1. DON'T CHOOSE LIGHT BLUE PAINT FOR ENTRYWAYS – TRY WARMER SHADES INSTEAD
Light blue is one paint color we expect to see less of for entryways in 2024, as designers predict we'll be seeking out warm color schemes instead. It stands to reason that warmer paint shades will give a more welcoming and cozy first impression for an entrance than light blue so we're happy to back the experts on this one.
2. SWAP OUT LIGHT BEIGE – CHOOSE STRONGER PEACH, SALMON OR CARAMEL SHADES
Light beige paint is everywhere, a harmless neutral that fades into the background and is often seen as a safe choice for all areas of the home, including entryways. However, our color experts agree that entryways call for a little more impact than this pale neutral shade, even if that just means upping the ante on accessories and furnishings.
3. RED ENTRYWAYS ARE GOING OUT OF STYLE – TRY THE MORE SUBTLE TERRACOTTA
Always a tricky color to get right, red is a particularly challenging paint choice for entryways, and we're not surprised to learn that interiors experts have it marked as one of the entryway paint colors going out of style for 2024.
4. TURN AWAY FROM TEAL AND DEEP SATURATED GREENS – NATURAL, LIGHT GREENS AND SAGE WILL BE SO 2024
Teal is another paint color we won't be seeing so much of in 2024, according to Marina Braginskaya. 'Bold entryway paint colors go out of fashion faster than neutral ones,' she says, 'and one of these former favorites that I would suggest to avoid in 2024 is a bright teal color. This cool and vibrant shade between blue and green can be really eye-catching yet it can also be tiring and we've seen a lot of it in recent years.'
5. LIGHT GRAY HAS HAD IT'S DAY – TIME FOR A CHANGE WITH MERLOT, MUSHROOM OR AMBER SHADES
Light gray paint is undeniably smart and livable and has enjoyed immense popularity over the past five years or so, but experts believe its time is up and we should be looking to other shades when thinking about what looks good in an entryway.
6. SWITCH FROM INTENSE YELLOWS – TRY PALER TONES INSTEAD
You might think bold sunny yellows would create the perfect entryway welcome but, as with many of the bolder paint shades, design experts are steering us away from deep yellows for entryways in 2024.