The Hot and Cool Colours For Home Decor in 2023 Are Stunning
While the popularity of DIY painting and renovating has grown, there are professionals for a reason. We spoke to someone with decades of experience to learn more about what colours are hot (and cool) for 2023, and why DIY paint jobs are a risk.
First, what stunning colours are set to take 2023 by storm?
It doesn't much cooler than this, a moody blue that's perfect for a primary suite. With a grey undertone, Starfish pairs well with stark whites and darker blues. Layering these colours can help you create a modern, lavish bedroom when you combine rich textures like silk and velvet.
Nephrite is the perfect colour for a study, bedroom, dining room or even the utility room. This exquisite eucalyptus green marries well with shades of white, greys, and even browns.
Whether you prefer earthy greens or neutral whites, the soft green Wasabi brags a yellow undertone that makes it perfect for use as an accent colour or on the main wall. It's ideal for use in your lounge if you want to tease out the warmth of your room in the windier months and tap into the calm colours of nature to cool your room down come the high temperatures of summer.
This warming orange is a beautiful brown-based shade. While it's a muted colour, it evokes happiness. It's ideal for use in a dining room, lounge or study, particularly if it's facing south. You can brighten it up with white or warm it further with warm greys.
The beauty of this denim blue is its versatility. Not only is it a cool, calming colour, but you can also use it just about anywhere, whether you want to paint your office ceiling or your fireplace. It even looks great on your front door. It also goes well with just about any colour you can think of. In particular, it works well with shades of beige, whites, greys, and pale blues.
If you're looking for a playful colour, Purple Celebration is ideal for the bedroom, a ceiling or feature wall, or even a dining room. The best way to use this stunningly bright shade of purple is by balancing it with a crisp white or deep grey.
Before you start your project, let's part with these words of wisdom from a Master Painter, Stephen Cochrane, Professional House Painter at AJ Cochrane & Sons.
"We've done a lot of DIY paint job correction over the years, and it's very often bright bold paint colours. Painting with bold and glossy colours is a big risk for DIY painters, as they tend to be unforgiving of newbie mistakes.
“If you're painting your home yourself in these bolder designs, start with a lesser-used room to make sure that the results are what you expected.”
Happy painting!
