Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year Has Arrived, and Here’s How to Decorate With It
The classic color is one to invest in, and here’s the products our editors are shopping
Photo by Sara Tramp, design by Emily Henderson
Pantone’s back with their Color of the Year for 2020, where the color company predicts the hue that will define the coming year. To kick off the new decade, Pantone’s Color of the Year is Classic Blue (PANTONE 19-4052).
Courtesy of Pantone
According to Pantone’s press release, the color was chosen for its timelessness amidst a year of change. Pantone describes the shade: “Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.”
The classic color is an easy one to add to your home, from cozy bed frames to dining room decor, and makes for a great color choice whether it’s a new decade or not. Need ideas on where to start? Read on for our blue home decor picks.
Dining Chairs
Courtesy of Lulu & Georgia
A fresh take on your dining room chairs that will still look great in 2021.
Fringed Pouf
Courtesy of The Jungalow
Add some fringe benefits to your sitting area with this pouf.
Velvet Bed
Courtesy of Anthropologie
Lean all-in to blue decor with this luxurious velvet bed frame.
Printed Wallpaper
Courtesy of The Jungalow
This printed wallpaper keeps it whimsical while incorporating deep shades of Classic Blue.
Agate Cheese Board
Courtesy of Anthropologie
Freshen up your hosting supplies with this blue agate cheese board.
Shibori Pillows
Courtesy of The Citizenry
Bring out those shibori accents to celebrate deep shades of blue.
Blue Candle
Courtesy of Anthropologie
The easiest hack for adding the blues to your home: stocking up on statement candles in the hue.
Throw Blanket
Courtesy of Novogratz
This cozy throw has a fun print that can go from a chic living room to a funky kids’ playroom.
Velvet Couch
Courtesy of High Fashion Home
Why stop at a velvet bed frame? Go the full nine yards with this sleek couch.
Printed Hand Towels
Courtesy of The Jungalow
Your kitchen deserves a blue period, too. These printed hand towels are a great twist on the standard.
Bold Diffuser
Courtesy of Anthropologie
A colorful diffuser might be an even easier way to instantly decorate with blue.
Minimalist Pillow
Courtesy of Lulu & Georgia
This minimalist pillow stripe can add a nautical touch to your couch.
