Paint choices - what’s hot and what’s not 

Most generic home paintings in Lagos and Nigeria in general can be quite generic. Usually the bland monochromes that won’t “get stained” quite easily. But some fun and playful colors have shown to be a good fit as can be seen in some houses in Lagos especially on the Island.

So, to help you out, we will be exploring some popular painting choices while comparing them with what is trending currently. This way you can have a guide to making the best choice as regards painting in 2023.

Why should I choose the right paint?

The paint colors in our homes reflect our personality and can affect our psyches too as they can evoke warmth, calmness, and a host of other emotions. Hence, it becomes important to be mindful of our painting choices.

The right choice of paint creates the right impression for visitors and family members alike. Your choice of home paint in Lagos has a lot to say about your personality. You can think of it like Netflix’s Wednesday. One step into her room and you won’t need to be told that the word ‘friendship’ is amiss in her dictionary.

Therefore, considering the power of painting on our reputations, moods, and emotions, it becomes important to make the right choice. Always remember that your home is a sanctuary and a place to find solace after the days toil.

Our choice of paint also affects our choice of furniture, type of finishing and interior design. Choosing the right paint color will not only create flow and transition from one point to another in our home but can also enhance health and well-being.

Home paintings has a way of influencing our energies and drive for each day. Waking up in a room with bright colors meshed and blended aright would give you the right energy to take-on and overcome the bustle that comes with Lagos.

So, to the big question:

Whats hot vs. whats not?

As a result of our human differences, its impossible for some colors to completely become obsolete since our choice of paint reflects our personalities. Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar puts it this way "With diverse homeowner styles, we don’t anticipate certain colors will completely fall out of fashion,". He added that "rather, the colors become timeless shades, less on the forefront of our trend conversations, but staying in the background to be our perfect backdrop."

Let’s examine paint colors we would see more of as the year progresses and others, we would see less of in 2023.

Hot - bold colors. Not - pastel colors

Another word for pastel? Pale. We expect to see bolder, brighter, and more neutral colors as the year progresses. Tash Bradley, Lick’s director of interior design and color specialist said, "Color trends are very much moving towards warmer, earthier tones rather than cool greys."

We are gradually saying goodbye to the convenience of gray and embracing other cooler colors that leave a strong impression, create warmth, and a relaxing atmosphere.

People like to create a good first impression and bold colors help you achieve that quicker. Bold colors like red, orange, purple, gold, teal color, and inky blue leave a lasting impression and speak warmth to the atmosphere. Get the right painter in Lagos to give your house a makeover in any of these colors.

Hot - experimentation. Not - conventionality

Most experts believe that this year will be about embracing our personality and living life to its fullness, so we expect to see a lot of unconventional colors trend in the paint industry.
“Near-neon’s and hyper-brights are also making a comeback, driven by the metaverse, with colors making an impact in both digital and physical realms,” says Ribaldi, a fashion expert.

Do away with everything conventional you know, especially as we know it here in Lagos. Almost all house are either cream colored or has a touch of brown. Mix it up a bit. Do away with the conventional.

So, feel free to add your own personal touch to your space. Take cues from nature, technology, or fantasy. It’s all up to you.

Hot - color creativity. Not - monochromatic palettes

“As recent as 2022, the all-white was trendy but in 2023, with the awareness of other brighter colors, we may be leaving the all-white behind and embracing other exciting bright colors as the year progresses,” Behr, a popular interior designer shared.

Monochromatic palettes were very simple and the go-to thing for most people who didn’t know what to do with their spaces. Simply put, white or black would match any furniture design, so one wouldn’t have to stress too much about color combinations. Now, with greater color awareness spreading globally mostly due to internal reflection from the days of the pandemic, people are going into a color frenzy and are using paint to make major personality statements with their homes.

Hot - paint patterns. Not - solid colors

Patterns are quickly becoming a thing and with that the need to jump in on the bandwagon of Paint patterns. Think patterns and make them bold patterns.

Solid colors have dominated the painting universe for a long while. However, human creativity is breaking through with innovative wall paint patterns. With the variety of patterns to choose from, its very easy to leave the monotony of plain solid colors for higher artistic excitement.

Paint patterns is the way to go especially now that most house paintings in Lagos focus on the all-white trend. Stand your home apart, give it that pattern that is both chic and  beautiful.

Hot - statement ceilings. Not - plain ‘meh’ ceilings

With lighting patterns, gypsum ceiling designs, ceiling paint patterns and a host of other ideas, no one is looking at plain ceilings any longer.

In the past, people werent sure of what exactly to do with their ceilings apart from attaching fixtures light lighting and fans. However, in recent times, people have become bolder and more creative.

Do not be afraid to try out the array of color choices we have shared here. However, in choosing your paint style, remember it speaks of you and it speaks to you.

You should answer the questions: What atmosphere do I want to create in my home? What do I intend to use a particular room for? Also, you can consult an expert to help you figure it out from their wealth of experience. Remember, this year has given room for a lot of expressions! Make yours count using your painting!