2020 has tested us in many ways. Many of us have waited impatiently for the lockdown to get over to give our life and our home a makeover. And this New Year is the perfect time to give your place a fresh coat of paint to symbolise a new beginning. A home freshly bathed in new colours instils positivity and creates an aura of positive energy for you and your family.
Now the question is – which is the best colour for the Year 2021? Well, there are no hard and fast rules, as you can always experiment with the colours of your choice. All you have to do is select colours that go with your design theme and the colours that suit each room.
Or better still, opt for the trending ones. Different paint companies and design houses have published their choice of colours for 2021! There are several advantages of going with trendy colours. One, you will get them easily in paint shops (not that you don't get other colours), but companies are eager to market trending colours. Second, you will find many design ideas for trending colours from all over the world. These painting ideas will give you enough inspiration to include them in your home.
Here are a few trending colours you can try out this year!
Get inspiration from Pantone Colour of the year 2021
Pantone LLC, the company that made the lives of designers easier through its Pantone matching system, is a trend-setter when it comes to interior colours. Every year, they announce a particular shade which the design world laps up. Soon you find clothes, paints, décor, furnishing, pamphlets, and even websites using the Pantone Colour of the Year.
For 2021, they have chosen not just one colour but two. They call it PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating. These colours are a shade of grey and a shade of yellow! Excited? Muted grey and sunshine yellow will bring harmony and sophistication to all interiors types, from your kitchen to bedroom. While grey has been the designers’ favourite, yellow is the colour of the masses. The combination is sure to bring about design ecstasy. Pantone’s PR says that they chose grey as a symbol of endurance and yellow as a mark of ‘positivity supported by fortitude’. One cannot agree with them more as the world displayed both endurance and fortitude while dealing with the novel coronavirus.
A simple idea to try is to use grey for walls and upholstery and utilise yellow to add a dash of spark and brightness to your room through décor pieces, throw pillows, pillow covers, wall décor, or accent furniture.
Talk to your designer who can share with you umpteen colour ideas to use these colours creatively inside your home.
Dulux brings in Brave Ground
The popular paint brand Dulux has chosen ‘Brave Ground’ as its colour of the year 2021. It is the earthy beige that reminds you of the earth, lending a grounding feel. A neutral hue, Brave Ground is also aimed at helping people to create a calm sanctuary within your home. Aptly named, the colour is also about resurrecting after a tumultuous year full of uncertainty. Though a simple shade, Brave Ground can be used in myriad ways in different settings.
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Dulux has also created complementary colours to go with Brave Ground which includes prominent pinks and reds and enduring yellows and ochres.
Now let us take a look at some other trending colours experts around the world have chosen.
Soothing blues
If we say, “when you feel blue, surround yourself with blues,” might not be an overstatement, as one of the trending 2021 colours is blue but with a difference.
While in 2020, Pantone had selected classic blue, this year’s trending blue is its cleaner shade. Of course, the reason designers chose soothing blue is that the colour lends serenity to interiors and helps you relax.
This year, blue will also be seen on subtle accent pieces in a neutral colour scheme. You can bring in many different shades such as sky blue, marine blue, steel blue, ombre blue, pitch blue, aquamarine, turquoise, baby blue, cerulean and more. Since these soothing blue shades are associated with positivity and peace, your house also tends to build an atmosphere of serenity with these calming hues.
Nature remains an inspiration
The world remained locked inside their homes for most of 2020. No wonder they are craving for some nature outdoor trips. People are now gravitating towards nature-inspired shades even inside their homes. It is also an assuring reminder that the ever-calming nature is waiting outside as the world heals.
So, earthy tones, deep greens, rust colour, vibrant citrines or the bright yellow hue, chocolate brown are some shades that are rocking the world of interior design this 2021.
Neutral shades find their way into 2021
Neutral shades continue to enjoy their popularity in 2021. Because of their versatility and the ability to gel with other colours, neutral shades will always be in vogue. Designers yet again relate the popularity of neutral shades with nature. Also, neutrals offer calm and peace amidst the chaos of the outside world.
While white and black remain the stars in the neutral colour scheme, different variations of these colours including grey, beige, and taupe are gaining prominence. Pair the neutral theme with some contrasting colours for an accent and you have a cheerful house that is striking and serene at the same time.
Celebrate with Yellow
As per the predictions of interior experts, all shades of yellow will take centre stage in 2021 and not just Pantone yellow. There are many ways to use this bright hue. The primary rule is to choose the right shade. You can use yellow wallpaper to introduce colour and pattern in your living room.
While yellow can be used in any room to usher in brightness and cheer, look for mellow shades to prevent an overwhelming feeling in the interiors. You can use yellow with its complementary colours or even use them as accent colours to lend visual interest to your home interiors.
Go Green in 2021
Green was a popular colour for interiors in 2020, and it also seems to be in the designers’ wish list in 2021. Green also symbolises nature which is the predominant inspiration for décor trends in the New Year.
Experts also forecast more use of green colour in the kitchens. While some point out about using sage green shade in the kitchen, a group of designers are all for green cabinets teaming up with marble in kitchen space.
Olive green is also quite popular among homemakers. You can use the colour in every room, including your bedroom to create a peaceful ambience.
You can also bring in vibrant colours through indoor plants. They will not only add a style statement but also infuse your home with fresh air.
Using trendy colours in your home interior design can lend uniqueness and appeal, but the key is to use the right shade, in the right quantity, in the right room and space. Team up with an interior designer to make the best use of the top colour trends and transform your home through aesthetics and functionality.
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