Whether you try to capture memories of your last seaside holiday or just want to inject some new vibrant color in your life, Blue continues to be the most timeless color in Interiors and the most relevant for 2017!

Pantone introduces the new Lapis Blue and Niagara this year offering new energy in our home. Lapis is strong and confident, this intense blue shade is imbued with an inner radiance. Niagara is Comfortable and dependable; it is a classic denim-like blue that speaks to our desire for ease and relaxation.

Blue is a calm and soothing color, strong blues will stimulate clear thought and helps reduce tensions. Blue is said to bring down blood pressure, slow your heart rate and reduce feelings of anxiety, making it the perfect shade for bedrooms. The color blue has positive effects on the mind and the body. As the color of the spirit, it invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming and exude feelings of tranquility.

Did you know Different shades, tints, and hues of blue have different meanings? For example, dark blue can be seen as elegant, rich, sophisticated, intelligent, and old-fashioned, royal blue can represent superiority, and light blue can mean honesty and trustworthiness.