Radiant Orchid – a vibrant color that is suddenly everywhere – is Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2014. “An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple, and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates joy, love, and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm,” says Pantone Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman. Pantone’s announcement of the Color of the Year is always exciting for those in the fashion, beauty, and home interiors industries – and for homeowners everywhere.
Not quite pink and not quite purple, the enigmatic Radiant Orchid is just the thing if you’re looking to enliven a space with a pop of color. We’ve put together a collection of rooms that use Radiant Orchid to bring out the lively, natural beauty of a few of our most popular floors.
Accessorize with Accents
When working with a lively color like Radiant Orchid, the key is to start small. The beauty of a light blonde hardwood, like our American Scrape hardwood flooring in Oak – Natural, is enhanced here with subtle accessories. Notice how the pillows and decorative accent pieces stand out with the neutral flooring and walls. According to Pantone, Radiant Orchid “…is sure to liven up neutrals, including gray, beige and taupe.” Complementary to past (and likely future) Pantone Colors of the Year, a handsome, neutral, hand-scraped hardwood floor like the one shown would make a long-lasting investment flexible for future decorating trends.
American Scrape Hardwood in Oak – Natural 5” Solid Hardwood Planks
Spice Up a Cozy Corner
A different way to use Radiant Orchid takes interior design a step further. If you’ve found just the right accessories, like the pillow and throw blanket in this image, you may want to consider painting your accent wall in the same Radiant Orchid hue. Notice the color palette…orchid, gray, white, and yellow. Combining neutral tones with exciting colors works well with this Architectural Remnants laminate flooring in Sawmill Oak – Natural.
Architectural Remnants – Saw Mark Oak/Sawmill Oak – Natural
Pair with Turquoise for Modern Country Charm
In this room, our beautiful Architectural Remnants laminate flooring in Milk Paint shows just how a simple, country entryway can be made fresh and new with Radiant Orchid paint. Also note how the light teal door pairs well with the Radiant Orchid color. According to Pantone, “… Radiant Orchid complements olive and deeper hunter greens, and offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal, and even light yellows.” This flooring offers the look of reclaimed wood, with realistic grain, depth, and texture. Paired with the vibrant Radiant Orchid, this combination will make your guests stop and take notice.
Architectural Remnants – Antique Structure/Historic Element – Milk Paint White
Small Space Becomes Inspiration Nook
Imagine creating a space in your home that serves as a portal to your imagination. Here’s a way we’ve transformed an ordinary nook into a modern inspiration zone. Add a pop of Radiant Orchid to the walls, and suddenly the wide-plank, reclaimed wood look laminate flooring is brimming with life. The Architectural Remnants laminate flooring in Blackened Brown evokes a rustic setting, but the colors and accessories give the nook a contemporary feel. To achieve a look like this, here are some pointers:
Choose modern elements, like the stainless steel drum lights Accessorize with some eclectic pieces, like a Victorian chair, large-scale books, and the domed clock you see on the desk Bring in natural pieces, like artwork and fresh flowers
This recipe, combined with the bright, luscious color, is sure to inspire your creative side. And what happens when Pantone releases next year’s Color of the Year? You can easily change your décor when your canvas is a beautiful, stylish Armstrong floor.
Architectural Remnants Skip Planed/Skip Sand – Blackened Brown
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