Colour Trend Update for Bognor Regis Homeowners
In this three-minute read, we look at the paint colours that are making a splash in 2021.
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For millions of Brits, getting through this pandemic has been a case of âKeep Calm and Carry On with DIYâ.
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To stop themselves from climbing the walls from boredom and frustration, theyâve turned to painting them.
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As a result, DIY chains such as B&Q have recorded surging sales, while paint company Dulux had to ration the sale of paint pots and testing kits last year to cope with rising demand.
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As so many people are giving their homes a fresh lick of paint right now, letâs look at whatâs popular in the world of colours.
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Call of the wild
A few years ago, magnolia was very much the colour du jour for interiors (in fact, just about every property that came on the market was a vision of yellowy-white).
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The perceived wisdom was that magnolia was the best way to create a welcoming but neutral base for home decorating.
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But times have changed, paint firms and interior design experts report that being cooped up so much over the past year has made us yearn for nature and fuelled a desire to bring a little bit of the great outdoors indoors.Â
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As a result, earthy tones are the ânew magnoliaâ.
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Itâs only natural
Duluxâs Colour of the Year 2021 is Brave Ground, a warm natural shade with a strong brown undertone (some cynics call it beige).
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While over at Farrow & Ball, the earthy brown tone Jitney is popular, as is Satin Slipper (an off-white shade akin to a traditional ballet slipper) and Dead Salmon (yes, that really is what itâs called).
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The Little Greene Paint Company has also jumped on the âearthyâ bandwagon, by unveiling Stone, a range of 36 natural colours that includes the warm neutrals Portland Stone and Travertine.
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Meanwhile, Valspar has Seven Sisters or the very bold Aged Cognac.
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Greens and blues
Many home renovators are also looking to create tranquil, calm spaces at home (perhaps to counteract all the stress from homeschooling and Zoom calls).Â
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As a result, blue and green shades are proving popular. Valspar has Sapphire Earbobs, Secluded Cove and Cobblestone Moss, while Farrow & Ball has Green Smoke and Card Room Green, and Ultramarine Blue and Stiffkey Blue (a navy that weâve seen used in lots of Victorian terraces).
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Should Bognor Regis homeowners stay neutral or make a statement?
Potential buyers can indeed find bold colours and strong prints a turn-off when viewing a property.Â
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But to state the obvious, it is your home, so of course, it should reflect your tastes. The great thing about paint is you can paint over it.Â
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So, if you are going to opt for bold colours, use them on the walls â you can go over them later without too much trouble â but stick to neutral tones for skirting boards and ceilings (which are fiddlier and faffier to reach).
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Weâre living through strange times. Anything that makes you feel more secure or calm in your home canât be a bad thing.
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From all of us here at Whitlocks, stay safe and remember better times are coming.
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