Color Of The Year: 2020

Color of the Year: 2020

“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” ~ Wassily Kandinsky

Melissa Mathe Interior Design | Photography: Ansel Olson

The new year is a time for reflection of past growth and a time to look towards all that lies ahead. As you sit back and develop your New Year’s resolutions, your new fitness routines and organizational goals, also think about your whole self-wellness in how your surroundings aid in your 2020 goals. This is a great time to give your home or office a freshening up, too. I truly believe that how you feel in your home when you wake up each day will set the benchmark for how you bring out the best you every single day. And lucky for us we have some color theorists who study all things economical, environmental, and political. Their research gives us a color palette that will have you feeling refreshed and invigorated every day and ready to take on your most ambitious resolutions.

As the esteemed American Interior designer Barclay Butera says, “Blue and white is not just a color combination, it’s a lifestyle.” In other words, “Blue and White is Always Right” and we couldn’t agree more. Thought of as the color theorists in the market, PANTONE has given us the first color of the year: Classic Blue 19-4052. “Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.” Reflective of the sky at dusk, or the James River, this indigo blue is color with a regal history dating back to Ancient Egypt.  Classic Blue is reminiscent of the deep blue sea, a place of trust and faith in what lies ahead. As you may have noticed in Melissa Mathe Interiors, classic blue is one of our favorite vibrant statement colors to weave into home interior designs.

New Year’s Resolution hack - if lessening stress is a goal, Classic Blue can help.

“The use of color in interior design is changing. It’s not just about what a space looks like anymore, but how it makes you feel,” said Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “People want to feel grounded and inspired to pursue their mental, physical and emotional well-being. Naval is reminiscent of the night sky, which people have looked to for centuries for guidance, as a muse and as a reminder to live more mindfully.”

Similar to Classic Blue, Sherwin Williams has chosen Navel [SW6244] as the Color of the Year. This bold hue of blue embodies a sense of empowerment. This striking rich color represents very well in both a classic and contemporary design.

New Year’s Resolution hack - if being more confident is a goal, Naval will help show you the way.

While Classic Blue and Naval come from the darker sensibilities of the sky, Benjamin Moore offers their color of the year: First Light [2102-70], thought to be the sky at dawn. “A soft rosy hue blooming with potential.” First Light 2102-70, is an uplifting soft airy pink that is a flattering refreshing alternative to white and beige. This color pairs well in complementing a vast array of color palettes in any design scheme, evoking a sense of playfulness to enliven a home.

New Year’s Resolution hack - if a renewed, better you is a goal, First Light can help you shine.

Melissa Mathe Interior Design | Photography: Ansel Olson

To jump in on the fun, Mathe Design is announcing our Color of the Year 2020: Pine Green. A fresh take on green that offers a deep saturation combined with a bright hue. A delightful color that we find on trend for the new year. Adding a traditionally classic color to contemporary interiors takes a room to a new level with freshness and strong color intensity as the star of the show, it rounds out the color palette of blues and pinks.

New Year’s Resolution hack - if being more grounded is a goal, Pine Green can help provide that balance.

This year when I look at these four colors, my Interior Design heart skipped a beat. Not only are they wonderful colors on their own, but also they speak to each other creating a harmonious color palette.

I know what you are thinking – how can I add this to my existing space? We have some artistic talent in our community that can help us pull this palette together. All it takes is a bit of goal-setting.

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We hope you are as excited as we are to find new ways to use these trending Colors of the Year 2020.

Happy New Year!

Melissa Mathe

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How To Warm Up Your Space With Layering Texture

How To Warm Up Your Space with Layering Texture

“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” ~ Albert Camus

Gabby Home

While winter has settled in quite nicely and the frigid temperatures are chilling to the bone. The comforts of home call for a much needed cozy retreat. As the days are getting darker faster and after the holidays have ended…interior spaces can seem a bit barren and cold to the senses. The perfect time to warm up your spaces using layering and textures to fill in those empty spots and gather around the warm fire. In adding elements of woven texture, wood, leather, velvet and furry finds you can transform your interiors to settle in to with ambiance and comfort.

Annie Selkie

Creating those zones to curl-up in is essential to our desire in hibernating when the chilling temperatures are too hard to bear. The perfect time of year for hot cocoa and a great book covered up in a chunky textured throw blanket…ahhh! We’ve sourced some pillows and throw blankets with different patterns and feel. It’s hard to say no to a super soft faux fur blanket in the middle of winter.

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Pine Cone Hill

Layering rugs is a sophisticated way of adding texture and softness on floors to ground defined spaces. This look is achieved with combining hand woven, hand knotted, sheep skin and cowhide rugs on top of each other. Which is just what the toes need to stay warm when walking on floors that seem icy cold.

CR Laine

On those days and nights when everyone is gathered around for a movie or game night… having soft surroundings to sit on makes the company want to stay a while.

Filling in corners with lanterns and ginger jars adds those special design touches to make a room not feel too empty. The fireplace takes center stage during cold months… having stylish functional accessories to hold firewood and blankets is key. The glow of candles especially helps to create an ambient glow at night to warm the soul. This can simply be done by hanging candle sconces, adding candleholders and hurricanes around the house to fill with luminous candlelight.

Chelsea Robinson Interiors

In the dining room covering chairs with slipcovers and adding in elements of nature can give the room warmth… like adding an extra sweater or coat to your room. Play with different patterns to find your style “simple and elegant” or more “cozy cabin”. Using woven and wool fabrics can make a clean and smart looking winter style statement.

Pine Cone Hill

We haven’t forgotten the much needed layers in the bedroom either. Velvet quilts and furry throw pillows speak for themselves saying “get under the covers”… and can be great seasonal decor items to swap in during the winter for staying warm in bed. This hand knotted rug adds comfort under the feet while another tip is to add simple clean white ceramics… in the form of stools and vases to give a room a boost of freshness.

We hope you enjoy using these tips on layering different textures in your own home to stay warm this winter season. Soon enough it will be spring… but for now we’ll light a candle, read a good book and enjoy the cozy evenings while they last.

Cheers!

Melissa Mathe

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