Alright. It’s 2022, and I’m dubbing it the Year of Colour. We’ve experienced far too much unrest, sadness, and all ‘round merde (it’s more appropriate to say in French) over the last couple of years, and it’s time to brighten our spirits through colour and self-expression.
While I implore you to take this colourful mantra and apply it to anything you deem important this year, I’m mostly here to encourage you to inject colour into your interiors. After all, I’m sure I can speak for most of you when I say we’ve spent enough time inside our homes to know the importance of creating a tranquil haven for our wellbeing (and sanity).
Those who know me will agree that I’m a colour-fiend, and always find ways to infuse every part of my life with vibrancy and excitement. So, when Pantone announced its 2022 colour of the year, I squealed and immediately started thinking about how I could incorporate it into my own interiors.
Flatlay featuring Very Peri tones and complementary colours Image: GT&B
This year’s colour is Very Peri. Just like its name suggests, it’s the most gloriously rich shade of periwinkle. Part of the blue family, Very Peri features a red-violet undertone and brings with it a dynamic presence.
Although purple tones can be quite polarising, you’ll be pleased to know this colour is compatible with many palettes. For this reason, I think incorporating Very Peri in your home is easy.
Pantone’s 2022 Colour of the Year is Very Peri
Experiment with Very Peri through these four colour palettes
I’m not suggesting you should adorn your entire bathroom in purple tiles (but if you do, please send me photos!). Rather, start small. Think soft furnishings, pillows, vases, or candles. These items are quickly interchangeable and will serve as an accent colour source for as long as you wish.
Larger pieces like your joinery or furniture can remain in complementary colours such as Dried Moss and Granite Green (as seen in the ‘Balancing Act’ palette), or even Anthracite and Volcanic Glass (‘The Star of the Show’) if you’re unsure about committing to a full colour-explosion.
More than anything, Very Peri’s inherent playfulness emboldens uninhibited expression and experimentation. In other words, have fun with it! Paint the walls purple, create a statement with a green vanity, and tile your floors in terracotta. Heck, if you want a Very Peri coloured bath, we can make it happen!
If Very Peri has taught me anything already, it’s that we should lean into and embrace a life full of colour at every opportunity. Dream, experiment, and commit to it, because you might just love the outcome more than you first thought.
Words: Alana Perin
Published: GT Magazine 15 January 2022