As the curtains draw on yet another year, many of us are beckoning a fresh start and blank canvas for the year ahead.
Earthy tones and warm neutrals with nature inspired hues are beginning to emerge and find their footing in Irish homes as we transition from the dark nights to brighter spring evenings with the heaviness of winter lifting from daily life.
As our homes continue to remain multifunctional spaces for work and relaxation, colour can be used as an essential tool in achieving balance to our interiors and evoking a sense of calm. 2022 will unsurprisingly see people continue to be drawn to modern whites and greys, but with warmer undertones that will beautifully transform your home into a place of comfort, solace, and rejuvenation.
Shades such as Esker Ridge, Lowland, Alabaster White and Old Bone will serve as a simple yet effortlessly elegant colour scheme for your home in the new year.
One key trend that Colourtrend delightfully welcomes is that Irish homes are experimenting now more than ever with vibrant and bold colour schemes. Colourtrend has seen a piqued interest from consumers in the new shades that launched as part of the brand’s Contemporary Collection, as well as their iconic Historic Collection.
The Contemporary Collection is a beautiful suite of shades that take inspiration from modern Ireland and the Irish landscape, while the Historic Collection is inspired by the skills of artisan colour craftsmen. Colourtrend continues to evolve with trends in colour and modern life and according to Colourtrend’s colour experts, the new year will see an incorporation of rich warm taupes and browns, pine inspired reds, deep teals, French blues, and refreshing greens.
Warm golds, deep taupes and rich brown shades like Pine Marten, Treacle Pudding, Baked Plum, and Chestnut Pink have become popular choices for those seeking to create a cosy environment in a living room or perfect for a piece of feature woodwork as these hues work well with Irish light.
While deep shades of red have become an interesting choice for upcycling furniture in the home and to enhance architectural features. A shade such as Foxmount is an excellent choice to add warmth to your kitchen space and a great earthy tone to accentuate kitchen cabinetry. These rich shades look exceptionally beautiful when paired with subdued neutrals such as Batch Loaf or Parsons Stone, providing the perfect combination of colour to give your home a simple refresh amidst the upcoming change of seasons.
Humble yet contemporary blue and teal shades such as Mussel, Juniper Whorl and Source have also become trending colours to make a statement for use in living rooms, hallways, and even bathrooms. While lighter vintage blues like Midsummer Night & Heron Island continue to be prevalent choices for an east facing bedroom or a period style hallway. Vibrant colours as such pair stunningly against crisp whites such as Milk Teeth or Cherished White to emphasise depth, comfort, and architectural features in your home.
Versatile green tones are another favourite and have in many ways become the new black when it comes to go-to interior shades. Crisp and refreshing greens like Schoolroom Green, Bunratty, Standing Tall and Sweet Caper are perfect shades to invite a breath of fresh air into your home as we embark on a fresh start. Irish households are particularly drawn to green tones as they evoke a calming influence of nature into a home to invigorate and uplift your space.
Depending on the depth and tone, greens can also be soothing and refreshing, or they can be bold and powerful. The versatility of green makes the shade an outstanding choice for a home office or living room space, but most recently a go-to choice for a kitchen feature wall or cabinetry.
Bring the beauty of Ireland into your home and enjoy the energy it brings in 2022 with thanks to Colourtrend. To find your local stockist visit colourtrend.ie/pages/our-locations
