Tips to Incorporate the Color of the Year in your Interior

 

Tips to Incorporate the Color of the Year in your Interior

Every year the Pantone Color Institute, the worldwide reference for colors for the design professionals, selects “The Color of the Year”, a symbolic color, which supposedly reflects the color trend of the year to come. As they put it better than me, the color of the year is “a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.”

Pantone 2015 Color of the Year was Marsala, a deep burgundy-earthy red, and 2014 Pantone Color of the Year was Radiant Orchid, a strong and joyful purple.

In 2016 we are very fortunate because for the first time Pantone has selected not only one, but 2 colors as Color of the Year: “Rose Quartz” and “Serenity” blue (PANTONE 13-1520 & PANTONE 15-3919), two pastel and subtle colors.

Discovering them, I first though of the classic colors used in nurseries and kids bedrooms. Rose for girls, blue for boys… But, actually, they are way more than that…

Indeed Rose Quartz is a subtle, pastel rose, for sure very feminine, but that can be coordinated with a broad range of shades, from neutral, light colors to warm and darker ones. It will look great in the different rooms of the house, not only little girls’ bedrooms, but also in the dining room, in a home office, and even in the kitchen! A Rose Quartz sofa, or an accent chair will be absolutely beautiful and a statement in a living room. If you don’t dare the pink sofa, some Rose Quartz accessories placed nicely on a coffee table, on the wall, or as decorative pillows will be perfect too!

Serenity Blue on the other hand is a more masculine color. Deep and airy, it reminds of the blue sky. It is a soft, classic and relaxing color that can be easily used anywhere in the house. For a Scandinavian or beach house look, you will match it with wood, and white and neutral shades. For a more graphic look, you will use black or dark grey colors.

Contrasting, yet complementary, simple and soft, Rose Quartz and Serenity can be used together or separately to create a relaxing environment. Plus, they will easily fit any interior style: modern, romantic, vintage, or classic.

Pantone helps you use the Colors of the Year by suggesting color schemes that you can use in your interior. As you can see, The Colors of the Year allow a large variety of combinations, from timeless to daring.

Some of my favorite looks

 

A Serenity Blue Sofa with a neutral background and a touch of yellow for a timeless and relaxing living room

Rose Quartz with Yellow Mustard and Black for a very graphic look

Rose Quartz curtains for a soft and romantic look

Pink walls and green furniture for a striking effect

Rose Quartz and Serenity used together in the bedroom for a relaxing feel

 

My Shopping Selection

Mug with Gift Box

Color of the Year 2016

$25.00

PANTONE UNIVERSE

https://www.pantone.com/pantone-universe-mug-color-of-the-year-2016

 

HOLMSUND

Sofa bed, Ransta

$549.00

IKEA

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89048659/

 

MARYD

Tray table

$69.99

IKEA

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50304481/

MAXEN PILLOW

$24.00 to $58.00

LULU & GEORGIA

https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/maxen-pillow-sky-blue

 

Riley Play Stool

$98.00

SERENA AND LILY

https://www.serenaandlily.com/riley-play-stool/m10497.html

Linen Bixby Chair

$898.00

ANTHROPOLOGIE

https://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-furniture-chairs/36131035.jsp#/

Spring’s Eden Candle by Spring’s Eden

$14.00 ($20.00)

ANTHROPOLOGIE

https://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-candle/37209277.jsp#/

Palms and Mountains

Canvas wraps, wood prints, and aluminum metal prints

Starting at $ 9.99

MATT CRUMP

https://mattcrump.com/products/palms-and-mountains

CAPRI TEARDROP TABLE LAMP

$350

JONATHAN ADLER

https://www.jonathanadler.com/lighting/by-category/table-lamps/capri-teardrop-table-lamp/4349.html

En Casa Rug By Luli Sanchez

Hand-tufted rug in 100 % wool

JAIPUR RUGS

https://www.jaipurrugs.com/ShowProductDescription.aspx?code=RUG116811

Dessert Plates in Rose and Gold (set of two)

$56.00

SUITE ONE STUDIO

https://suiteonestudio.com/products/dessert-plates-in-rose-and-gold-set-of-two

100% Trays

$79.00

BLU DOT

https://www.bludot.com/100-percent-trays-1.html

 

About the Author: Claire Cannesson

 

Claire was born and raised in Paris, France and grew up in an artistic home with frequent visits to art exhibits and cultural events throughout Europe. Art, culture and design made a serious impression on Claire from a very young age. After graduating from a top French Business School, which led to various marketing and communication positions, she worked for an architecture and landscaping firm in Lyon. This experience strengthened her passion for green, efficient, beautiful design and interiors.

 

Claire moved to Southern California in 2009, where she now resides, and began to pursue design in a formal fashion and started her own studio: CC interior design.  Be sure to check out her Pinterest Board for more inspiration!

 

To contact her: claire@cc-interiors.com or visit www.cc-interiors.com

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