Turquoise!  

Pantone, the world’s leading authority on color trends just unveiled this year’s pick!  This will lead us to a sea of turquoise sweaters, pillows and bicycles.  But that’s fine by me.  I can easily incorporate shades of turquoise into my color palette if my clients are on board.  It has so many beautiful hues and easily works with other colors.  Last year’s color was “Mimosa” and while it was a pretty color, it was not one I saw making it’s way into my projects anytime soon. 

Here is their take on this luscious color:

“Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of well-being…..With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.”

If you love the many shades of Turquoise, here are some great ways to add it to your home:

• Pillows & Throws
• Lamps
• Turquoise Stones
• Rugs
• Artwork

This is a wonderful way to to give your home a New Year’s lift and add some bright, happy hues to the long, cold days and nights of winter.  If you’d like some more wonderful turquoise interior inspiration, visit Erin’s blog, House of Turquoise.  Right now she has posted some lovely holiday decorations and she also maintains a group of sites dedicated to different colors.  So no matter what color is your favorite, you’ll find you’re in good company!

Happy Holidays!

Seedling Modern Pillow from Inhabit Living

 

The Glass Zinnia knob from Anthropologie would brighten up any bathroom or dresser.

 

 

 

 

Flamingo Porcelain Lamp in Turquoise from Cottage & Bungalow

  

 

Spa Organic Bed Blanket from Ralph Lauren

1" Penny Glass mosaic tile from Ann Sacks in Water Matte.