Wood palette trends

Individuals are gravitating toward finishes that bring a sense of warmth and comfort to their homes and offices, resulting in the creation of spaces that allow them to recharge and relax.

wood THEME 1: alive

Alive includes darker finishes, as well as one vibrant pop of burnt orange

For those looking to evoke a rejuvenating sense of living well, “Alive” is a theme that has a focus on high-sheen fumed, charred, and burnished finishes. The goal of the finishes is optimism and authenticity. The patterns are influenced by the American Southwest.

wood theme 2: mantra

A soothing selection of Mantra finishes.

If you are looking to evoke the feeling of serenity and sanctuary, “Mantra” is a theme that merges East and West, marrying “Scandinavian simplicity” with “the order and elegance of Japanese aesthetics” through a variety of light finishes.

WOOD THEME 3: play

Eight treatments that embody Sherwin-Williams’s idea of Play

For those looking to emphasize a joyful and energetic batch of options that hints at the idea of escapism, “Play” is a theme with finishes that are “the true definition of maximalism,” leveraging “fun, buoyant, expressive, and heavily textured finishes.”

WOOD THEME 4: haven

The eight harmonious shades that make up Haven.

Haven is a take on the earth’s seasons, drawing inspiration from the natural world in a way that emphasizes the organic beauty of wood’s unique imperfections. It takes its cues from wabi-sabi and conservation.

WOOD THEME 5: heart

5 Wood Trends to Watch in 2020 — The Heart palette of wood finish options.

Finally, Heart fuses iconic modern design with an intergenerational boho vibe in the form of unobtrusive finishes that remind us of the comfort and pleasure to be drawn from everyday life. And from the Bauhaus to bohemian movements, its influences are as rich as they are varied.