7 ways to use Pantone’s Colour of the Year in your home

Happy 2020! This year’s hue is Classic Blue: a timeless, soothing shade that takes its cue from the night sky. It’s the kind of colour that’s bound to set a relaxing tone no matter where it’s placed.

“A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of The Pantone Color Institute.

What better way to usher in the new year – and the new decade – with Pantone’s reassuring shade.

Home offices are often overlooked when it comes to new trends and colours. Try a brushed aluminium desk lamp in a classic blue hue or switch out the office chair for an immediate refresh.

The first step in creating a calm and tranquil environment? The floor — try a hand-loomed area rug in the rich Classic Blue hue.

You can’t go wrong with a fresh piece of art – particularly one that explores and glorifies the colour of the year.

A sure way to add an immediate colour statement to your living room? Upgrade your sofa – it’s the perfect solution to vamping a living room in need of some fresh colour.

One can never have too many candles. Not only do they elevate the overall atmosphere of an interior, but they can also add that much-needed dash of colour to any space – be it living, dining, bedroom or bathroom.

If you needed an excuse to replace your bathroom vanity, this is it. A dose of strong yet soothing blue is just the thing needed to create calm and serenity in the bathroom.

Furniture, décor and walls aren’t the only elements that can be changed to introduce colour. Lighting – whether it be a moody blue pendant or floor lamp – can be a great way to include the colour of the year in your interior.