The Pantone color of the year never goes unnoticed. Expect the design world to be influenced by the soft, velvety tones of Peach Fuzz (13-1023 TCX) in the coming months. Like Farrow’s Templeton Pink (No 303)
It’s impossible not to feel a sense of well-being at the sight of this honeyed and milky mixture. Presented by Sico (Satin, 6112-31) and Bétonel (Sans Limits, DLX1091-3), this soft yellow delicately brightens the decors and injects a welcome lightness.
Less distinct, the black softens to tend towards anthracite. Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01), Behr’s featured color, is the timeless and classic shade you’ll want to use on walls to create an intimate and sophisticated space. In small doses, on furniture or accessories, it energizes the decor without ever being harsh.
The new reds are dominated by tones of brown. This is the case for the invigorating shade Bamboozle (304) from Farrow
The desire to connect with nature and blur the boundaries with the outside world does not die out. Green embodies it. It takes its place among neutrals and makes a successful marriage with antique metals. We find it this year in warm tones of khaki like Palm Leaf (SW 7735) from Sherwin-Williams or Mountain Olive (N350-NA) from Behr. It also offers a discreet presence with pastel sage tones, as is the case for Eddy (No 301) by Farrow
Neither blue nor mauve, Abyss (CC-860) is the intriguing color ruling Benjamin Moore’s palette for 2024. The manufacturer describes it as an enchanting shade whose “depth and mystery are balanced by a reassuring undercurrent “. It is one of eight motley colors that evoke travel and escape. Rather contemplative, but a little adventurous, Abysse invites us to explore the ocean of our thoughts.
White has lost its shine and thus gained warmth. It is found in pale tones of oatmeal and mushroom, halfway between beige and gray. The English brand Farrow
While we have the impression of having flirted with all the shades of blue, we come out with this Bleu Renouveau (8003-37D) from Valspar and a Bleu de Cana (CC-790) from Benjamin Moore. Meditative and serene, these shades recall the sky in its most beautiful days and a sea in which exotic fish swim. Versatile, they give a retro feel to decors, unless it’s a West Coast look… No matter, velvety turquoise is entertaining and joyful, and that’s why we love it!
