Albuquerque Journal

FALL TONES

Interior color inspiratio­n

- By Jillian Knox Finley / freelance writer

The changing of the leaves has us daydreamin­g over new home hues. From jewel tones to oversatura­ted oranges, autumnal tones bring a burst of drama and natural allure to any space. As interior revamps go, switching up paint colors via a bold accent wall or full-blown makeover is a cost-effective and wildly transforma­tive design project. You’ll definitely get a bang for your buck.

color inspiratio­n

To give you some seasonal inspiratio­n, we’ve honed in our very top shades for fall. We’re currently craving lush, subdued neutrals and ephemeral shades that echo the raw beauty of the great outdoors. Paired with chic and artful accessorie­s, these undeniably alluring hues are at the top of our must list for bringing any space up to the moment. Capitalize on the crisp, clean weather, and get your home completely turned out in time to welcome in the holidays. Winter is coming, now’s the time to feather your nest.

blood orange

This season we love oranges with a kick of red. When painting with bright colors, sample multiple swatches. Natural light and square footage will make a major impact on the overall aesthetic.

petrol blue

One of our favorite online vintage sources, 1stdibs, first alerted us to this particular shade of azure hue. The dusty and dramatic blue is elegant and striking without ever veering into melodrama. The sublimely subtle hue is entirely handsome.

concrete gray

We’ve been really feeling concrete this year. The pared-down architectu­ral vibe of the raw material lends a structured precision and raw, dynamic appeal to modern accessorie­s and furniture. Light gray channels soothing, tranquil notes that feel consistent­ly edited and poised.

terra-cotta

One Fine Stay’s Via Zara in Northern Rome is the stuff dreams and passport stamps are made of. Nod to the crisp fall weather by bringing natural, outdoor-centric hues indoors. We especially love the soulful and

unexpected combinatio­n of earthy terracotta with lustrous teal.

ash blond

Neutrals are eternal. The poise and restraint of the perfect blond is perenniall­y chic and undeniably timeless. This season, we’re all about subtle tan shades on the cooler side of the spectrum. It’s beige with a side of dusty, overcast appeal.

emerald city green

Ever since Gwyneth Paltrow breezed on screen in Alfonso Cuarón’s Great Expectatio­ns in 1998, we’ve been swooning over emerald green as the official color mascot of fall. Studio McGee’s Claybourne Project is a master class in jewel-tone chic. Pairing crisp whites with dimensiona­l marble and pops of greenery, the adept blend of deep hues and edited, modern embellishm­ents is intelligen­t and muse-worthy.

matte black & chalk white

Black doesn’t have to be serious and moody. Matte black walls evoke iconic high-contrast appeal while still keeping the vibe exuberant and relaxed. This season, we’re making a strong case for adding in a dose of dark art cool. Are we ever going to get over the all-white space aesthetic? No. We’ll never let go. If you share in our affinity for pure white abodes, feel free to wax poetic along with us via a fresh coat of chalk white paint. It remains the ultimate refresh.

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The dusty and dramatic blue is elegant and striking without ever veering into melodrama. The sublimely subtle hue is entirely handsome.

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