Parade of Homes | Fall 2023

Paint Trends

“The combination of all-white exteriors with dark pops of colour, like black or bronze, has really gained momentum.” – SUE WADDEN, DIRECTOR OF

COLOUR MARKETING, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Using warmer colours is currently the biggest trend for both exterior and interior painting. “There is a play now in exterior design, which basically sees home design lean into more contemporary styling,” Wadden says. “With warmer colours and natural hues, it doesn’t look institutional but warm and soft — clean minimalism, architectural structure. It’s an interest- ing interplay between modern design

concepts and warmer colours and natural material.” But there’s more to making these decisions. “It’s important to consider the loca- tion that you’re in. Maybe if you’re in a historic region, sometimes a more historic colour scheme on the outside of the home is important and it kind of tells the story of the home,” Wadden says of blending in with the environment.

But what was old can be new again since some colour schemes are back in style. “Surprisingly, the combination of all-white exteriors with dark pops of colour, like black or bronze, has really gained momentum. We’re seeing that continue — so much so that white has replaced grey as our top-selling colour for exteriors and interiors,” Wadden says.

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