Hot Designer Kitchen Paint Trends for 2008

Ann Siper
Paint trends for the kitchen in 2008 take retro and nature to a whole new level. Keeping up with paint trends and hot paint colors for 2008 is a fun and affordable way to keep current with the hot looks in kitchen design.

Here are the hot paint trends for kitchens in 2008:

2008 Kitchen Paint Trends: Retro Modern

Retro modern is the paint trend for 2008. It is so popular that paint brands, like Sherwin Williams, are dedicating whole lines to this paint trend. You can find everything from modern steel grays that suit a retro décor to a t to pale retro pinks to accent your vintage bathroom.

Everything old is new again and retro paint is where it is. You can find so many retro inspired fabric that are new to work well with these paints, so take advantage of this look and get a fresh new look for a vintage home on a budget!

2008 Kitchen Paint Trends: Outdoors is Still In

OK, earth tones are not going anywhere. If you have yet to paint your home in earth tones and thought you missed this huge trend in paints then don't worry, you have not. Part of the look with earth tones now is to lighten them up bit.

No more dark stone grays, instead opt for the same color, but a few shades up on the color strip. You can still pair this with dark furniture, but the look is a lot more neutral, with a hint of earthy undertones in it.

2008 Kitchen Paint Trends: Multi Functional

Now, paints that serve a couple function have been a hot trend and are imply getting hotter. A good example of this is magnetic paint. You can find it in almost any color and it can be sued on almost any wall.

Using magnetic paint allows you to paint a wall and turn it into a magnetic board for displaying art, work, and notes!

Another hot example and huge design trend for paint in 2008 is chalk board paint. The look now is to paint an entire wall with chalk board paint. No need to have a small dinky little chalk board. Opt instead ot paint one whole wall in the kitchen, preferably one where you can see most of the wall.

A whole chalk board wall is a great way to create a fun accent wall, keep the whole family organized, and get one of the hottest paint trends in 2008 in you home.

Published by Ann Siper

Ann Siper is a web writer who has written for online sites such as Demand Studios, ehow.com, Goodhousekeeping.com and Overstock.com. She writes on a variety of topics, including holidays, health and fitness,...  View profile

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  • J. Michael Warner7/9/2008

    I didn't know about the magnetic paint, pretty cool.

  • jcorn5/25/2008

    Love that subtitle: Outdoors is still in, very clever and the updates on the colors is much appreciated!

  • Genie Walker5/22/2008

    If I had kids I would have a wall painted with that chalkboard paint. Interesting article!

  • Mary Lynn 3215/18/2008

    great article and suggestions. Hugs Mary

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