5 Fabulous Ways to Use the 2021 Pantone Colors At Home

“Feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly.” That’s how the two Pantone 2021 colors work together. Ultimate Gray assures us with its solidity, reminding us of our resilience. The sunny yellow color offers hope, energy, and light at a time when we need it more than ever. We can use these colors in our home to remind ourselves of all we have overcome and that there are brighter days ahead.

Color psychology indicates that a deliberate design of a home color palette can encourage creativity, peace, and happiness. Elements like color, texture, or objects inside a house can have a significant impact on the occupant’s mood. That’s why this year’s Pantone colors can make such a difference in the home. When used together, they create a balance of strength and optimism as we enter the new year. Here are 5 ways to bring these colors and feelings into your home in 2021.

2 squares, 1 yellow, 1 gray. Yellow range, gray clawfoot tub.

“The selection of two independent colors highlight how different elements come together to express a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting, conveying the idea that it’s not about one color or one person, it’s about more than one,” Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.

Kitchen

Create a firm foundation with gray cabinetry or anchor the space with a gray island. A gray farmhouse sink looks fabulous with this year’s popular matte black faucets. Add a backsplash with pops of yellow to brighten the space, or even consider a statement piece range in yellow.

Bathroom

Gray freestanding bathtub, gray vanity cabinet, yellow mosaic tile.

Like blue, gray has the ability to make a room feel clean and classic. A freestanding gray bathtub is a statement piece that can't be ignored. A vanity in gray or sunny gold is always eye-catching in the bathroom as well. Mosaic tile will accent the space beautifully.

Flooring

Gray flooring has been on trend for years. Whether you prefer wood, tile, or luxury vinyl, gray is the perfect way to set the scene for any room.

Lighting

1 pendant light, 1 sconce and 1 chandelier in gray finishes.

Lighting is a quick and convenient way to update any space. Replace builder-grade fixtures with pendants, sconces, or chandeliers to make a room feel more modern or chic. Gray fixtures, or those in pewter or brushed nickel, offer a classic tone that complements any decor.

Hardware

Entry handleset, black cabinet pulls, brushed nickel passage lever.

Door and cabinet hardware might be the easiest way to make a difference in any room. Update kitchen cabinet hardware to modernize the look of cabinets. Upgrade door hardware from standard knobs and levers to newer looks to create a more appealing space.

This year, everything has been turned upside down. Closets became offices, kitchens become classrooms, and bedrooms into all of the above. Using the right colors, your home can be a space that makes you feel anchored in an uncertain world.