Year: 2020

Lately Pantone Institute launched its Color of 2021. And guess what: it’s not one, but two great colors: PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating.
These two adorable colors carry the message of perfect combination between strength and hopefulness.
Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow, full with vitality, a warming sunbeam, spreading solar power all over. On the other hand Ultimate Gray is famous with its stability and everlasting elements, providing a solid foundation. These two independent colors come together to create an inspiring color burst of deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the optimistic promise of a sunshine filled day.
These days for all of us it is extremely important to keep our positive energy high, to have clear minds and strong bodies, hoping to overcome this continuing uncertainty. We need the practical and solid like a rock gray, and at the same time we reach for the warming and optimistic yellow. We need to feel encouraged and uplifted, this is essential to the human spirit.
Pantone’s Color of the Year reflects color trends in fashion, beauty, design and home décor. Do you plan to include it in your home décor or outfit?

You know, like everything else in our lives, trends in home décor change each year. New colors and shapes evolve, old ones gradually disappear. Looking over longer periods of time, we will easily notice that sometimes old trends become new again. As year 2021 is almost here, home decor designers start to make predictions of what will be popular in people’s homes in the coming year.
It seems the main focus will continue to be comfort and tradition, following 2020 trends. Cottagecore, Vintage and Rustic style are here to stay. As we are spending much more time at home these days, comfort and coziness in combination with functionality will be our focus. Old-school décor, combined with modern lines, crotchets and classical design forms and patterns with neutral materials. All you expect to see in your grandparents’ house, but more functional. People are looking for comfort and safety in these uncertain times, they are starting to pay more attention on the nature and our impact on the environment, looking for quality furniture that can be used for years.
Overstuffed furniture and softer curves are the easiest way to welcome traditional style in your home. Big armchairs and sofas, soft touch and mild fabric, and lots of lots of pillows will help you embrace your dream living room. The place you cuddle in and watch TV after the long working day. Wooden furniture details add warmth to the atmosphere. In regard to wood, lighter nuances are preferred, as they create the feeling of more space in the room and zen feeling. Light wood is also easier to design around. It doesn’t matter if you like rustic, farmhouse or other home décor style, light wool will always fit great. Also, compared to metal and glass items, wooden furniture is easier to combine with any décor idea.
Leading home décor designers also expect that people will look for items with more natural look in 2021. Furniture and accents with softer lines and made with natural materials, such as leather, ceramics and lots of plants.
All types of houseplants are popular. Hanging creepers, beautiful blooms, big green plants have never been more fashionable. Plants are great, bringing vibrancy and color to our homes, but they also freshen the air and releasing oxygen.
People are also appreciating more and more the value of handmade and decorative items. Did you already choose something special from our Cozy with Grandma store? We will be happy to help you make your home even more cozy and comfortable!

The color of 2020 and its place in our home decor
In general, colors affect our mood and emotions, creating specific atmosphere in the room. When choosing the main colors in our home décor, we should have in mind our state of mind and nature. The closer the chosen colors are to our soul, the better we will feel at home. This is more important than just choosing the most modern colors at the moment. Still, we can always add details and nuances in this color and feel trendy.
The Pantone Institute announced that in year 2020, the top color will be “Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue. Comparing with previous years, 2020 Blue can easily be added in any interior. Blue will be great successor to the always modern gray. It is said that blue has a calming effect and creates the feeling of security and relaxation. This is the color of the sky and the sea, it makes you dream and brings a feeling of infinity. The darker the blue, the stronger the emotions.
Blue salons give the feeling of depth and calmness, caring the idea of infinity, greater volume and airiness. Everything in your sunny room can be blue – walls, ceiling, couch, carpet, curtains, etc. Or just use blue in small details to freshen up the décor. Combined with wood details, the furniture deepens all these emotions. Blue color also goes well with different décor styles – bohemian, vintage, modern, art deco, etc.
Feel the calmness and enjoy the sense of dream-like emotions by adding Classic Blue to your home décor. But above all, make your home decor correspond better with you and your mood. We spend so much time at home these days, aren’t we?