Ultraviolet: the latest color trend for interior design


It’s ultraviolet mania! The color trend for 2018 has been set, and it is as bold as ever.


Ultraviolet is the Pantone color that will flood the interior design word in 2018. This eccentric tint has made its way into furniture and decoration, stimulating the inspiration and fantasy of many designers all over the world. The color violet may just look unconventional to you, but it is full of symbolism and hidden meaning. It is considered, in general, the symbol of artistic experimentation, of underground countercultures; it is the color that nature creates in the most special moments, that make us feel a true connection with our inner self, like certain moments of the dawn or the sunset, where all the spiritual power of nature comes out; it is also the color of meditation and the symbol of the seventh chakra: the completion  of the ideal path every human has to go through, in order to elevate his spirit. Such a charming color can add a lot of personality to any object, and transform your interior design into something unique. But how can we integrate ultraviolet color in our home décor? Ultraviolet is a charming color, but it has to be carefully used and combined with other tints, in order not to make it feel overwhelming. Here we want to give you some ideas on how to use the Pantone of the year wisely in your home décor. Let the inspiration begin! 



New year’s resolution: make a change

In many people’s new year’s resolutions there is redecorating their house: maybe because they need a change in their lives, or simply because they need a new gust of wind in their rooms. If you are looking for an original and daring touch for your home, you should definitely bet on the new Pantone color of 2018 and let yourself be captured by the vibrant tone of the ultraviolet. What better way to celebrate the new year, by embracing its latest trend? Sometimes you have to completely change your ideas about home décor and abandon your certainties: maybe last year you would have never thought of using ultraviolet as an interior design color, but this could be the right time to give it a try. This purple and eccentric violet shade will steal your heart, we guarantee it. Ultraviolet is extremely provocative and at the same time relaxing. It is certainly not suitable for everyone, but it transmits originality, imagination and creative thinking. As we mentioned before, it is the symbol of counterculture, of those artists that challenged the classical way of thinking and revolutionized the world of art, looking forward towards what was in their future, not fearing to overcome their past. If you feel intrigued by this symbolism, if you feel like you could accept the challenge and add some audacity to your home décor, follow our guide on how to integrate ultraviolet in your everyday life: you won’t regret it. 



Rule number one: do not overdo 

All right, we got all enthusiastic about what this color mean and of its fascinating symbolism, but let’s not forget that ultraviolet is not an easy color: we don’t want you to overuse it, for it could lead to a busy interior design, too stuffed and overwhelmed by this bright color. A good way to start might be to paint one wall of a room of your choice, for example the bedroom. Be careful here: we said one wall, and one only: a totally purple room would not look good.  Be bold and dare with the new color of the year, but be careful not to overdo it. “Purple rain” is a wonderful song, but you don’t want to feel like that when preparing to go to sleep, right? You can use other ultraviolet details in the room, such as a pillow, or a blanket, if we are talking about the bedroom. But always remember that even boldness requires a little class, and never forget the sacred motto of good taste: less is more.


Do you like this ultraviolet bedroom? Look at more ideas by Bodema here.

Eclectic living room

Ultraviolet is one of the colors that best matches the eclectic style: it is perfect to experiment new combinations and creating contrasts. And which room is the best to do it? The living room, of course! Do not be afraid to combine ultraviolet and mix it with other patterns and colors, to create a home décor that can truly be called one of a kind. You could, for instance, choose a classic style sofa, with a rich and regal pattern, but that can feature the Pantone color of the year, instead of the usual burgundy or brown. You could also match this traditional style couch with modern and minimalist furniture, or place it next to an eccentric coffee table or cabinet.



Velvet would be a perfect material to feature the ultraviolet color. Take a look at this article, to find out how to choose use this soft material in your interior design.

Choose one protagonist 

For truly eccentric people, it takes more than a simple sofa to exalt the ultraviolet color in all of its beauty and brightness. If you want your interiors to be really jaw dropping, select one piece of furniture to be the absolute protagonist of your home décor. Choose something that can be unconventional,  avant-garde and original: pick something that reflects your personality and the way you want to live your life.


Are you intrigued by this eccentric cabinet? Check out more unconventional furniture design by Boca do Lobo here.

Bold kitchen

You have to be truly ready to dear, if you want to add ultraviolet to your kitchen. If you believe you are, forget about all of the shabby-chic style furniture, that natural wood cabinets and the lacy curtains at the window: this will not look like your auntie’s country house kitchen, not at all. The best style for an ultraviolet kitchen is the minimalist and contemporary one: with clean lines, neat design, and simple shapes. Lacquer finishes will look marvelous with the Pantone of 2018: the color will be exalted in the best way possible. 



Children room

What better place to experiment with new color combinations than the kid’s room? Have fun mixing styles, patterns and shades for an eccentric but absolutely fun result. Involve your children in the choice of styles, make them pick a decoration item, update them on the latest trends: it will be like a fun game for both the parents and the kids. 



Need more ideas about decorating your kids’ room? Check out this article and get more inspo and tips.

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