Color Trends From The ORC '21 Events That We’re Loving

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Written By Linda W
 

Color Trends From The One Room Challenge ‘21 Events That We’re Loving

 
 

STORY BY VIRGINIA BESHEARS

 
 
 
 

In both the spring and fall ORC events from 2021, we noticed 3 color trends that we still can’t get enough of: teal, green, and warm neutrals. Check out the fabulous projects below for color inspiration!

TEAL

 
 
 
 

Blue is timeless, but teal isn’t something we’ve seen a lot of until recently. We love teal for just that reason-- it’s a new take on a classic color. When you hear “teal” you might think of the 90s bright teal craze. Thankfully, the shade trending right now is more muted and deep, and looks very sophisticated in a home. It pairs beautifully with blush tones and warm neutrals.

 
 
 
 
 
 

GREEN

 
 
 
 

Since green is so incredibly classic and timeless, it’s not really fair to say green is “trending.” However, green is definitely having a moment. Green is considered by color psychologists to be the most restful color, and typically symbolizes stability and peace in popular culture. It’s similar to blue in its calming properties, but green’s warmth gives it some underlying energy. The world is chaotic right now, and we think one can’t have too much green. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WARM NEUTRALS

 
 

Warm neutrals are the minimalist’s best friend, as they allow you to create depth in a space without adding anything distracting or loud. These shades feel very grounded and a little bit earthy. Even if you’re not a minimalist, using a very light warm neutral can make your space feel much more lived-in and welcoming than basic white.

 
 
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