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What\u2019s the simplest way to spot a color trend? Wait for Pantone, the design industry\u2019s premier chromatic forecaster, to name its color of the year. To much fanfare, they recently released 2018\u2019s: Ultra-Violet\u00a018-3838.<\/p>\n

The vibrant hue has been lauded as a hallmark of experimentation and non-conformity \u2014 it was a go-to for musical legends like Prince and Jimi Hendrix, and one of Andy Warhol\u2019s Factory superstars adopted it as her moniker. It\u2019s also a spiritual signifier, associated with amethyst and the seventh chakra.<\/p>\n

Bold as it is, the shade can be deeply elegant and grounding in an interior, as evidenced by the\u00a0Betsy Burnham<\/a>\u00a0room above. Our favorite trends tend to reference the past, while looking and feeling entirely new. As you might imagine, we\u2019re particularly fond of this one. Read on, for a few ways to bring Ultra Violet into your home.<\/p>\n

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Vintage Ward Bennett Barrel Lounge Chair in Eggplant Mohair<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

According to Pantone, \u201cthe color is often associated with mindfulness practices, which offer a higher ground to those seeking refuge from today\u2019s over-stimulated world.\u201d When we think about refuge, we picture being enveloped by the perfect reading chair, like this vintage barrel lounger upholstered in luxurious, long-lasting mohair. Timeless and tactile, a piece like this transforms a simple room into a private sanctuary.<\/p>\n

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7.25\u2033 Rock Crystal Sphere<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cFrom exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is to come,\u201d says Leatrice Eisman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. We think this violet tinged crystal ball is just the thing to get those intuitive juices flowing. Whether you believe in the healing power of gems, or simply admire its luminous beauty, an object like this has the power to elevate any tablescape (and just maybe the vibrations of your space).<\/p>\n

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Scroll With Forest Deer<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Chinese scholars believed that surrounding themselves with images of flora and fauna inspired clearer, more concise thinking. How auspicious then, that this 1850\u2019s scroll depicts a regal deer, layered over a rich, Ultra Violet repeat. We think it would be a brilliant addition to any office or meditation space \u2013 wherever you retreat to do your best thinking.<\/p>\n

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Vintage Pearsall Chair With Laser-Cut Butterflies on Hide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

According to Pantone, \u201cenigmatic purples have also long been symbolic of counterculture, unconventionality, and artistic brilliance.\u201d We took an iconic Adrian Pearsall design and gave it a contemporary twist. Reimagined in an unexpected shade of laser-cut hide, the result is thoroughly unconventional and artful. A piece like this is ready to assume its rightful place \u2013 as star of your domain.<\/p>\n

For a flashback to Pantone\u2019s 2017 pick, here\u2019s a link to\u00a0last year\u2019s post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hero image<\/em> courtesy of Betsy Burnham Design\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s the simplest way to spot a color trend? Wait for Pantone, the design industry\u2019s premier chromatic forecaster, to name its color of the year. To much fanfare, they recently released 2018\u2019s: Ultra-Violet\u00a018-3838. 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