A New Year, A New Hue

As we welcome in the new year, we often hear the phrase: “A new year, a new you.”

This year, consider welcoming a new hue into your home instead.

Color is trending strong in 2026. As I mentioned in my previous blog, color drenching is making a big statement. We’re seeing painted trim, doors, and mouldings — not just walls.

But let’s pause for a moment.

Trends come and go. In interior design, most trend cycles last about ten years or less. When the trend passes, how much time, labor, and expense will it take to repaint all of those doors, trims, and mouldings?

I love trends — especially when they’re blended with timeless design.

A great way to incorporate color drenching is to paint the walls and ceiling of a smaller room the same color, or a slightly deeper or lighter hue. Bathrooms, powder rooms, and small nooks are wonderful places to experiment.

I strongly recommend seeking professional color advice to be sure your selections harmonize with existing fixed elements such as countertops, tile, cabinetry, and flooring.

Color drenching is a beautiful, fresh look — and it works best when used thoughtfully and in the right spaces.