The year 2024 saw a resurgence of vibrant, eye-catching colors and patterns in both home decor and fashion. Designers and homeowners embraced pops of red and pink, leopard print, and graphic wallpaper to spruce up their living spaces. From bold greens to rich crimsons, our editors were all in on the colorful trend of the year. However, they also demonstrated that serene neutrals like whites and creams remain timeless and elegant.
Discover the favorite paint colors and trends that captured our editors’ hearts in 2024:
1. **Soft Linen by Magnolia Home:** Seeking to infuse warmth into her 1922-built home, Maggie Goldsmith, Associate Art Director, opted for Soft Linen to complement her white walls. This color not only adds coziness but also highlights the historical trimwork.
2. **Sulking Room Pink by Farrow & Ball:** Inspired by interior designer Alexandra Gater, Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Editorial Assistant, fell in love with this subtle pink hue that serves as an elevated neutral. She dreams of using it for an accent wall in her office.
3. **Moody Paint Colors by Dutch Boy Paints:** Emily Williams, Home Editor, shifted from an all-gray palette to deep and moody shades like Dutch Boy Paints’ Ironside green for a bedroom accent wall and Wall Street blue by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams for a luxurious bathroom.
4. **Slipper Satin by Farrow & Ball:** Monika Eyers, East Coast Editor, adores the warm white of Slipper Satin which exudes a rich, enveloping tone that complements any room.
5. **Santorini Blue by Benjamin Moore:** Amy Panos, Home Editor, found the perfect gray-blue in Santorini Blue for a bedroom, offering a serene and calming vibe without feeling cold.
6. **Classic Red Accents:** Caitlin Sole, Associate Editorial Director, celebrated the resurgence of classic crimson accents in design, recommending hues like Incardine, Self-Portrait, or Sriracha for a bold touch in dining areas or entryways.
7. **Cypress Vine by BEHR:** Embracing a wallpaper-and-paint combo, our editor paired a dramatic floral wallpaper with a grayish-green base with BEHR’s Cypress Vine for a chic bathroom look—showcasing a perfect balance of green and gray tones.
“Embrace a sense of luxury and comfort.”— Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Associate Editor
Related: The 8 Best Wallpapers to Enhance Any Room’s Aesthetic Appeal, as Tested by Our Team
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“I have always gravitated towards earth tones when designing my living spaces. With several paint brands incorporating shades of brown into their 2025 Color of the Year selections, I felt compelled to showcase this warm and welcoming brown tone from Sherwin-Williams. As I currently reside in a rented space where painting the walls is not an option, I have introduced touches of brown through decorative accents such as frames and small furniture items. However, if given the opportunity, I would immerse the entire space in this color and complement it with hints of Windy Blue!”— Bella Milano, Associate Editor
Related: Color Drenching Emerges as the Comprehensive Paint Trend for Creating a Serene Environment
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