How to use the 2021 Pantone colors of the year in your home

For 2021, Pantone announced not one but two colors of the year: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. Here’s how to incorporate these shades of natural, stony gray and warm, uplifting yellow into your home.

In the bedroom
Opt for bedding or pillows that combine both colors. For a more dramatic change, consider painting the walls gray and furnishing the room with a bright yellow bedside table, lamp, or reading chair.

In the living room
Add touches to these trendy shades by replacing curtains, throws, cushions, or rugs. You could also hang artwork that features these colors.

If you want to use paint to make an impression, consider creating a gray or yellow accent wall, and provide contrast by placing a footstool, shelf, or side table in the other color against it. Wallpaper in these shades can also wow.

In the kitchen
Find accessories or small appliances in gray or yellow. Look for serving dishes, oven mitts, towels, toasters, and more in these colors. You can also change your chair cushions, tablecloth, and table runner.

Ultimate Gray and Illuminating can be integrated into any design style. Consider bringing these colors that evoke fortitude and optimism into any space that could use a pick-me-up.