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These soft blues are well suited to colour drenching, the practice of painting everything on the wall including trim
and doors. They’ll be perfect for living rooms and home offices, bringing the outside in, like a breath of fresh ocean air.

Accent Breathe with deeper blues and mustard yellow and Breezeway with terra-cotta, pinks, and earthy tones like
white, taupe, and soft brown. For a modern and sleek look, opt for a monochromatic palette. These shades will both
pair well with natural textures and fabrics, such as leather, rattan and even reclaimed and rough, minimally treated
wood.

Warm neutrals

Valspar’s Subtle Peach isn’t quite neutral, but it’s soft, subtle, and a beautiful colour perfect for intimate spaces. But
don’t limit yourself to just closets and bedrooms for its use—it’s also perfectly suited to bathrooms and living rooms,
especially if you want to feature a bold piece of art or a gallery wall. It blends well into the background and won’t steal
any attention away from your showstopping décor.

Also in this category is Valspar’s Gilded Linen, a warm white that will suit open plan spaces, entries, and hallways.
According to Valspar, Gilded Linen is an “ultra-clean neutral that organizes and connects spaces throughout the
home.” They recommend it for minimalist décor, and to mix it with wood and greenery for a natural feel.

Paint trends for every personality
Whether you’re in the suburbs or the heart
of the city, these top paint colours of 2022
will have you feeling like you’re surrounded
by nature with wide open sky above you.
Green, blue, peach or white, these paint
trends befit the rise in sustainable and
eco-friendly living practices, combining
harmoniously with reclaimed wood, natural
textiles like cotton, jute, and rattan, and
vintage furniture and décor elements.
There’s simply nothing artificial feeling
about these paint trends and depending on
personal style, they can be matched with a
variety of design aesthetics.
What’s most important is the top paint
colours of 2022 promote flexibility so it’s
your personality always shining through. ■

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