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Spring is on its way and it’s time to freshen up your home with the season’s hottest colours! Here’s the lowdown on five trend-setting hues found in the PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2009. Plus, we’ve got 10 great product finds to help you incorporate these hot colours into your home décor!
Super Lemon
The sun is out, flowers are in bloom and everyone has a sunny disposition—and people who want to make a statement don’t just wear the colour yellow, but decorate their homes with it, too.
1. KIIRO Vessel, $29.99 at EQ3
2. TROLLSTA Side Table, $69 at IKEA
Dark Citron
Botanical hues such as yellows and greens are big this season. This citrus-inspired green is just the colourful touch to add a calm and sophisticated look to a room.
3. Alabaster Serving Bowl, $30 at ZONE
4. Marcel Chair, starting at $599 at EQ3
Palace Blue
The PANTONE® report describes this colour as a “navy-like tone that sparkles”. This shimmery hue adds a refreshing look to the home and can easily be paired with any of the other trendy spring colours.
5. Serene Pillow, $44.99 at EQ3
6. Blue and Cream Delicate Mid-Scale Stitch Damask Wallpaper, $44.98 at Home Depot
Slate Grey
Grey is being called the new neutral and is the accent colour to opt for if you’re looking to decorate your place in a subtle yet stylish way.
7. Decorative Wall Decals in Dark Grey, $34.99 at RONA
8. Resin Wicker Dining Set; $499.99 for table, $299.99 per chair at HomeSense
Lavender
This soft purple hue adds an inviting and feminine touch to the home. Dress up your bed in pretty lavender-coloured sheets or look for accent items that mix lavender with deeper shades of purple that will add a soft look to any room.
9. Designer Shelled Vase, $169.99 at HomeSense
10. Carissa Lavender Queen Complete Bed Ensemble, $129.99 at bedbathandbeyond.ca
Super Lemon
The sun is out, flowers are in bloom and everyone has a sunny disposition—and people who want to make a statement don’t just wear the colour yellow, but decorate their homes with it, too.
1. KIIRO Vessel, $29.99 at EQ3
2. TROLLSTA Side Table, $69 at IKEA
Dark Citron
Botanical hues such as yellows and greens are big this season. This citrus-inspired green is just the colourful touch to add a calm and sophisticated look to a room.
3. Alabaster Serving Bowl, $30 at ZONE
4. Marcel Chair, starting at $599 at EQ3
Palace Blue
The PANTONE® report describes this colour as a “navy-like tone that sparkles”. This shimmery hue adds a refreshing look to the home and can easily be paired with any of the other trendy spring colours.
5. Serene Pillow, $44.99 at EQ3
6. Blue and Cream Delicate Mid-Scale Stitch Damask Wallpaper, $44.98 at Home Depot
Slate Grey
Grey is being called the new neutral and is the accent colour to opt for if you’re looking to decorate your place in a subtle yet stylish way.
7. Decorative Wall Decals in Dark Grey, $34.99 at RONA
8. Resin Wicker Dining Set; $499.99 for table, $299.99 per chair at HomeSense
Lavender
This soft purple hue adds an inviting and feminine touch to the home. Dress up your bed in pretty lavender-coloured sheets or look for accent items that mix lavender with deeper shades of purple that will add a soft look to any room.
9. Designer Shelled Vase, $169.99 at HomeSense
10. Carissa Lavender Queen Complete Bed Ensemble, $129.99 at bedbathandbeyond.ca