In recent years, PANTONE has got people into the habit of looking forward to a color they can paint their world as, and this year, Peach Fuzz is the color that takes center stage. A light, delicate color that sits on the cusp of pink and orange, this color marks the 25th anniversary of Pantone’s color of the year program.
The color is soft and calm and may foster a feeling of coziness as we incorporate more of it into our interiors. The nuanced color is all about bridging youthful exuberance with the timeless. And we are seeing interior designers weaving in its muted opulence into texturizing interesting, sophisticated spaces without being overwhelming.
Let’s tell you all about it.
We’ve all been through some troubled times lately. The difficulties have highlighted how humans yearn for the soft and subtle in their lives. Peach fuzz is tranquil; it fosters a feeling of solitude, a gentle softness to take the edge away from your days when you return home. Seeing the color in your surroundings fosters a sense of caring and sharing, camaraderie and goodness.
If understated elegance is what you are after, this velvety, gentle peach tone is the color to side with. In Pantone’s own words, it has a luxurious feel and a subdued charm and can lend your space a unique character.
Peach fuzz is a color that speaks volubly with its subtleness. But again, this is a color that can have an exciting interplay with other shades from the Pantone palette to make for eclectic spaces.
While there is no one way to design your interiors with this one color, here are some tips from expert interior designers:
Peach-colored walls are energizing and serene, all at the same time. Lighter hues work best and don’t render spaces overwhelming.
This color can well be painted on walls, even ceilings. For those who prefer some texture, it is the dominant color in wallpapers that many companies have already churned out in copious quantities, offering a multitude of designs to suit differing customer palettes.
Alternatively, you can create an accent wall with peach fuzz. This wall can act as the talking point of your home or a space, giving it some personality of its own.
The color is understated and, therefore, allows a lot of room for play with other shades that can be easily thrown in.
From beiges to pastel blue to creams and whites and greens and even dark blue, there is a lot one can think of when using peach fuzz. A throw pillow tossed on a sofa or resting on a chair, a rug, or breezy curtains that silhouette warm-toned rooms instill a sense of calm, a sense of gravitas, a feeling of detaching from the mad rush of functionality.
Bring in the soft tablecloths and napkins – play around with the color and induce a sense of calm in your everyday life.
An accent chair in a dominant corner or a side or an end table will bring in that splash of color without actually dominating the entire space.
The choice of upholstery could be patterned or plain because, either way, the peach fuzz color will draw a lot of attention, albeit in an understated manner.
For those who don’t wish to color their walls for reasons such as not surrendering to fickle trends, doing up the walls in tapestry with shades of peach fuzz is a good idea.
They come in different sizes, and one can choose. For those who do not like to weigh the walls with textiles, there can be a few paintings – canvas handprints or digital ones. Alternatively, you could scrounge the markets for some carefully chosen sculptures.
Nothing beats fresh flowers when it comes to getting yourself a quick and effective pick-me-up.
From carnations to lilies to roses to snapdragons, or if you go by sight or how a flower looks, a good florist is someone you need to point you in the right direction.
Peachier will keep you updated on the trend. Alternatively, faux flowers in interesting arrangements, both big and small, tall or flat, suit your placement requirements as well. Bring in nature as fresh flowers in this soft hue, or put your money into faux floral arrangements that look beautiful and last longer.
Let’s bring the old-world charm of lampshades in peachy tones. The effect is mesmerizing, to say the least.
The play of soft light on the walls will wash away the fatigue and bring in a feeling of oneness, a sense of calm. Choose lamp shades that are the vintage style: round, square, rectangular, tall, circular, or even patterned to make your spaces look welcoming.
There are options of laces, cloth, jute, and other natural fibers, laminates, etc, for you to choose from when you select your lampshades.
Now, no one likes one color tone to run through and through. It’d make things a tad boring. So, the knack is mixing colors – the peach with white or beige or even light tones of gray, and voila, you’ve created a sorcery of colors.
Peach fuzz is like its name – splashes of it, here and there, and it leaves you with a fuzzy feel.
Now, what do they say about overdoing and overkill? So, for many, peach fuzz could well be that snack bowl in peach color, that perfumed jar candle or tower candle, vases – hand painted or fluted, some cutlery that has accents in peach to give your dining table a romantic setting, some tumbles, and beads in an eclectic bowl.
Take your pick and see how you’d like this color to come into play in your home.
Peach fuzz is an excellent color for rooms that get less sunlight. It gives a warm glow to the room irrespective of the amount of daylight.
Think dining areas of the home that generally have less fabric, and in spaces such as this, the peach fuzz will give a soft, warm feeling and make the room inviting.
Imagine a peach-walled room with a light terracotta floor and a toasty feeling year-round. It is just the kind of setting where you can spend hours playing board games with family and friends or just lounge to the sound of some music with a book, sitting on a plush recliner.
How about a peach with lemon yellow in your kitchen? Also, throw in some fresh green color in maybe bar stools or a refrigerator in this color to get that 90s vibe.
And what do they say about ambiance building an appetite? You got it right.
With cushions and seats in peach fuzz with some tall units, a few wall accents, and some potted greens, you will have a balcony for that morning cuppa or the sunset with a view time.
Some subtle lighting and the balcony with its peachy tones will turn into a party hangout. Just how much a warm, inviting color can do to transform any random space into something almost ethereal.
Balance is the key.
Remember to use peach tones with a lot of other complimenting colors to turn your home and your haven into a visual delight. Choose shades and textures that suit your style and preferences. You could be the person who’d go with peach on the walls or someone who’d let it just be interlaced here and there as color stains on accessories.
It is very important to know the dynamics of your space, the play of light or not, defined or undefined spaces.
Look at what tone of the color will make your spaces breathe. If walls don’t work for you, think ceilings; if neither works, think furnishings and paintings, sculptures – the entire gamut of accents.
Undeniably, working with experts makes you less likely to have an interior design botch up. They have better expertise in making things sit in place as per the character of your home.
Sitting across the table with them and discussing your vision board is always advisable. They can offer sound advice for all the majors to something that may be an infinitesimally small detail.
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