Yahoo Lifestyle 'Bright Pops of Color' Are Trending for an Unexpected Part of Your Home, Says an Interior Designer
Keeping up with design trends sometimes feels like trying to catch up with a train that is already halfway out of the station. One day you're painting everything one color, and the next, you're told that shade is so last season. To give us the inside scoop on what's hot right now, we recently sat down with Amber Shay, the National Design Director at Meritage Homes.
Shay spills the tea on this summer's color trends, the surprising location in your home where pops of color are becoming much more popular and even warn us about one trend that could be driving down the value of your home.
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Color Trends for 2024
Shay tells us, "I’m seeing so many trending colors for the summer season. Whereas in past years, we have seen greater focuses on bold colors specifically, or lighter, softer colors, this year I am seeing it all! Color is in and consumers are looking to incorporate it into their homes."
She’s not kidding; it’s like a rainbow exploded, but in a chic way. "Earth tones, including terracotta and shades of green, are standing out this summer," she explains. Think of a cozy, earthy vibe that makes you feel like you’re living right in a nature reserve.
But the earthy tones don’t stop there. Shay is also spotting another common trend.
"I’m also seeing a lot of use of pastel colors, as well as highly saturated and bold jewel toned colors," she tells Parade.
Picture a living room that looks like a treasure chest filled with rubies, emeralds and sapphires. It’s enough to make any gemstone lover's heart skip a beat. It seems like the more adventurous with color, the better.
'Bright Pops of Color' Are Trending for an Unexpected Part of Your Home, According to an Interior Designer
However, it’s not just the interiors that are getting the royal treatment.
"We’ve also seen more use of colors for exteriors," Shay notes, sharing, "Bright doors are in for the season!"
What does that look like in practice?
"Consider a bright pop of color for the front door, up against a dark charcoal or bronze exterior," Shay recommends. "In coastal areas in particular, I’m seeing pastel, bright and beachy colors for exteriors."
"For accents, people are going for bold touches like dark grey, blue, and green," she continues.
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Colors to Avoid in 2024
But before you go color-crazy, there are a few things you should avoid. Shay drops a bombshell, "Grey is out! We’re trending away from the use of cool, grey floors in favor of warmer, cleaner looks." Apparently, cool grey, yellow beige and pink beige can really date a home, which will negatively impact home value. Yikes!
Shay points out that sticking to these outdated trends could make your home look like it’s stuck in a time warp, and nobody wants that. Warm and clean looks are what homebuyers are craving now. Imagine a home that feels like a warm hug every time you walk in. That’s the vibe you want to aim for.
According to Shay, avoiding those outdated hues can prevent you from losing thousands of dollars in home value as buyers either can't picture themselves in the home or are already adding in the price of having to paint over themselves. Think of it as a little design tweak that could save you a lot of financial heartache down the road.
To sum it all up, the trend this summer is all about incorporating a broad spectrum of colors, from earthy tones to bold jewel tones, and even on the exterior of your home. But remember, avoid those cool greys and odd beige shades unless you want your home to lose its value faster than you can say "that's so last season."
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Amber Shay, the National Design Director at Meritage Homes
