WORDS DEBORAH BARTLETT - INSIDEOUT NEWCASTLE

Pantone colours are a great insight into the trends of the new year to follow . Amazingly , colours are decided at least two years before they are released .

This year a range of colours are already beginning to be seen on the runway of fashion houses and also in our interiors . Kale is my favourite . This beautiful green has taken over from the navy and midnight blues we have seen over the last few years . My favourite neutral is hazelnut . So what other delights appear on the colour palette ? Find your own favourites from the range .

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

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

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 .

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 .

ISLAND PARADISE 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 .

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

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 most vibrant tones in the palette .

HAZELNUT Rounding out the 2017 colours is Hazelnut , an essential neutral . This shade brings to mind a natural earthiness . Unpretentious and with an inherent warmth , Hazelnut is a transitional colour that effortlessly connects the seasons .

Trends add excitement to the new year , a new lease of life for a tired interior . I would suggest purchasing timeless pieces of furniture and then adding colours and textures using the Pantone palette to change your look . Have fun creating a style unique to you whether it is Scandinavian , Tribal , Hamptons or Minimalist . Accessories , coloured cushions , textured throws , rugs , wallpaper and paint colour can make dramatic changes . Whatever you choose - love it . We believe your style is unique to you and we love helping you find it . Drop by the store or check out our website at www . insideoutstyle . com . au

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