Five Updates with the Color of the Year
April 17, 2020
When Pantone announced the Color of the Year for 2020 would be Classic Blue, designers and DIYers alike rejoiced. A tranquil, dreamy shade of blue, this is a tone you can incorporate in and outdoors to inspire peace and rest. And these days, with most of us finding ourselves indoors with a lot of time on our hands, you just might have enough time to take on some projects perfect for featuring this lovely hue. Here are some of the best ways to feature Classic Blue in and around your home.
Kitchen Updates
With all white kitchens quickly falling out of favor as a top design choice, look for splashes of color in kitchens of all sizes and styles. Classic blue is a gorgeous option for lower cabinets, built in storage, and islands. Bye bye sterile white! Hello, tranquility.
Big Statements
It may be a bolder choice than you’d normally go for, but don’t be afraid to select large furniture in this hue. Arranging warm toned pillows on a Classic Blue sofa is a quick way to bring a zen feel to any room.
Accent Walls
Because they provide an anchoring effect, darker colors can make great choices for accent walls, and the Classic Blue tone is no exception. Try bathing the wall behind your master bed, or choose any wall you want to act as a focal point for the entire room.
The Details
A throw pillow, lamp base, wall decor, or cozy blanket are all easy, interchangeable ways to play with Classic Blue. You’ll also be amazed at how choosing a rug in this tone will act as an anchor for the entire space.
Flora
Mother Nature was a big fan of Classic Blue long before Pantone declared it color of the year. Hyacinths, cornflowers, and asters are just a few of the beauties which you can incorporate to bring the calming effect of this year’s tone to your garden. Don’t let that soothing blue tone be limited to the indoors!
The true beauty of Classic Blue is how it so easily acts as a neutral tone. Enjoy incorporating it in subtle or big ways, and enjoy the peaceful result it creates.
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