"2024 Interior Design Trends: Embracing Tranquility with the Color of the Year "Shades of Blue" | Gracewater at Sarasota

In the ever-evolving world of interior design, the colors we choose for our living spaces play a crucial role in shaping the ambiance of our homes. Paint manufacturers, with their finger on the pulse of design trends, annually crown a "Color of the Year" to influence our choices.

As we enter 2024, a unifying theme emerges—shades of blue are taking center stage, offering calming and regenerative qualities that resonate with diverse design preferences.

Sherwin-Williams has embraced the trend with its selection of "Upward," a light and airy blue with a hint of gray, as the 2024 Color of the Year. Sue Wadden, the director of color marketing, notes that the shift towards ethereal tones and blues reflects a departure from the earthy tones of the past decade. Upward, with its peaceful and positive vibes, aligns perfectly with the emerging trend of coastal chic replacing the farmhouse aesthetic.

Dunn-Edwards follows suit with "Skipping Stones," a serene and steely blue featuring hints of green and gray. DeMing Carpenter, the color expert at Dunn-Edwards, sees this choice as part of the resurgence of blue, marking a departure from the bold, warm-toned colors that have dominated in recent years. Skipping Stones aims to encourage moments of reflection and optimism in both residential and commercial design.

Benjamin Moore draws inspiration from the sky and space with its 2024 Color of the Year, "Blue Nova." The blend of blue and violet strikes a balance between depth and intrigue, offering a classic yet alluring mid-tone. Hannah Yeo, color marketing and development manager at Benjamin Moore, suggests that Blue Nova continues the trend of using eye-catching colors in the home, allowing for self-expression and a willingness to explore color.

Valspar Balancing Nature's Hues Valspar finds the middle ground with "Renew Blue," a balanced blue with a touch of grayed sea green. Sue Kim, Valspar's director of color marketing, explains that Renew Blue draws inspiration from nature's fleeting elements like fog, mist, clouds, and glacier lakes. This versatile shade elevates mood, encourages self-expression, and imparts a feeling of balance and calm.

C2 Paint a smaller premium paint company based in New York, joins the trend with "C2 Thermal," a fluid and refreshing blue. Philippa Radon, interior designer and C2 Paint color specialist, describes C2 Thermal as reminiscent of a vast blue sky, poised for adventure, and brimming with hope.

Best Applications and Pairings:

The experts recommend incorporating these calming blue tones in various spaces within our homes. From front doors for inviting curb appeal to accent walls for captivating focal points, and from kitchen cabinets to spa-like bathrooms, the possibilities are vast. Sue Wadden suggests starting in spaces where homeowners spend a lot of time, such as the master bedroom or nurseries, due to the peaceful nature of the color.

As for color pairings, Hannah Yeo emphasizes the versatility of blue shades, gracefully complementing greens and violets for a cool color scheme, injecting creativity with yellows, creating tranquility with neutrals, and bringing balance to complementary oranges.

As 2024 is a few weeks away, and "Blue takes center stage" the prevailing trend in interior design points to the calming influence of shades of blue. From Sherwin-Williams' Upward to Benjamin Moore's Blue Nova, each Color of the Year offers a unique take on tranquility, inviting us to reimagine and revitalize our living spaces with the timeless and soothing elegance of blue. Whether it's for a serene bedroom retreat, a welcoming front door, or an inspiring home office, the possibilities are as vast and captivating as the endless blue sky.

For those currently in the market for a new home, Gracewater at Sarasota, a brand-new lifestyle community, has embraced this trend with a commitment to providing a haven of modern luxury and coastal allure. Explore the synergy between the latest design trends and contemporary living at Gracewater, where the soothing blues of the Color of the Year seamlessly blend with the community's commitment to comfort, style, and the joys of coastal living. 

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