Local interior designers share their favorite colors for 2023
Lowcountry favorites
Painting is the most effective way to revitalize your home. We asked a few local interior designers to share their favorite paint colors for 2023; what they like about the shade and how they like to use it in local projects.
Calypso Blue
Benjamin Moore (727)
“With rich jewel tones continuing to make a comeback, Calypso Blue works well with both traditional and modern interiors. This bold color would work great in a powder room offsetting shiplap, as an accent in your built-ins, on the ceiling or on a piece of furniture.”
— Leslie Trenta, Marsh on the May
Everard Blue
Benjamin Moore (CW-575)
“I enjoy this color because of its versatility. It’s a warm blue that could easily pair itself with a traditional or more contemporary setting. I would use this color as an accented kitchen island, accompanied by rich gold hardware.”
— Taylor Robinson, Group3/Pyramids
Rainy Afternoon
Benjamin Moore (1575)
“Rainy Afternoon is a perfect smoky green color I would use in a satin finish on cabinetry in a kitchen or laundry room. It has just enough saturation to make a dramatic impact on a space and still work with a neutral color palette. This earth tone can be paired with a floral print wallpaper or warm wood flooring.”
— Nicole Edwards, J. Banks Design Group
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball (309)
“We will be teaming it with one of our favorite soft whites from Sherwin Williams — Alabaster and Snowbound — as a fresh and playful accent, perfect in a bedroom, a powder room or kitchen keeping area.”
— Beverly Serral, BESTNEST by Beverly Serral
Green
“Both at High Point Market and prior, we noticed more and more individuals were using or expressing a desire to use the color green. This contrasts with the previous year when blue was the color everyone was fascinated with. Green is notably found across the board in a wide range of products, including textiles, case pieces, rugs and accessories. Green is the new blue.”
— Susan Vernon, Tribus Interior Design (Dillard-Jones)
Holiday Wreath and Farmer’s Market
Benjamin Moore (447 and 054)
“I think the colors pink and green are still huge design trends, especially in combination. We are seeing a lot of pink and green together in wallpaper and fabrics. In green we are seeing tones from moss green to emerald and pinks in shades of blush and coral.”
— Shell Neely, Kelly Caron Designs
