Expect to see an explosion of bright, deep colors next year as we welcome in a new decade that promises to be filled with optimism and joyful life experiences. Dunn-Edwards Paints has released its 2020 Color and Design Trends Report, Optimistic Endeavors, which defines five key themes of how culture has influenced the design world. Watch the animated videos.
- The Silk Road, where East meets West, evoking exotic ornamentation and riches. With influences from Asia and historic royal Russian cultures, we’ll see Neo Baroque and Art Deco expressed in both simplicity and extravagance.
Dunn-Edwards 2020 Color + Design Trends: The Silk Road. “East meets West. A journey in time when people valued spices more than gold. Exotic ornamentation and riches. A melding of more than one culture. It’s about a journey. It’s about the past meeting the future. Take charge of your future, be bold, live for today! Create your own destiny and embrace life with passion. With influences from Asia and historic royal Russian cultures, we’ll see Neo-Baroque and Art Deco expressed in both simplicity and extravagance.” Courtesy of Dunn-Edwards Paints
- Fresh and Free reflects a healthy lifestyle with comfortable denim and chambray, and a clean, light palette. Think dreamy soft, milky, mint green and ice blue.
- Neu Traditions. Feminine softness paired with girl power. This trend embodies a desire for history and vintage looks, with glamour redefined. Modern and traditional emerge bold and sophisticated, yet somewhat girly.
- Co-Habitants. Especially strong is a global influence, with a snapshot of cultures and nature from around the world – neutral palettes eco-colors, animal patterns and masks. Textures of cotton, wood, bamboo and even snakeskin will rule.
- Playtime, inspired by summer vibes with tropical, Caribbean and Mexican influences. Think bright, fruity colors.
Dunn-Edwards 2020 Color + Design Trends: Playtime. “Promising to curate a fresh retail experience for customers and a different retail model for brands, Showfields has opened in a historic 1913 building on the corner of Bond and Lafayette Streets in NoHo, and is setting out with a lofty ambition – to be ‘’The Most Interesting Store In The World.’ “Courtesy of Dunn-Edwards Paints
2020 COLOR TRENDS
Greens from nature are essential to palettes in 2020. Eucalyptus greens, with a slight blue undertone, grow in popularity. Darker blue spruce takes over hunter green and olive adds warmth to the green category. We’ll see deep khaki and forest, along with mint green.
Oranges will be everywhere, with cinnamon, terracotta and rust most prevalent. Peach will be the new, more sophisticated Millennial pink, but pink will remain strong next year, with more of a tangy accent. Deep reds, such as Bordeaux, merlot and Burgundy will be popular.
Violet and plum move forward, with plum and black as a stunning combination. Plus plum paired with dark red and berry — even cinnamon, terracotta, caramel and toast.
Watch for inky blues, with slight green undertones. Denim continue to trend, and electric blue will jump start some of the brighter trending palettes, along with clear turquoise.
Yellows continue to gain popularity through 2020 in its vivid tones. Canary yellow, or Gen Z yellow, emerges into interiors, carried over from fashion. Gold is now a basic, not trending, yet not disappearing. Browns will gain traction, from light wicker and grass tones to deep chocolate and charred earth – replacing grays that many have grown tired of.
View 2019 Color and Design Trend palettes and videos.
