Incorporating new paint color into your home is an easy and inexpensive way to change the mood and ambiance of your living area. As cooler weather arrives, The Flood Company recommends warming up your living space with this fall's most popular and high-impact hues. Whether you favor traditional styling or lean more towards contemporary furnishings, fall's deeper and bolder paint color palette can help set the tone for a warm and seasonal home. Whether you plan to paint an entire house or renovate and update one room, these hues will add style and excitement to your living space. Last year our color directions were met with such enthusiasm that we wanted to share an update on where we believe color will head for 2006. This season's fashionable fall colors include:
Browns
From taupe to deep chocolate, brown paint color schemes are a terrific choice to cozy up a space. Brown not only provides richness to a room, but also is a perfect contemporary backdrop when mixed with aqua blue or purple. For another dramatic room treatment, try brown on a ceiling, mixed with neutral side walls. When choosing a shade of brown, think hot chocolate, rich coffee beans, or a favorite tweed jacket.
Purples
Purple has long been considered a fickle color; in one season and out the next. Today's purple paint color palette is regal and can provide a living space with stimulation. Not quite ready for an entirely purple room? Use purple on one wall or within a niche area for high-impact color and excitement. Combine purple with earthy green for a harmonious blend with the outdoor environment.
Oranges
Orange continues to grow in popularity and has changed its personality over time. No longer bright and playful, this season's orange paint color schemes are more organic in tone and depth. Pumpkin and ginger hues offer a solid setting when teamed with a metallic shade, or black accents or trim.
Reds
No season is complete without brilliant reds! Cranberry, crimson and claret are wonderful festive hues that provide punch to dining rooms, kitchens and foyers. Coupling red paint colors with gold or mustard creates a harmonious combination, and provides excitement and flair for fall and the holiday season.
