Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Radiant Orchid - Color of the Year 2014

At the end of every year, Pantone selects a color that they think will become a major design trend for the upcoming year. The color of the year for 2014 is RADIANT ORCHID! It is the perfect color for all seasons. Interior designers usually listen to Pantone and incorporate the color of the year into their designs. How will you incorporate this years color into your home?

Radiant Orchid is both mysterious and magical. It is warm and bright. It is definitely not a boring color. It has also influenced fashion design. Many bridal party dresses have been designed in Radiant Orchid. If you don’t want to decorate your home with the color, go for flowers that are Radiant Orchid colors to bring some brightness to your space.

Purple has been a popular color since ancient times. The Romans used this color to make sure everyone knew of their social status. The best dyes only went to the richest Romans. Radiant Orchid is comparable to a fuchsia color. It is on the brighter end of the purple spectrum.

Whether designing is your hobby or your job, incorporate Radiant Orchid into your designs this year. Be bold and and paint your room in this shade. Not that daring? Use it on your custom upholstery. If you think that will be too much for your liking, use it on a chair rather than your sofa. If you don’t love the color but still want to incorporate it into your room design, purchasing accent pieces with Radiant Orchid colors will bring brightness to the room.


Color is one of the easiest and most effective ways to make your room stand out. Using Radiant Orchid can really make a splash!


What do you think of Radiant Orchid? Will you use it in your interior design plans this year?

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