2024 Trend Forecast – Pantone Color of the Year

Kowalski wants to help you stay on the cutting edge of influential interior design trends.  Pantone picks a significant color each year for their “Color of the Year” tradition.  Designers and industry professionals consider the color and how to use it in their designs starting a chain of events across many industries.

Kowalski has picked products that will help you bring the 2024 color of the year into your space.   Let’s learn more about this year’s selection and the curated products available.  The selection is a great way to complement the 2024 Pantone Color! 

What is Pantone Color of the Year?

Pantone, famous for its Pantone Matching System (PMS) used in printing, started the Color of the Year tradition in 2000. This annual announcement has become influential in fashion, interior design, and other design-related fields. Each year, the selected color is intended to reflect cultural moods and trends.

The process of selecting the Color of the Year involves considerable trend analysis. Pantone’s color experts at the Pantone Color Institute scour the world looking for new color influences. This can include the entertainment industry, emerging artists, fashion, all areas of design, popular travel destinations, new lifestyles, socio-economic conditions, and new technologies.

Notable past colors include:

• Pantone 17-1463 Tangerine Tango (2012): A spirited reddish-orange that provided energy and encouragement.
• Pantone 18-3838 Ultra Violet (2018): A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade that communicated originality and visionary thinking.
• Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue (2020): A timeless and enduring blue hue, elegant in its simplicity.
• Pantone 17-3938 Very Peri (2022): A new Pantone color whose courageous presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity.

These unique colors have influenced product development and purchasing decisions in many industries over the last 25 years since their introduction. They also reflect the global spirit at the time they were chosen.

2024 Pantone Color of the Year: Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz

“Peach Fuzz,” the Pantone Color of the Year for 2024, characterizes itself with its warm and comforting tone. This color embodies a soft, nurturing feel, reminiscent of a gentle embrace. Its hues are a blend of pink and orange, creating a delicate and soothing presence that resonates with a sense of calm and coziness.

The selection of “Peach Fuzz” for 2024 reflects a global yearning for comfort and positivity. In uncertain times, this color symbolizes a shared longing for warmth, care, and hope. This is a response to the need for comforting and calming tones in our daily lives. It emphasizes colors that bring reassurance and emotional nourishment.

Kowalski Curated Surface Collection:

1. Maharaja Quartzite – Stone Design
2. Typhoon Bordeaux Granite – Stone Design
3. Taj Mahal Quartzite – Mont Surfaces

1) Majaraja with Peach Fuzz: gives off a minimalist, modern vibe. This stone is a soft gray with subtle rose , white, and peach tones and works well with the color of the year for a crisp look. The warmth of the peach fuzz makes the cool gray of the stone more approachable, with brass/bronze-finished hardware to warm up the trio. See this photo for an example of how the colors would look together. 

We Recommend: Maharaja bath surround/shower ledges from remnants or bathroom countertop. Majaraja kitchen countertops with lighter wood for cabinets (color example)

2) Typhoon Bordeaux with Peach Fuzz: gives off a warm, monochromatic look. This duo is a great example of the bloomcore aesthetic to inspire your next spring project with warm natural light. The rose and mauve-colored veining make this statement stone a great piece for a maximalist aesthetic. See this photo for an example of how the texture in this granite stone can appear more delicate and feminine with the peachy tones, warm woods, and gold-dusted finishes.

We // Recommend:: Typhoon Bordeaux bathroom countertop for a child’s bathroom or small ledge with a remnant in the foyerfor a welcoming, warm glow entrance. Round edges will soften the bold textures.

3) Taj Mahal with Peach Fuzz: gives off an elevated, sophisticated look. The tones of the Taj Mahal ground the bright & energetic peach tones to create harmony and tranquillity in a space. See this photo for an example of this soft-toned gray stone pairing well with a peachy-themed kitchen. Sage or muted greens with mulberry/deeper mauve tones work well to compliment this duo, especially in larger kitchens that bring in a lot of natural light.

We // Recommend: Use kitchen accessories and plants to outfit a space of peachy tones & quartzite countertops with a seasonal approach; deeper tones of mulberry, pine, and burnt orange in the winter with lighter tones of eucalyptus, lemon yellow, & saturated blues in the summer months.

Final Designer Notes:

Kowalski team likes Peach Fuzz as a tranquil color for a peaceful space, like your own oasis. Complimentary colors that will work in harmony with the peach color are sage, mint, and subdued tones of green. Adding plants and herbs on the countertops complements the peach tones. Using gray stones will create a space that designers and homeowners will be proud to display.  

Kowalski’s team can help you create your ideal space that reflects current trends and will remain timeless. Reach out today to meet with the team or stop by the showroom anytime.  

Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz Pinterest board for more inspiration!