Right On Blue: Pantone Reveal Their Shade For 2020
Every year the interiors world waits with baited breath to find out what Pantone’s Colour of the Year will be. There was last year’s ‘Living Coral,’ a vibrant, almost day glow peachy-pinky-orange and it’s predecessor ‘Ultra Violet’ which sounds very modern but looks very 2001. Then there was our favourite – joint winners Rose Quartz and Serenity in 2016, which was baby pink and baby blue. The fact that they picked two gender-specific shades was perhaps the most 2016 to happen in 2016.
In Coleen Rooney-style big reveal this year’s is… Classic Blue. Apologies for the anticlimax but apparently it means a lot. Since 1963 Pantone have released a colour each year that sets the tone for everything from fashion trends to interior tastes, branding to marketing.
Pantone spoke of the new hue, suggesting it instills “calm, confidence, and connection, ” and that it creates a “stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.” Perhaps they’re talking about the 2019 election?
We’ve jumped on the bandwagon and have roundup up four ways to incorporate Classic Blue into your home, plus the products you need to do so.
Add Accessories If You're A Commitment-Phobe
Classic Blue is a bold choice if you’re a bit of an interiors wallflower so keep it simple with dots of the shade throughout. From vases and decorative pieces to statement cushions on a pure white sofa, there are plenty of ways to nod to 2020’s coolest colour. Don’t be afraid to mix the bold blue with greens for a luxury look – we love Made.com’s conversation-starting prints like this Tatler one.
Invest In A Great Kitchen
deVOL is the brand on every interiors lover’s mouth when it comes to kitchens right now. The British design studio create homely, handmade and quality kitchens that marry countryside cosiness with a modern cool. Blue cupboards against a marble counter top are painfully on trend but aren’t so out there that they will date. If a whole kitchen overhaul isn’t on the cards, there are plenty of bold blue accessories to update a tired cooking space, from gold metallic touches to cool blue tiles – we rate Fired Earth.
Introduce An Accent Chair
Whether you’re in need of an accent chair for a tired space, a new sofa or dining chairs to elevate your entertaining space, go bold with blue. Velvet is the perfect fabric to carry off Pantone’s royal blue shade, adding an even richer, deeper feel. But painted wooden chairs will also add an eclectic vibe if used in a dining space.
Paint The Walls Blue In A Living Room
Wall to wall classic blue might sound terrifying but it can really work. Farrow & Ball’s ‘Pitch Blue’ is fairly close to Pantone’s pick (and we think much nicer) but it will look different depending on the light in the room. We love it plastered over wood panelled walls or even on a ceiling for a dramatic effect. Mix with murky greens, rich textures and gold accessories.
