June's color: Commodore

Tina Ehrlich • June 15, 2021
Sherwin Williams Color of the Month, Commodore, June 2021

Every month Sherwin Williamschooses a color to highlight—usually a trending color that has risen to the top. I've found it one of the best ways to stay current with my wall colors. Currently, I have 3 of their "color of the month" choices in my home—with one of my absolute favorites for any room, Cavern Clay. When there's so many paint colors to choose from, it truly helps to have the experts share a favorite.

So this month's color? Commodore —a rich, slate shade of blue. With this color top of mind, we're sharing a handful of pieces that would perfectly pair with this wall color. It's fun to dream!

Andrea Ferrigno, Loose Ends, 2021, Oil on canvas, 30 x 30 in, $3,400.00
Laurie Lindqvist, Possibilities (2), 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 x 1.50 in, $1,200.00
Rebecca Stern, From Before, 2020 ,Acrylic, Ink, Found Fabric on Canvas, 38 x 48 in, $2,800.00
Allison James, Holy Water/Holey Jeans, 2021, Mixed media on stretched canvas, 25.50 x 25.50 x 2 in, $2,300.00
Karin Olah, Farm Stripes 5, 2021, Mixed media with textiles on wood, 8 x 8 x 1 in, $300.00
Fares Micue, Room to Grow, 2020, (1/20) Photograph, 19.70 x 19.70 in, $640.00
Laurie Lindqvist, Whatever is Lovely, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 in, $1,800.00
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