The numbers are in: Timeless whites, soft neutrals, and nature-inspired greens were last year's best-selling paint colors ... enough to pair with a warm and cool color palette.

Designers say to steer clear of these outdated paint color trends this year, and share what to opt for instead.

Whether investing in a modern leather sofa or an antique sideboard and side tables, brown furniture is reliably warm ... set, we’ve got you covered. We asked the experts how to pick paint colors ...