Styling Your BNB with Viva Magenta: The Pantone Colour of the Year 2023
Viva Magenta, chosen by Pantone® as the Colour of the Year for 2023, is a bright and exciting hue that can be used to bring life and joy into any living space. With its warm and vibrant undertones, this magenta-red colour can be used in myriad ways to create stylish and inviting interiors. Whether you're looking to make a bold statement, or add subtle pops of colour here and there, Viva Magenta certainly makes a bold statement.
Bold Styling Ideas for BNBs
If you’re really looking make a bold move, paint an entire wall or two in this vivacious hue. Choose a matte finish for a modern look. To keep your room from becoming too overwhelmed with colour, pair Viva Magenta with neutral tones like white, beige or grey. You can even add darker accents such as navy or black for an interesting contrast. If painting walls in Viva Magenta isn’t quite your thing, why not use it sparingly instead? Try incorporating splashes of this beautiful shade throughout your home using vibrant cushions that will transform luxurious white linen, rugs and artwork, to give definition to space without it taking over.
If you want something more daring, yet timeless, try pairing Viva Magenta with jewel tones such as, emerald green or sapphire blue to create sophisticated yet eye-catching interiors. This combination works especially well for formal living area – think leather Chesterfield sofas, accented by lush velvet cushions in Viva Magenta, then paired with deep green accessories like lamps and art frames - creating a luxurious but relaxed atmosphere.
Alternatively, choose furniture upholstered in this lively shade to make everything ignite with vibrancy! Velour velvet armchairs, coupled with velvet couches in contrasting shades of burnt orange, can be juxtaposed against marble topped coffee tables, making furniture stand out against a muted background – perfect for bringing attention without overpowering the room. Your BNB won’t be forgotten in a hurry when you’re using this majestic shade as a feature!
Viva Magenta works especially well when combined with gold hues too – think gold-rimmed terracotta pots paired with lush velvet ottomans upholstered in this gorgeous hue. Adding drama while still retaining balance throughout the decor scheme. A golden mirror hung above a console table, adorned with delicate trinkets, will help bounce light around the space, making it feel more open and spacious - perfect for achieving that boutique hotel vibe!
Creative Ways to Style with Viva Magenta
Creating interior schemes that incorporate Viva Magenta doesn't have to just stop at furnishings. Introducing this colour into kitchen spaces, via tiles or cupboards doors, helps inject colour into functional rooms too – making them feel more cheerful and creative all year round. Why not go one step further and incorporate this tone within kitchens appliances too? Will we see toasters and kettles in Viva Magenta this year? Time will tell!
From walls down to small details, like pairing this bold look with monochrome bathroom amenities, like South Pacific Soap Co or Ideology – there are endless possibilities when styling a BNB interior using Viva Magenta as inspiration! Make sure you take your time playing around with different textures, patterns and colour combinations, until finding one that really speaks to you - then bask in contentment knowing you created something truly unique.
