The Sherwin-Williams Color of the Month for February is sure to brighten up your home if you’ve gotten tired of the gray outdoors — because it’s a gorgeous purple paint that’s bringing a fresh look this time. Sherwin-Williams chose Mature Grape SW6286 this month, and we think it’s great. Here’s a few ideas for how to use it!
We all know grays and whites have been the rage recently. And why not? They’re classy and they go with everything. What people haven’t been focusing on as much is how much they can bring out an accent color. We love the idea of taking warm, rich, royal colors like purple and using it as an accent wall. Choosing a color for one wall, and matching it to say a pillow or art piece, can really make all the colors sing — from that purple paint to the gray couch to the white drapes. You don’t have to stick to just neutrals to have a calm atmosphere. And a royal color like purple could be just the thing to make your living room pop in a really clean, sophisticated way.
But maybe a coat of deep purple paint seems a little too much for your wall? That’s ok. We also love the idea in the cover photo from Sherwin-Williams, featured above. See the white shelving on the left? Painting the inside and back of the shelves in purple drew the color from the living room into the next room, without painting the walls the same color and overusing the look.
Regardless of whether you choose purple paint, blue paint, gray paint, red paint… there’s always a way to tie dark, or rich, or bright colors into a semi-neutral color scheme. Lots of people are afraid of going for darker or brighter colors because of the risk of being overwhelming. If you have a color you love but have been afraid to use, give me a call! I can help you find the perfect way to tie it in to your space. We’ll make those colors sing yet.
Love, Katie
Ps. Get more purple paint inspiration by watching Sherwin-Williams February Color video HERE.