10 Interior Paint Colours You’ll Be Using to Update Your Home in 2019

As the days get longer and the sunshine warmer, spring is the perfect time to start thinking about an interior refresh. If you’ve spent the entire winter feeling uninspired about your walls, don’t fret – these 10 cutting-edge interior paint colours will instantly transform your home from tired to trendy.

Beautiful living room with a grey tile fireplace, two bench sets, two white armchairs and walls painted in BEHR’s Mars Red PPU2-11 and Elephant Skin PPU18-16

Behr: Red Mars PPU2-11 & Elephant Skin PPU18-16

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Clay Works

Pulling together earthenware tones such as terra cotta, clove and caramel, clay-inspired colours are a rich alternative to other, tamer earth-tone neutrals like beige or brown.

Behr: Blueprint S470-5

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Blue Prints

Inspired by the vibrant mid-tone blue found on an architect’s blueprints, we love the calming quality of this feature colour.

Modern living room with a built-in gas fireplace, a tan ottoman draped with a faux fur rug, a vase with pussy willows catkins and wall colour painted in BEHR’s Kindling N200-6

Behr: Kindling N200-6

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Magic Mushrooms

A popular interior wall colour in the 1970s, mushroom has reemerged as a favourite woodland-inspired shade in 2019. Its mix of earthy grey and warm brown gives a space that rustic, natural feel.

Stylish dining room with its walls painted in BEHR’s Antigua M460-7 interior paint colour

Behr: Antigua M460-7

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Comin’ Atcha, Antigua

In 2019, rooms are getting an opulent makeover in deep, saturated jewel tones. Ideal for rooms with lots of natural light, this dreamy colour evokes opulence and glamour.

Cozy office with a glass topped desk, white plush chair and a set of built in shelves decorated with books, vases and BEHR’s Amber Autumn S290-5 interior paint colour

Behr: Amber Autumn S290-5

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One With Mustard

A muted mustard, applied in small doses, adds depth and provides an ideal backdrop to display art or antiques. Use it as an alternative to the popular primary “pops of colours” of the past, such as sunshine yellow or cherry red.

Light filled room with a silver accent chair, botanical wall hanging and BEHR’s pale blue interior paint colour Watery HDC-CT-26

Behr: Watery HDC-CT-26

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Into the Mist

This year, we’re going to see a lot of misty blues, which have been softened by cream or calming grey undertones. This pale, watery shade works like a neutral to create a serene yet special space.

Modern office with a white desk, pink egg chair and walls painted in Behr’s Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20 and the ceiling in Standing Ovation N570-2

Behr: Standing Ovation N570-2 & Elephant Skin PPU18-16

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Iced Lilac

While some might hesitate to pick purple as their top room-colour choice, the cool undertones of a dusty lilac make it easy to pair with warmer neutrals or darker tones such as chocolate or charcoal.

Opulent bedroom with a dark four poster bed, wooden dresser, tall white drapes and walls painted in BEHR’s Vine Leaf N400-7

Behr: Vine Leaf N400-7

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Hunter Preen

Hunter green is a classic colour that has stood the test of time and brings an Old-World quality to a modern room. Use it to highlight wall panels and crown moulding in a subtle, sophisticated way.

Cute office set up in a bedroom with a small white desk, acrylic chair, and three cactus prints hanging on a wall painted in BEHR’s Sand Dance S190-2 interior paint colour

Behr: Sand Dance S190-2

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Pretty in Pale Pink

Muted pinks will prevail in 2019 thanks to their neutral properties and ability to mix well with other colours, such as white and lemon yellow. Their peach and beige tones instantly warm up a space without having to commit to a deeper shade.

Chic dining room with a round blue table surrounded by four green chairs, two bright windows, a ladder shelf stacked with books and vessels, and walls painted in BEHR’s Blue Metal HDC-AC-25 interior paint colour

Behr: Blue Metal HDC-AC-25 & Antigua M460-70

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Dark Grey for Days

Set to be one of the standout colours of 2019, pewter strikes a beautiful balance between black and grey. It’s a pigment-rich alternative to white, providing a unique canvas in a home – this shade works everywhere.