Have you seen the much-anticipated new colour of the year for 2022 from the Pantone Colour Institute? PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri is a violet-infused blue hue, which has been created to inspire personal inventiveness and creativity.
Pantone says Very Peri is a symbol of the global zeitgeist of the moment and represents the transition we are going through.
We think this sounds particularly apt for the year ahead and have trawled the web to search out the best interiors inspiration using mauves and periwinkle blues. Carry on reading for some of our favourite finds.
Reset the snooze
Beautiful shades of mauve feature in much of the M.M Linen collection. Their Floribunda Duvet Set (from £95 for a double) depicts spectacular clusters of wisteria blooms against a soft lilac-grey backdrop. As you can see here, shades of mauve and periwinkle blue tie beautifully with deep green. And not only is this luxurious 220 thread count duvet cover gorgeously smooth, but M.M Linen is a carbon neutral company and uses no plastic packaging.
Peri Patterns
If you’re in love with the Very Peri shade, we think you’ll adore this Alice Periwinkle wallpaper from Olenka (from £129 per roll). Sustainably made in England, Alice Perwinkle incorporates periwinkle blue, lilac and pale pink in a hand painted Russian folk art design
Wall Art
Abstract line drawings are bang on trend and we love this Very Peri twist on monochrome! The Little Miss Abstract Lines poster from Claude and Leighton (from £18) will bring a quirky, cheerful feel as a statement piece or as part of a gallery wall.
Accessorize your Kitchen
Add a burst of Very Peri to brighten any room. This beautiful shade works well with a multitude of colours and features on the Bluebell Haze Fine Bone China Mug featured here (from £17 per mug). Available from The Village Green.
Accessorize your bathroom
If you don’t have a big budget to update your bathroom, why not accessorize in beautiful shade of blues and purples? Try towels, rugs, a framed print or bathroom products. This gorgeously scented Down the Rabbit Hole soap is available from Global WAKEup (from £6.50). Made from 100% natural ingredients, it is palm oil free and vegan friendly.
Lounging in purple
Add a decadent colourful chair to your living area to inspire creativity while you lounge. This Positano Lounge Armchair in a delicious Mulberry shade is available from My Furniture (from £299.99). The velvet finish will add a touch of glamour, in addition to the stylish chrome handle and handsome upholstery tacks.
Paint Your Walls
If you love Very Peri, why not splash it all over your walls? This sitting room looks beautifully cosy, and the perfect place for some creative thinking. The paint colour is Pitch Blue from Farrow & Ball. Image by @emilydobbsinteriors.
Garden Shades
We’re all in favour of carrying the Very Peri shade outside. It will complement blue and mauve flowers, such as lavender, perfectly. These Lavender Waterproof Scatter Cushions (from £74) are available from Bridgman. They are fully waterproof, resistant to stains and can be left outdoors all year round.
Paint the town…purple
If you fancy a dramatic change, WallPaper Mural.com has loads of designs to choose from. This dramatic Tokyo skyline incorporates multiple tones of mauves and blues including Very Peri, making it easy to tie in with curtains, throws or cushions. If you find a design you like but the colours aren’t quite right, it’s possible to tweak them. The Tokyo Tower mural (from £28.75/sq m) is available as traditional paste wallpaper, self-adhesive wallpaper or removable vinyl.
Author: Sara Chardin