More Muted Lovliness:
Benjamin Moore has announced it's Color of the Year for 2025: Cinnamon Slate 2113-40. From the BM website,"This delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown offers enduring style and a modern sensibility."
I love this color. It's the most earthy and muted that a "purple/lavender" can get. I had a dining room painted in a similar shade for over a decade, and I almost duplicated it in our renovated home. It made the room feel intimate and inviting, especially with tonal artwork. Cinnamon Slate is a hard sell, though. Unless you are instantly attracted to this color, you probably won't love it. I went for it in a room that was not used daily, which made me appreciate it even more. I would totally do it again if I hadn't fallen in love with a Cowtan & Tout wallpaper.
I put together a few quick pillows with my textile designs in shades of Cinnamon Slate. I'm thinking about adding linen printed pillows to my shop, so this seemed like a fun exercise. What do you think? Custom printed linen pillows, yes or no? I don't think I'll start with pillows that coordinate with Cinnamon Slate, though. It will be something more livable and universal.
Benjamin Moore has a suggested palette to combine with Cinnamon Slate. Below is my edit. The first color after Cinnamon Slate, called Stained Glass, is a huge color in fashion right now. It's a gorgeous color, and you'll be seeing it for the foreseeable future. If you like a deep ocean blue, you are in luck. Wouldn't it make a magical color drenched room?
Color can be one of the most impactful features in a room. Never be afraid to use a color that you love, but plan accordingly. One of my favorite color resources is
Kylie M Interiors. If you want to get down to the nitty gritty and understand the true nuances of various colors and how they might work in your room, check out her site. I've linked the above to Kylie's take on Cinnamon Slate. After you decide which color to paint your room, don't forget to come back to my shop for the pillows!
