Will These Paint Colors Rule 2022?
Dunn-Edwards, a manufacturer and distributor of paint colors and coatings in the American Southwest, is betting on a few key trends for next yearand designers should take note. As of this week, the company has introduced their own set of 2022 Color + Design Trends in the form of five robust paint palettes, which address a few themes already on the rise. Trends such as health and wellness, community, and sustainability have been discussed for years, but have really pushed front and center as we move forward away from the pandemic and what its influence was, is, and will be in our lives, says Sara McLean, Dunn-Edwardss color expert and stylist. Other trends such as privacy, flex spaces, well-traveled design looks, extreme comfort in seating and spaces, and sound abatement solutions really pushed forward into the forethought of 2022 trends.  The end result is a collection of 60 colors across five palettes, which pull inspiration from sources as diverse as mystic symbolism and the paintings of Matisse. Considered holistically, they reflect a love of basic comforts that blossomed over the past year, as well as a reinvigorated desire to explore new possibilities. A cool yet rich shade of lavender is another tone Dunn-Edwards is banking on. Photo: Courtesy of Dunn-Edwards  Featuring cool blues and soft greens alongside various takes on tan, brown, and gray, the Mediterranean helped inspire Meraki, one of the palettes in the release. Taking its name from the Greek word for passion and love, Meraki also encompasses paint colors like Rose de Mai, a dusty pink. The palette Mysa is named after a Swedish term for engaging in pleasurable activityan idea that will surely take on new resonance as people increasingly step into the outside world to travel and see friends as lockdowns lift. With regionally inspired paint colors like green-gray Aspen Hush and the simple pleasures referenced in shades like Carrot Cake, this palettes tones promise to restore a sense of adventure in ways both subtle and strong. Become an AD PRO Member Buy now for unlimited access and all of the benefits that only members get to experience. Arrow  Fans of Matisses masterworks will instantly recognize the bold shades of Often Orange and Beaded Blue, two colors within the Retrouvailles palette. This collection mixes bohemian aesthetics along with earthier colors, evoking a sense of artisanal craftsmanship. As its name suggests, the Elysian palette offers a more fantastical approach to decorators, leaning into pastel shades that form a dreamlike impression. Whether its a burst of Gatsby Glitter (a sparkling yellow) or Royal Pretender (a rich purple), theres a streak of lighthearted joy and creative inspiration that runs through this collection. Finally, Naturrensing is all about returning to the earth and casting off what we no longer need. Cool, earthy shades ranging from Rose Meadow to Blue Tapestry and a collection of browns promise to pair well with woods, offering solutions for designers seeking something sturdy and timeless. With such a broad conception of what the future holds, theres more than enough inspiration to go around among these 60 trending paint colors. Whether you take your home to Elysian realms, stay closer to your roots, or explore something in between is up to you.