Pantone’s colour of the year sparks a bit of whimsy in our 2022. The newly created hue is loud, fun and very optimistic, and while we may not all be rushing to paint our walls this new shade of purple, it sparks a curiosity to think outside of the box with colour and design. In 2022 we are going bold with colour choices and the depth of their hues.
Pantone describes this new colour way as : "A Colour Whose Courageous Presence Encourages Personal Inventiveness and Creativity". As we head into the new year we are excited to see how this new hue will inspire new trends and design moments. We have a few thoughts on how you can get a head start in incorporating this new shade in your space, keep reading for our style tips !
STYLE TIPS
Go big with accents
If you’re looking for a way to introduce a bold colour into your space without the full commitment, accents are the way to do it. Large statements like an area rug, help to ground the space and draw attention as a focal point. Highlighting this new colour way in other details like a stylish vase, accent piece can also be a way to pull attention to areas in the room that you want to pull focus to.
Feature wall
Take it up one notch with a feature wall. Feature walls are a great way to direct interest and flow in a room. Using a feature wall as a way to not only bring colour into the room but impact as well. Colour evokes a lot of emotion and has an effect on how we feel and experience things. Adding a very peri feature wall can invite the emotions of : into your space.
Outdoor garden ideas
Why not take a bold stance outdoors ? Injecting colour into your design scheme does not just end with the four walls of your home, why not add a little drama and whimsy to your backyard oasis? If you're a bit colour adverse, but looking to try out a new trend adding multiple tones of purple perennials to your garden landscape can create a beautiful bold statement. Florals like Lavender, Lilac, Anemones and Purple Hydrangeas are as bold as they are beautiful and can create an awesome statement piece to your garden.