Colour Trends: Benjamin Moore’s 2019 Colour of the Year

The hustle and bustle of everyday life reached a pinnacle in 2018, with the pressure-cooker 24-hour news cycle and global unrest giving an uneasiness to public life. In reaction, homeowners are seeking comfort and relaxation more than ever at home.

The Benjamin Moore paint 2019 colour trends create a safe haven in every room, with a palette of subtle creams and greys. This monochromatic looks works in every room from the bathroom to the kitchen, but the tone-on-tone recommendations are enlivened with deep and dramatic greens and blues in greyed-out shades that blend perfectly with the lighter tones in the palette.

This soft and comforting look is especially welcome in the kitchen, where stark white and marble have reigned for years as the top trend. Benjamin Moore’s 2019 recommendations keep the marble, but layer in the deep and moody colours. One way to balance the fresh feeling of white with the drama of rich colours is to paint the upper cabinets light and the lower cabinets in the deep colour you crave -- This trend shows no signs of going anywhere. A nod to glam comes from shiny hardware in gleaming brass.

If you want to experiment with the deeper colours in the 2019 collection, a low-risk option is to paint a bathroom or powder room in a deep colour. While the traditional advice that dark colours make a room look smaller turn many people off from painting the smallest room in their home with a dramatic colour that grabs attention, dark colours can also create coziness. Go a little wild with this room, as the white fixtures in your bath will create balance.

For the living room, the 2019 colour trends make it easy to layer in textiles and textures -- think shag rugs, sheepskin throws, knitted blankets, velvet cushions and whatever else gives you a cozy feeling. The look recalls the hygge trend and ever-present Scandi-style, but with a richer and less austere feel that nods to the swing toward the maximalism that we’re seeing in fashion and home decor.

In the bedroom, the soft palette has the soothing comfort of a yoga studio. Your end-of-day refuge should be restful, but that doesn’t mean boring. With fresh linens and layered cream and smoke-coloured paint and furniture, the look takes on a multi-level nuance that helps you sink into peaceful slumber.

To achieve this relaxing and stress-free new look, speak to the paint experts at your local Benjamin Moore store. They can advise you on the right type of paint for your project and level of expertise, plus choose the right finish from flat to gloss to make your rooms shine. New to the lineup of products this year is Ultra Spec® SCUFF-X®, a paint formulation that resists scuffing so well, it’s not only recommended for high-traffic areas of your home, but also being used in public spaces like gyms and offices.

With crisp white walls, a scuff-free finish is a must. Find your ideal colour palette with Benjamin Moore. A stunning sanctuary is just a coat of paint away.