Punched-up neutrals that bring the outside in are the latest color trend this year. A soothing palette with hues you’ll find in nature is finding its way into homes across the country. Invoking the silver-green stem of a flower, October Mist – the Benjamin Moore 2022 Color of the Year – creates the perfect canvas for your design inspiration to blossom.
How Do They Pick a Color of the Year
The Color of the Year is selected from various design inspirations like the environment, fashion, art, design, and culture.
Benjamin Moore spends a year combing through its 3,500+ colors to find the “It Color” of the year. A carefully curated Color Trends palette is selected, balancing current relevance with long-lasting appeal. And the centerpiece is one extraordinary hue that defines the palette – and the moment.
Color Spotlight: October Mist
This soft sage is uplifting, bringing an individual expression through color into your home. October Mist is an unmatchable color.
This tone has a nuance that is understated and elegant. It pairs well with medium to dark wood tones to add to the richness in the hue. You could have two-toned cabinetry that features this trending color to draw your eye to your uppers or large island.
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The 2022 Color Trends Palette
While last year's color was a bolder tone, Aegean Teal, this year is about embracing a more natural color palette.
The 14 botanical hues, including October Mist, are harmonious yet distinct. With any combination of colors, the palette offers ease and sophisticated style for every painting project and any design style.
You’ll find versatile neutrals like:
- Pale Moon – A classic soft yellow that can subtly accentuate a room
- Steam – An attractive white color that offers a clean and smooth look
- Morning Dew – Cool and soothing gray with a touch of green
- Collector’s Item – Pink-tinged off-white reminiscent of an exotic sand beach
- Hint of Violet – A delightful lilac with a cool gray cast
- Quiet Moments – A tranquil combination of blue, green, and gray
- Fernwood Green – Warm undertones infuse this leafy green with calming comfort
- Natural Linen – A sandy neutral with the perfect amount of rustic warmth and elegance
- Venetian Portico – A lush, earthy neutral that evokes sunbaked clay
Add a gorgeous pop of bold color with:
- Mysterious – Captivating denim blue that can read as a black paint color or a rich navy
- Wild Flower – Lightly dusted with hints of pink and orange, a unique and stylish shade of red
- High Park – Gray undertones lend a sophisticated touch to this herbaceous green
- Gloucester Sage – Like a rain-soaked moss, this dark hue is adaptable
Around here, we love color and how it can be used to make a uniquely you space. Our custom cabinetry builders can use any color you’d like to catch the eye and have happiness built-in whenever you see it.
How to Use the 2022 Color Palette in Your Home
These timeless tones can bring life to a room and set the atmosphere. Whether it’s making an area warm and nurturing, expressive and moody, or playful and refreshing, October Mist can be the showpiece of a fresh space. And let’s be honest, we’ve spent a lot of time at home the last two years, likely staring at sterile white, gray, and beige.
Here are some great ideas for adding a bit of color to your home:
Add an Accent Wall
Add board and batten and a splash of color to liven up a room. From an entryway or hallway to a wall in the living room, dining room, or bedroom, any of the bolder colors on the 2022 Color Trends palette will make a significant impact.
In addition to October Mist, try Gloucester Sage, High Park, Mysterious, or Wild Flower to have complementary colors throughout your house.
Chic Custom Cabinetry
Whether it’s October Mist or another on-trend color, painted cabinets can transform a space without painting an entire room. Kitchens, bathrooms, offices, closets, and playrooms are all perfect spots for what we do best – cabinets!
Our custom finishes include staining, painting, distressing, hand-rubbed oil finishes, and intricate, multi-step finishes. Give us a call at 813-876-6780, and we can chat about color and design for your needs.
Beautiful Built-Ins and Furniture
Custom built-ins and furniture get an immediate WOW with a bold paint color. A neutral like Natural Linen, Steam, Collector’s Item, or Venetian Portico will give an instant update with a timeless finish. And October Mist is a beautiful choice here, too. A chic custom sideboard would be stunning in this color.
Eye-catching Exterior
Whether it’s the entire façade or just the front door and shutters, October Mist is extremely versatile. This tone would look great in a new outdoor kitchen area paired with a grey or white granite with movement that is as eye-catching as the cabinetry.
This color and the whole Color Trend palette will complement your design aesthetic of choice, whether it’s modern, Old-World style, or farmhouse.
Adding Color & Calm in 2022
Are you ready to bring some life into your cabinets, built-ins, or accent walls this year?! You can’t go wrong with October Mist. A soothing master bath, a lux library with a board and batten accent wall, an entertainment center where the whole family can relax and watch a movie together. The opportunities are endless to bring happiness to your home.
With over three decades of custom cabinet experience, our craftsmanship, customer service, and technology are second to none. Call the Cabinet Chic, Miriam Johnson, today or contact us for a design consultation for your Tampa Bay area house!
