There’s nothing like a Pantone Colour of the Year announcement to ring in the New Year and this year, we couldn’t be happier with the choice.
Unlike the slightly 90s Ultra Violet of 2018 or the somewhat garish Greenery of 2017, this year’s option is far more chic.
Living Coral – the hotter and more daring sister of millennial pink – is vibrant and classy, relevant and flattering. Marked with the identification number 16-1546, it’s “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge,” according to Pantone.
Seeing as we could all do with some life-affirming energy this dull January, we’ve rounded up the best homeware to be found in this beautiful colour. Summer 2019, here we come.
Octagonal Coral Velvet Tub Chair
Vibrant and deliciously comfortable, the octagonal chair in Coral from Graham & Green offers the perfect relaxation spot. Exactly the right size and shape for curling up in with a book, it’s an unusual, feature piece that will draw attention in a lounge or bedroom. The beaten brass base adds a timeless art deco touch, too.
£695 | Graham & Green | Buy it now
H&M Velvet Cushion Cover
What is it about coral and velvet? We just can’t get enough. Neither can H&M, or so it seems – this crushed coral number will add extra depth and warmth to a sofa or bed and comes in at less than £10. It’s such a steal we’ll just have to by two…
£6.99 | H&M | Buy it now
Living Coral Throw Pillows
If you're not a fan of velvet but want some cosy coral tones in your home, these are for you. Multiple sizes, cover only or the whole lot — the hidden zipper makes for a clean look and right now you can get 15 per cent off when you buy any two.
From £14 | Redbubble | Buy it now
Oliver Bonas Vari Coral Table Lamp
Brighten up dark corners with this peachy coloured table lamp. Mixing a soft coral hue with a warming gold, its blend of feminine colours with an industrial silhouette gives it a unique twist. Pair it with a soft gold bulb for a truly cosy glow.
£68 | Oliver Bonas | Buy it now
Loaf Dollop Footstool in Coral
Aside from the fact that it has a truly excellent name, this dollop footstool makes a useful foot-of-bed seat or a luxurious alternative to a coffee table. Hand stitched and stuffed, it feels sturdy and robust enough to survive a family house and comfy enough to prop your feet on.
£549 | John Lewis | Buy it now
H&M Blanket with Tassels
Made from 100 per cent cotton, this light and airy blanket makes an aesthetically pleasing addition to a bed without adding excessive warmth – it’s an ideal decorative touch for the summer, when a wool blanket is a little too much. Finished with tassels, it’s playful and relaxed and the crinkled finish means you don’t have to worry about ironing it: win – win.
£24.99 | H&M | Buy it now
Anthropologie Perasima Dinnerware
Dappled in coral and finished with golden edging, the hand painted Perasima dinnerware range from Anthropologie evokes the lazy summer vibes of its Portuguese origins.
Available in dinner plates, side plates, bowls and mugs, each item is sold individually so you can buy a set as small or as large as you like. Both elegant and casual, it’ll work for both informal and formal dining.
From £14 each | Anthropologie | Buy it now
Benuta Vintage Frencie Flora Rug
One of the simplest ways to give a room a face lift is by investing in a new rug. The faded, wistful style of this vintage option is romantic, feminine and the perfect shade of coral. With a pile height of around 5 millimetres, it’s flat enough to place under tables and with five size options to choose from, it’s easy to find your perfect fit.
From 64.95 | Benuta | Buy it now *On sale now
Rice Coral Melamine Jug
Who doesn’t need a pitcher for homemade cocktails, especially one as vibrant as this? Made from Melamine, this large jug is robust enough to withstand picnics, garden use and dishwashers, making it a great investment for summer. We defy even the clumsiest of your to break it.
£22.95 | Trouva | Buy it now
Trouva Coral Nomad Embroidered Pouffe
Handmade in India, this coral embroidered pouffe is both bohemian and cool and would look equally fetching thrown on a modern sofa as it would a vintage chaise longue. 60 by 20 centimetres, it’s just the right size for hugging, meditating on or using as a sudo coffee table.
£115 | Trouva | Buy it now
Pantone Living Coral Mug
Though there’s something rather tragically poetic about nursing hot drinks from such a summery mug, the colour of this official Pantone number is sure to boost your mood – if only due to the caffeine filling it or the holidays you’re booking whilst sipping from it. Got to take your kicks where you can get them at this time of year, right?
£18 | London Graphics | Buy it now
Christine Hechinger Mira Mirror
Mirror and photo clusters are all the rage now and this coral mirror by Christine Hechinger will make a fun addition to any collection - we love the designer’s idea of using a repurposed porcelain plate as a frame. Available in four sizes, you can buy individually or give a room’s natural light a boost by hanging several together.
From £49.19 | Houzz | Buy it now
Kaleido Tray
Forget plastic trays covered in flowers or birds – this is what you need to be serving from. A simple hexagonal design in an eye-popping colour, this tray displays Finnish cool at its best. At only 22 centimetres long, it’s small enough to keep on display, too.
£23 | Finnish Design Shop | Buy it now
Bohemia Coral Morrocan Decorative Babouche Slippers
Sometimes, shoes are just two pretty to wear. Though framing your Jimmy Choos might not be an option, you’ll be pleased to hear that these slippers aren’t actually meant to be worn but, rather, displayed adoringly on the wall. Handmade by Moroccan leather artisans, they’d make a beautiful addition to a wall display.
£40 | Trouva | Buy it now
Laranja Vase
Designed in house at Habitat, this uplifting vase takes its inspiration from the terracotta roofs and orange flowers of Portugal, providing the perfect vessel from which to display a succulent or cluster of summer blooms. So much more interesting than a plane glass vase.
£17.50 | Habitat | Buy it now
Coral Bamboo Bento Lunch Box
It doesn't get much more practical and pretty than this. Sold out just about everwhere, you can still snap one up on Amazon — go figure. The cream and black dividers will keep your salad from fraternising with your biscuits and the lid doubles as an additional plate.
£12 | Amazon | Buy it now
Polaroid Mint Instant Print Camera
Why should the orange-y hue be reserved solely for your interiors? Ensure your electronics match the rest of your homeware with the instant Polaroid camera that is available in the vibrant coral hue. The vertical designed camera offers high-quality pictures with 16 megapixels and prints the snaps in less than a minute.
£99.99 | Argos | Buy it now
Knightsbridge Super King Bed in Coral Brushed Linen Cotton
For a design scheme that packs a punch, this ultra-luxe bed has a high headboard, upholstered detailing and best of all, it is available in the must-have coral shade that will add instant colour and an almost tropical feel to a bedroom near you.
£1,672 | Sofa | Buy it now *On sale now, was £2090
Inkwood Active Emulsion by Sanderson
Go the full whack and transform your space into a coral-filled haven with this Sanderson paint.
You will be surprised at the versatility of this shade that allows for a whole host of patterns, colours and embellishments to be mix and matched with ease. Not ready to paint the entire space? Opt instead for a feature wall.
£43 for 2.5L | Designer Paint | Buy it now
Timewise clock
With the minimalist style that Scandi design has become world famous for, this clock - with its stylish concrete coral backdrop and contrast gold minute and hour hands - will slip into any design scheme as a way to tap into Pantone's colour of the year.
£43 | Scandinavian Design Centre | Buy it now
Verdict:
If you've got the cash to splash the Octagonal Coral Velvet Tub Chair is a gorgeous piece you will love for many years. For practicality and design the Coral Bamboo Bento Box takes the top pick.
