Colors

Our very own color system that gives you 1,996 ways to express your vision.

Then, Now & Forever^® is a curated collection of 300 new color choices from Dunn-Edwards Paints – 142 historically accurate colors and 158 colors trending today.

These spaces are built for function and are the most-used rooms of the home. The kitchen, built for cooking as well as entertaining, allows for a wide range of color personalities from traditional to modern. The baths, from powders to masters, can display a range of color choices from bold and dramatic to spa or neutral palettes.

These private spaces provide opportunity to design with personal color favorites. Personal sanctuaries and places of work and rest give the homeowner space to play with restful or playful color.

Displaying a range of color ideas for mid-century modern and contemporary designs. Mid-century modern homes, characterized by post-and-beam construction and a love of indoor-outdoor living, creates ample opportunity for retro and modern color designs to shine.

Displaying a range of color ideas for the most noted historic architectural styles of the American West. Constantly delivering waves of revival and updates, these architectural styles will continue to prove integral to the American West design landscape.

Displaying a range of color ideas for Ranch and Desert Modern designs. Ranch homes, designed for informal and casual living as well as indoor-outdoor entertaining, are perfect for color that creates a laid-back feeling. Desert Modern homes, designed for the harsh desert conditions of the American West, allow for intense and bold color choices as well as nature-based coloring.

These rooms are built for entertaining guests and showcase the design personalities of the homeowners. Color helps to set the mood from formal to casual.

Once Upon a Time, in 2019… we see a quest for balance. Creativity is king. People search for soothing escapes and opportunities to relax and play. Empowered with hue, value and chroma, we combine past and future, painting beautiful new worlds into existence. These are our Spirited Journeys.

As we look forward to trends for next year, we recognize the continuing pursuit of individualism, living an inventive and genuine life and, of course, following our dreams. 2018 is about celebration — of our past, our present and our future — from memories, to nature, the stars, adventure and childhood delights.

A desire to start over and reach for the stars inspired our 2017 colors trends. After a long period of reflection the past few years and living with the basics, we need to liberate imaginations and explore new and exciting territories. Healthy spirits fill with wonder, leading us to redesign and reinvent, as well as harness the power of adventure, creativity, innovation, globetrotting and living a life of joy.

Home is where the heart is — and nothing is truer than that for 2016. Whether you're looking for the romance of opulence, the simplicity of ranch life, or just for quiet and tranquility, 2016 is designed to take you right where you belong. Welcome home!

2015: A Journey of Discovery color and design trends report, takes us to the far reaches of the globe, seeking out new wonders and inviting us to pause to reflect, find answers and be inspired.

Simply Enlightenment 2014 color and design trends report, is a movement brought on by a period of reflection and need for reform using reason and scientific knowledge.

Simply Renaissance 2013 color and design trends report, is a movement brought on by a period of pessimism and nostalgia for the mid-20th century, while new scientific discoveries, inventions, massive changes to the American landscape and innovations in medicine, art, politics permeate.