Picture - Pantone Colour of the Year 2018
Now that we are amidst the festive season, the next big event that is fast approaching is the New Year! Which is why, here at Country Baskets, we’re already thinking of the innovative trends that will be arriving with the ‘New Year, New Me’ big clear outs and life-improving resolutions. So why not start a fresh in 2018 by really getting on board with the latest trends by pushing boundaries and exploring colours and textures?
A brilliant start would be with Pantone Colour of the Year, which can be applied to all aspects of life and would create a mystical and inventive feel where ever it would be used. Here at Country Baskets we have been inspired by all things Ultra Violet, gathering products with relevant tones, finishes and textures to enable you to execute this newly emerging trend in your home and upcoming projects. So, if you’re wanting to change things up, Country Baskets has some perfect home décor and interior trinkets which would be ideal for exploration into glossy textures and rich gradients of Ultra Violet.
Zinc Bucket Lilac 8cm Zinc Bucket Lilac 9.5cmEurosand Gravel Aubergine Artificial Delphinium Purple
Eurosand Glass Chunks Violet Artificial Eternity Rose Bush Purple
From galactic gravel and highly polished glassware to celestial cellophane and Artificial Flowers, which are ‘out of this world’, there are so many ways to master the Ultra Violet trend. By mixing different hues of purple, a calming and soothing vibe can be created which would be ideal for bedrooms and living rooms, which with it would bring an atmosphere of extravagance and luxury.
There is also the opportunity of bringing a pop of colour to your interiors with this trend, due to there being so many bright tones that compliment almost all themes in the house.
Aubergine Bedding - Anthropologie Quilts & Coverlets via Laura Beth Love on Pinterest & Rich Purple Wall - e3light shown on the Pantone website.
Lilacs, lavenders and light purples can be used together to bring the Ultra Violet trend to your home but in a less typical and more charismatic way. The spherical shapes and iridescent glass would be perfect for creating an elegant feel which can then be contrasted with industrial details. For example, placing vivid purple flowers into any metal vase or using lavender glassware for a display on a wooden mantelpiece.
Zinc Bucket Lilac 8cm Zinc Bucket Lilac 9.5cmVaso Glass Pleated Vase Purple Artificial Freesia & Anemone Mixed Bush
Curling Ribbon Lilac Eurosand Glass Chunks Violet
Eurosand Gravel Aubergine
There are just so many ways to inject Ultra Violet into your day to day. One of them being Packaging & Wrapping, for either gift wrapping or Arts & Crafts, resulting in the trend becoming a part of all elements of life. Some of the simplest gift wrapping can be revitalised with a splash of Ultra Violet colour, or with homemade and handcrafted arts and crafts projects that will still be super on trend with this colour palette.
There are also opportunities to explore this colour palette in the floral industry for any florist who is wanting to bring the latest trends to their work with Pantone of the Year. Cellophane and ribbon are available in this beautiful colour with glossy or metallic finishes, which gives them a chance to incorporate this up and coming trend into their work and become a visionary in the industry.
Artificial Freesia & Anemone Mixed Bush Artificial Eternity Peony Stem PurpleArtificial Delphinium Purple Artificial Eternity Rose Bush Purple
Artificial Eternity Orchid Vase Glass Cylinder Vase Purple
Vase Glass Diamond Vase Purple Purple Pillar Candle
Yet another way Ultra Violet can be included in your home is through Artificial Flowers, collections like the Myra and Romance have muted lilac hues with grey undertones which would complement white or grey interiors, bringing an injection of colour to the room. Whereas, collections such as Plum have a more vivid tone which will look stunning in any Jewel Tone Décor or to bring colour to a dark interior. Be prepared to see a whole lot more of it in the year 2018.
