Pantone Colour of The Year 2024- Peach Fuzz
19th December 2023The desire to reflect the natural world outdoors in our Interiors, will carry on into 2024.
As has become tradition, the Pantone color of the year has been finally revealed – Peach Fuzz.
“Decorating with earthy, muted and naturally inspired colours will continue to have a strong influence on Designer’s choices “ says Elizabeth Ockford ,Product Development Consultant at NGC Nafees.
“As we made our choice for [2024] we were reminded that a vital part of living a full life is having the good health, stamina, and strength to enjoy it. That in a world which often emphasizes productivity and external achievements, it’s critical that we also recognize the importance of fostering our inner cells and find moments of respite, creativity, and human connection,” Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute explained over a Zoom meeting in late November.
The evolution of Scandi Inspired design has moved from cool and minimalist to cosy and comforting and informs this array of warm neutrals and colours in 2024.
“Greys are finally being swapped for earthy beiges, contemporary off whites and taupes that sit so well with Peach Fuzz. It is a welcome return to more optimistic hues of colour “.
As such, it is no surprise that soft textures are appearing more and more in our interiors – such as velvets, suedes , boucles, and chenille.
This apricot-like orange colour evokes the popular 70’s inspired design trend, and is just asking to be paired with teak wood. Again, a warmer tone than the white washed woods of the last 10 years.
In its stronger tones, it is a warm and social colour, with the ability to stimulate and energise us, as well as being warm and comforting. It can be used as a dash of warmth, an inspiring dart of fresh colour within a calm interior, and contrast well with bold plants in the home.
We are looking for warmth, reassurance and cosseting in our Interiors- as a reaction to the turbulent world around us at the moment.
‘To me, it feels like a call for more human connection, compassion and empathy.
Throughout 2024 expect to see more warm colours and peach tones appearing all around us – in fashion and film as well as Interiors.”