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<\/a>Photo: Maureen Didde\/Flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nNew Year\u2019s resolutions are hard to keep. Do you really want to commit to a gym membership in January when the sun sets at 4pm and the temperature routinely dips below zero? Interior design resolution making, however, is much easier to get behind. With the exception of kitchen remodeling, design resolutions are typically a one-off job — like buying a new couch or crafting the perfect #shelfie. <\/span><\/p>\n A project that\u2019s sure to pay off in the long run is paint, which has the power to transform the entire look of your home. Not sure which hue to opt for? We turned to five of North America\u2019s largest paint manufacturers for the year\u2019s top color trends.<\/p>\n Cappuccino White, a delicious sounding shade, was awarded for its versatility. The creamy off-white color \u201cpairs well with delicate pastels and light naturals,\u201d which are also big players in 2016. <\/span><\/p>\n Blue Cloud, which was labeled \u201cdaring and adventurous,\u201d was selected by Olympic as its top color for 2016. The blue-grey paint can create a bold, dramatic background or a modern pop of color that can be integrated into various decorating styles.<\/span><\/p>\n Five of last year\u2019s top 10 best-selling Benjamin Moore paint colors were variants of white, so it\u2019s no surprise that Simply White took the top honor. The company called the hue a \u201cdesign essential\u201d that pairs beautifully with natural light and has the capacity to be \u201ctranscendent, powerful and polarizing.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n Why choose just one color when you can have 32? This year, Sherwin-Williams came up with four different color palettes to reflect the many shades of modern life.<\/span><\/p>\n Pura Vida<\/strong> boasts natural, earthy-tones like marble whites, soft grays and rosy pinks.<\/span><\/p>\n Mas Amor Por Favor<\/strong> opted for vintage-inspired paints that \u201cappeal to all generations.\u201d This playful palette incorporates greens, pinks and sunny yellows.<\/span><\/p>\n Nouveau Narrative<\/strong> drew from the Industrial Revolution and the modern-day Maker Movement to create a look that\u2019s edgy and raw. Think olive green, denim blue, wooly grey and brassy brown.<\/span><\/p>\n Trajectory<\/strong> was influenced by art, science, commerce and technology. It features icy blues, stately plums and a blackberry hue that resembles a full-bodied red wine.<\/span><\/p>\n We blame Pantone (with its first-ever <\/span>\u201cblending of two shades\u201d<\/span><\/a>) for causing everyone to go above and beyond this year. Behr came up with four palettes, encompassing 20 brand new colors. <\/span><\/p>\n Like the name suggests, High Contrast<\/strong>, is a \u201cplayful interaction of color, texture and patterns\u201d that pairs dark hues with bright, tropical tones.<\/span><\/p>\n Blurred Boundaries<\/strong> is a little bit neutral, a little bit fun. The palette features \u201csubtle color combinations\u201d like blues and greys with accents of orange and turquoise.<\/span><\/p>\n Lyrical Living<\/strong> is feminine and sumptuous with \u201cpunches of color in unexpected places.\u201d \u00a0These warm hues include dark gold, ivory and taupe brown.<\/span><\/p>\n Luxe Dimensions<\/strong> can best be described as traditional-meets-modern, and makes any space feel brighter and more spacious. It features colors like sapphire blue, lively coral, muted olive and a Citronn\u00e9 yellow.<\/span><\/p>\n Paint has the power to transform the entire look of your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":142604,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11269],"tags":[],"coauthors":[8647],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Glidden Paint:\u00a0Cappuccino White<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: corporate.pgg.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n2.\u00a0Olympic: Blue Cloud<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: newsroom.pgg.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n3.\u00a0Benjamin Moore: Simply White<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: benjaminmoore.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n4.\u00a0Sherwin-Williams:\u00a0Pura Vida, Mas Amor Por Favor, Nouveau Narrative, Trajectory<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: sherwin-williams.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Photo: sherwinwilliam\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Photo:\u00a0sherwinwilliam\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Photo:\u00a0sherwinwilliam\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Photo:\u00a0sherwinwilliam\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n5.\u00a0Behr:\u00a0High Contrast,\u00a0Blurred Boundaries,\u00a0Lyrical Living and Luxe Dimensions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Image: behr.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Photo: newsroom.behr.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Photo:\u00a0newsroom.behr.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/span>Photo:\u00a0newsroom.behr.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/span>Photo:\u00a0newsroom.behr.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n