Each year, paint manufacturers carefully choose colors that reflect the evolving design preferences of the year while still being classic enough to have lasting appeal. If you’re in the process of showing, staging or photographing a home, exploring the trending paint colors for 2024 is an excellent place to start.
When staging a home, keeping the decor as neutral as possible while still being warm and welcoming is important. The right design will highlight the natural potential and personality of a space without feeling perspective.
With these trending paint colors for 2024, you’ll be well-equipped to create a space that reflects current design sensibilities and provides a comfortable and inviting environment for prospective buyers. Whether you’re looking to refresh a piece of furniture or paint an accent wall, consider one of these “color of the year” choices for inspiration.
Blue Nova from Benjamin Moore
While neutrals are often a popular all-over color when painting interior walls, Blue Nova from Benjamin Moore provides a bold alternative. This muted combination of blue and violet offers a wash of peaceful color to any space without being overpowering. It also pairs well with other grey and beige hues from Benjamin Moore like Mount Saint Anne or Monterey White, making it easy to incorporate with existing neutrals. Check out Blue Nova here.
Cracked Pepper from Behr
Behr is also playing it cool with its 2024 color of the year, Cracked Pepper. Cracked Pepper is a soft black, and points to a growing trend of black tones and dark hues in interior design. “From heightening the aromas of a dining room to feeling the softness of a living area, Cracked Pepper enhances the natural expression in any space,” says Erika Woelfel, Vice President of Color and Creative Services at Behr Paint Company in PRNewswire. Warm whites and tan colors especially will pop against the soft black background.
Upward by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin Williams’ 2024 color of the year is a light, tranquil blue. The brand describes Upward as “a breezy, blissful blue.” The slightly grey-toned hue resembles an overcast summer sky. If you’re looking for something a little more subtle and less saturated than Blue Nova or Cracked Pepper, you’ll want to check out Upward.
Skipping Stones by Dunn Edwards
Skipping Stones from Dunn Edwards is a steely baby blue that is meant to evoke calm seas and meditative tranquility. “Skipping Stones feels like a daydream and can add a sense of mystery and thoughtfulness to any space,” said DeMing Carpenter, color expert at Dunn Edwards in a press release from the brand. “It’s part of the resurgence of blue and represents a shift away from the bold, warm-toned colors we’ve seen gain popularity over the past few years. This blue is timeless and versatile, fresh and serene.”
Ironside from Dutch Boy® Paints
Ironside is a deep olive shade from Dutch Boy that fits in perfectly with the other saturated, cool neutrals on this list. This darker tone is perfectly on trend for 2024 but provides coziness and warmth that you don’t get as much from cooler, blue-toned neutrals. This sophisticated shade pairs well with other green and olive tones, warm whites, rich browns and deep blacks. A representative from the company describes this color as “stunning” and “strong.”