Millennial pink is amongst the colors that designers predict we will be leaving behind in 2021 according to an Interior Designer Trend Survey conducted by 1stDibs.
The luxury online marketplace 1stdibs, surveyed over 750 interior designers to reveal the color trends that will be dominating our homes in 2022, but also the colors we will be turning away from.
Least popular colors in 2022
1stDibs revealed that it was primary and secondary colors that are soon to be falling out of fashion. Millennial pink, tangerine, light yellow, violet, and bright red were all found to be the least popular colors for 2022. All of these hues received less than 5% of designer votes – while red earned just 1%.
The report also highlighted a declining interest in navy (down 43%), mustard yellow (down 27%), and light gray (down 25%). Yes, while gray has seen an uninterrupted reign over recent paint trends, its reign may conclude in 2022.
However, this shift is perhaps only expected in the interiors world, as Anthony Barzilay Freund, the editorial director at 1stDibs, explains. ‘The design industry is always changing – new trends emerge, old trends are reinterpreted, and our perception of beauty continually evolves,’ he says.
‘Additionally, the last two years have been unlike anything we’ve ever experienced, with our homes and corporate offices taking on new meaning.’
While navy may have lost its appeal amongst designers, another blue hue has emerged in its place: Cobalt. This top-ranking tone is expected to be the most popular blue for 2022 – and we anticipate it will reset interior design trends for months ahead.
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‘Navy has had a good, long run in the world of interior design, pleasing to people for its evocation of nature (water and sky) and the way it seems to bring a bit of the outdoors inside. But the eye needs to travel to new palettes,’ says 1stDibs’ Editorial Director, Tony Freund.
‘Cobalt blue has the appeal of Navy (the colors of nature are still very popular according to our poll) but with a surprising kick,’ he adds.
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With its ‘vivid, joyful and fresh’ aura, Cobalt blue will liven your scheme – whether it is interpreted through small accessories (such as blue-and-white Chinese porcelain) or a statement wall. We expect this color will dominate our color habits for many seasons to come.
Traditional neutrals like beige, soft cream, and caramel tones are a popular base from which you can build a full and textured scheme, with a more warming tone to it that grey.
The answer, it seems, isn't quite black or white. In fact, there's a bit of a gray area... Ultimately the consensus is that gray will never fully be out of style, but in 2024 there's a shift towards using warmer tones in our homes.
Benjamin Moore's 2024 Color of the Year is Blue Nova, a cool and captivating shade of blue with the prettiest hint of violet. The intriguing color choice stems from the desire to travel both near and far — even outer space! This midtone blue has an almost cosmic quality that carries an adventurous spirit into the home.
Warm, light brown will replace gray as a neutral of choice in the new year. “After years of gray tone and monotone rooms, I think we all want to see some warmth and color in a room while still keeping to that earthy palette,” says Hayward.
Some may argue that beige is outdated but it's quite the opposite. This versatile color works in almost all contexts and styles, making it classic and timeless.
While white will never be completely out of style, we are seeing a resurgence of more earthy tones. The return of the seventies has been influencing interior trends for 2024; with a palette of warm taupes, tan browns, and caramel tones seeing a sharp renewal.
The neutral trend has subtly been moving away from cold grays and traditional creams towards warmer neutral stone tones. For an earth tone living room or bedroom, consider colors such as dark brown, rust, and sandy pink.
The 2025 color palettes feature similar shades like deep green, earthy orange, gold, purple, and light blue, which can be paired with classic neutral shades like gray, brown, and dark blue. What is this? The NYFW Autumn/Winter 2024/2025 colors embrace a rich, earthy vibe that celebrates our bond with nature.
The question we get asked a lot is will people still use white paint in their homes in 2024? The short answer is yes. There is definitely a move away from cooler tones and moving towards something that feels a lot more warmer and softer in 2024.
Warm neutrals have always had a place in our hearts (and on our colour cards) but they're having something of a moment right now. Delicate greige, soft taupe, or a more robust grey-brown are all great alternatives to grey.
A pure gray is a combination of white and black. However, you can get a grayish-brown shade by mixing red, yellow, and blue. Use more blue to get a cooler “color gray” or more red if you want a warmer color.
'The rule of thumb being match cool greys with other "chill" colours such as blue, pale greens and cool white. And match darker grey tones with warm tones such as burnt orange, mustard, and teal. ' We asked interior stylists and design experts to share their tips on the best colours that go with grey.
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