GAZELLE MAGAZINE APRIL 2018 | Page 56

HEARTH & HOME All About Color C hanging wall colors is an easy way to stretch your spring decorating budget and bring design ideas to life. Sue Kim, Valspar’s senior color designer, shares 12 “Color of the Year” options that accommodate different lifestyles and preferences, representing trending influences from culture, fashion, design and technology. The 2018 Valspar Colors of the Year are available at Lowe’s, Ace Hardware and independent retailers nationwide. This page: Deep Green - This intriguing green is intense and invigorating, with a touch of blue to keep it refreshing. Soft Teal - Nostalgic, versatile blue-green is both warm and cool, making it an easy companion to a range of other colors. Golden Ochre - Nature with a healthy boost, this warm yellow has the sunny disposition of a marigold. Opposite page: Berry Pink  - A power pink that won’t be denied. Charcoal Brown - Cool, dark and strong, this deep gray-brown is nearly black, but radiates warmth when light is generous. 54 GAZELLE