April 27, 2017

Pantone Spring 2017 Picks for Kids

Rachel Weems

Hot on the heels of last September’s Spring 2017 New York Fashion Week, the Pantone Color Institute released their legendary Fashion Color Report, stating the shades of the season.

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Ranging from nature inspired hues to exotic jewel tones, this season truly has something for everyone to love… even the littlest members of your fashionable family! And let’s face it… from nurseries to playrooms to bathrooms to bedrooms, wherever your kids will go, you will follow! So why not give your kids’ room a chic pop of color this spring? We couldn’t think of a better place to begin than with the Pantone Top 10 Colors for Spring 2017!

Niagara 
Comfortable and dependable, Niagara leads the PANTONE Fashion Color Report as the most prevalent color for spring 2017. Niagara is a classic denim-like blue that speaks to our desire for ease and relaxation.

Studio McGee- Windsong Nursery Project- Pantone
These sweet window shades showcase the perfect pop of Niagra blue. See more here: Studio McGee’s Windsong Project (Nursery)


Primrose Yellow 

By contrast, Primrose Yellow sparkles with heat and vitality. Inviting us into its instant warmth, this joyful yellow shade takes us to a destination marked by enthusiasm, good cheer and sunny days.

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Add a pop of Primrose Yellow using a fun accent rug like this Geo Fret style from Mohawk Home.


Kale

Evocative of the great outdoors and a healthy lifestyle, Kale is another foliage-based green that conjures up our desire to connect to nature, similar to the more vivacious Greenery. And, just as we see in nature, this lush and fertile natural green shade provides the perfect complementary background to the more vibrant tones in the palette.

Pantone- Spring Color Trends- Kale- Mohawk Home
Source: Decorpad


Island Paradise

Island Paradise is a refreshing aqua that calls to mind a change of scenery. A cool blue green shade that speaks to our dream of the great escape, Island Paradise is emblematic of tropical settings and our desire to unwind.

Speaking of an Island Paradise, how adorable is this whimsical sign? Shop this look on Etsy.
Speaking of an Island Paradise, how adorable is this whimsical mermaid sign? Shop this look on Etsy.


Greenery

Bringing forth a refreshing take, Greenery is a tangy yellow-green that speaks to our need to explore, experiment and reinvent. Illustrative of flourishing foliage, the fertile attributes of Greenery signals one to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate.

The bold headboard, apple accent and the floral medallions in the area rug tie the hottest hue of the year into this adorable kid's bedroom.
The bold headboard, apple accent and the floral medallions in this area rug tie the hottest hue of the year into this adorable kids’ room.


Lapis Blue

Conveying even more energy is Lapis Blue. Strong and confident, this intense blue shade is imbued with an inner radiance.

Lapis Blue- Area Rug- Pantone Spring
Source: HGTV/The Hand Me Down House


Hazelnut

Rounding out the spring 2017 colors is Hazelnut, a key neutral for spring and perfect for a neutral nursery or kids’ room. This shade brings to mind a natural earthiness. Unpretentious and with an inherent warmth, Hazelnut is a transitional color that effortlessly connects the seasons.

We love this simple, neutral nursery from The Little Umbrella blog
We love this simple, neutral nursery from The Little Umbrella blog.


Flame

A red-based orange, Flame, is gregarious and fun loving. Flamboyant and vivacious, this wonderfully theatrical shade adds fiery heat to the spring 2017 palette.

New Medallion in Flame- Pantone- Spring Trends- Kids Room
Pictured: Soho New Medallion area rug


Pink Yarrow

Tropical and festive, Pink Yarrow is a whimsical, unignorable hue that tempts and tantalizes. Bold, attention getting and tempestuous, the lively Pink Yarrow is a captivating and stimulating color that lifts spirits and gets the adrenaline going.

Mohawk Home- Pink Yarrow- Pantone- Kids Rooms
This perfectly pink pillow sham adds a splash of color and keeps this sweet bedroom fun and playful. Source: Ashley Howell Mitchell


Pale Dogwood

Continuing the tranquil mood, Pale Dogwood is a quiet and peaceful pink shade that engenders an aura of innocence and purity. The unobtrusive Pale Dogwood is a subtle pink whose soft touch infuses a healthy glow.

Karastan- One Room Challenge- Suburban B's
Here’s a snapshot of the trend board/inspiration behind Suburban B’s One Room Challenge for spring 2017.

Looking for more kids’ room inspiration?  Head on over to our Mohawk Home Kids’ Room Pinterest Board for more creative color and design ideas for your little crew!

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