[News & Insights](https://hbrama.com/news-insights)# New Year, New Home Design Ideas

March 3, 2022      [For Homeowners](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners) 

The beginning of the year is a great time for fresh starts — new goals, new hobbies, new routines, you name it. It can also be a great time to give your home a quick refresh as well. And one of the easiest ways to rejuvenate your home is with a fresh coat of paint.

New home design trends in recent years have emphasized wellness to match the focus on overall health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it’s no surprise that the color trends for 2022 are following suit. Major paint manufacturers across the board have selected subtle green-gray hues as their top pick because of their versatility and serene ambiance. Here are some creative ways you can incorporate these trendy tints into your home.

**Play up an accent feature.** Paint colors aren’t just for your walls. Whether you’re breathing new life into an old piece of furniture or adding a pop of color to your kitchen island, bold, lively hues such as Farrow & Ball’s Breakfast Room Green or Dutch Boy’s Cypress Garden can instantly refresh any room. Take a look around your favorite spots in the home to see what elements could use a little refresh.

**Create a mini spa**. The definition of home has changed for many in recent years, as it has had to serve as living space, office space, home gym and maybe even a classroom. With all that activity, it’s important to have some place to retreat and regroup.

Transform a quiet space in your home — be it a bedroom, bathroom or hobby space — into your instant relaxation area by creating a serene backdrop using softer color selections, such as Behr’s silvery green Breezeway or Benjamin Moore’s October Mist.

**Enhance your home’s natural beauty.** Organic textiles, such as wood or stone, provide an instant connection to the outdoors even when you can’t get outside, which can help lift your mood — especially in the winter in colder climates. Finding colors that complement these strong neutrals, such as Sherwin-Williams’ Evergreen Fog, PPG’s Olive Spring and Valspar’s Blanched Thyme, provides balance and helps bring the outdoors in to create a naturally beautiful home.

For more information about home design trends, contact your local association [**here**](https://hbrama.com/local-associations/)**.**

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