Benjamin Moore's 2017 Colour of the Year

BENJAMIN MOORE'S COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2017 IS..

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Benjamin Moore has officially announced its 2017 Colour of the Year, and it sure is causing a stir in the design world!

After researching design trends for the past year in furniture, art, fashion, and architecture, the design team at Benjamin Moore have decided that the colour of the year is a beautiful shade of amethyst.

Ellen O’Neill, Creative Director at Benjamin Moore says “It is a little bit rock and roll. It’s the color of the galaxy but also the color of a beautiful fig. It’s passion, it’s bravery, but it’s also silence. It can be electrified or softened. That’s what I like about it—it’s versatile.”

I find the colour to be dramatic, sophisticated, and classy. It’s a fabulously rich colour for an office, library, or dining room and it would definitely give a luxurious feel to any space.

What do you think of this beautiful shade of purple? Are you loving this choice?

Grey Kitchens

As we all know, grey is continuing to dominate as a neutral hue in home design these days. This colour has the ability to make a space feel warm & cozy or cool & sophisticated depending on what shade of grey you pick. In the past few years, it has also managed to become a prominent colour in kitchen cabinet design. Designers are using tips and tricks to make grey shine into a unconventional colour choice for kitchens that looks absolutely stunning! 

There is two main things you need to know when working with grey in kitchens:

1. Cool greys pair beautifully with warm finishes: wood, greenery, and colours such as red, yellow, or orange.
2. Warm greys look awesome when combined with other neutrals such as white, black, or navy.

Even if grey cabinets are too much for you, there are other ways to incorporate grey into your kitchen – seating, countertops, lighting, and backsplash are all great ways of getting some grey in there! Choose a barstool with grey patterned fabric or a beautiful light grey subway tile! Whether your style leans traditional or modern, these features will always fit in!

Take a look at these beautiful grey kitchens! Are you loving the colour?

-Meghan

Accent Your Kitchen With Black

These days, when planning your kitchen design it’s important to mix elements that add texture, interest, and style. Wood and pale coloured cabinets have become incredibly popular as they make day to day use look good and are available in a huge range of styles. If you’re looking for a fun, sleek way to add character to your space, black is a great way to do this! Like white, it goes with everything, and depending on your style, you can use a much or as little as you like. Here are some great ways to incorporate black into your kitchen:

1. LIGHT FIXTURES: Instead of leaning towards island lights that blend into the background, choose black fixtures that add a punch of drama to your space and create a focal point.

2. SEATING: Dining chairs and counter stools are a great way to add a touch of black to your room if you’re weary of adding too much!

3. APPLIANCES: In most houses you will see stainless steel appliances. Do something different and choose black! It will add real personality to your kitchen!

4. BACKSPLASH: If you’re looking to add a bold element to your kitchen, your backsplash may be the perfect way to do it! A white kitchen with black backsplash always looks amazing. If you’re worried about it looking too dark, use light grout to accent the tiles!

5. ACCESSORIES: Since a lot of homes have white kitchens these days, it is very important that you find a way to anchor the look so that the room doesn’t appear sterile. Black and metallic accents are fabulous ways of adding a touch of glamour without having the look go overboard. Think of items that are constantly used in a kitchen that can be found in black - bowls, pots&pans, utensils, faucets, pot fillers, etc.

Check out the pictures below to see beautiful kitchens with black accents!

-Meghan