Instead, be a trendsetter yourself and turn to the professionals.

Janelle Patton is the lead designer at Lark Interiors.

While teal isn’t one of her go-to wall colors, she loves using it on trim and cabinetry.

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She suggests pairing this underrated paint color with yellow, green, blue, or pink.

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Chartreuse is a cross between yellow and green, and Peck says not to sleep on it.

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This hue gives off the same relaxing look but adds just a little extra warmth to the space.

“Purple is way underutilized in interior design,” she says.

“Lavender is gorgeous on bathroom vanities or, if youre brave,kitchen cabinets.”

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“I absolutely live forjewel tones,” she says.

“Theres something just so alluring about them.

Theyre rich and full of depth.”

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Plum looks wonderful on mudroom cabinetry and really pops against brass accents.

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