Pantone Colours of the Year 2016 - Rose Quartz and Serenity

Rose Quartz and Serenity are Pantones colours of the year for 2016. This partnership of soft and dusty rose and tranquil blue will create a delicate and feminine ambiance in any home interior. Dusky tones are perfect for creating a pop of colour while still maintaining a sense of space and light in smaller homes. The beauty of this colour selection is that they can be used individually or paired together for a more striking designer look.

For a serene and subtle interior look then select rose quartz as your base tone and add accents of serenity in your soft furnishings and accessories. Alternatively use serenity as your main colour choice and add pops of rose quartz for a more masculine take on this look. Rose quartz works particularly well with soft grey, mauve and lavender and can be accented with metallic tones for added opulence. Serenity can be paired with crisp white, navy, pastel blue and peach for a refined and elegant design that looks fantastic in living room and bedroom interiors.

A Rose Quartz and Serenity colour combination works fabulously on cushions, rugs, bedding and curtains to give an introduction of colour in an otherwise plain interior. Select soft grey or white walls and accent with rose quartz and serenity curtains in contrasting panels or bold geometric prints that will make a fabulous alternative to a wallpapered feature wall. A central rug in this colour partnership will brighten up a neutrally carpeted area or will add texture and visual detail against a natural wooden floor. Rose Quartz and Serenity coloured cushions will compliment a wide range of modern and traditional sitting areas and look great in funky and modern patterns as well as classic stripes or floral prints for added visual impact.

Rose quartz makes a fabulous colour choice for upholstery as it creates a subtle hint of colour while still maintaining a soft and neutral feel. A retro style tub chair or modern, metal framed dining chair or stool will look great in this soft dusky pink and will look fabulous place against a Serenity coloured feature wall or a painted dining or coffee table.  Serenity blue upholstery will look amazing on more classic styles of armchair or dressing table seating and works well with French or Chesterfield style items. Alternatively why not combine both colours in classic floral print fabrics that will give a classy shabby chic look on oak dining chairs or pouffes covered in chunky knitted upholstery.

Painted furniture is as popular as ever and this colour combination provides the perfect inspiration for trying your hand at some simple furniture up-cycling. If you have a tired old table, bedside or cabinet then give it a new lease of life with a fresh paint finish and new handles. Sand and prime your chosen item and then select your rose quartz or serenity shade and paint 3 thin coats allowing at least 4 hours of drying between each layer. Alternatively combine both colours to paint alternating drawer fronts, doors or contrasting table tops. Finish the item with a coat of wax or varnish and add crystal knobs for a modern and glamorous finish or classic antique style handles for a more rustic country style look.

When selecting accessories to compliment this colour partnership, there are a wide variety of styles to choose from. For a fresh and uplifting look opt for crisp white ceramics such as vases and ornaments that will create a complimentary elegance against the soft and dusky backdrop. Serenity colour schemes will look great with silver and chrome accessories that will compliment the delicate blue tones and give a hint of glamour to your chosen room. Rose quartz decor works wonderfully with another of 2016s biggest trends; copper accessories. A striking copper orb ceiling light will create a fabulous focal point in the centre of a room or alternatively choose copper candle holders, lamp bases and frames that will create a shimmering finish against the feminine rosy walls.

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