Top 10 Paint Colour Trends for 2024: What’s Hot in London, Ontario Homes

24-08-21, 7:30 p.m.

Redefine the way you use paint and colour at home and explore the very latest paint trends for 2024.

Paint trends are possibly the most fickle of all interior design trends. Similar to colour trends, the 'in' shades and finishes, and techniques change so much with each season. However, paint trends are also ideal for experimenting and switching up your home, usually without a huge expense or effort. Painting a room, or even just a wall in an on-trend hue, is far less of a commitment than investing in an on-trend couch or the newest style of kitchen cabinets.

So while it can be tricky to know whether to commit to broader interior design trends, paint trends are easy to dabble in. They also do say a lot about the mood of the interior design world, and you can get a sense of what things are looking like for early 2024 from these trends. There are a lot of warm, cocooning neutrals going on that are more earthy and linked with that trend; brown paints are looking huge for this year. Red is taking over. And in terms of finishes, glossy looks and darker stains are what designers are seeing a lot of right now.

The paint trends we are loving in 2024:

1. Warmer neutral paints:
Warm tones are back and grey is out for 2024! This has been a gradual transition over the past few years. We're seeing lots of "comforting" warm neutrals (the colour of the year for 4 major paint companies is warm neutrals) take the design world by storm. Warmer and darker woods, richer brown tones, warm greens continue, soft shades of pink and yellow (sophisticated pastels).

We are seeing a lot of greige paints, an approachable option for those who aren't ready for full-on brown. Decorating with warm neutrals requires layering and texture to be successful, and we'll see more designers experimenting with that.

2. Red and terracotta tones:
Decorating with red is seeing a resurgence in 2024. And why it might sound bold, trends like the 'Unexpected Red Theory' make a strong case for bringing in red in just small amounts to lift a room. Used in this way, this once shied away from primary shade can work even in an all-neutral scheme.

And when used in larger amounts, it's terracotta paints that are the way to go. This is such a surprisingly livable paint colour, a rusty red can honestly act almost like a neutral.

3. Darker stains for wood:
We are seeing much moodier kitchens and baths, going away from all white or two-tone, which have dominated the last decade. Lots of darker stains on wood, and mixing darker woods with lighter.

Darker stains are a paint trend on the rise for 2024. Those very pale woods associated with minimalism and Scandinavian decor will always be timeless, but there is a decided shift towards darker stains, and even warmer stains that have been shunned for so long are creeping back into kitchen trends, too.

4. Caramels that verge on yellow:
In order to make a space feel more grounded and inviting, many of us are moving away from colder neutrals such as gray, and exploring those with more depth, colour and influence from the natural world.

Delicate pinks, soft neutrals and warm browns are great to use if you want to achieve a natural, modern and uncluttered aesthetic, and they make any room feel cozy and comforting.

Above, this rich caramel hue belongs to the neutral colour family. We think it packs a strong punch that blends well with natural materials, as well as patterned fabrics, to create a calm and relaxing space.

This sandy shade has such depth to it; it makes a room feel warm, so it is good for north-facing rooms and those that don’t get a lot of natural light. It works well with both crisp whites and also colours closer in tone, such as burgundy and olive green. It also makes stronger colours like a royal blue pop against it. It’s so versatile.

5. Pale Blues:
Blues have dominated the Colours of the Year for 2024 – Sherwin-Williams' Upward, Benjamin Moore's Blue Nova, Valspar's Renew Blue, just to name a few. But while in recent years it's been all about dark navy blues, paint trends for 2024 are looking to favour paler, mid blues that can behave almost like a neutral when paired with the right shades.

6. Peachy pinks:
Peach Fuzz was Pantone's Colour of the Year, so it's no surprise that this pale orangey pink has an impact on paint trends in interior design.

Using peach in interior design brings a playful vibe to your space. It’s cheerful, full of energy and is an upbeat accent colour to try. Try grounding Peach Fuzz with a deep colour - rich navy, deep green, and chocolate brown being our favourite pairings.

We have also seen peachy tones used as part of a neutral scheme, which makes it feel far more grown-up and sophisticated. Layer it with creams, whites, and greiges for an on-trend tonal look.

7. Matte finishes:
Matte paints have always been a very stylish choice; however, they are rarely the most practical choice since they are prone to scuffs. However, in 2024, there are plenty of new paint technologies to mean that matte just got more practical.

Matte paint finishes, once avoided in high-traffic areas due to durability concerns, can now be confidently applied in almost any space. Innovative products like Scuff X by Benjamin Moore demonstrate this advancement. We've recently used this paint throughout our entire new office, including on kitchen cabinets and in bathrooms, finding it incredibly resilient against the wear and tear of daily use. This marks a significant shift in material application, allowing for a broader expression of design without sacrificing practicality.

8. Soft brown shades:
The embracing of decorating with brown is a continuation of the trend we have seen in recent years, shifting away from cooler grey interiors to a warmer palette of natural hues that deliver comforting, soothing schemes.

The earthy yet refined nature of brown shades makes them the perfect backdrop to the natural materials currently being incorporated in contemporary interiors, including wicker, rattan, warm woods and stone finishes. Gone are the associations of dated 1970s interiors, drab or dull spaces, browns are re-taking their rightful place in contemporary interiors.

9. Clay tones:
2024 is all about earthy, muddied tones, and clay-like shades are a very accessible way to lean into this paint trend. Plaster pinks, pale beiges, and soft brown-tone grays are all very livable and create soft, calming rooms like this space.

Many of us are drawn to clay tones; however, we also want to make our homes feel as bright and spacious as possible. Using a lighter tone like Oxford Stone on the walls and the much stronger Tanner’s Brown on the trim instantly makes the walls feel lighter and the room feel bigger.

10. Restful greens:
The natural world will always be one of the most favoured and enduring influences for interior trends and the world of design.

Synonymous with nature, green is an incredibly soothing and versatile colour. Working beautifully with other earthy colours and natural materials, it can also be paired with uplifting brights such as pink and purple, with green room ideas one of the most popular choices for the home.

This is a wonderful colour that works well all through the year and is ideal if you are trying to bring an element of nature or a heritage feel into a more contemporary city home. It’s a restful and calming shade which not only works well on cabinetry but also looks great on walls.’

What's more, green is generally considered the best colour for a bedroom by paint experts for a calming, sleepy scheme.

There's something for everyone in the paint trends of 2024, from calming earthy neutrals and deep rich browns, to unusual analogous colour schemes and new approaches to colour drenching. The thing about paint is, in most instances, it's easy to experiment with and you can have fun with colour without needing to invest a lot or do any large overhauls. Paint is one of the best ways to dabble in new trends.


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