Since the turn of the last century, the Arts & Crafts movement has given birth to an appreciation of design rooted in the earth and shaped by the hands of craftsmen and craftswomen. This is especially seen in the organic nature of home design, both interior and exterior. Paint colors forming a palette that mirrors the colors of nature have become the aesthetic preference for designers and home dwellers. Rich plant and earth tones give home spaces warmth and help to create an ecology of room design beautiful in its simplicity and natural integrity.

This can be seen in the paint color recommendations for Craftsman style homes that Sherwin-Williams has offered for many years in their Historic Collection. Those who love these Arts & Crafts inspired colors, will be happy to know that Sherwin-Williams has recently announced their color forecast for 2019.

The new “Aficionado” collection presents these new earthy offerings: Ancestral Gold, Alaea, Dry Dock, Wheat Penny, Charcoal Blue, Merlot and Grandiose.

And the “Wanderer” collection may help create a craftsman mood in your home: Origami White, Cavern Clay, Moth Wing, Baked Cookie, Dark Clove, Distance and Carmelized.

Add these colors to your classic Arts & Crafts favorites - they may even inspire a summer “paint refresh” in your home!