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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