Photography by Donovan Roberts Witmer
Expect to see purple and pink hues infused into décor and fashion, as Pantone, the leading authority on color, recently named Radiant Orchid as 2014’s Color of the Year.
“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, [Radiant Orchid] inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.” This new hue is “an invitation to innovation [that] encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”
Radiant Orchid is an eye-catching shade that can easily be used to update home interiors. With its vibrancy and versatility, it’s sure to enliven any space in your home. But you don’t have to go plum crazy, investing in gallons of pink and purple paint to stay on trend. Incorporating this versatile hue can be as subtle as adding a lamp to your end table, a decorative pillow on your bed or hand towels in your bathroom. This rich color pairs well with deep blues and greens, as well as neutrals such as beige, taupe and gray.
Keep reading to see the gorgeous accents that can be found locally to add Radiant Orchid to your décor.
Resources
Buck Home 793 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville, www.buckhomefurnishings.com, 717-284-3492 Building Character 342 N. Queen St., Lancaster, www.buildingcharacter.biz, 717-394-7201 Davids Furniture & Interiors 5078 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, www.davidsfurniture.com, 717-233-2955 Furniture Finesse 700 W. Market St., York, www.furniturefinesse.com, 717-819-9012 Gehman’s Furniture and Interiors 51 E. Main St., Mount Joy, 717-653-1488 Interiors Furniture & Design 3130 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, www.interiors-furniture.com, 717-390-2000 Mitrani at Home 3535 Walnut St., Harrisburg, www.mitraniathome.com, 717-526-2160 The Rug Bazaar (within Interiors Furniture & Design) 3130 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, www.interiorsrugbazaar.com, 717-390-2000 The Strawberry Shop 2089 Springwood Road, York, www.thestrawberryshopyork.com, 717-792-0920 York Wallcoverings, 750 Linden Ave., York, www.yorkwall.com, 717-846-4456