It’s the color spectacle many look forward to each year, and PANTONE has not disappointed. Going with trends and futurists foresight, a softer look on hues for 2106 came to fruition. The selected PANTONE Color of the Year 2016 is actually two colors: Rose Quartz and Serenity. The merging of these two shades go against the convention and perception of color unification. Together, these two colors represent an intrinsic harmony between a cozier tactile rose color and the aloof shade of placid blue. So, what interior decorating ideas are suitable to convey the distinctiveness of these celebrated colors?

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Here are five ways to add coolness to your home using the 2016 PANTONE Color of the Year:

1. The Sky Is The Limit

Get your creative juices going by adding dishware to a pastel blue wall. Use porcelain dishes with unique blue and white borders to bring out the vividness in the wall design.

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2. Let The Kids Join In

Create a light, playful ambiance in a kid’s room by using both PANTONE 2016 colors. Cover beds in Serenity or Rose Quartz shades. Depending on the age, add a subtle light in Rose Quartz to produce subtle illumination. Don’t forget about patterns. Stripes, geometric shapes, flowers, they all work! Don’t forget about accent pieces like rugs, lamps, and pillows.

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3. Eat Surrounded By Pastel Hues

Dress up your dining room chairs with a durable fabric in one or both of the 2016 colors. Add dramatic floor to ceiling curtains in Rose Quartz or Serenity. Add a table runner with a merging of the two shades. Remember to mix patterns to add an individualistic effect. Make the décor modern with traditional overtones.

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4. Give Your Bathroom A Makeover

You can’t beat a soft blue painted wall or blue tiles in a bathroom. This hue is known to have a calming spa like effect, but don’t stop at the walls. A dynamic shower curtain in either 2016 PANTONE color whether in a pattern, one color, or a combination of the two will add that “wow” factor to your bathroom décor.

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5. Use Both Hues In The Kitchen

Try a gingham printed cloth for curtains in Serenity. Add cushions to kitchen chairs in Rose Quartz in an abstract pattern. Both colors add a refreshing effect to any kitchen. Not only that, you are sure to revive your kitchen space in a major way without paying over the top for it!

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Other ways you may want to use PANTONE 2016 Colors include accent chairs, ottomans, artwork, lamp shades, window blinds, and mirror frames.

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