Colour Forecast: Peach Fuzz the go-to Colour for 2024

This festive season, be forward thinking and go for dreamy peachy pink shades for your interior décor  to demonstrate that you're ahead of the game.  

Rose Quartz Glass Tree
lit from within by an LED light
from Truffle Tablescapes

You'll be very much on trend as the colour authority Pantone have announced that their pick for Colour of the Year 2024 is Peach Fuzz - (Pantone 13-1023 to be precise) -  a colour described by the colour institute as a comforting hue "softly nestled between pink and orange", chosen to express a yearning for community and coziness so very aptly needed in today's uncertain times.

A hue between pink and orange, this sweet subtle shade in the New Year signals a move towards empathy and understanding. 

From Lust Home, Life's A Peach wallpaper in Peachy Pinks by designer Millie Putland
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The soft and inviting colour offers a chance for introspection and healing, "tenderness and communicating a message of caring, community, and collaboration,” says Pantone Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman, emphasizing its capacity to bring comfort and inner peace, impacting our well-being and inner serenity.

Tara Rodrigues, award winning interior designer, founder of TR Interiors and winner of Channel 4’s £250,000 Big Interiors Battle, said: “A revival of peach is long overdue. Peach was once commonly used in interiors but as modernism spread, it lost its place in the contemporary home.

“It’s a soothing warm colour and I love pairing it with rich dark hues of blues and greens to create elegant and bold schemes. It’s a great way to soften a scheme making a home feel warm and inviting. For those that don't love pink, peach is a great compromise in a family home adding a touch of femininity without being overpowering. I'd mix peach into a contemporary kitchen or living room scheme for a warm pop of colour to elevate a space.”

From Jan Constantine, Sequinned NOEL Cushion 

Textile designer Jan Constantine, of Jan Constantine, said: “Peach Fuzz is a really beautiful colour which feels so right for now. It exudes warmth and cosiness, feels safe and is the perfect back drop shade to saturate a room. Its soft tones work perfectly with other warm hues from the same side of the spectrum – pink, terracotta, orange, yellow and red. Peach Fuzz also works well as a dramatic contrast to black and/or cream, hinting back at the most iconic colours of the Art Deco movement.

From Ohpopsi, Riviera Pink Lemonade wallpaper

Hummingbird Rosewood wallpaper from Ohpopsi featuring hummingbirds and lush foliage
in a hand-drawn design to create an elegant and serene design to create a calming haven.

Zoe Eaton, Creative Director at Ohpopsi, said: “Soft and feminine, peach fuzz lifts the spirits. A refreshing tone that will balance any interior space and work with a multitude of different palettes, it’s accessible, friendly and emits an abundance of warmth. It’s a really lovely positive tone and is a colour for everyone!