Here at H&H , we can’t get enough of color. From the designers who are masters of using saturated tones to the hottest hues for 2019 , there is no shortage of inspiration on our pages and our social media feeds. If you’re craving a quick refresh, might we suggest a fresh coat of paint? Learn how to transform your home with this year’s most livable pastel, bold and bright hues below.
Blue
There’s a blue for any room. Bright turquoise brings vibrancy to a dining room, especially when everything from the walls to the chairs and the tables are painted the same hue.
Photographer: Mark Burstyn
Source: House & Home December 2016
Designer: Meredyth Hilton
Navy is a chic alternative to black on a feature wall, which makes a children’s room feel grown-up. Whimsical artwork and a sink-in pouf keeps the look age-appropriate.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home April 2016
Designer: Cindy Bleeks
This bedroom’s soft blue panelled wall delivers a breezy vibe to the otherwise simple space. Even the homeowners’ cat approves!
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home August 2017
Designer: Alex Arnott
Red
Use this show-off hue in unexpected ways to give rooms a boost, like slicking deep garnet on the inside of a cottage door.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home August 2017
Designer: Alex Arnott
Adding a glossy lipstick red desk to a moody room is a way to throw in some fun.
See more of this colorful abode on H&H TV .
Photographer: John Gruen
Source: House & Home Makeovers 2018
Designer: Garrow Kedigian
Green
Green is the go-to choice for adding a nod to nature in a room, but don’t discount its ability to add serenity with a calming seafoam hue reminiscent of warmer days.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home July 2016
Designer: Margot Bell, Peaks & Rafters
Don’t be afraid to bring the drama by enveloping a bedroom in a moody teal color. A grass-green Silk Orchid rug and plum purple pillows stand up to the saturated walls.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home April 2017
Designer: Morgan Michener and Stacey Smithers
This powder room ‘s handsome olive walls compliment the storied elements in the space, like the ornate mirror and antique, glass-front cabinet.
Photographer: André Rider
Source: House & Home April 2018
Designer: Mélanie Cherrier, Blanc Marine Living
Purple
Designers turn to purple to signal both luxury and fun. Go bold with a rich Bordeaux in a powder room for an instant cocooning effect.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home October 2016
Designer: Joel Bray
From the autumnal floral arrangement’s smoked glass vase to the vintage-inspired chair’s fabric, this foyer’s regal sophistication is set aflame with hints of plum.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home October 2012
Designer: Joel Bray
A smoky lavender shade brightens up this contemporary yet classic dining room , tying in the Art Deco-inspired rug underfoot.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home December 2017
Designer: Katherine Newman
Black
Take a lighthearted approach to black by creating a chalkboard wall in a children’s bedroom. It encourages creativity, and doubles as artwork, as evidenced by the giant lego drawing and rockstar-worthy slogan.
Photographer: Robin Stubbert
Source: House & Home June 2017
Designer: Ines and Peter Mazzotta
Bring door frames and stairwells into focus with a coat of moody black paint. It draws the eye to the other rooms in the house, like this handsome office and light-filled third floor.
Photographer: Naomi Finlay
Source: House & Home January 2017
Designer: Darcie Watson
Bold artwork commands attention when placed on a dark and dramatic wall. To keep the room from feeling too all-consuming, designer Connie Braemer opted for a mirrored coffee table and light, linen sofa.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home November 2016
Designer: Connie Braemer
Yellow
Get to know yellow’s more sophisticated side by opting for a deep ochre . This living room’s handsome millwork is brought to life swathed in this mustard hue.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home February 2014
Designer: Stacey Smithers and Joel Bray
Let a pale-yet-bright shade bring sunshine into a kitchen by using it on wooden furniture, which energizes the all-white palette.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home March 2014
Designer: Lisa Moody