A New World of Colour

I am ‘that’ person who is not afraid of bold colour. This photo of my dining room wall says it all. I’m willing to take chances when I love the colour even if my choices aren’t for everyone (one friend, on seeing this wall, said “Well, I don’t hate it”).  

My boldness with colour is a fairly new development. For years, I believed I had no knack for picking colours. How many times I sought a soft French lemon only to end up with a disappointing shade of argumentative yellow (yes, colours do affect us).

Well, it turned out I was just looking at the wrong colours.

I was introduced to bold colour while enjoying a meal at an old inn in Grafton Ontario. One of the dining room walls was an impactful shade of pumpkin. Just one wall – impact often means less is more. 

I didn’t understand the reason for the impact of this particular wall until later. Red/orange colours stir appetite and passion. I remember leaving the Inn feeling happy, full and energized, resolved to never limit myself in colour again. Now, if I love a colour, I look for the boldest version of it in the paint chips. I have yet to regret a choice.

For several years, it was rare to see rooms that ventured far from varying shades of gray but, as I view houses, I’m seeing far more colour now. The paint companies are on board with this new trend with the broad range of colour choices for 2025 as the link below shows.

https://www.styleathome.com/decorating-design/colour/article/all-the-2025-colours-of-the-year-we-know-so-far

If it’s time for a new look in one of your rooms, let your creativity flow. Go for the colour chips that make your heart sing.

Small Print Caveat:

Of course, as a Realtor® , I must advise that neutral colours sell. (...sigh)