Paint whole rooms with colour to add impact and personality
March 2022 — The Easter long weekend is an ideal time for homeowners to bring smaller DIY renovation projects to life; particularly indoor projects such as painting.
However, when it comes to decorating with colour, interior designer and stylist Jono Fleming says it’s time to ditch the feature wall and embrace the returning trend of saturating a room with colour.
Sharing his insights with Benjamin Moore, Jono said, “Australians haven’t been the boldest with colour in the last few years. We’ve been conditioned to always consider white as our safest option, in case of resale or to add personality later, but we’re seeing a shift.
“As we’ve all spent an extended period in our homes, there is a slight change towards adding colour. Perhaps staring at four white walls for so long has sparked a thirst for variety. Softer colours are being introduced, especially in the sage green tones and dustier clays. It’s an exciting time and the future looks bright, and colourful.
“One trend that’s coming back in fashion is saturating a room with colour. We’re talking painting the architraves, skirting boards, trim and sometimes even the ceiling in the same colour as the walls. It’s a bold choice, and it’s not for everyone or every space, but it works very well if you have more ornate, classic detailing in your home.
“It’s time to retire the feature wall. A flood of colour when you open a room can be just the trick to add impact and personality to your space,” stated Jono.
“When it comes to adding colour to your home, bedrooms are always a great place to start. The power of colour can completely transform a space and bedrooms are the one space you spend the most time in, whilst also seeing them at different times of the day.
“Consider what the mood is when you wake up first thing, or the calming effect you want when you fall asleep. The main thing to remember is choose what makes you happy, be bold; it’s just paint, you can always give it another go or change it up later.”
Benjamin Moore makes layering colours throughout a home effortless. The mix and match quality of the Colour Trends 2022 palette provides decorators with the confidence to have fun and experiment with personalised colour combinations that will work together seamlessly.
North America’s favourite paint, colour and coatings brand, Benjamin Moore, is synonymous with colour and quality, and hosts an expansive collection of more than 3,500 colours.
Setting the standard for excellence in premium paints, Benjamin Moore uses its own resins and proprietary Gennex® colourants in manufacturing. This means it can deliver a more environmentally friendly range of water based, low VOC products with superior performance and application properties, as well as colours that can never be matched.
Colour sample: pint (473ml) – $12.50 inc GST
For sample pots and more visit www.benjaminmoore.com.au
Benjamin Moore is distributed in Australia by www.tenaru.net.au
For more information, images, sample pots or tips on how to confidently paint with colour, please contact Sarah Stuart, Write Away Communication
T: 02 9252 2266
E: sarah_stuart@therecognitiongroup.com.au
About Tenaru
Tenaru has more than 45 years of experience growing and distributing premium brands in the Australian decorating, DIY and paint industry. The exclusive distributor of Mirka, Hammerite, NIX, Preval, Harris and Trimaco in Australia, Tenaru also has distribution rights to Sikkens and 3M brands. The brands that Tenaru chooses to partner with are the premium quality leaders in their field and are the preferred choice of design and painting professionals, as well as discerning DIYers.
About Benjamin Moore
Founded in 1883, Benjamin Moore is North America’s favourite paint, colour and coatings brand. A leading manufacturer of premium quality residential and commercial coatings, Benjamin Moore maintains a relentless commitment to innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices. The portfolio spans the brand’s flagship paint lines including Aura®, Regal® Select, Ultra Spec®, ben®, ADVANCE®, ARBORCOA® and more. Benjamin Moore is renowned for its expansive colour collection of more than 3,500 colours, and its design tools for consumers and professionals alike, including the Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio® app. Benjamin Moore paints are available exclusively from 7,500 locally owned and operated paint, decorating and hardware retailers throughout the United States and Canada as well as 75 countries globally.
