JULY 2021 - Garnet | WOW 1 DAY PAINTING

JULY 2021 - GARNET

Can you believe July is already here? we've been eagerly awaiting the first full month of summer to arrive. it's time to soak up every delicious moment of the season, spending as much time outside as possible, enjoying the warm weather. As you may recall, this year we're taking color inspiration from gemstones and jewel tones. While July is closely associated with a different red stone, the ruby, we wanted to change things up just a little bit! Our gemstone-inspired choice for July's Color of the Month is in the same color family: Garnet!

Garnet painted room, with color swatch

Garnets are quite similar to rubies, but there is typically a subtle difference in color. Rubies often have a deeper red hue, while garnets are usually a bit lighter. For summer, we love this bright, vibrant red with a slight pinkish vibe-it really brings out that vibrant summer energy!

Collage of Garnet painted rooms, bathroom, living room, entryway

As a gemstone, Garnet is said to inspire self-confidence, balance, psychic protection, spiritual healing, and grounding. it's also described as a protection stone, and can help ease feelings of stress. it's the birthstone for January and is the state gemstone of New York.

Using Garnet in home decor is definitely a bold choice. it's quite vibrant, so you really want to make sure you're using it in just the right amount for your space. It works well as an accent wall (or you could use it on a couple of walls) in a more open space to create a focal point and make a larger room feel a little more intimate. We have seen some cool examples of vibrant red being used as an allover wall color in a room, but it can be a tricky look to pull off.

Collage of Garnet painted front door, exterior and living room

Another great way to bring in some excitement to a neutral space is to use Garnet as an accent color. We love the look of a crisp white space, accented with brilliant Garnet accessories and furniture. To keep your reds consistent, consider painting your furniture with the same shade of Garnet paint.

Garnet Color swatch with example living room

In terms of color palettes, Garnet is surprisingly versatile for such a bright color. It pairs well with neutrals that have a richer feel, like beige or shades of light gray or charcoal. It also pairs well with deep brown wood tones for a truly luxurious look. For something a little more playful, a monochromatic look ranging from shades of soft pink to rose to red will create a sophisticated yet fun vibe in any room.

However you choose to bring this gorgeous color to your home, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING would love to help you make it happen! If you're ready to try Garnet in your home, we suggest January Garnet by Behr or Bright Garnet by PPG. Click below to schedule your free estimate:

Want more inspiration? Read our previous Color of the Month features:

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JULY 2021 - GARNET