Color and Design Trends for 2015

Using color in the room can sometimes be a bit of a balancing act. There’s always a question of how to tie in wall colors with furniture and accessories. There are also questions on when to use light or dark colors, how to liven up with neutrals, and how to use bright accents. Learn about color and design trends for 2015 and how to balance different tones and values of color in a room in this Behr video:

In each of these four trend rooms, the balance happens when decorative colors are added in furniture, window treatments and other accessories. The end results are inviting, inspiring and easy to achieve.

1. Dark colors provide an escape into a dreamy mythical landscape in this bedroom. Teal is a profound and tranquil hue that adds a measure of majesty to the space. Trim and lampshades show lighter color contrast, while brown is a husky companion in the furniture pieces. Rich patterns and textiles allow olive and fuchsia to shimmer and shine.

2. Light pastel colors open up a space. In this bathroom, frosty pink walls create a glamorous look. A pop of citron yellow on the vintage tub establishes a focal point and keeps the room from feeling overly sweet. The contrast of chalky pink with a bold yellow is balanced by touches of mauve on the fireplace tile and floor stencil and black details on the window treatments.

3. The key to using bright colors on walls is to use them sparingly and balance them with lighter or darker tones. A strong blue accent wall lends energy to this dining room. The scheme is refined with a long gray wall and dark trim on the window frames. Bright tabletop accessories and painted chair legs add an element of fun and surprise.

4. With the increased interest in activities such as gardening and home processing food, the kitchen becomes the perfect balance of comfort, beauty and function. Nuanced neutrals are the perfect backdrop in this eclectic country kitchen. Dusty aqua paneling and light tan walls are casual companions for a dark complex blue gray.