Is Brown Really the Color of 2026? PLUS: Six Checks to Save Your Roof

Is Brown Really the Color of 2026? PLUS: Six Checks to Save Your Roof

Author: Dan Hansen/RepcoLite Paints November 1, 2025 Duration: 38:16

In this episode of Home in Progress, host Dan Hansen explores the practical side of home ownership and the creative side of color. After a surprise discovery of a basement leak, Dan walks listeners through six simple but often overlooked maintenance checks that can prevent costly roof and water issues down the line.

Then, the conversation shifts to design—specifically Benjamin Moore’s newly announced 2026 Color of the Year, Silhouette. Dan unpacks the mixed reactions to this bold, moody brown and explains why it’s far from a dull choice. He discusses how browns are making a comeback as people move away from fleeting micro-trends and gravitate toward colors that feel grounded, warm, and enduring.

Finally, listeners get details on how to enter RepcoLite’s $250 gift card giveaway by joining the Color of the Year conversation online.

Episode Timeline

00:00 — Introduction and overview

00:16 — The debate over Benjamin Moore’s new Color of the Year

02:18 — A personal story: discovering a basement leak

04:47 — Six preventative maintenance tasks for a healthy home

10:33 — Roof inspection essentials

16:24 — When to call a professional

18:05 — Understanding the “Silhouette” reveal

20:13 — Why brown is timeless (and not boring)

22:56 — How deep colors create sophistication

25:53 — Escaping micro-trend fatigue

29:57 — Practical ways to use Silhouette in your home

34:16 — The 2026 Color Trends palette

36:44 — Contest details and closing thoughts


Home In Progress is a weekly conversation hosted by Dan Hansen from RepcoLite Paints, born from the belief that a home is never truly finished. It’s a constant, often charming, series of projects and adjustments. This podcast digs into that reality, covering everything from choosing the right paint sheen and troubleshooting a stubborn plumbing issue to planning a garden layout or refreshing a room with a new design perspective. The tone is practical and approachable, blending useful advice with a genuine sense of humor about the inevitable mishaps that come with DIY. You’ll hear specific tips on materials and techniques, discussions on balancing aesthetics with function, and honest talk about what it really takes to maintain and improve your space. Each episode aims to leave you with a tangible takeaway, whether it’s the confidence to tackle a small repair or inspiration for a larger weekend project. It’s for anyone who views their home as a living project-a place of leisure, creativity, and continuous learning. Listen for a mix of straightforward education and relatable stories that make the process of caring for a house feel less like a chore and more like a rewarding part of life.
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