Get Your Living Space Ready for Spring!
By Penny on Mar 19, 2014
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Disclaimer: the contents of this article may provoke an intense desire to redecorate.
Pantone, the world’s most prestigious expert on colour, named “Radiant Orchid” the most important colour of the year!
If you’re anything like us at newinhomes.com, this ”spring weather” has you itching for change. Luckily, the new Pantone colour collection invokes an array of playful, warming colours that will help you forget about the cold.
Influentially reinvigorating the way we think about fashion, Radiant Orchid has the capacity to powerfully transform the average room. It’s fresh and vibrant hue embodies excitement and is reminiscent of blooming lilacs, orchids and tulips. Paired with classical neutrals like Cognac, Cypress and Aluminum, Radiant Orchid can be the perfect accent piece in your living room that will flirtatiously mingle with warming Aurora Reds, Sangrias, Misted Yellows and complementary Mauve Mists. Though Radiant Orchid is the acclaimed show stopper, this attention grabbing colour can share the spotlight with any Royal Blue or Bright Cobalt as long as they play it cool.
Not sure what we’re talking about? Well, experts at Pantone spent countless hours observing popular styles and surveying the designers of New York Fashion Week in order to produce a full report detailing Fall 2014’s hottest colour trends. To access the full report, click here.
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If you’re looking to update your interiors, excellent choices to consider could include more economical reupholstering projects for pillows, sofas and couches in this daring colour, especially against Royal Blue walls. Finding throws or new duvet covers could help you achieve that flair you’ve been looking for. If you love the look, but are afraid to jump in too deep, try a splash here and there using complementary colours listed in the Pantone scheme to neutralize Radiant Orchid’s impact.
This colour can exude elegance when tastefully contrasted against Aluminum and Cognac walls or flooring. New lamp shades, contemporary art pieces, rugs and new wallpaper are all great starting places, and don’t forget that interesting patterns can add a lot of character as well. If the space you’re looking to liven up is a washroom, try new Radiant Orchid towel sets or soap dispensers!
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How was this colour selected? Reflecting on the beauty of the past while embracing an exciting future, Radiant Orchid was chosen as an androgynous trend setting colour for fall 2014 because of its bold, adventurous nature. So let your creativity blossom and have fun with it!
