Greetings!
It always amuses me to find out what "color of the year" has been chosen. This year I found a variety but the commonality is the muted tones of the colors.
I'm trying to remember the last time these colors were in vogue. It may have been in the 1980s when there was also an interest in colors of the Victorian era. While the kids reveled in MTV and neon colors, adults leaned towards more muted tones.
Remember Laura Ashley clothes, Victoria magazine, and the Bombay Company shop? It was also the last era that wooden furniture and antiques were valued--unpainted. It appears that some designers are now embracing "wood is good" again.
Cinnamon Slate from Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy Color: Mapped Blue
So often colors and tones of an era reflect more than just fashion. Bright clear colors are often reintroduced during challenging times like during the Depression and also in the early 2000s.
Muted tones are thought to provide serenity and sense of calm. I have to admit, I find my self attracted to these colors for the very same reason--a need for a calming effect.
What is your color for 2025?
Have a safe and happy day!
I loved Laura Ashley clothes, not that I could afford them! When I was pregnant with my son, my mom and I trekked into Philly to the shop and got a pack of squares in peach and mint so she could make a quilt for him. He is now 39 and his 1 year old daughter has that quilt! I loved the Bombay Company too. I had a small candle table which the same son sat on and broke many years ago. I find myself drawn to these colors, especially the soft blues. May need to introduce some softer blues into my living room.
ReplyDeleteKona's color of the year is purple.
ReplyDeleteI loved Victoria magazine and I still have some of the old issues. The floral arrangements are so inspiring, I use those photos to see what colors look good together.
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