Better Home and Garden's latest magazine hits newsstands on March 18th and features one of my favorite topics -- Color Palette of the Year! Here's what the chief editor has to say, followed by the corresponding colors that the magazine have picked:
"We can all use a little more color in our lives, and vibrant, on-trend color is exciting to try,"says Gayle Butler, Editor-in-Chief, Better Homes and Gardens. "Our Color Palette of the Year brings readers a collection of the most on-trend colors that translate beautifully into real homes and rooms. Our collection of seven hues offers unlimited possibilities to find a look and make it your own."
1.
Cobalt: It's the biggest news in fashion, wearable for anyone and any room. Indigo Cloth 4009-7 (Valspar available at Lowe's).
2.
Yellow: Pulled from the sun, this energetic color brings a happy mood. Sunday Afternoon T14-19 from Behr Paint at The Home Depot.
3.
Lavender: Pale purple with gray undertones make an easy-to-live-with cool color combo. OBI Lilac SW6556 from Sherwin-Williams.
4.
Apple Green: This leaf-inspired hue is just like the greens in nature--a colorful neutral. Elm Valley B32-6 at your local ACE Hardware.
5.
Chambray: This mid-range blue hue is timeless and looks great with anything. Blue Jean 2062-50 from Benjamin Moore.
6.
Coral: This pretty poppy explores the trend of adventurous brights. Haiku 4-7 from Pratt & Lambert.
7.
Beige: Aim for a naturally warm-toned beige, like pebbles in sand. Navajo White D12-1 from Olympic.
I can't wait to see the actual color swatches..
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