Color of the Year Trends and Making a Statement in Your Building
Color of the Year Trends and Making a Statement in Your Building
It’s always exciting to hear what paint companies will choose to name the “Color of the Year,” as picks truly can run the gamut from basic whites to soft greens and teal blues to deep, rich reds. This year, green is having a major moment. Benjamin Moore—whose paints we use most often in our projects due to their quality and versatility—announced that “October Mist 1495” will be the hue of 2022.
This color is approachable yet classic and timeless; it can be used forever throughout a building coupled either with other neutrals or deeper statement colors. And Benjamin Moore wasn’t alone in calling it a winner. Sherwin Williams’ and Pratt + Lambert’s colors of the year are also comforting greenish grays. Soothing, neutral, classic, timeless, this shade can do it all. Pair it with other soft complimentary colors or allow it to be the backdrop for more dramatic color selections. Either way, this color is a workhorse and has staying power.
While we’re on the subject of trending paints, let’s chat a bit more about choosing colors with regard to lobby interior design and to incorporate into a building as a whole—both on and off the walls. Green is a major go, of course, but in general, when selecting paint for your building, you will want to think about a statement color that conveys a specific mood. Unsure where to begin in your NYC lobby? You may wish to look to your building’s surroundings to determine exactly what color best suits the space. Is there a hue that pays homage to your neighborhood and reflects its location near Central Park or the river, for example? The building’s New York City location can help drive color selections as do the architecture and period of the building.
When it comes to selecting a carpet shade, note that neutrals are still going strong. There is also an emphasis on natural, eco friendly, plush broadlooms. We like to team up this color palette with some darker tones in very “active” patterns so the carpet hides dirt and wear and tear.
Jewel tones are coming back strong—the fear of making a “statement” in buildings that appeal to younger buyers is over. Rather, these NYC co-op and condo boards are eager to make their building stand out amongst the sea of neutrals. The lure of rich, deep jewel tones are not only practical but also lush, confident and fearless. We’re all about it! In lobby spaces and hallways, we love to use a pop of color on a select piece of furniture or just in the artwork. It makes life interesting and even playful, and once it becomes tired, it can easily be changed out for the newer fresh look.
In general: Don’t underestimate the power different colors can have within a building’s space. Make your decisions thoughtfully and you’ll thank yourself later!
Sygrove Interior Design Services
Sygrove Associates Design Group is an NYC interior design company. Our company’s founder Marilyn Sygrove is the lead interior designer on all projects. And she’s as tough as you are when it comes to quality, aesthetics, and coming in on time and on budget.
It all starts with a design consultation with Marilyn. She takes the time to thoroughly understand your design needs then personally directs all interior design, planning, and installation activities. Her work has been delighting clients, co-op and condo boards, and homeowners for over 30 years.
You can reach Marilyn by email at hello@sygrove.com or call her directly at 212.757.0631.
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Lobby Makeovers are still Key in the Time of Covid
Perhaps you’ve been putting off the task of assessing—and addressing—your building’s interior design needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Well, there’s truly no reason to delay such endeavors. Despite having just kicked off yet another year filled with masks, hand sanitizer dispensers, and extreme cleaning measures, we’ve witnessed all of our clients forge ahead in redoing their lobbies and hallways regardless. And this is most definitely a smart move. After all, with so many employees continuing to work from home, it’s more than likely that residents will begin to draw notice to lobby features such as ripped wall coverings, dim lights, and dated carpet patterns—if these issues haven’t caught their attention already. Given that we could all use a little pep these days more than ever, it’s integral to ensure that the lobby doesn’t feel blah when instead it could shine.
Additionally, now that the city has shifted to more at-home focused activities in general, the value of our lobbies and hallways increases exponentially. Though there may have been a dip in real estate prices for a brief period of time, that sure didn’t last long. New York City always survives and bounces back, and it is in the process of equalizing right now.
When discussing lobby and hallway interior design projects, we are often asked about the impact of supply chain shortages. To date, we have witnessed some delays in overseas products being shipped from China and Italy, but overall, inconveniences have been very small, considering that our projects have extensive lifespans. In short, do not let the threat of supply chain shortages stop you from moving ahead with a project that will have a lasting impact. After all, if walking through the lobby to take your dog out for the night makes you shudder, it’s time to protect your property value and get started on a makeover.
Sygrove Interior Design Services
Sygrove Associates Design Group is an NYC interior design company. Our company’s founder Marilyn Sygrove is the lead interior designer on all projects. And she’s as tough as you are when it comes to quality, aesthetics, and coming in on time and on budget.
It all starts with a design consultation with Marilyn. She takes the time to thoroughly understand your design needs then personally directs all interior design, planning, and installation activities. Her work has been delighting clients, co-op and condo boards, and homeowners for over 30 years.
You can reach Marilyn by email at hello@sygrove.com or call her directly at 212.757.0631.