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color of the year

DECORATING WITH PANTONE’S
‘LIVING

CORAL’ DESIGN & DECOR

by Kathryn Weber more out of the beach box, coral shade in it. Next, pull worldmarket.com) that hold for perking up a foyer, try
Pantone makes it easy for in some accessories, such as simple stems, carry the color adding it on the walls; or if
he Pantone color homeowners by providing a lamps or throw pillows. Then to other parts of the room your walls are white, why not
of the year is called wide palette of colors that you have a new color addition inexpensively. paint the ceiling?
T“Living Coral.” It’s will take your home in a without a major investment For the technology Living Coral is also perfect
somewhere between a peach variety of directions, from or repainting. minded, Google Home mini for a bright breakfast room,
and an orange. The name is the classical seaside to punchy The Justina Blakeney smart speaker comes in a coral kitchen or bathroom. An
also a good reminder about and sophisticated. Cielo rug (www.rugs- color and would fit right into accent wall in the bedroom
the importance of our seas and Visit Pantone’s website direct.com) combines the a living room or kitchen. In will give the bedroom a lift,
oceans, and of the vividness of (www.pantone.com), and classic blue with coral in a a hallway, add a geometric and you can throw in some
life, hues and colors beneath there’s a great overview of sophisticated pattern. Placed runner like the Tulum Geo great new throw pillows or
the blue waves. It’s a lively the color and its inspiration. under a bed with a pair of Accent Rug in Coral (www. linens like the Pine Cone
color that’s bright without Click on the link to the Mack & Milo Louis coral target.com). Added indoors Hill Trio Coral Duvet Cover
being overly bold. Living palettes, and you’ll find an orange table lamps (www. or out, this rug will help you (www.annieselke.com) with
Coral is both relaxed and array of complementary wayfair.com) on either side weave in more coral color its delicate coral outline
vibrant, making it a wonderful shades that will help you of the bed, and you’ve got a throughout. against a white background.
color option this year. create fun and interesting great look in the bedroom. Pair with the many items in
color combinations. In the living room, taller PAINT WALLS, AND PERK the coral color collection to
HOW TO USE lamps such as the Coral Reef UP THE BEDROOM round out a look that’s fresh,
Coral colors are often seen ACCESSORIZE table lamps (www.lampsplus. If you’re ready for a color yet timeless. n
in beach homes because it’s An easy way to blend this com) bring the Living Coral change, Living Coral is a
a natural fit with navy and color into your decor is to shade to life. Small objects, cheerful choice for adding ©2019 Distributed by
other shades of blue. But, if start with accessories. A good like a trio of coral-colored color that’s not overbearing Tribune Content Agency,
you’re looking for something start is to find a rug with the glass bud vases (www. nor too understated. Perfect LLC.

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