June 20, 2022

Perfect Paint Colours For A Summer Refresh

Summer is here and if you've been itching to refresh your space for summer take a peek at our nine recommendations of cheerful paint colours perfect for the summer season.

Benjamin Moore Willow Springs Green painted on a textured wall

Vibrant Green

Sage may be one of the top colours for 2022, but nothing denotes the vibrancy of summer quite like a bright shade of green - bringing visions of picnics on lush

grass into your home.

Try Benjamin Moore's Willow Spring Green, from the Classic Colours Collection. This vibrant lime green that shows off a confident, unique type of style.

Benjamin Moore Sun Kissed Peach painted on a wall

Peachy Pink

Embrace all of the delicious Okanagan fruit by including a peachy pink shade in your home for summer. Right now, we're loving Benjamin Moore's Sun Kissed Peach (what a perfect name!) This barely there hue with a hint of a peach is a great alternative to a classic white, bringing warmth to the space.

Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue painted on a bedroom wall

Soft Blue

Kick back and relax with a soothing shade of soft blue. It creates a sense of calm and gives the room a serene feel when combined with the summer sunlight streaming in.

You'll achieve exactly that with Benjamin Moore's Dusky Blue from the Classic Colours Collection. An elegant and effortless beautiful colour that will work in any space.

Benjamin Moore Exotic Red painted on a framed wall

Bright Red

Red is all over during summer time. From picnic blankets to candy apples, you can't go wrong with a splash of red to make a big impact!

Benjamin Moore's Exotic Red is a dazzling bright red-orange that exudes confidence and individuality. Try it out inside your home or for a pop of colour on your front door.

Off White

Choosing an off-white shade for summer brings warmth to the space while still keeping the crispness of a true white. Benjamin Moore's Linen White is a decorators favourite, as clean and comfortable as fresh linen, it relies on a yellow undertone for added warmth.

Sunshine Hues

Bring the joy of long summer days into your home with bright yellows and warm oranges. Try Benjamin Moore's Sunshine On The Bay for a soft yet distinct yellow or Sweet Orange for a balanced and glowing shade.

Blue-Greens

Bring trips to the shore back to your home with a beautiful blue-green. A shade like Benjamin Moore's Catalina Blue will cast a serene atmosphere as an easy, genteel blue-green with a hint of grey.

Lilac

One of the best indicators of spring and summer here in Calgary, is the scent of lilacs in the air. Keep that fresh feeling around past the blooms with a light pastel purple like Benjamin Moore's French Lilac.

Find all of these shades and more at Skyview Paint and Shades in Calgary to get your summer started. Visit us at #140 - 11140 11 St NE Calgary.