Colour of the year 2021
Pantones colour of the year for 2021 is officially here! However, not 1 but 2 colours have been announced.
Pantone 17-5104 Ultimate Grey and Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating.
But these 2 colours are not “stand alone” colours or a choice of your favourite colour. They are meant to be a unified pair. “Two extremely independent colours highlight how different elements come together to express this message of strength and hopefulness.” Says Laurie Pressman, Vice President of Pantone Colour Institute.
Ultimate Grey represents the practical resilient mindset demanded by the pandemic, while its counterpart expresses optimism for the future. – ADPro
Ceramicist and Designer Johnathan Adler calls the duo a “pleasing, soothing, soft and pretty combination”
In a statement to ADPro, Pantone says “Ultimate Grey and Illuminating are a great combination to set the mood in any room in the home adding a dose of sunshine and positivity…”
Personally, I am loving this fresh, happy and strong combination. Let’s wrap our heads around these colours and bring strength and happiness into our homes in 2021.
What’s hot and what’s not…
Faux plants
We’ve all had them at some stage of our lives, and although they have been a great substitute over the years as they are low maintenance and come in a variety of very real looking plants, it is time to get the O2 back in our homes. Plus, real plants change over the months as they grow and therefore change the look in your area. So, get to the nursery and purchase a few plants to freshen up your home.
Natural Materials
Along with the addition of your real plants, we expect to see more natural materials like cane, raffia, wood and wicker brought into homes, as well as organic linen.
Decorative elements also gravitate to nature. Florals, leaves and animal prints are making an increasing appearance in modern interiors.
But let’s not forget about some colour. Neutrals are being replaced by bright palettes in furniture wallpapers and accessories. But you can expect the current trends of soft peachy corals and terracotta to stick around for a while.
Metals
Metals are practical and stylish. Bring in some warm metals like brass, bronze and copper which combine beautifully with concrete, glass and marble. Finish off the look with velvet furniture and dark wood.
Create your own space
But having said all that, a very interesting trend for 2021 is to ignore everything we’ve just told you. Create your own space, personalize and adjust your home to suit your lifestyle and that of your family, even if your ideas are contrary to style trends!!
