Classic Blue – Timeless and Elegant Simplicity

In case you haven’t heard it already, the Pantone Colour of the Year is Classic Blue (19-4052)!

For years, the Pantone Colour of the Year has played a big role in industries such as fashion, graphic design, industrial design, product packaging and home furnishings. Even if we don’t think it’s important to us at first glance, its use is featured in the world all around us. So why not embrace it!

Classic Blue is a shade of blue that embodies our want for a stable and dependable environment. It symbolizes peace, tranquility, and connection. Reminiscent of the sky at dusk, Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute, stated "Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication".

This year reaching back in time to bring this calming, confident blue hue back to the light again seems more relevant than ever.

HOW TO STYLE THIS COLOUR IN YOUR HOME

1. TRY A VIBRANT FEATURE WALL

Be brave, refresh a space with a Classic Blue feature wall to create a calming environment. You can tone this down with some neutral furniture to create a break in an ocean of colour.

2. A SPLASH OF COLOUR WITH STATEMENT FURNITURE

If you’re not quite convinced a feature wall is the way to go for you, an easy way to incorporate this colour is to add a statement piece of furniture in Classic Blue.

Try a sofa in a neutral room to bring a pop of colour or even a cabinet or table.

3. JUST A TOUCH OF CLASSIC BLUE

Anything from a classic blue accent cushion to a vase to a throw blanket. Textiles are a fun and interesting way to bring colour to a room. They have a way of making your house feel like a home.

At the end of the day there is no wrong way of adding colour to your home so have a bit of fun and try adding Classic Blue accents to your space.