When new homeowners are considering their design, color and texture are obviously something that comes into play. While there are always consistencies in home design, color trends will vary slightly every year, so the key is in picking a new trendy color that you like as well as one that will be aesthetically pleasing to a new buyer if you plan on reselling the house at some point.
If that is the case, you want to be careful not to pick something “too trendy,” as it could hurt the resale value. We recommend never going too extreme, but that is ultimately your decision. To that point, here are some of the hotter color trends for the 2024 building season.
Tone-on-Tone: One of the Hottest Trends in Home Design
Several years ago, contrasting colors was one of the hottest trends in interior design, but that is now flipping to tone-on-tone designs. Designers are looking to vary color themes within one color family.
Greg Voorhis, executive design director at Sunbrellam, explained, “Spaces that play with colors within one family look sophisticated and effortlessly chic.
“Tone-on-tone layering through texture, patterns, and materiality is an approachable style for those who may not feel experienced in interior design but are looking to elevate their homes.”
Green Still Packs a Punch
Feeding off the above point, shades of green remain popular in home design, and will continue to be a preferred color for home designers.
Amanda Gunawan and Joel Wong of OWIU Design explained, “Adjacent to the sustainability trend, we anticipate shades of green being very popular in 2024.
“Depending on the shade, green can be used as a base neutral. A really dark forest green can read black, while a light mint green could read white depending on the lighting and what colors you pair next to them.”
Bolder Colors Uses to Accent Smaller Rooms
Over the last decade, bolder colors have become prominent in home design. While these bold colors are still hot, we are seeing them being used more in smaller rooms, such as a powder room or a home office rather than being the theme throughout the entire home. Designers call these “statement” rooms to make an impression on guests without dominating the entire home design.
Warmer Tones are Back In
For most of the last decade, we have seen cooler hues, such as greys, become very popular in home design. Many luxury apartments and condo living spaces have gone this route, but homeowners are now starting to move toward warmer tones to create a feeling of welcome and warmth in their homes. To that point, we are seeing more earthy tones, such as browns and greens become prominent again.
It is always challenging to visualize the color scheme until you can actually see it in place, which is why 3D image virtual walkthrough software is so important in today’s custom home building market. This programming allows you to virtually walk through the home before the ground is ever broken to ensure every detail works for you. If you would like more information about our 3D image virtual walkthrough, give us a call at 888-402-4180. We also provide several other managed residential construction services to help ensure your Oregon custom-built home is the home of your dreams!