Decorating with Pantone’s Colour of the Year

The world-famous colour authority Pantone releases their choice of Colour of the Year on an annual basis, with previous years having seen ‘Greenery’ as the hottest trend as well as ‘Rose Quartz’ and ‘Marsala’. This year’s colour is incredibly vibrant, bold and mysterious: ‘Ultra Violet’. Described by Pantone as “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.”

A printed wallpaper design featuring Ultra Violet

At first glance, you may think that this is a difficult colour to work with due to its deep, rich hue; however, we’ve got some fantastic ideas on how to tie this beautiful shade into any home with ease.

Feature Wall

A feature wall is one of the most daring ways to use this bold purple hue, and it can work incredibly well in a large, well-lit space paired with rich gold details and neutral, light-coloured surrounding walls. The elegance and richness of Ultra Violet helps to lift the room and add a mystical look. It can also work well in rooms such as the bathrooms, hallways, entrances and stairways; places that are often left untouched when it comes to design and detail. This will transform your journey through your home, leaving you with points of interest at every turn.

Statement Furniture

Plush sofas, armchairs and chaise lounges in Pantone’s new favourite shade of purple can bring life into any room. Drawing the eye to a statement piece of furniture means that you can keep the rest of the room fairly neutral, making it easier to re-vamp further down the line. Colours such as deep emeralds, rich terracotta shades and deep blues pair well with Ultra Violet for a luxurious and timeless feel. However, if you’re feeling brave, opt for clashing vibrant colours, patterns and textures for a wild and characteristic feel.

Subtle Details

If statement furniture and feature walls seem like too much of a change, why not test out the tone with some subtle details? You can add a pop of colour to any room with objects such as candles, fresh flowers, decorative cushions, photo frames, soft throws and even tiles. These delicate details will help to draw the eye around the room for a creative, well put-together finish. This is a fantastic way to test a colour trend within your home before committing to a re-decoration project and can add a wonderfully personal feel to any room.

Galactic Accents

The 60s space-trend has returned, and the colour Ultra Violet works perfectly in this out-of-this-world design statement. Why not test out some custom printed wallpaper of a space scene? Or add a selection of smaller photo frames to the walls? With the array of 60s style furniture available today, you can create a spectacular display in a room that will enhance your creativity and be bang on-trend. Galactic accents will transform your dull office space into an inspiring haven and mix up the monotony of your daily routine.

Which of these Ultra Violet trends do you most want to try? We’d love to hear about your home design plans for 2018 via our social media channels! Don’t forget to get in touch with us if you’re in search of custom printed wallpaper as our HP Wallpaper tool means wall-design has never been simpler!