Coastal going postal
Everybody loves the coastal look; it makes you feel “beachy keen”. And being based in Nova Scotia, it’s super popular here, but it has begun to evolve into what we call peacock tones, the same general palate of turquoise shades, veering to the blue or the green, into the deeper gem-tones that are reminiscent of the oily blues and greens in peacock feathers. We are urging the coastal with the peacock by keeping the whites, and paler blues on walls, and using the blues and greens as accent walls, cabinet or furniture colours, and in some cases door and window casings. To get the real peacock palate, use a little of both from the blue and green colour collections (indigo and teal are good examples). Paired with black or white, they make for a dramatic colour scheme, yet still in the range of calming and serene.
Here are few Benjamin Moore colours you might consider if you want a similar palate but with more oomph.
Negotiating Neutrals
Is grey still the big news in neutrals? Yes and no. Most colour “trends’ hang around for about ten years and then gradually phase out. The thing is, with neutrals, they are always in vogue, it’s just that at times, beiges dominate, and at other greys. You can never go wrong with taupe as it combines the dignity of grey with the warmth of beige. Revere Pewter (HC-172) is the still colour we apply most; people love it! It’s our go-to colour. If you want to lean more to the being, try Clay Beige (OC-11), to towards grey, try Silver Satin (OC-26). Gone are the days of pinky beiges and we don’t see creams as wall colours coming back in for a while, maybe centuries!
The Shift into Darks
The popularity of dark exterior colours, such as charcoal greys and even blacks, often emphasized with white trim and bright-coloured doors has been gently adjusting toward a range of shades of navy. From true navy blues such as Newburyport Blue (HC-155) and Hale Navy (HC-154) we’re seeing shifts into the even more dramatic midnight blues like North Sea (CC-932) and the stunning deepest teal Dark Harbour (CSP-720). Perfect for standout exteriors and moody interior, eve if just used as one accent wall, these also form a perfect backdrop for a rich coastal look or a sedate evening room (dining rooms, perfect!).