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Fall Colours | What colours are making a splash this fall season

Fall Colours | What colours are making a splash this fall season

When thinking about colour trends look no further than the Pantone Colour report. This industry trusted source gives insight on the season’s it colours and inspires both the fashion and design world. Manufacturers pay close attention to each season’s selected tones and incorporate them into their product line mix. This fall, Pantone released a list of 10 colours that had some major impact on the runways during Fall Fashion Week.  We love the idea of incorporating some of fall’s most coveted hues into the home in easy and stylish ways. Below are our favourites from the bunch and a few ways to bring the colours into your home with ease.

Cool off with Riverside

The cool blue hue of Riverside is a fantastic summer-to-fall transitional colour. It is appealing vibrancy is bold but not abrasive, making it an exceptional accent colour to work with. Incorporate it into your home by adding some accessories in this shade on an area table or add a few throw pillows on your sofa. This shade will look fresh and instantly liven up a neutral space. 

Sharkskin: An Edgy take on Neutral

If you’re a fan of the more subtle tones, than Sharkskin is for you. This perfect grey shade can complement almost any colour palette you already have in your home and will immediately amplify the style-factor of a room. Add some Sharkskin dinnerware pieces into your current collection and add some flair to your next dinner party.

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Changing leaves inspire Potter’s Clay

This classic fall tone is warm and a little spicy – ideal for the season. Looking to increase the sophistication in your space? Pair Potter’s Clay with a gold metallic for the ultimate stylish approach. Give your gold accessories (think: vases, bowls, lamp bases) new life and couple them with accent elements in this earthy shade.

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Enhance Elegance with Spicy Mustard

Vibrant and luxurious; Spicy Mustard will definitely inject some exotic flair into your home. This yellow-family hue is rich with enough depth to carry it through the entire fall season. Reminiscent of the vivid golden hues we see on autumn trees, Spicy Mustard puts a glamorous spin on classic fall colours. Take this tone to brilliant heights and showcase it on a lighting feature, mix it into your mantle’s accessories, or take the dramatic approach with a Spicy Mustard area rug.

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Warm Taupe will keep things Chic

There’s something opulent about the perfect shade of taupe. This timeless tone is a great colour to use for key pieces of furniture due to its versatility and endless pairing possibilities. A Warm Taupe sofa, sectional, or chair will look classic in any room. And, don’t forget about exploring different textures! Leather, suede, and linen – any fabric you choose will all have a different effect.  

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Visit us at Ideal Home Furnishings for all your fall colour pieces. Our furniture showroom is filled with beautiful home furnishing options for your living room, bedroom, and beyond! Schedule an appointment with our professional designer team to help with all your home furnishing needs – including customised pieces!