St. Patty's Day fun...

These classic touches of emerald green would make Saint Patrick proud, don’t you think?🍀

2021 Pantone Color of the Year, times TWO!

Ok, friends... Pantone, the leading authority on trending colors, has officially announced their 2021 Color Of The Year and surprise... 

...TWO!! Ultimate Gray (coded as PANTONE 17-5104) and Illuminating (coded as PANTONE 13-0647).

 "The selection of two independent colors highlight how different elements come together to express a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting, conveying the idea that it's not about one color or one person, it's about more than one.” 

 It seems fitting as we transition from 2020 to 2021, doesn’t it? Yay or nay, friends?

Color of the Year: Urbane Bronze (SW 7048)

 
Hey, hey... Sherwin-Williams finally announced their 2021 #ColorOfTheYear! 

As we're homebound and strive to create the ultimate home retreat for reflection and renewal, they turned to a hue whose simplicity and nature-inspired energy cultivate a sense of calm from the ground up. “Urbane Bronze” is rooted in nature. Love it or leave it, friends? 👍🏼👎🏼

2020 Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year

SW-6244... 

If loving you is wrong, I don’t want to be right?! I adore the 2020 Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year! “Naval” is a slam dunk, in my opinion.

2020 Behr Color of the Year: Back To Nature S340-4

Expect to see pops of warm meadow-inspired green in homes in 2020, friends!  Behr just announced their 2020 Color of the Year and it is meant to bring the soothing feelings of the outdoors in to interior spaces...

According to Behr,  “Back To Nature S340-4 is a fresh and slightly yellow-based green serves as an ideal backdrop to satisfy the desire for a soft landing at home and reflects societal trends toward embracing the outdoors as a collective and personal self-care activity. Back To Nature’s universal appeal and willingness to coexist with other hues make it a great option for adding peace and tranquility to any space.”

Yay or nay for a return to neutrals after last year's bold pop of blue? 

2019 Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral

Pantone, the leading authority on trending colors, has officially announced their 2019 Color of the Year...

It’s a vibrant pinky-peachy-orangey hue that is said to "embrace us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy”.

Yay or nay for a color pop of coral in your home in 2019? 👍🏼👎🏼

2019 Behr Color of the Year: Blueprint, S470-5

Trend Lovers- Behr Paint just announced their 2019 Color Of The Year...

Blueprint, S470-5.  It is a strong, mid-range blue that is definitely more likable than the trending colors of years past (ahem, Ultra Violet... I am talking to you). These announcements typically foreshadow fashion and home trends for the upcoming year. 

I can see this color being a HUGE hit in home accessories, accent doors, and kitchen islands as blue has been the "belle at the ball" for awhile as it is.  Feeling blue, friends?💙

Pantone 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet

Buyers- expect to see vibrant pops of eggplant in homes in 2018...

Pantone, the leading authority on trending colors, has announced "Ultra Violet" as the 2018 Color Of The Year.

The 2017 Pantone Color of the Year: Greenery

Hey Buyers and trend-watchers!  You can expect to see fun pops of fresh botanical green in homes in 2017.  

Pantone, the leading authority on trending colors, has announced "Greenery" as the color of the year.  Ironically, remember THIS POST that I did in 2015? Ha!  Who knew?!

Sherwin Williams Color of the Year: Alabaster (SW 7008)

As the Sherwin-Williams 2016 Color of the Year is "Alabaster", homes across the country are getting white-washed...

The name of the game in 2016 is light, bright, and airy with a pop of color. It will be interesting to see if this will be the final farewell to the "coffee with cream" popularity of yesteryear in the world of Midwest real estate!  

As far as my business goes, this year's return to the neutral palette has aided my Sellers in timely and profitable sales. One of the longstanding Golden Rules of Real Estate is that neutral homes show and photograph better.  They also sell faster and at a higher profit margin due to mass appeal.  

Give "Alabaster" a try!