Pantone 2019 Color of the Year

What is PANTONE’s color of the year? It is called Living Coral and it’s quite the lively color!

“Color is an equalizing lens through which we experience our natural and digital realities and this is particularly true for Living Coral. With consumers craving human interaction and social connection, the humanizing and heartening qualities displayed by the convivial PANTONE Living Coral hit a responsive chord.” -Leatrice Eiseman

This color can bring joy and optimism to you and your home. This color is a wonderful shade of orange with a golden undertone to reflect warmth, nourishment, and shelter that coral brings to many species. Living Coral may bring some shelter to you as well.

Think of ways you can bring some coral into your home. Through decor, furniture pieces, flowers, paint, and accents, you can be apart of this wonderful color movement/trend.

 

Transitioning Your Home Decor for Springtime

The snow is finally melting and temperatures are finally rising … Spring is here! Make sure your home décor is as refreshed and recharged as you are, with these tips and ideas to help your style blossom.

Interior Greenery

Growing live plants in your home is a great way to begin transitioning your home décor.

Tabletop terrariums, succulents, or ferns in a sunny nook add texture and color to your seating area. A birdbath, indoors, can be filled to make the perfect miniature garden before your outdoor plants bloom.

When selecting indoor plants, keep in mind that some houseplants are more resilient than others. Pay attention to watering instructions and the type/duration of light they require when placing them around your home.

Add Some Color

Repainting a room in the perfect pastel is an easy way to recharge your space. Don’t have the time or energy to do an entire room? Pick an accent wall! Or simply find a hue that makes you happy and add an accent chair, light fixture, or rug of your choice.

Love what you already have? You can re-paint the base of lamps, table legs, or reupholster your favorite chair …

Ombre effects are also very trendy right now! Vary the brightness of your favorite color by mixing in different amounts of white paint, and apply to a dresser, bookshelf, or accent table. Start with the darkest shade at one end and gradually paint towards the opposite side.

Fresh Fabrics

Window Treatments can create a complete transformation. Floral patterns can turn your windows into a work of art. Bold patterns can create a fresh update. Tinted sheers can soften the atmosphere.

In addition, your bedding and linens can incorporate everything from florals, to pastels, to bold brights! Store away your dark, warm décor until fall and pick items that remind you of the blooming colors outside.

Do not be afraid to mix complimentary colors as well. An arrangement of throw pillows in a combination of shades can tie together different features in your room.

Floral Prints/Artwork

Create a gallery wall with bright photo frames or floral prints. You can find springtime artwork online, or create your own!

With a few simple supplies (canvases or cardstock, stencils or natural leaves, acrylic paints) you can customize the look and style to your preferences. Check out this tutorial we found, and love! Bonus: It’s kid-friendly.

Rugs and pillows are also a fun way to introduce some non-living flowers to your spring space. Choose colors that make you happy and capture the mood of the season.

Start at the Beginning

Set the tone of your springtime oasis from the moment guests enter your home by strategically placing a small floral arrangement or statement display in your entryway. And get creative! Wooden birdcages, wire baskets, faux nests or eggs will remind everyone of the excitement springtime brings.

Tabletop accessories, such as geometric vases or floral bouquets can decorate small corner tables or shelves, as well.

Attractive Organizing

Fashionable, yet functional, purchases can create eye-catching accents to some of your most chaotic rooms. Use bright containers, or even a collection of eggcups, to organize your smaller office and kitchen supplies. Add a shelf in a bright shade, with complimentary baskets, to take full advantage of your space.

How do you transition to spring in your home? Any fun updates we did not list? We would love to hear about them in the comments below!

Tax Refunds: An Investment For Your Home

There’s no place like home … When it comes to investing your tax refund.

Are you receiving a tax refund this year?  What are you planning to do with it?

One option is to invest in your home and your family.  Think about where you and your loved ones spend the majority of your time:  Your home.  You could use that extra money to make a big difference in a space you all love to share!

The best part is that not all home improvements need to involve a complete demolition or room rebuild.  Oftentimes you can increase the enjoyment of your favorite room (or rooms!) with a simple enhancement:

  • A new entertainment center for your family’s movie nights.
  • A cozy couch to share as you catch up on your daily activities.
  • A new dining set for family dinners.
  • Cozy rugs to add warmth to your wonderful atmosphere.
  • A gallery wall of personal artwork and photos for you all to enjoy.

If you are looking for the right piece for your tax refund investment, let us help you today at Plymouth Furniture & Bedding Showrooms.