If only choosing a paint color was as easy as one and done. With the full color spectrum in mind, there are thousands of colors on the color wheel, but just a few can take the claim as a bona-fide best seller. If you’re in between which shade of white or gray to use, or like us and curious about what others are loving to use in their home projects, Benjamin Moore shared their top-selling shades with us.
Classic neutral shades continue to reign supreme, but there are a few vibrant hues for those that are just as inspired by a splash of color as we are. For your next color project, these colors are a smashing success as your main color, as an accent, and even on cabinets, doors, and more. Experience the most-popular Benjamin Moore paint colors for yourself, below.
No surprise that Benjamin Moore’s top-selling shade, White Dove, is a classic, softly shaded white, as seen in our U.S. editor Kaitlyn’s former Michigan lakehouse above. The light and luminous hue works on all surfaces as a focal point as well as on moldings and trim. Kaitlyn’s favorite shade of all time, also a white, Simply White OC-117, is another best-seller according to Benjamin Moore.
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Top Blue: Hale Navy HC-154
It’s hard to resist a true navy hue. The deeply saturated Hale Navy brings maximum impact on cabinetry, doors, woodwork, or even as an accent wall. Looking for more Hale Navy inspo, just take a search through Instagram. If there’s a color that has found social media fame, it’s Benjamin Moore Hale Navy, where you’ll find countless examples of the inky blue hue, like in this gorgeous nautical-inspired powder room in Panama City Beach from Summer on the Coast where Hale Navy gets the shiplap treatment.
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Top Neutral: Revere Pewter HC-172
Gallery: 20 Christmas decoration ideas to make your home extra festive for 2020 (Real Homes)
The most striking Christmas decoration ideas for 2020
Putting your favorite Christmas decoration ideas into practice is one of the many many joys of Christmastime. And to help you create a striking and stylish display in every room of the house, we’ve rounded up the most inspiring looks that we’ve come across this year.
Though you may have your own holiday decorating traditions (the kids’ salt dough decorations that were meant to resemble stars but don’t, the creepy looking fairy who’s missing an arm, and the nativity scene that’s been annually plundered and is now made up of Playmobil characters), and yes they do have their charm, but that’s not to say that there isn’t room for improvement. And, when you see just how glorious you can make your surroundings look, you will want to change things up a little in not just your living room decor, but in your entire household.
From the best color schemes to choice of accessories and more, we’ve covered it all and there are some top tips from designer experts also to ensure that your decor is on point. Sure, Christmas might be looking a little different this year, but that’s why we think your home’s Christmas decoration is extra important.
CREATE AN UNEXPECTED ASYMETRIC DISPLAY
We’ve said it before and we will say it again, an empty mantle at Christmas is a sad mantle. They are so easy to decorate too, just pick some greenery, add some candles and there you go, your very own glorious Christmas mantel. We love this asymmetric look though, with the large houseplant, it’s unexpected because of the height but definitely adds interest to the space and a clear focal point.
DIY A RUSTIC ADVENT CALENDAR
So simple and so effective! Pick up some brown paper bags from a craft store or Amazon and then hang them using ribbons and strings to start your own DIY advent calendar. Use stickers to add the numbers, or a chalk pen to add patterns. You could hang it anywhere too but we think it would look so cute in a hallway so the kids can just grab their bag as they leave for school.
ADD SOME SUBTLE FESTIVE DECOR TO YOUR KITCHEN
Despite being the heart of the home over the holidays, your kitchen decor scheme can get a bit overlooked when it comes to Christmas. We say that needs to change! Sure, you might not have room for a full on tree in there, but copy this Christmas decorating idea and hang some foliage around a doorway, in your cabinets and over your lighting. Add some cute hanging decorations on your handles too to complete the look.
PAPER STARS MAKE CHRISTMAS DECORATING EASY
The easiest, most effective Christmas decorating ideas we are going for this year? Paper stars. Or just any paper decs actually. They look so stylish and like you have really put in some effort, but all you really did is order a couple of packs of Amazon and hang them all over your home. Order them or make your own paper snowflakes for an even more magical touch.
OR HANG PAPER DECS FROM THE CEILING
Again, another one of the most easy and effective Christmas decoration ideas is to hang an abundance of paper decorations from the ceilings or around mantles, door ways, up the stairs. Pick a mix of styles and sizes and bundle them together to create a proper feature.
EMBRACE THE DARK AND MOODY TREND THIS CHRISTMAS
Dark, moody interiors are all over Instagram this year, and if you’re well into the look, but aren’t sure how to match it with your Christmas decor scheme, we have some really easy ideas. Easiest option? Go for dark colored baubles – black, navy, dark green – will all create a dramatic feel. If you have a dark living room already, go for a contrasting color to create a striking look.
Fill your rooms with lots of dark evergreens, too, trail firs and ivy over mantlepieces, up banisters and around door frames. Stick to candlelight, or low, warm lights to add to the atmosphere.
GO FOR A SCANDI-STYLE CHRISTMAS
Christmas and Scandi style really were made for each other: it’s chilly out, the fire’s lit and the mulled wine is going down a treat. So, if yours is an (almost) all-white room, embrace it with some Scandi Christmas decorating ideas. Go for white or pale wood, and then add pops of color with red or deep green. Give your room a festive feel with candles, and evergreen sprigs on every surface and of course a Scandi-approved Christmas tree.
LOVE BRIGHT COLORS? NEON IS A BIG TREND FOR THIS HOLIDAY
Yup, the neon Christmas decorating trend is here – and it’s pretty simple to recreate in your own home. Think tacky but… stylish at the same time. Baubles in rainbow colors and funky shapes, pick up some cheap bright colored tinsel too; feather bowers in bright pink, strung over your tree would look really cool also.
USE BLACKBOARD PAINT TO CREATE AN INSTANT CHRISTMAS
Thinking of redecorating before Christmas with a dark, moody scheme? Why not opt for blackboard paint in a strategic way? Create a Christmas tree that takes up zero room (perfect for a child’s room or a kitchen) by drawing one onto a blackboard wall. You could even use some Command Hooks to hang actual decorations from it.
SMALL HOME? DOWNSIZE YOUR DECS NOT YOUR AMBITIONS
If you’re resigned to small living room ideas forever (or perhaps embracing them), you may not have a) the room for a full size Christmas tree or b) anywhere to store the decorations the rest of the year. Well lucky for you, mini trees are a massive trend this year! Decorate with diddy baubles and a string of fairy lights to add some instant holiday cheer no matter how small your apartment.
MAKE AN ENTRANCE WITH AN OTT GARLAND
There’s no denying that once a year, it’s worth going over the top to make your home look festive. A hallway garland will create a welcoming first impression for guests. Just a few tips – whether you go real or fake – one threaded with wire will make it easier to wind around the banister securely. If you do go for a real one, pick foliage known not to drop, wilt or brown quickly.
SWITCH UP HOW YOU DISPLAY A WREATH
Did you learn how to make a Christmas wreath? If so, then you definitely need to hang it with pride! Why not do it with a difference and suspend yours horizontally like the Scandis do (above)? Over the dining table is best, with droplet baubles hanging beneath.
A fire surround loves a garland, too, but ensure yours is well out of the way of any flames (we didn’t need to tell you that, did we? We did, it’s a legal requirement). Put it atop the mantelpiece or swag it, with baubles at its centre for a traditional, formal feel.
USE BAUBLES IMAGINATIVELY (IE, NOT ON THE TREE)
Remember what we said about using the baubles on the stair garland or within the one on the fireplace? There are tons of places you can dot baubles about – in the living room, as Christmas table decor (that Kelly Hoppen would fully approve), on your bar cart and beyond – to create a gorgeous festive look, without having to buy anything new.
GO OVERBOARD WITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
You can’t go over the top here: literally go crazy with Christmas lights (well, you can go over the top, but we’re talking tasteful crazy here). As well as hanging them around window and door frames, across the mantelpiece, around the banisters and on the tree (obviously), you can put battery-run, LED lights in a sturdy glass vase to create an instant table centerpiece – and don’t forget outdoors, too.
DON’T IGNORE THE KITCHEN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
We know it might not be that practical to have a full on tree in your kitchen but why not try adding a garland or two – they take up zero room and bring in just as much of a festive feel. String them along your shelves or create a Christmas window display for an even more festive touch.
LIGHT UP EVERY SPACE
From Rohan Blacker, Pooky founder:
“Lighting brings a certain kind of magic when setting the scene for the festivities. To keep things merry and bright, fairy lights are your secret weapon – pinned around window sills, mirrors, doorways, lacing bookshelves. Such a simple yet effective way to set the tone and fill everyone with the excitement of Christmas.”
“Dress your lanterns and pendants with ivy and tinsel to create a decorative ornament out of them. Alternatively, you can opt for lovely coloured lamp in warm tones or reds and greens to bring in the colours of the season.”
BE A LITTLE BOLD
It is Christmas after all, Patricia Gibbons from the design team at sofa.com shared some thoughts:
“People never seem to shy away from the classic greys and silvers, however at Christmas time we recommend velvet fabrics. Velvet has lovely shimmer properties, catching and reflecting light from all angles with incredible depth. The perfect material to add a layer of extra shine and warmth to your living room space, especially during the festivities. We have a selection of beautifully silky velvet cushions, footstools and sofas that will help do just that.”
“In terms of colour, bolder tones are very much on the rise, people are becoming more adventurous with their interior choices. Reds and pinks such as our Rhubarb and Claret hues and bright fuchsia pinks are often the go-to option for these brighter contrasts. Muted, neutral velvets in Butterscotch and Olive tones have also seen quite a surge in popularity, and both work brilliantly with a grey palette.”
A SUPER QUICK DECOR IDEA? STOCKINGS AND GREENERY
Got half an hour to decorate? Stockings and a garlands are going to be a saviour. They instantly make anywhere feel more festive – you could do some classic mantle decor but if you don’t have a fireplace wrap some greenery around your staircase and hang some stocking on the bannister or even decorate around a door frame.
ADORN A MIRROR
Well is this Christmas living room not the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? That mirror is the star of the room, and could be a really easy look to replicate – just use your mirror to build foliage around, you could even just wrap a garland around it, or find a wreath to fit.
GO FOR A BRIGHTER SCHEME THIS YEAR
If you want to stray away from the classic red and green or snowy whites, you need to check out this Christmas house. It’s fun and modern and just so cheery – fill your home with colourful paper decs, glitter balls and bright lights for something a bit different this year.
21/21 SLIDES
Revere Pewter, a light gray with warm undertones, is one of the most popular Greige (a mix of gray and beige) options on the market, and a few years ago it was one of those styles that realtors claimed a coat of the color on your walls would help your home sell. Depending on your lighting, the classic and calming shade can take on more of a gray or a beige, but we can all agree it looks fabulous in this particular farmhouse-influenced home.
Some describe the color as muddy (or earthy) due to its warm undertones, so if you’re looking for a crisp, cool gray, you’ll want to look to Benjamin Moore’s other popular colors like Gray Owl.
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Top Green: November Rain 2142-60
November Rainis categorized as a green, but it’s definitely more of a neutral paint shade with very subtle green undertones and part of Benjamin Moore’s Off-White collection. People love it because it tends to change color in the lighting, leaning more taupe and sometimes more green. See it above in the bedroom of Elizabeth Burns of EDB Designs, where it creates a calm and serene environment and makes the white coverlet look even brighter.
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Top Pink or Red: First Light 2102-70
Light and airy First Light was actually Benjamin Moore’s pick as the color of the year in 2020, for its rosy color that signified potential. The optimistic color is not just for a nursery, but your whole home. Splash First Light across a wall, as an accent, and we even love to see it as your home’s front door.
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Top Yellow: Hawthorne Yellow HC-4
Benjamin Moore refers to the buttery Hawthone Yellow as a historical color that is inspired by traditional North American architecture in the 18th and 19th centuries, but it’s still just as beautiful and fresh in contemprorary designs today. We love that the soft color is both calming and cheerful, making it perfect for sunny kitchens or a child’s room. It’s also even extremely popular as an exterior color—we’re talking whole home Hawthorne Yellow.
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Top Black: Black 2132-10
Black 2132-10 is as basic and essential as it gets when seeking a true black paint color. Whether you’re bold enough to paint an entire room, go for a pop of drama with black moldings, or again, we love the focal point of a black door or even fireplace. Black is timeless, tried, and true, and if you’ve been holding out on black, we’re pretty sure this living room inspo will change your mind otherwise.
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