3 Product Picks to Rock Ultra Violet, Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year
Pantone Color Institute's Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman describes this year's pick as, "a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level." Sign us up! Incorporate this thought-provoking shade with one of our totally on-trend product picks.
Published: January 1, 2018
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Go to Your Happy Place
Stylishly bring the outdoors in with this stunning mural from Swedish brand, HappyWall which, in addition to sporting this year's trendiest color, also channels the trending Swedish ethos of lagom which roughly translates to 'just right' or 'in balance.' Featuring a zen-inducing vista of a still forest cloaked in hazy mist, we think this mural is the 'just right' way to add color and interest to any room.
Add Some Pretty Protection
Give that iPhone X you received as a gift (or gifted yourself) some colorful protection with this silicone case that fits snugly over your pricey new tech while still allowing it to charge wirelessly — without having to remove the case.
Stylish Stones
The trend of agate everything is still going strong so your bookcase will be doubly on-trend with these bookends in the oh-so-hip color of the year. Handcrafted from sliced agate, which is a type of quartz, these crystalline beauties feature a variety of saturated shades and plenty of heft to keep all your favorite reads on display and within easy reach.
20 Ultra-Violet Rooms We're Ultra Obsessed With Right Now
See All PhotosPantone's perky purple is serving up some serious design inspo for 2018.
Soft + Soothing
Queue the swoon! We’re enamored with the cool-tone color palette used in this chic guest bedroom. Soft, violet walls appear effortless behind the soothing, sky-blue bed. Graphic, black and white touches and metallic accents add an extra touch of style and sophistication to the space.
Photo By: Tomas Espinoza
Rich + Royal
Color your kitchen! Fast fact: purple once represented royalty. Add a fresh coat of this rich hue to your cabinetry, and you’ll be one large, salt-preserved turkey leg away from feasting like the kings and queens of years’ past.
Photo By: Jeff Herr Photography
Pops of Personality
This sun-drenched parlor is outfitted in various shades of gray and white, leaving the space feeling light and bright. Thoughtful touches of ultra violet are used via plush pillows, accent furniture and artwork to add warmth and distinction to the design.
Photo By: Burnham Design
Playful Playroom
There’s no time like the present to play with purple, peeps. Pretty lilac walls ofer a softer alternative to vibrant ultra violet while still creating an energized space for your tiny tots.
Photo By: Ben Gebo
Ultra-Hot Hue
What’s better than a built-in focal piece in a space, right? Vivid, violet tiles create a striking fireplace that’s guaranteed to spark a conversation or two. A crisp, classic mantel and canary chair are easy, eye-catching complements to the stunning surround.
Photo By: Sam Oberter Photography
Dramatic Design
Though vivacious and bold, violet is also capable of supreme sophistication, you know. Deep violet, steely gray and a mixture of luxe patterns and textures work in tandem to create an unmistakably high-end design.
Photo By: Bea Pila
Sleek Eats
This oversized loft kitchen is on trend in every way. Outfitted with a line of velvet-seat ghost chairs, pendant lighting and a lively coat of violet on the walls, this space is fit for easy entertaining and living alike.
Photo By: S&K INTERIORS ©Scripps Networks
Eye-Catching Artwork
Incorporating ultra violet into an eclectic interior is a no brainer when it comes to updating your space for the new year. Take note from this funky, fun-loving living room! Search for an oversized, purple-clad piece of art to enliven your walls.
Photo By: Regan Wood
Unexpected Neutral
Brown, white, gray, black... and violet? Yes. Tone down the spirited shade, and use it as a surprising new neutral that loved ones will want to imitate in their homes, ASAP.
Photo By: Amy Bartlam
Understated Sitting Room
It's true what they say: sometimes less is more. Silvery gray and violet are the sumptuous accent colors in this sitting room and act as an elegant, fresh pairing with all the room's white.
Photo By: Julie Soefer
Peaceful Purple Accents
A word to describe this bedroom? Posh. Small touches of brilliant pink and ultra violet make all the difference, energizing the otherwise white and gray space.
Photo By: Chipper Hatter Photography
Pint-Sized Perfection
You’ll be happy to break from played-out pink and swap for a shade that’s equally as sweet. An ultra violet and white color scheme creates an ultra-dreamy, modern design for this little girl’s bedroom. (Plus, how adorable are those posie pendant lights?)
Vibrant, Violet Living
Talk about eye candy, right? This contemporary living room leaves us breathless with its smoky gray furniture, crisp white casings and fifty shades of violet throughout.
Photo By: Flynnside Out Productions
Moody Deco Design
There’s something decadent about this deco-inspired bedroom design. Recreate the glamour in your home boudoir with a darker, sultry shade of violet paired with lots of gleaming, gold accents.
Photo By: Regan Wood
Win Points with Purple
It's easy to play it cool in this sophisticated game room where the pool table is purple and every detail is thought out.
Photo By: Neil Landino Jr., and Chichi Ubiña
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