Read this before starting your next painting project.
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Thinking of updating your home?
One of the most simple andbudget-friendly ways to transform your spaceis to give it a fresh coat of paint.
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While some clients still like the look, cool grays can come across as cold and a bit impersonal.
Nadia Watts, interior designer and founder of namesake design firm, shares a similar sentiment.
“Cool blue and green undertones in these grays can present as stark, utilitarian, and even clinical.
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If you want to go with a gray wall color, choose one with warmer undertones.
Weve witnessed the unexpected rise and reign of pink in design,” Toledo says.
But now, things have changed, according toSara Beverin, senior designer at Eisen Design House.
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“What’s great about this is that these hues can really work for anyone!
Mint Green
Green hues are very much on-trend for 2025.
However, not all shades remain in style.
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“These deeper greens are seen as more sophisticated and timeless.
Trendy 70s shades are certainly a look,” she says.
“However, trendy shades are just that: trendy.
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They are not meant to last.
Odds are, the moment will change, and youll end up having to repaint.”
Monotone Beige
Heres the good news: Beige isnt entirely out of style.
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However, Bennett says monotone shades of beige are over.
So whats the alternative?
The designer suggests opting for deep, warm neutrals instead.
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So what should you go with instead?
Bennett suggests muted and softer versions of these colors, like terracotta, dusty blue, and mustard yellow.
These are becoming more sophisticated and preferred options.
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