Fashionable Fall Paint Colors

Incorporating new paint color into your home is an easy and inexpensive way to change the mood and ambience of your living area. As cooler weather arrives, warm up your space with this fall’s most popular and high impact hues. Whether you favor traditional styling or lean more towards contemporary furnishings, fall’s deeper and bolder paint palette can help set the tone for a warm and seasonal home.

Happy Painting,


Debbie Zimmer, Editor

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Inspirational Trends
Fall Color

Browns From taupe to deep chocolate, browns are a terrific choice to cozy up a space. Brown not only provides richness to a room, but is a perfect contemporary backdrop when mixed with aqua blue or purple. For another dramatic room treatment, try brown on a ceiling, mixed with neutral side walls. When choosing brown, think hot chocolate, rich coffee beans or a favorite tweed jacket.
Purples Purple has long been considered a fickle color; in one season and out the next. Today’s purple palette is regal and can provide drama within a living space. Not quite ready for an entire purple room? Use purple on one wall or within a niche area for high impact color and excitement. Combine purple with earthy green for a harmonious blend with the outside environment.
Oranges Orange continues to grow in popularity and has changed its personality over time. No longer bright and playful, this season’s orange is more organic in tone and depth. Pumpkin and ginger hues offer a solid setting when teamed with metallics, black accents or trim.
Reds No season is complete without brilliant reds! Cranberry, crimson and claret are wonderful festive hues which provide punch to dining rooms, kitchens and foyers. Coupled with gold or mustard, this harmonious combination provides excitement and flair for both fall and the upcoming holiday season.

Looking for a new place to paint? Simply look up! Ceilings are often left to chance when homeowners are contemplating new color and paint. Combine deep, bold ceiling color, like this season’s popular burgundy or brown, with neutral side walls. For increased drama, continue the ceiling color into niche areas around your home. For further information on color and design, visit the PQI Design Center.

And remember when choosing paint, always purchase top-quality for a long-lasting and easy to apply finish!