Midnight Blue - Colour Trends

Clouds drift across a new moon.

A haze of midnight blue to enhance positive energy for the New year.

The dark blue palette has lasted the test of time. NH started talking about this colour in 2015 when it emerged as a trend in painted furniture, and developed as a popular kitchen colour. 

Kitchen Cabinets painted in Hale Navy HC-154

Designer Abigail Ahern started the trend for moody darks with her eclectic interiors, matching the ceiling colour to the walls, brave but effective.

Dark blue shades will feature as a classic in paint colour palettes for 2019. The blue palette is evolving into teal based hues or is accompanied by brighter accents of the same colour as this gorgeous bedroom demonstrates.

Abigail Ahern

A selection of dark blue paint colours follows, from almost black to deep blue;

www.grahambrown.com Rumour

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www.littlegreene.com/paint  Basalt

abigailahern.com  Mott

Happy New Year 2019

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View our  Midnight Blue Image Library on Pinterest;

Mood Board Images; 1. Arcspace Marina Moron 2. www.deviantart.compurtsi mr-Moon 

3. Abigail Ahern 4. Arcspace Marina Moron 

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Paris Grey Chalk Paint - Painted by No21

Grey has become a classic this decade 

A popular and fabulous grey is Paris Grey Chalk paint by Annie Sloan 
A soft, gentle colour - inspired by painted furniture found in French châteaux's

Furniture and paint finish by No21 
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Do I Paint it or leave as Wood? Seven Tips

Painted furniture is here to stay for a while longer  - the trend will evolve into more decorative looks and will reign as a style until at least 2023 - it won't die completely, but another trend will overtake. One of the reasons it will stay mainstream is our desire for ‘ light’ - painted furniture helps lighten a room, particularly kitchens and bathrooms.

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As a general rule, No21 Interiors never paint beautiful wood, only pieces that are veneered, new, uninteresting or damaged. (watch out the second generation of strippers who will reveal the patches of filler!)

We have always created a polished finish to painted furniture or used limewashed finishes. I must admit I don't like the culture of badly painted furniture. Preparation and finish are paramount unless you can create a genuine aged French or Scandinavian finish.

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Wood has never disappeared as a look; antique pine is still selling, but it tends to be in rural areas rather than cities. Trends such as Industrial or Eco-couture - empower natural as beautiful.

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If you are undecided whether to paint or leave it s wood, here are seven ideas;

1. Combine a painted finish with wood i.e. paint the legs and leave the wooden top – this creates light and illusion of space in the room and focuses the eye on the beauty of the natural wood surface.

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2. Combine wooden furniture and painted furniture in the same room.

3. If it is naturally beautiful with a fabulous patina - don't paint it ... or strip it back for raw luxury.

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5. Lime washing exposes the wood grain, mainly wood that isn't at its best. A very practical finish, great in kitchens.

Image via eye-swoon.com

6. If it is a large piece of furniture and you have a dark room consider painting it.

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7. I would not paint dark blackened or aged wood as it can look fabulous against pure white walls, creating a contemporary mood.

The most important advice is to go with your gut feeling and create your individual style and nest. Surround yourself with the things you love and cherish.  No21 Painting x