How to decorate your home with the Pantone color of the year

The Pantone color of the year for 2018 has been announced – and it’s a familiar color. “PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet” is the chosen color of the year and it’s a very fun and young color in the shade of purple. Pantone says that they chose Ultra Violet to represent the upcoming year because it “…communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us towards the future.”

Put a splash of the modern and vibrant Ultra Violet into your home by following these home decor tips.

Let it standout

The shade of purple can be hard to design with especially when it’s vibrant. A common tip is to let the color stand out. Pick a piece of furniture in Ultra Violet and let the other pieces be in neutral colors to make the former stand out.

Pair it with its own family

Purple looks great when matched with other shades of purple. Ultra violet looks great with shades like dusty violet, rich plums, and deep navy.

Match with bright and fun colors

As what Pantone mentioned, Ultra Violet is all about originality and boldness. So why not revamp your home decor look by matching the color of the year with the boldest and brightest of hues like orange and yellow. It will surely bring excitement to the new year.

Use it like royalty

Ultra violet also exudes royalty and exclusivity. Make the most out of this colors by matching it with plums and rubies. It will instantly make your home or room feel more high end.

Start small

You don’t have to repaint the whole room with purple to get in with times. Start small. Get rugs in the shade of purple or frames in this color and add it up to the mix.