Illuminating & Ultimate Gray : Pantone Color of The Year 2021

  • by Gapura Creative

    • “Gray is the queen of colours, because she makes everyone else look good. ” –

    Helen Van Wyk

       

    Color is an important element in interior design. In addition to amplify the appearance of the room, the presence of color can also be a psychological therapy tool because it can affect the atmosphere of the room and also the mood of the people inside the room. 

    There are at least five types of atmosphere that can be influenced by colors, namely calm, cheerful, intimate, unpretentious, and fresh. 

    In 2021, because of the global pandemic, a lot of things has shifted, from the way we design new buildings, new interior spaces. It has created lots of new and exciting changes to interior design trends. 

    For this year, Pantone was inspired to choose the illuminating color and ultimate gray to be the color of the year. The combination of yellow and gray for the interior design is so stunning and must be considered. Check out the following colour reviews according to experts that have been compiled by the Ideal Home Bali team.

     

    Pantone: Illuminating & Ultimate Gray

    Pantone: Illuminating Colors & Ultimate Gray - bright yellow and subtle gray color
    Pantone: Illuminating Colors & Ultimate Gray – bright yellow and subtle gray color

    The pandemic is forcing many people to stay at home and do things from home. A few people have rearranged their houses to make them a comfortable place for activities. This affects interior design trends. The Pantone Color Institute revealed that ultimate gray and Illuminating will be a trend this year.

    Ultimate Gray evokes feelings based on solid and dependable elements which are everlasting and provide a firm foundation. 

    Ultimate Gray and illuminating quietly assures, encouraging feelings of composure, steadiness and resilience, to express a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting, conveying the idea that it’s not about one color or one person, it’s about more than one. 

    The company highlighted that a hue of yellow, called Illuminating, will help to fulfil people with “energy, clarity and hope” to overcome the continuing uncertainty, spirited and emboldening shades satisfy our quest for vitality. The color of Ultimate Gray and illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude” added the company. 

     

    Colour Boundary

    yellow rounded sofa as accent colour and grey staircase
    Yellow rounded sofa as accent colour and grey as a complimentary colour

    John McLennan, from the home furnishings Indigo Living said, most of the grey color is usually used in subtle interior designs. Meanwhile, yellow is usually complicated to arrange in the room. But there are still tricks to get around this. 

    “I think a combination of yellow and gray can turn into a miracle. But anyone who follows this trend needs to limit yellow,” said McLennan. 

    According to him, yellow should be played as an accent in one part. For example, on pillows or unique ceramic pieces.

     

    Choose a Primary Color

    modern yellow sofa with tall soft grey wall backdrop
    A modern yellow sofa with a soft grey backdrop brick wall

    Amelia Koo, the main interior designer at Hmlet has her own opinion. For her, some bright accents in yellow will brighten the mood. This is very useful, especially for those who are still working from home and need a change of atmosphere.

    If you want to use yellow, try to keep one primary color in your black, white, and gray palette. “Covid-19 makes interior design viewed in a different way. Consumers are more focused on the function of space than just aesthetics,” said Koo.

     

    Create Accents

    Light gray is always a great alternative to white for those who are looking to create a soft, tranquil environment. It has a soothing effect and is a great backdrop that works with most aesthetic directions. A punchy yellow is energizing and eye catching and is best when applied graphically through art and styling, like a great modern print or throw pillows with colorful patterning. Pillow accents add extra dimension to a space.

    Mustard yellow accent lounge chair and footrest with white background wall and minimalist artwork
    Mustard yellow accent lounge chair and footrest with white background wall and minimalist artwork

    The brilliance of a light gray color is that it works in almost all applications and room functions. Much like white, it is timeless and won’t go out of style. You can switch out furniture, textiles, accessories and art to completely refresh a room without having to repaint. A bright yellow should be used minimally and as an accent, as it can be too powerful and overwhelming in large swatches.

     

    Create Contrast

    For the color shy, the right shade of gray can add exactly the right amount of warmth and interest without going overboard.

    Cream lounge chair with grey cushion accent, dark grey credenza and textured grey wallpaper
    Cream lounge chair with gray cushion accent, dark gray credenza and textured gray wallpaper

    A tonal gray palette is a can’t-miss. Pair a gray wall with a textural gray credenza or sofa to create a quiet accent wall in a neutral room.

     

    In Conclusion

    Isn’t Pantone’s 2021 color of  the year interesting?

    We hope that it can inspire people to use more grey and contrasting elements, and provoke creative ideas for those of you who want to design a room and play with colors. Ideal Home Bali will always be here to provide you with the best design solutions to accompany you in 2021. 

    Happy New Year to all our customers! 

      by Ideal Home Bali Editors 3 January 2021   Sources: Mansionglobal.com Worldarchitecture.org Kompas.com