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January 13, 2016

Design with Rose Gold and Serenity : The Top Colors of 2016

WRITTEN BY Sarah Pickard of Pickard Design Studio

Sarah PickardI like to think that Pickard Design Studio is always ahead of the curve when designing our projects and setting design trends before they hit the masses. I have been writing about and using Rose Quartz and Serenity in my projects for over a year now—from cabinet hardware to lamps, table bases to fabrics, and wallcoverings to furniture, these colors are everywhere in both design and fashion. Did you know engagement rings are even now made in Rose Quartz? So, it makes sense that Pantone announced Rose Quartz and Serenity as the colors of 2016. If you’re familiar with Pantone’s previous colors of the year, you’ll know that this is the first time they have announced two colors. Let’s take a look at why these colors are deserving of the title in 2016.

Rose Quartz

I am the first to admit I love to combine metals in every project, but the addition of Rose Quartz is a contrast. It softens our old best friends of brushed and polished chrome. Rose Quartz is the unexpected piece of jewelry that every room needs and deserves. It’s the accent that brings the outfit, or room, together.

Rose Quartz
A presentation board Pickard Design Studio used for a current project to demonstrate the use of Rose Quartz

Serenity

The addition of the beautiful, cool Serenity blue speaks for itself and the calming qualities it has when combined with the warm rose gold. You can’t help but think of the sky when you see this color, giving your space an open and airy feel. A soothing color, it truly earns its name of “Serenity”.

Serenity
A presentation board Pickard Design Studio used to demonstrate the use of Serenity in a 2016 project

Putting the Two Together

My very basic design tip regarding color is never fear combining warm and cool colors together. By combining colors hues and tones that are warm and cool you start to see depth in a room, rooms start to have an airiness about them. The combination of these colors brings a calmness as if you are at the beach during sunset, the light pink sand against the blue water.

Blending these two colors together, let your rooms in 2016 be your oasis.

Pantone 2016 Colors

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