Every week we analyse the colours setting trends at NCS, RAL, Pantone, Sikkens ColourFutures and the leading fashion and interior design blogs. Special focus on the greige family and Mediterranean neutrals.
This week, warm greiges solidify their lead in Mediterranean residential design: soft, yellow-based neutrals that eliminate coldness while pairing beautifully with wood and linen.
Read article →Mediterranean hospitality has moved beyond the 'all-white' look. Today, palettes are built around greiges, sands, and terracottas, seeking a Mediterranean aesthetic that is more textural and less 'Ibiza-style'.
Read article →The master bedroom calls for immersive, low-luminance colors that reduce visual contrast and promote a smooth transition to sleep.
Read article →Every color triggers a measurable emotional response. Here is our summary of which colors to use based on your business type and the customer behavior you want to drive.
Read article →The same color can look completely different depending on sample size, lighting, and surrounding materials. These five rules will save you from costly mistakes.
Read article →Sky blues and hot pinks are a thing of the past. Children's rooms in 2026 are embracing a more sophisticated palette designed to grow with the child.
Read article →Valpaint Italian decorative paints have redefined the contemporary hotel lobby. Deep textures, metallic finishes, and stuccos that mirror the look of real marble.
Read article →High-gloss white kitchens have run their course. In 2026, cabinet fronts are embracing deep greige, bottle green, or smoke blue with matte or mineral satin finishes.
Read article →Not all pigments resist UV radiation equally. For Mediterranean façades, choosing the right color and paint can double the lifespan of the coating.
Read article →The cement look continues to set trends, but there are three main ways to achieve it. Here is the best option for every situation.
Read article →Paint and wallpaper aren't competitors—they are complements. Choosing the right one depends on your wall type, lighting, and the specific look you want to achieve.
Read article →Milk Paint is a mineral-based paint made from milk casein, lime, and natural pigments. VOC-free, it is ideal for restoring furniture and achieving the enveloping matte finish required by today’s interior design.
Read article →New York interior design has been favoring deep blue bedrooms for two seasons. The secret: applying it to all four walls, not just an accent wall.
Read article →Terracottas are making a comeback, but in a "washed" version: less saturated, more matte, and with a hint of pink or gray that gives them a contemporary edge.
Read article →Sage green brings a sense of calm without making a room feel cold. It is the most versatile green for 2026, pairing effortlessly with wood tones, terracottas, and greiges.
Read article →Greige works best when layered in a gradient: a medium tone for the walls, a light shade for the ceiling, and a dark hue for woodwork or baseboards. These 12 references allow for any combination.
Read article →A poorly chosen off-white can look yellow, dingy, or wash out next to wood. These are the eight references that perform best in Mediterranean residential and hospitality projects.
Read article →The breakout colors from the Autumn-Winter 2026 runways are a surprisingly reliable guide to what we will see on walls, sofas, and finishes over the next 18 months.
Read article →Sikkens ColourFutures is the global color forecast from AkzoNobel (Sikkens, Dulux, Bruguer). For over 20 years, it has accurately predicted the tones dominating European interior design.
Read article →If you’ve ever been asked for “RAL 7016,” you know it’s the standard. However, the RAL Design collection offers nearly ten times more colors, solving projects where RAL Classic falls short.
Read article →The NCS system describes color based on how the human eye perceives it, rather than by pigment mixtures. Once you understand the logic behind the codes, choosing a color is no longer a matter of luck.
Read article →Every year, Pantone selects a color that sets the tone for design, fashion, and decor. We explain how to translate it into a wall paint tint that you can actually buy and apply.
Read article →Greige —a blend of grey and beige— is the color family that has seen the most growth in Pantone, NCS, and RAL charts throughout 2025. In 2026, it is set to become the default neutral for new builds, hospitality projects, and renovations.
Read article →Every Monday we publish a new article generated from the latest trends at Pantone, NCS, RAL, Sikkens ColourFutures, Coloro/WGSN, Dulux, Benjamin Moore, Architectural Digest and Elle Decor.
