There is a synergy that exists between color and emotion — just like the image we put out to the world with our clothing choices, color inside our homes encapsulates our mindsets. As we ease into the end of a tumultuous 2020, Pantone officially released its Fashion Color Trend Report for Spring/Summer 2021 with shades that will elevate both your wardrobe and your home decor aesthetic. From creamy-colored hues like soothing off-white almond oil, to an intense blue-black that adds depth, the current core colors adapt to rather than direct the tone of our environments.
We tapped Gemma Riberti, Head of Interiors at WGSN, and Jane Boddy (a 20+ year veteran in the industry contributing to both Pantone and WGSN) to give us the scoop on achieving a pleasing living space with these core hues. Ahead, we've lined up our favorite furnishings to experiment with creating a classic foundation inside your space — with room to play around with accessories and beyond.
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Color Trend: Buttercream
PANTONE 11-0110 Buttercream: Smooth Buttercream is an easy and effortless delicious off-white.
"Neutrals are taking center stage as their perceptions changes to be everything but banal and in a way everything but neutral, actually. There are so many nuances to neutrals: we have been calling out a renewed focus on these hues for a few seasons, highlighting how their softness, their dependability, and versatility make them ideal to ground livelier palettes and create interiors that soothe, comfort and protect." – Gemma Riberti, Head of Interiors, WGSN
Textured Kadin Throw Blanket
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Colossal Handknit Pillow Covers
Lilo Velvet Flared Arm Sofa
Totem Candle
Color Trend: Inkwell
PANTONE 19-4016 Inkwell: A deep and intense blackened blue. An almost-navy, but a bit more subdued.
"The ability of color to project feelings, emotions and identity cannot be underestimated. Color has the power to create connections and to uplift mood, color can help us switch between modes, matching our sense of vitality or calmness throughout the day." - Jane Boddy
Rumi Shag Throw Pillow
Abstract Handpainted Indigo Vases
Reider Armchair
Julieta Ceramic Desk & Table Lamp
Color Trend: Willow
PANTONE 16-0632 Willow: A canopy of green that reveals and conceals. Use it as both a neutral and a pop of color.
"Color is following two very different paths at the moment, nature and the planet is such an important topic (think about the big house plants trend) colors that connect us to the earth, make us feel good, and they make us feel calm. Natural leafy greens sit at the heart of this, as do earthy tones such as browns. It’s important here though to consider the warmth in these tones." - Jane Boddy
Chroma Small Glass Tumbler
Scented Candle in Glass Holder
Saro Lifestyle Classic Herringbone Throw
Color Trend: Ultimate Grey
PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray: Quietly assuring and reliable gray encouraging composure.
"Beiges and grays can very fresh or very sophisticated or very grounding according to the tint they explore."
Hardwick Chunky Knitted Acrylic Throw
Ripple Glasses
Modern Concrete-Inspired Vase
Modern Concrete-Inspired Vase
Eucalyptus Tencel Pillowcase Set
Color Trend: Desert Mist
PANTONE 14-1127 Desert Mist: Invoking images of shifting powdery sands.
"There is definitely rising importance of brights: people are growing more confident in their color choices, so they bring saturated hues within their homes with a freer mix & match approach." - Gemma Riberti
Jute Floor Mat
Rainbow Bowls
Washed Cotton Tassel Duvet Cover
Color Trend: Amethyst Orchid
PANTONE 17-3628 Amethyst Orchid: The floral shaded amethyst orchid introduces a unique touch.
"Lilac has taken its time to emerge, but it's filtering through from fashion as did millennial pink. Though pink still remains." - Jane Boddy