a “chameleon color” that’s both versatile and calming. You'll find multiple Sherwin-Williams stores in McDonough and Stockbridge.
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Better Homes and Gardens introduced Laurel Leaf as the company’s first entry for Color of the Year. Laurel Leaf “mimics the soothing hues found in nature such as dusty green eucalyptus.
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As consumers try to strike the right decorative note while spending more time at home, these colors for 2022 are serene, natural and easy to pair with cozy neutrals or they can be popped with cheerful accents like oranges and golds.
If all these ideas leave you feeling overwhelmed, it may be wise to add a consultation with a professional to your design budget. Here’s what local interior design expert and Georgian Gallery owner Keith Sweat has to say about design...
“Good design does not have to be expensive; it just has to be good design. What does that mean? It’s the correct ratio of color, texture, pattern, and scale. Every designer will have a different view on these mixtures, but a designer is able to give you an “elevated” look that will last for years. The ultimate test of good design is how long you want to live with it. I personally think interiors should be “tweaked” every 3-5 years, with a major change every 10 years”.
As a local Realtor, I’m often asked what improvements increase the value of a home. If you or someone you know is curious about how improvements impact your home’s value, I’d be happy to share some ideas. Contact me at Debbie.donaldson@bhhsgeorgia.com.
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