16 Ways to Incorporate the 2020 Colours of the Year Into Your Home

As we enter 2020, we’re embarking on more than just a new year – it’s a brand-new decade. This fresh start is reflected in the trending colours of the year for 2020 – from earthy green to pale pink to classic blue – which highlight feelings of airiness, optimism and comfort that beg to be put on display. Want to integrate these colour palettes into your decor? We’ve rounded up a few colour-of-the-year-inspired ideas to help you bring the latest trends into your home.

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Say Hello to Pantone’s Classic Blue

While last year was all about vibrant, lively Living Coral, Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2020 is all about a calm, confident, classic: PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue – a timeless shade of blue to welcome the new decade. Hello Doormat, West Elm, $40.

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A Foot Above the Rest

According to Pantone, Classic Blue is a calming, timeless hue that “highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.” Dependable, stable – sounds like this elegant ottoman (which is a triple threat as it also functions as storage or seating) in a luxe blue. Kvell Boto Tall Storage Ottoman, Indigo, $80.

blue quilt and bedding on grey bed in grey bedroom

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Blue for Bedtime

Blue is a perfect colour for the bedroom – the hue’s chill vibes are ideal for channelling tranquillity come bedtime – so why not tuck yourself in with a pop of classic blue? This crescent-stitch quilt is made from sustainable eucalyptus fibres and features recycled polyester filling for a comfy choice. TENCEL Crescent Stitch Quilt, Double/Queen, West Elm, $269.

two blue agate bookends on white background

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Rock Steady

Nature and all its wonders are recurring design themes this year and these polished blue agate geode bookends combine nature and classic blue to statement-making, semi-precious effect. Blue Agate Bookends, Indigo, $45.

Amazon

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Mix Things Up

Small appliances, big impact: bring a pop of blue to your kitchen counters (without a remodel) with countertop appliances in a statement-making shade. This KitchenAid stand mixer is an essential for home chefs and comes in a rich blue hue. KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, Amazon, $470.

blue floral wall decals on white wall in living room with white couch

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Watercolour Walls

Adding colour to your walls is the quickest way to make a big change in a room, whether you paint, wallpaper or hang art. Another bluesy-chic option? These easy-to-install and actually elegant wall decals bring big-impact blue blossoms to your space, but can be removed when you’re ready for a change. Urban Walls Water & Ink Decal, Indigo, $225.

green ceramic planter with black legs on white background

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Back to Nature With Behr

As its name suggests, Behr’s 2020 Colour of the Year, Back to Nature (S340-4), is an ode to the outdoors – “a restorative and revitalizing green hue that engages the senses and pairs well with other colours both inside and outside your home.” Naturally, the ideal place to first add this hue to your home is with an elegant planter (perfect for holding a new favourite indoor plant). Rivet Mid-Century Ceramic Planter With Iron Stand 14″H, Amazon, $62.

speckled clock with green details on white table

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Time to Think Green

Green is stylish on its own – but it’s even better when paired with other trends. Case in point: this sleek clock pairs terrazzo with pops of pale green for an all-day chic aesthetic. Deco Clock – Speckled Stone, West Elm, $69.

green velvet pillows and metallic baskets in white room

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So Smooth

Another way to add a touch of revitalizing green to your space is with a throw pillow – whether on the bed or couch. This duo of pillow covers is gorgeous, green and ultra-soft with a velvet finish. MERNETTE Velvet Soft Decorative Square Throw Pillow Covers, Amazon, $22.

plush green rug with white chair and vase in white room

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Cut a Comfy Rug

Want something plush underfoot? A green carpet, like this shag area rug, provides a jolt of trend-right colour and soft warmth to any room. Stick with an earthy green shade for a stylish ode to the look of fresh grass in the forest. Safavieh California Shag Collection Green Area Rug, 8′ x 10′, Amazon, $383.

green cushioned headboard on white bed with mixed-pattern bedding

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Rest Your Head

Frame your bedtime routine in green: this plush, cushioned headboard is an easy way to add comfort, support and a lively touch of green to your bedroom. YIHANGG Reading Pillow Headboard, Amazon, $144.

pink side table with lamp and white side table in pink room

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Shine on With Benjamin Moore’s First Light

Move over millennial pink – Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year for 2020 shows off the softer side of the shade. Dubbed by the company as “a refreshing alternative to white or beige,” First Light (2102-70) is an effervescent, airy, pale pink that works as a new neutral for the new decade. What better way to sweep this soft pink into your living room than with a mid-century modern side table, which incorporates a lamp for extra light and brightness? Wenhui Side Table With Attached LED Lamp, Amazon, $305.

pink ottoman with gold-tipped legs in white and pink hallway with mirror and gold lamp

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Lounge in Luxury

Pink is the new neutral, especially when it comes to furniture. This tufted bench ottoman, styled in soft velvet, makes a sophisticated (and inviting) addition to your living room. CosmoLiving Allura Rectangular Pink Velvet Fabric Tufted Bench Ottoman, Amazon, $307.

white bedroom with polka-dot and pink bedding

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Think Pink

There’s something undeniably soft and sweet about pink – so why not embrace it? Add a plush pink blanket to your bedding situation for a refreshing, cozy finish. Naptime, anyone? Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Plush Throw Blanket, Amazon, $26.

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Globetrotter

Honour your wanderlust in an unexpectedly stylish, sophisticated way with a classic globe in a pretty pink design – it’s begging to be the star of your office or den. Pink Globe, Indigo, $60.

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A Slice of Pink

Power pink makes a welcome addition to your kitchen countertop with this mid-century inspired (but totally modern) toaster for two. Smeg 2-Slice Toaster, Indigo, $230.