Using the 2021 Pantone color(s!)of the year in your home
The Pantone Color Institute has announced a shade every year for the past two decades to help guide the world of fashion, art, and design. This year, Pantone has announced “Ultimate Gray” and “Illuminating” (an aptly named bright yellow hue) as the official color pairing for 2021.
The contrast between the moody gray and sunny yellow provides plenty of possibilities to use this Pantone pair throughout your home. If you’re ready to get creative with color as we head into 2021, check out some of our favorite ideas to intentionally incorporate this year’s palette into your home’s design.
Walls and Cabinetry
Gray walls are one of the most popular ways to create calm, spa-like spaces.
This year’s neutral gray and brilliant yellow pairing provides the opportunity to add bold accents to any blank bedroom or bath. For a luxe Lowcountry look, try adding Ultimate Gray wainscotting to your bedroom or owner’s entry, then add in a few yellow accessories to keep your aesthetic effortlessly on-trend and visually engaging–without sacrificing the serenity.
Wallpaper is a wonderful way to incorporate color, elevate your design, and increase the elegance of any space in your home. Whether your tastes skew traditional or a bit more whimsical, there’s a wallpaper for everyone. There are plenty of patterns, prints, and colorful collections to meet your Pantone preferences and appeal to all aesthetics. We’re particularly fond of a wallpaper moment in the laundry room. Who says functional spaces can’t have a bit of fun, too?
The kitchen is a great place to satisfy a craving for color. This year’s gray and yellow Pantone pair provides plenty of opportunities to achieve a bold yet inviting kitchen design. We’re picturing a patterned gray backsplash and open shelving stocked with colorful dishware to keep your kitchen open and bright! Ultimate Gray is also a wonderful choice for adding depth and allure to kitchen cabinetry.
Trendy Textiles
Textiles are one of the most flexible ways to add trendy tones to your home.
Incorporating smaller accents, like gray and yellow pillows or throw blankets, into your bedroom or living room is a surefire way to create contrast and add depth. Rotating textiles make it easy to change the tones in your home every season!
Have a hodge-podge guest room or bunk room that could use a makeover? Integrate the 2021 colors of the year via a patterned yellow duvet, gray rug, and natural storage baskets to instantly cheer up your space. Window treatments are another great way to incorporate 2021’s bold gray and yellow palette into your home while keeping the overall vibe light and airy. Use light linens with muted colors in your space to achieve an on-trend look without losing any of the natural light that’s so abundant here in the Lowcountry.
Art, Furniture, and Accessories
Don’t worry! You don’t have to be an art connoisseur to utilize amazing pieces in your home.
Whether you are seeking original artwork or the perfect prints, consider incorporating this year’s Pantone colors into your art selections to achieve a timeless yet modern look throughout your home.
From gray mid-century sofas to a sunny wingback chair, there is no better way to tie your spaces together than through the intentional selection of furnishings. Minimalist designs and mid-century pieces are continuously gaining in popularity, and Ultimate Gray and Illuminating perfectly match the shift to more modern interior choices.