I’m a blue person. I really like the color and find myself drawn to it when shopping whether for clothes or home goods. Many people I’ve met aren’t blue people, thank goodness that can’t be said for my husband. I was thrilled to see the color come in as Pantone’s color of the year. A true blue, a strong color, but one that also can work as a neutral in with other colors to create some really wonderful, calming spaces.

The color was selected for its stability and dependability, things needed in this year, as we’ve all come to see. Here are two examples of working with this color.

The first is a neutral palate bringing the color as the accent with taupe, cream and tan. Mixing these gives a classic palate to any space.

Classic Blue on Blue with Navy mixed in with neutrals.

The second is a complementary mix, a little more daring but will most definitely a crowd and guest pleaser. The warm, amber tones play off the cool blue color to create a well-balanced mood in the room. Think about adding terracotta pots or tile flooring - both readily available here - to complete the combination.

Color wheel complements of terra cotta and classic blue.

Special thanks to @StuartGraham Fabrics for their inspiration for this blog. I work with them often in selecting patterns and beautiful fabrics for my clients here in Rwanda.