Every year, the Pantone Color Institute names a color of the year. This year’s choice, “Classic Blue,” will offer plenty of color ideas for custom home design.

Pantone color for custom home design

Pantone calls the color restful, timeless and enduring, and says it’s the perfect antidote to today’s frenzied world. So where to use this blue hue in your custom home? Try these ideas: 

Custom cabinetry. Is our love affair with the all-white kitchen coming to an end? You might consider adding a touch of Classic Blue in your cabinetry. An accent color on the base cabinets of your kitchen island adds a distinctive touch. 

Crystal Cabinets pantone color 2020 custom home
Photo courtesy of Crystal Cabinets

Tile in true blue. Consider adding this watery hue to your custom home design when choosing tiles for your bathroom. If you’d like a quick hit of this classic blue color, look for new towels or bath mats for your current bathrooms. 

tile in blue pattern from Artisan Tile shop
Photo courtesy of Artisan Tile Shop

Paint makes it pop. A deep color like Classic Blue can make any room feel intimate and cozy. You can also use Classic Blue on one wall for a crisp accent. Sherwin Williams has named their color “Naval” the color of the year. 

color of the year on bathroom custom home
Photo courtesy of Sherwin Williams

More Color Ideas for Custom Home Design

Read more about the Pantone Color of the Year to get your creative ideas flowing. If you’re ready to start designing your custom home, contact us. We’d love to talk about your vision. 

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