Pantone just released its 2020 color of the year, drumroll – it is Classic Blue. Many different industries await this color release every year. So what does this color really mean for you? Well, it determines what you will see in stores for home décor, clothing, even in the automobile industry, and so many more. Today I will show you how you can incorporate the Pantone color of the year into your home decor, making a bold statement!
LET’S BREAK DOWN THE COLOR
First, let’s break down the actual color. For many in the interior design world, selecting the color Classic Blue indicates a return to more traditional styling. Classic Blue is reminiscent of water, which always brings a sense of calm to your space. As you all are well aware of my deep love of any shade of blue, so this announcement thrilled me. But designing and decorating with any hue of blue, especially a bolder shade, can be intimidating to integrate into your home décor. Fear not, I am going to show you how selecting the right blue furniture, art and accessories make not only an elegant space but pack a punch making a bold statement. My examples include a lot of navy tones, but you can use navy the same was you can use the Classic Blue.
INTEGRATING BLUE FURNITURE
The actual thought of adding blue furniture into your home may be a bit scary. It is a bold choice, but if you integrate it into your space using your home color palette, the overall look will be cohesive with your home and not seem out of the blue, no pun intended. A pop of color instantly brings fun to a room. We added a blue velvet sofa to complete our chill spot. While this isn’t the exact shade of the Pantone color Classic Blue, it lets you see the overall vibe blue furniture adds to a room!
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STATEMENT MAKING BLUE ART
When it comes to artwork, I always say go big or go home! I LOVE oversized artwork for the big, bold, and showstopping moments it instantly creates in a home! Here are a few of my favorite pieces of blue art that I have featured in my home or client homes over the years.
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SHOWSTOPPING BLUE CURTAINS
Curtains instantaneously transform any space. My office reveal is a perfect example. See the before picture, everything is the same as the reveal, except for the addition of the curtains. The curtains exude luxury while adding depth and texture. While these curtains are navy, not the Pantone color Classic Blue, navy is an excellent complimentary color that pairs great with Classic Blue.
Pro Tip: To achieve a polished professional look for your curtains, you want to maximize your space. When taking measurements for curtain height, you want to measure as close to the ceiling or molding as you can and for width measure 6 inches past the window.
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FILL YOUR SPACE WITH BLUE ACCESSORIES
Ok, so maybe you aren’t entirely sold on adding blue furniture or even committing to oversized artwork. Classic blue accessories make for the perfect pop of color in any vignette in your home decor. I love sprinkling in bold colored accessories that immediately catch the eye. Here are a few of my favorite blue accessories.
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Adding the Pantone 2020 color of the year, Classic Blue into your home doesn’t have to be an all are none. You can go all-in by adding bold blue furniture or incorporating small, subtle pops of the color with accessories. One thing is for sure whatever way you add this calming yet vibrant Classic blue color into your home décor, it is sure to make an impact.
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