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Trending paint colors for summer 2024
Deciding what color to paint your home is a big deal. Redecorating is something that most people only do occasionally, so pick the wrong paint and you could be stuck with a shade that you don’t love for the next five years or more.
So, before you pick up your roller and get stuck, why not investigate the 2024 paint color trends for summer? These trendy paint colors will stay looking fresh for years to come.
In this article: Pro Grade Paint Roller Covers, Bates Paint Brushes and Green Lifestyle All-Purpose Canvas Drop Cloth
Summer 2024 paint color trends
These are some of the top paint color trends for 2024, based on paint manufacturers’ colors of the year and expert opinions.
Bluebird by Krylon
Bluebird is a vibrant shade that complements natural tones and textures in the home. Krylon picked it as its color of the year for 2024. Ashley Banbury, the Krylon Color Marketing Manager, says on the brand’s website, ”This bold, yet pale-hued pastel creates a connection with blue spaces like those found in nature, harkening to feelings of floating in soothing ocean waves.” It’s the ideal shade for anyone looking for an uplifting and vivid blue, whether it’s for the bathroom or furniture accents.
Skipping Stones by Dunn-Edwards
Skipping Stones was named Dunn-Edwards’ 2024 paint color of the year. Dunn-Edwards describes it as “a serene and steely blue with hints of green and gray” that is “meditative and energizing like the sea.” It’s a subtle yet striking hue that pairs well with neutrals and pastels including beige, light pink and brown. It also works with bright orange and green accents for a pop of color.
Ironside by Dutch Boy Paints
Ironside is a deep olive hue with an air of sophistication to it. Named Dutch Boy Paints’ color of the year for 2024, the brand offers this description on its website: “Ironside is rooted in comfort and creates a space that is elegant and charming. As dark shades become more appreciated in the home, this deep olive is versatile in wide-open spaces or enclosed comfy places, reflecting well-being from all angles.” Ironside is perfect for someone looking for a dark, earthy hue, whether it’s for a living room, dining room or bedroom.
Limitless by Glidden
Limitless is Glidden’s 2024 color of the year. With its soft yellow hue, Limitless complements both cool and warm tones. It’s a unique alternative to traditional neutrals such as beige and gray that have dominated the home space. It’s a warm and inviting choice for kitchens and living rooms, in particular.
Renew Blue by Valspar
Another trendy blue to consider for your space is this Valspar paint color of the year for 2024. This soft teal hue features natural blue and green tones that evoke feelings of peace and serenity. The brand recommends pairing it with dusky pink or beige hues.
Topaz by Benjamin Moore
Topaz is one of Benjamin Moore’s top paint colors for 2024. It’s a deep orange with brown and red undertones similar to that of terracotta pots and natural clay. The rich, warm shade is perfect for summer and goes particularly well with light gray hues.
Cracked Pepper by Behr
Cracked Pepper is a dark and sultry shade courtesy of Behr. It’s the brand’s 2024 paint color of the year. It’s a soft black that can be used to make a striking statement, whether it’s on an accent wall or throughout the room. The versatile, neutral shade goes with nearly any color palette.
House-painting supplies
A paint roller is absolutely essential for anyone painting their walls, delivering a smooth, even coat of paint. These 9-inch paint roller covers fit over the frame and have a 1/2-inch nap for smooth and semi-smooth surfaces. They don’t shed and are washable so you can reuse them.
This frame gives all 9-inch roller covers — like the one above — a snug fit with minimal slippage. The smooth rolling internal bearings help provide even coverage, while the quick-release spring is great for removing the cover speedily and easily.
While you could get up on a step ladder, this 3-foot extension pole makes it easier to paint ceilings and the tops of walls. It has a universal thread to fit a wide range of roller frames. It’s telescoping, letting you adjust it between 1.3 feet and 3 feet for better control.
Mister Rui Foam Paint Roller Kit
If you’re looking to paint more than just your walls, you might find this foam paint roller kit handy. It provides a smooth, even finish on flat surfaces, such as doors, cabinets and wooden furniture. The kit contains a tray, a frame and five roller covers.
In addition to a roller, you’ll need paint brushes for cutting in around the corners and baseboards and other more intricate work. This pack of four paint brushes inches sides between 1.5 inches and 3 inches.
This paint tray holds up to a gallon of paint and has a deep-well design to help prevent spilling. The sloped, textured area lets you get rid of excess paint on your roller to avoid drips. It has a handle on each end so you can move it more steadily.
Green Lifestyle All-Purpose Canvas Drop Cloth
Even if you tell yourself that you’ll be meticulously careful this time, you’re always going to cause some drips and splashes as you paint. That’s why it’s important to cover floors and furniture with drop cloths, such as this one made from heavy-duty canvas. It comes in 10 sizes up to 20 feet by 20 feet to suit most spaces.
Scotch Contractor Grade Masking Tape
Masking tape or painter’s tape helps keep your work as neat as possible, keeping paint off your baseboards, door frames and window frames. This stuff is contractor grade so you can rely on it to do its job. It sticks for up to three days and doesn’t damage paint or leave a residue.
Allway 5-Gallon Paint Pouring Spout
If you’re sick of making a mess when you pour paint from the can into a tray, you need a paint-pouring spout. This one fits can standard 5-gallon paint can, whether metal or plastic.
Colbent Multi-Angle Paintbrush Extender
We’ve all seen roller extenders, but what about paintbrush extenders? This handy painting tool holds a brush and fits on the same extender pole as a roller frame does. It’s perfect for cutting where the wall meets the ceiling and other hard-to-reach places.
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