Designing With The Pantone Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz

Since 2000, Pantone has published the color of the year selected by their color experts at the Pantone Color Institute. This yearly announcement acts as a color trend forecast for industry professionals. Since its creation, this color trend forecast has become influential and has taken on a life of its own by guiding design professionals and giving insight into what colors consumers will want in the new year. The Pantone Color System is one of the most important color-matching systems created, it serves as a guide and sort of cheat sheet for designers. The Pantone Color System makes it easy for designers to accurately design a space with a color scheme in mind.

In more recent years, Pantone has chosen its color of the year methodically. This year’s color, Peach Fuzz, is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration.

In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a color radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.
-Leatrice Eiseman
Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute™

Sited from Pantone

Designing with Peach Fuzz: Infusing Spaces with Warmth and Community

The first thing to always keep in mind when decorating with any color is the color palette you are working with. Peach Fuzz is a mix of two secondary colors: pink and orange. When designing with these colors, you can choose to enhance your space with different hues of pink and orange or use complementary colors such as light greens or soft blues. See below for an extensive guide with numerous options for your space:

Pastel Shades: Gentle pastel hues like mint green, lavender, baby blue, and light pink can complement this color, forming a tender color palette.

Natural Tones: Natural tones such as subdued sage green, light terracotta, and dusty pink can enrich the organic, understated appearance of Peach Fuzz.

Subdued Grays: Soft gray tones serve as a neutral backdrop, subtly highlighting Peach Fuzz.

Mellow Yellows: Light yellows, such as pastel yellow, can introduce a cheerful, gentle contrast to peach, particularly during the spring and summer seasons.

Metallic Accents: Delicate metallics like champagne, rose gold, and light bronze can infuse a hint of sophistication and glamour into the overall aesthetic.

Neutral Whites: Off-white or ivory tones can establish a clean and fresh background, allowing the light and warmth of Peach Fuzz to take center stage.

Monochromatic Harmony: Designing a space with various peach shades, ranging from light to slightly deeper tones, can create a unified and visually pleasing monochromatic ambiance.

"Peach Fuzz" is a delicate and warm color that can be incorporated into interior design through various materials. Here's a list of materials you might consider:

Area Rugs: Give your space a pop with an area rug as the focal point and source an area rug for your space in a peach tone. If you are already using peach fuzz as an accent color with decorative accents such as picture frames or furniture pieces, opt for a natural-colored area rug. Natural light browns or soft white tones will compliment your space, without overwhelming the eye.

Textiles: Opt for light, breezy curtains in peach or light tones to delicately dress windows. Accent sofas, chairs, or beds with cushions and throws in peach hues for a cozy appeal. Complete the look by layering rugs with subtle peach undertones to infuse warmth into the room.

Furniture: Consider furniture pieces like sofas or chairs upholstered in peach fabrics to evoke a refined and soothing atmosphere. If you use peach fuzz as an accent color for your space, such as vases/frames/area rugs, consider using neutral-toned furniture pieces to highlight these accents. In bedrooms, you can introduce color with bedspreads, duvet covers, or headboards in peach tones.

Paint and Wallpaper: Select a peach hue for a single wall, creating a focal point without overwhelming the room. Alternatively, choose wallpaper featuring understated peach patterns to bring texture and attention to the walls.

Decorative Accents: Add a splash of color by placing vases or bowls in peach tones on tables or shelves. Different-sized peach-colored candles can create a warm and inviting ambiance. Incorporating artwork or prints in peach hues can complement the overall color scheme.

Lighting: Soften room lighting by opting for lampshades in peach tones.

Natural Elements: Infuse a natural touch by displaying fresh flowers or potted plants with peach-colored flowers or foliage in your decor.

Remember, the key to successful interior design is balance and harmony. Mixing and matching these materials while considering textures, patterns, and tones can create a visually appealing and cohesive space.

Now that Pantone has revealed this year's annual color pick, will you be trying out Peach Fuzz in your space?

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