Everything old is new again with these comfortingly familiar hues.

Specific colors from the past evoke comfort, familiarity, and joy.

Bring that warmth into your homewith a paletteinspired by retro color trends.

kitchen with green cabinets and wood floors

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These nostalgic hues are back in style with a modern twist.

Opt for saturated, dusky shades overwispy pastelsto give this color a modern edge.

Combine beige withdusty bluesor rich clay tones for an easygoing,nature-inspired color scheme.

Sofa and armchair by coffee table in living room

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Paint walls denim blue for timeless appeal and liveable, understated retro color.

In bedrooms and bathrooms, it creates a soothing atmosphere ideal for relaxation.

Deep, earthy shades of green have sprouted up all over.

bedroom with clay beige walls blue and white striped rug

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They’re trendy in kitchens as adramatic cabinet colorand in bathroom towels and accessories.

Select a hue with plenty of gray mixed in for a retro color that reads as neutral.

Now, this retro color is back in our homes in big and small ways.

master bedroom dark gray blue painted walls

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For a fresh twist, amp up the intensity of this retro color with avibrant shade of lemonor citrine.

Warm White

Nathan Kirkman

Warm, antique whites are reminiscent ofold farmhousesand cozy country cottages.

Look forwhite paint colorswith subtle undertones of red or yellow to give rooms a warm, inviting atmosphere.

bright yellow corner wall and curtains

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The soft pastel was historically juxtaposed withjet-blackand bright white for a sharp contrast.

In contemporary spaces, it provides dramatic color that still feels classic.

Go with true red for a bold accent, or veer toward deepershades of burgundyfor a luxurious feel.

Kirschner dining room

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Paint color:French Stripe Red 10YR 17/465 Glidden

kitchen with wooden cabinets and light green island

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pink bathroom walls double white vanity gold pulls oval black mirrors

Wall paint color: Ballerina PPG1183-1, Glidden.Credit: Adam Albright

bright red living room

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