Every year, different color trends take over apartments around the world. We've embraced bold accent walls and pops of color, but what's popular right now? If you're ready to spruce up your place, take a look at these tried and true paint shades. They're a mix of trendy tones and cult favorites – perfect for a New York City space.

Here are the most popular paint colors for city dwellers.

1. Soft Whites

For the most part, apartments tend to stick to neutral hues. That's no surprise because renters don't often stay put for too long. As a result, soft whites, like Benjamin Moore's China White and Snow Leopard by Portola Paints, remain excellent choices. When tenants move to a new apartment, bright neutrals allow them to style their new space as they wish. Plus, natural woods and metals work well with muted colors – and those elements are huge.

2. Dark Blues and Greens

Many higher-end apartments turn to bold shades to stand out from other residences. For example, designers love Club Navy by Ralph Lauren Paints because it exudes luxury and style. Everyone knows that affordable New York City apartments aren't humongous – and stark, deep shades can make those areas feel a lot larger than they appear on paper.

3. Fun Oranges

When companies remodel an apartment, several choose to emphasize the home's entryway. If you move to one of these newly renovated buildings, it's not unusual to see brightly painted front doors. A lot of people love orange, as it's a lively shade that complements contemporary features and makes dull areas pop. Apartment dwellers who prefer walk-up properties could add bursts of orange to their interiors instead.

Benjamin Moore's Orange Sky mixes orange and yellow to produce a gorgeous tone. Blood Orange by Sydney Harbour Paints would be a vibrant alternative.

4. Earthy Reds and Browns

A lot of apartments stay away from bold tones – but if you're a New Yorker, you know that brick accent walls aren't hard to find. As a result, red tends to be a trendy color. You could add removable wallpaper to mimic those rustic bricks, but red cabinets and other small touches work as well. Chocolate brown and red wine shades seem to be more on-trend than not this year.

These hues emphasize warmth and energy, which couldn't be more perfect for a cozy New York City apartment.

5. Bold Grays

Like dark blues and greens, plenty of apartment dwellers love bold gray accent walls. They're not overly obnoxious – which could be a turn-off for potential renters. Instead, they provide enough character and style for everyone. If you don't want to commit to navy blue, for example, Magnolia's Prairie Smoke leans toward blacks and browns. Therefore, it matches any aesthetic!

Plus, different shades of gray work together perfectly. One room can feature a dark accent wall, while another could use a lighter shade throughout. Like a soft white, gray remains popular for NYC apartments. When you choose to move out, your landlord may not even mind that you painted!

These Are the Best Shades for Any NYC Apartment

Everyone has their own specific style. That said, you can count on these shades to remain popular throughout 2020 and beyond.

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