Pantone—an industry leader in color matching—has announced that “Classic Blue” is the color of the year for 2020 because of its vibrancy and versatility. It may be precisely the change you’re looking for if you’re pondering a residential painting renovation. Below, find three ideas for incorporating it into your decor this year.

How to Use Classic Blue in Your Home

1. Bathroom Flooring

Many homeowners may not think about flooring when it comes to residential painting. However, if you want to transform a bathroom, paint the floor blue. Aside from its calming effects, this deep, cool hue adds a surprising dimension to small spaces. Although painting a floor may not be an option for all, with the right primer and sealer, it can be inexpensively accomplished. When a blue floor is paired with white, gray, or a similar neutral on the walls and ceiling, it can make a bathroom appear more spacious and feel more modern.

2. Create a Calming Bedroom

Blue has long been used in bedrooms because it suggests the stillness of the sea. Deep, classic blues, like Pantone’s color of the year, help people relax.

Apply this color to the wall opposite the bedroom door. Blue can be especially soothing if you use it on a textured surface to create a soft motion. A matte finish, which reduces glare, will produce an especially welcoming effect.

3. Kitchen Features

Want to redefine your kitchen? Make covering your cabinets your next residential painting project. Blue will pop against a beige- or cream-colored wall, and painting the base of a kitchen island blue will bring it to the forefront. If you prefer to play it safe, paint only the backsplash or an accent wall in blue.

If you’re planning a residential painting project, work with the professionals at Art Evans & Sons Painting Contractors for superior results. Serving Oxford, OH, for over 70 years, they prides themselves on customer service, attention to detail, and ability to help you assess and achieve your design goals. Visit their website to learn more about their services, or call (513) 523-6425 to speak with a representative.