Pantone’s Colour of the Year: How Mumbai homes can use Peach Fuzz for home decor

Relaxing, appealing, and classy, Pantone's Colour of the Year has become an instant hit in the world of home decor and interiors. For Juhi Jaiswal Chaubey, CEO and co-founder, Uniworks Designs, Peach Fuzz brings a serene and peaceful mood to home interiors, creating a haven for relaxation.

Similarly, for Swati Gupta, founder and principal designer, Blue Dot Design, Peach Fuzz is a shooting shade. It embodies a calming and gentle aura, offering warmth without overwhelming a space. "Peach Fuzz creates a serene ambience with its soft and subtle nature, adding a delicate touch, fostering a relaxing atmosphere that encourages a feeling of ease and contentment in living spaces," the expert says.

Redesigning your home? Five ways to incorporate Peach Fuzz in your home decor

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Employing Peach Fuzz in your home interiors is a great choice that experts endorse. For those thinking of redesigning their spaces, we have Chaubey and Gupta sharing suggestions and tips to incorporate this Pantone shade into the colour palette of their home interiors.

Peach Fuzz can enhance the overall aesthetics of your living space

Peach Fuzz colour is associated with tenderness, creativity, and tranquillity, making it versatile for various applications in design, fashion, and aesthetics where a soft and soothing hue is desired.

Gupta opines, ‘I liked the introduction of this colour. I think we need more subtle, soft pastels in the design language and we need to return to the ‘less is more' concept, especially in the realm of interior designing. Peach Fuzz can add brightness to a space without being overly intense."

Choosing to incorporate Peach Fuzz in your home interiors is not just about keeping up with the trend. "By employing this shade, one can create a calm and peaceful atmosphere that promotes warmth and relaxation. This soft colour reflects light to enhance spaces and encourages cosiness, adaptability in design, and timeless appeal," says Chaubey.

Chaubey adds, "We had clients embrace Peach Fuzz, and their reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. They appreciated the way the shade brought a fresh and lively feel to their homes."

According to Gupta, using Peach Fuzz for home spaces is a great idea. "We always have been using tones of beige and grey, and Peach Fuzz has come up as a refreshing addition. Soft peach tones are versatile and can complement various styles and colour schemes. They work well with neutral tones, pastels, or even bolder colours, allowing for flexibility in interior design. While trends come and go, soft peach tones often have a timeless quality, making them a good choice for a long-lasting interior colour scheme."

Peach Fuzz is ideal for Mumbai homes with space constraints

Most homes in Mumbai have space constraints. "The flats are smaller but we need to make the best of these spaces and make them look visually larger using neutral tones and pastel colours," says Gupta. She adds, "Pastel shades like Peach Fuzz reflect light, making the space feel more airy. Moreover, Mumbai's tropical climate often brings warmth and humidity. Soft peach tones, being light and reflective, can visually cool down interiors by creating a refreshing ambience. Apart from all this, Mumbai's fast-paced lifestyle can be overwhelming. Soft peach hues can provide a calming and serene atmosphere within the home."

Further, Chaubey shares, "Mumbai, a city known for its vibrant spirit and diverse culture, is witnessing a significant shift in home interiors, and the adoption of the serene shade, Peach Fuzz, is at the forefront of this design revolution. In a city where space is a luxury and every square foot is valuable, Peach Fuzz brings a breath of fresh air, adding a touch of sophistication and tranquillity to Mumbai homes."

Besides, both experts feel that this shade in particular offers respite from the urban chaos.

While Mumbaikars are still enjoying the cool winter breeze, Gupta states that soon the monsoon showers will be accompanied by occasional gloomy days. Adding Peach Fuzz in your homes can offer an illuminating effect. The colour reflects natural light, brightening interiors even on cloudy days.

Further, Mumbai's skyline is adorned with modern architecture and Peach Fuzz aligns perfectly with contemporary aesthetics. It effortlessly blends with modern furniture and decor, creating a harmonious visual appeal. Also, given Mumbai's coastal location, Peach Fuzz resonates with the soothing tones of sandy beaches and sunset hues. It brings a touch of coastal living into urban homes, connecting residents with the natural beauty surrounding the city.

Lastly, Peach Fuzz in Mumbai homes go beyond a design choice - they represent a lifestyle shift, a move towards creating homes that are not just stylish but also soothing, functional, and reflective of the dynamic spirit of the city.

Tips to incorporate the shade in your home interiors
Both Chaubey and Gupta suggest ways to welcome Peach Fuzz into your home interiors:

Accent walls speak volumes:

Transform a room instantly by introducing a Peach Fuzz accent wall. Chaubey suggests selecting a wall to highlight architectural features or creating a focal point. This subtle yet enchanting hue adds depth and character, turning your walls into works of art.

Achieve harmony with neutrals:

You can opt to pair this gentle shade with whites, creams, or greys. This ensures a sophisticated and balanced ambience that emerges when Peach Fuzz dances alongside neutral companions.

Artistic backsplash in kitchens:

Pushing the boundaries of conventional kitchen design by incorporating Peach Fuzz as a backsplash. One can explore how this unexpected choice can add a touch of creativity and warmth to the heart of your home, making cooking and dining a delightful experience.

Try a combination with dark shades:

Peach Fuzz blends well with dark shades as well as many lighter shades. The colour pairs beautifully with shades like muted greens, soft blues, and warm neutrals. These combinations enhance the overall aesthetics of the interiors. Peaches go well with shades of green and yellow, and highlight the natural hues of the environment. One can also try pairing the colour with crimson and red to create a cosy and lively space. Combining the shade with gold can add a hint of luxury and wealth to any design.

Experiment with peach-coloured furniture:

You can even look at designing a cabinet at home in this colour to accentuate the space and take it to another level. Introduce peach-coloured furniture pieces such as sofas, chairs, or ottomans to add a pop of colour and create a focal point in the room. If you don't want the shade to dominate or overpower the your home interior, you can use Peach Fuzz selectively on accent pieces like vases, throws, or artwork. This maintains a balance without overwhelming the space.

Use the 60/30/10 guideline to prevent a hue from taking centre stage in your space. It's a traditional decorating guideline that aids in establishing a room's balanced colour scheme. According to this guideline, the decor plan should have a dominating colour covering 60 per cent of its area, a secondary colour or texture used for 30 per cent of the space, and an accent for the remaining 10 per cent. In case peach is your dominant colour, white, beige or crimson can be your secondary colour and dark green, dark blue, gold or yellow can be the accent colours. One can also consider peach to be the secondary colour that covers 30 per cent of decor. This will enable the design to better embrace the peach motif.

Let your home decor items do all the talking.

Gupta lists down some home decor items you can invest in if you wish to incorporate Peach Fuzz without making any major changes to your interiors.

1. Throw Pillows: Invest in Peach Fuzz-coloured throw pillows for sofas or chairs. Mix textures and sizes to create depth and interest. Layer different shades of peach or mix in patterns like stripes or florals.

2. Rugs: Consider rugs in Peach Fuzz tones with geometric designs or subtle patterns to add visual interest and warmth to hardwood or tile floors.

3. Curtains: Peach Fuzz-coloured curtains can soften the ambience of a room. Layer sheer curtains in peach tones over heavier drapes for a multi-dimensional look.

4. Vases: Decorative vases in Peach Fuzz can be striking on shelves or tables. Fill them with contrasting colour flowers or use them as standalone decor pieces.

5. Artwork: Look for paintings or prints with Peach Fuzz elements or full-colour schemes and create a gallery mixing them with other complimentary hues to adorn your walls.

6. Lampshades: Opt for lampshades in peach tones to cast a warm and cosy glow. Pair these with vintage-style lamps for a retro vibe.

7. Throws and blankets: Peach Fuzz-coloured throws can add cosiness and a touch of elegance to sofas or beds.

8. Candles and candle holders: Select candles or holders in Peach Fuzz shades to create a soothing atmosphere. Group them on a tray or a decorative plate as a centrepiece.

9. Tableware: Consider tableware like plates, bowls, or mugs in Peach Fuzz for a subtle touch during meals or gatherings, mixing with complementary colours or patterns.

10. Accent chairs or ottomans: Invest in an accent chair or ottoman in Peach Fuzz upholstery to make a statement. Incorporate contrasting pillows or throws to enhance the visual appeal.

Limitations of the shade and key considerations

While there remains no doubt that Peach Fuzz is one of the best shades to liven up your home space, it does have its own set of limitations that you must consider.

1. Lighter colours like Peach Fuzz tend to show stains and dirt more prominently than darker shades. Regular cleaning and stain protection treatments can help maintain the colour's freshness.

2. While light colours can make a room feel more spacious, excessive use might sometimes make a space feel too open or lacking in depth. Balance the shade with other colours or textures to create visual interest.

3. Lastly, it might be challenging to perfectly match Peach Fuzz with existing furniture or decor. In this case, consider bringing swatches or samples of peach fuzz to ensure it complements existing elements.

Thoughtful design choices and a balanced approach to incorporating shade within the overall colour scheme can help create a beautiful and inviting space.