8 Ways You Can Apply the 2022 Pantone Color of the Year
Written By Cristina Villalón
ABOUT THE AUTHOR | Cristina Villalón is the Co-Founder and Lead Designer at Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón. She directs both the Interior Design and Visual Merchandising divisions while overseeing all decisions made on a day-to-day basis at the firm.
Pantone recently unveiled its 2022 Pantone Color of the Year!
Very Peri Pantone Color Swatch.
Since 2000, Pantone annually announces its color of the year to engage the design community and people around the world with color. But for the first time, this year, Pantone created its own color of the year instead of selecting one that already existed. After a yearlong process of research and trends, Pantone announced PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri as its 2022 color of the year.According to Pantone, Very Peri is "A new Pantone color whose courageous presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity." Since this is a color that was invented recently, we’ve put together some of the ways you could apply Very Peri to any interior space, using some examples from our own designs.
1. WALLS
Bakers shoe store design by AD&V.
A Very Peri wall color will draw attention to any room, create instant character, and make a space more dynamic. More importantly, the color also helps spark creativity and boosts people’s mood.
2. CARPET FLOORING
Conference room.
Very Peri is an ideal color to have in a carpet that has a pattern like the one we installed for our Bayshore Villas affordable housing project. This is because the color acts as an intriguing eye-catching accent.
3. FLOWERS
Wellness office reception area.
Flowers that have a Very Peri color, are natural accessories that bring color and life into every space. More importantly, they are beneficial to people’s wellbeing because they help reduce stress, improve mood, increase energy levels and boost creativity.
4. ART
Baedroom.
Very Peri is a versatile shade that animates our creative spirit. That’s why it works so well when found in beautiful artwork. Paintings that have Very Peri will immediately liven up a room!
5. PILLOWS
Sofa pillows.
Pillows in Very Peri tones can update your living space. By layering throw pillows with Very Peri’s rich tones and placing them on couches, lounges or beds, you will add an elegant and subtle pop of color to any space.
6. UPHOLSTERED WALLS
Bedroom.
Another way to transform your living space is to install a Very Peri color upholstered wall. Upholstered walls help with a room’s acoustics and make it feel cozier.
7. FURNITURE
Bathroom.
Painting or repurposing a cabinet in a Very Peri color, is one of the best ways to make a statement in any space. Not to mention that furniture pieces with bold colors like Very Peri, are great conversation pieces. Adding furniture with bold colors will transform any room.
8. TECHNOLOGY
Television.
Since we’re always connected to technology, color trends in the digital world are incorporating themselves into our interior spaces. Very Peri in can be used to digitally bring life to the world of interior design. It can be used in smart lighting technologies to create a calming ambiance, or it can also be used as digital artwork when featured in a TV background that’s on display.
A COLOR THAT'S HERE TO STAY
As you can see, Very Peri is a color that surrounds us in our everyday world. Its unpredictable color harmonies of blue, red, and violet inspire creativity. It’s a color that can be used across multiple expressions of design and that resonates around the world. That’s why this year, it’s the perfect one to add to any interior space.