In case you missed it, Dunn Edwards bypassed announcing a color of the year and instead released a Color of the Century.
Dunn Edwards joined other paint brands in 2017 forecasting the color that will be most on-trend and creating inspiration for consumers. In celebrating their 100th anniversary, Dunn Edwards looked to their past and to the future to create a color to celebrate the milestone event.
Viridian Odyssey, a deep, sophisticated shade of blue-green “reminiscent of gazing into the shadowy depths of the ocean” is the company’s Color of the Century. The company said it strikes a balance between cool serenity and natural warmth. Comprehensive research by the company revealed the enduring popularity of blue and green tones throughout different eras, making this blue-green fusion a natural bridge between historical preferences and future design directions.
How to Use Viridian Odyssey
This complex, darker take on blue-green conveys a sense of seriousness and elegance, making it appropriate with a range of architectural styles, from classic to contemporary.
For on trend design, Viridian Odyssey fits beautifully in spaces nestled between Modern Farmhouse and Modern Scandinavian Retreat. These spaces are intentionally simple, utilize shades from nature and feature rustic architectural details.
“As we celebrate a century of leadership in paint quality, color, and design, Dunn-Edwards is setting its sights on the future. Building on our legacy of excellence, we are reimagining what the next 100 years of color innovation will look like.” – Lauren Hoferkamp, lead color expert
As maximalism grows in popularity, it gives homeowners and designers the opportunity to be creative and confident in their use of color. As the desire for grounding continues, themes of heritage and history will be utilized to create cozy interiors. Biophilic design is a tool often used to connect people to the space they are in. I love this inspiration image because it conjures a calm bedroom with deep ocean water tones.
The big comeback of the curtain has been whispered about for some time now. I realize the idea of home design trends can seem a little nonsensical but with the decline of the all-white interior comes the rise of the budget-friendly curtain for refreshing homes and rental spaces. I should also note curtains are the newest alternative to hard walls to define and delineate spaces within the home.
If you need more color inspiration, you’ll be happy to know Dunn-Edwards will be releasing color palettes every three weeks as part of their 100 anniversary with palettes inspired by iconic moments in color and design. Find your favorite decade here.