On Trend or a Bit Unorthodox?
Exterior Panel Suppliers Say…
Choosing color schemes for your home, interior and exterior, are a few of the fun and exciting decisions you will need to make as your barndo is built. However, these decisions shouldn’t be taken too lightly. You may be living with the colors you choose for many years to come. Let’s consider what the current color trends are and where they are going.
A supplier of metal panels at Best Buy Metals had this to say about what is popular in exterior cladding: Black is always popular, both matte and high gloss, plus high definition with textured coatings to add depth to the metal. Other popular colors are white and bronze. He expects to see more of the same colors dominating sales this year, namely black, bronze, and gray. In some coastal areas, blue is becoming popular he added. If you are looking for something a little different, try terra cotta for tiles, or textured tiles in a stone or sand color.
An industry professional at McElroy Metal said, “residential projects often lean towards darker shades based on owner preference and curb appeal. Interestingly, regional location doesn’t seem to play a significant role in color choices.”
Her team anticipates that black shades will continue in popularity. They also see a growing interest in natural colors and wood grain patterns, reflecting a trend towards an organic, earthy aesthetic.
Neutrals such as gray and sand tones dominate their roofing orders said an EDCO Products spokesperson and added that some residential homeowners may choose forest green or burgundy for a more unconventional look.
Some colors can have a very short season, but typically high-trend colors remain popular for several years she said. Building owners often choose timeless shades that are compatible with their existing structures or blend into the neighborhood, and she is not expecting any major changes in color trends for 2025.
The Color Experts Say…
Every year paint companies forecast what the popular colors will look like. They generally have color teams that watch societal concerns, gauge the “collective head-space,” follow the trends and develop predictions of what consumers will be looking for in colors. This year their respective “Colors of the Year” appear to have one thing in common: They are bold.
AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel has introduced three inspiring color stories — Bold, Human, and Proud — designed to empower customers in the construction and domestic appliance markets to assist in setting their projects apart with style and creativity. The Bold Palette sparks courage to go beyond the ordinary, with bright, uplifting shades that inspire adventure. ‘Human’ embraces grounded, earthy tones, ideal for creating warm and natural backdrops that highlight craftsmanship and natural materials. ‘Proud’ celebrates individuality, offering confident, expressive colors that create spaces as unique as their creators.
These palettes are anchored by AkzoNobel’s Color of the Year 2025, True Joy™, a vibrant sunny yellow that brings optimism, pride and a splash of vibrant color to metal architecture and appliances.
PPG
The PPG 2025 Color of the Year is Purple Basil, a dusty violet hue that is warm and inviting, yet cool and mysterious. It is part of PPG’s Kinetic line.
PPG’s Kinetic color theme reflects the need for self-reliance in a fast-paced world, highlighting the interplay between nature and science that is driving the development, and the influence of new tools like artificial intelligence that foster boundless creativity. The new color trends reflect the need for dynamic colors that reflect innovation, moving past the soft, more banal, safe color choices in favor of rich jewel tones, deeper earthen pastels and ancestral-inspired mid-tones.”
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams had a hard time choosing just one color for 2025, and so they went to a “color capsule” of six shades Including neutrals that work with the bolder colors. Rain Cloud(R) is one of the six shades. The capsule facilitates color mixing and matching.
The color team wanted a modern, fresh take on color while creating a usable palette. They curated six hues for the building products market that create stunning combinations and push the expectations of color in this industry.”
BEHR Paint Company
BEHR Paint Company’s Color of the Year is called “Rumors,” a ruby red that adds a little drama while feeling warm and elegant. Behr’s research has shown that Americans feel that red can have a positive, energizing impact on their home. More than half of people surveyed felt that Rumors reminds them of a luxurious hospitality space, such as a high-end hotel.
Rumors is part of BEHR’s new palette, an annual selection of forward-looking colors, ranging from warm tones to cooler shades, coordinated to simplify the color selection process.
These are the beautiful colors the experts have chosen for home decor, and hopefully they have given you some ideas. Enjoy choosing, mixing and matching, and celebrate with colors that resonate with you!
