On the hunt for Colour trends
Hey everyone! Its been a hectic week or so and i’ve been researching away for this post.
Trend forecasting is the forefront of home, fashion and product and so I wanted to try and give an insight into some colour trends we could be seeing in the next seasons. Keep reading below to find out how to keep your home and interiors in style!
Pantone® colours top to bottom; Greige, Silver Cloud, Eucalyptus, Vanilla Ice, Marshmallow, Glacier Gray
Neutral tones
This year we have seen a rise in sustainability around our home spaces, so there’s no surprise that neutral colour palettes have dominated our interiors. In years past we have loved a grey moment but 2020 was the end of the cool toned favourite as we invited in warm tones such as tan, stone and light mole. You’ll be pleased to know this is set to stay with us and we’ll also be re-introducing the return of the cool grey favourite. As shown in Pantones Home and Interior book, cool grey will make a comeback as a complement to some of the newer colours we’re inviting to our homes. If you’ve become used to choosing a warmer hue but you really love grey we could see the return of ‘greige’. The colour emerged a few years ago and became a favourite as the best of both worlds, critics have said it became ‘overused’ and so it disappeared with trends past. However, due to the demand now for the ‘new neutral’ I can’t see why you wouldn’t include this in the line up. The paint company LICK have introduced ‘Greige 2’ a firm favourite if you love this neutral palette.
Pantone® colours top to bottom; Hot Sauce, Cardimum orange, Orange chiffon, Radiant Yellow, Saffron, Pepper stem
Desert Brights
For S/S 20 ‘Terracotta’ has been the colour to watch. Well, may this spicy tone go forward and lets just bring all its friends too! We’ll see more reds, oranges and yellows in our colour palette that mimic the sunset (or rise) on the desert dunes. Think rusty reds, saffron yellows and perfect peach. We’ll also see a nature influence with yellow based greens and even brighter yellows. Over at Zara Home they’re showcasing their new kids collection which proves this is the fun-loving colour combo for the little ones. According to trend experts peach in particular is set to increase in popularity the most and I can see why. If you combine the silky tone of warm peach with the bold tones of this years hottest colour ‘Classic blue’ you have a contemporary and contrasted space. Peach is also a good accent to ‘Tranquil dawn’ Dulux’s colour of 2020 and all those neutral tones we saw above. It’s definitely one to watch and I may have spotted a few pieces already. West elm’s colour block trays embody this trend and Urban outfitters have bedding with literal peaches on!
Pantone® colours top to bottom; Skyway, Ballad Blue, Frosty green, Dusky orchid, Corsage, Rose smoke
Frosted hues
Taking pastels to a new level, we’ll be playing around with these lighter shades especially when we come into Spring 21. There will be a focus on sky blue leading from the popularity of blue this season but it’ll be complimented by dusky orchid, smoked rose and frosty green. We normally see an ice blue somewhere come ‘Christmas’ time so this trend could start as early as Winter 20. To begin with I think these will be accent colours and dropped into our homes using dinnerware, accessories and textiles. Although, there has been a small increase in marshmallow pink and sage green across furniture as of recent so keep your eyes open. The Piper bed at Made and the Zola Chairs at Next are great examples. These lighter tones influence a calming nature across our spaces and should definitely be considered in some way.
Pantone® colours top to bottom; Anthracite, Granite gray, Obsidian, Dark navy, Scarab, Deep depths
Basically black
We’re set to see a rise in dark shades that are close to the tone of black but just not quite. We’re already seeing Navy as a popular shade across kitchens but it could be set to get toned down even more. Think dark navy and anthracite grey as your starting points. I’m excited to see where this trend goes in particular as it could mean we make some bold choices when it comes to furniture and walls. The contrast of the dark navy and vanilla from our neutral palette is dreamy and softer than a traditional monochrome would be. Check out the Hadleigh throw at Neptune for an example of this colourway. Black will always be a popular colour because it’s timeless, so don’t worry if you’ve already made that commitment. If you do fancy a change on the walls or cabinetry, Farrow and Ball paint springs to mind. Down Pipe, Paean Black and Railings should be top of the list. Theres just something exciting about using the darkest tones on a colour spectrum to achieve a rich feel.
These predictions are curated from research across a number of trusted sources;
https://www.wgsn.com/en/
https://store.pantone.com/uk/en/
https://www.dulux.co.uk/en
https://www.topdrawer.co.uk/interiors-mso7#/
https://www.trendbible.com