Another new year, another Pantone Color of the Year. Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has chosen one color to represent the zeitgeist of the times, and this selection influences fashion, home furnishings and consumer products.
2020’s choice for Color of the Year is Classic Blue, and it’s one that is different from some of the flashier colors they’ve announced in the past such as Tangerine Tango or Ultra Violet. In its press release, Pantone explains that “Imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Aiding concentration and bringing laser-like clarity, [it] re-centers our thoughts. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience.”
Classic Blue may seem like a safe choice but by no means is it boring. In a time when so many homes are deluged with beige everything, this blue does add a punch of elegance. It also goes well with practically every other color.
If you want to be on trend and incorporate the Pantone Color of the Year into your space, here are some home accents that surely will be classics for years to come.
Kiddush Cup by Nadav Art (World of Judaica)
Menorah by Lior Gluska (Amazon)
Anodized Aluminum Tzedakah Box by Benny Dabach (ajudaica)
Israel Flag Pillow (society6)
Embroidered Challah Cover by Yair Emanuel (Judaica Web Store)
Jonathan Fong is the author of “Flowers That Wow” and “Parties That Wow,” and host of “Style With a Smile” on YouTube. You can see more of his do-it-yourself projects at jonathanfongstyle.com.
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