After highlighting the energizing Living Coral shade in 2019, Pantone is now turning to a relaxing, soothing colour: Classic Blue.

“A timeless and enduring blue hue, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue is elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

Imprinted in our psyches as a restful colour, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquility to the human spirit, offering refuge. Aiding concentration and bringing laser like clarity, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue re-centres our thoughts. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience.”

— Pantone

Our team was immediately charmed by this shade of blue which has the ability to immerse us in a state of deep well-being. To help you add this colour to your daily life—and by doing so, to start this new decade serenely—we have decided to present our 10 favourite kitchen accessories inspired by this peaceful shade.

STAUB Round Cocotte

Available at Zwilling. Photo credit: Zwilling.

Ideal for roasts and poultry, the STAUB cocotte can sear, roast and caramelize food while allowing juicy and tender cooking. Since it is suitable for all sources of heat, you can even use this cocotte to prepare delicious bread in the oven!

Raawii Strøm Bowl

Available at the MoMA Design Store. Photo credit: MoMA Design Store.

This ceramic bowl handcrafted in Portugal is a work of art in itself! Display it on your open shelves or in a glass-door cabinet for a bold result.

Spruce Reusable Coffee Cup by KeepCup

Available at KeepCup. Photo credit: KeepCup.

An essential if being greener is part of your 2020 resolutions! This coffee cup is made from durable tempered glass and has an adjustable lid and a natural cork band to protect your fingers from heat.

Food52 Reusable Straws

Available at Food52. Photo credit: Food52.

Another essential for your eco kit! These silicone straws created by Food52 are unbreakable and temperature-safe, so they will never get too hot or too cold (a problem that often occurs with stainless steel straws). Each straw includes a cleaning tool and a carrying case that you can hang on your keychain. Moreover, this product comes in a compostable and biodegradable box.

Drip Glaze Dinner Plates by Williams Sonoma

Available at Williams Sonoma. Photo credit: Williams Sonoma.

These stoneware plates coated with a reactive glaze and decorated with a gold edge will add a dramatic effect to your table, whether for a weeknight dinner or for a special occasion. The Drip Glaze collection also includes salad plates, pasta bowls, snack bowls, serving bowls, platters and mugs.

LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle

Thanks to its technology powered by UV-C LED technology, this self-cleaning water bottle automatically purifies your water and the interior surface of your bottle every two hours. No more stinky bottles!

With the Adventure Mode, this bottle can even remove germs and bacteria from water from fountains, sinks, taps, restaurants, rivers and waterfalls. It therefore allows you to stay hydrated safely even when the water quality is uncertain.

Opinel Steak Knives

Colourful, sharp and dishwasher safe, these French knives will add a touch of audacity to your table. In addition, their micro-serrated stainless steel blades will remain sharp without maintenance!

STAUB Silicone Spoon & Spatula Set

This set contains a silicone and olive wood spatula and spoon which are flexible and heat resistant, allowing you to mix, fold, scrape, pour and serve easily!

Swirl Enamel Baking Dish by Oyku Thurston Gurpinar & Basak Onay

This unique piece designed by sisters Oyku Thurston Gurpinar and Basak Onay is handcrafted in Turkey using a traditional marbling technique dating back to the 15th century. This baking dish, which is a perfect replacement for glass baking dishes to cook and serve your favourite meals, goes in the dishwasher, freezer and oven, and can be used on a gas or electric stove.

Food52 Oven Mitts

These Food52 mitts have been created to meet all your oven mitt needs: they hang easily, offer unrivalled protection against heat, are machine washable and are even designed to further protect your forearms!

In recent years, at Cuisines Steam, blue has taken the place it deserves … a palette without a deep blue is an incomplete palette according to our designers. So why not dare to add this classic colour to your interior?

Yohji Yamamoto was probably the first designer to introduce blue in his fashion collections in the early ’90s, pairing navy with classic black and timeless brown to revisit arrangements that were unlikely during that decade.

This daring approach from the ’90s is still relevant today and is reflected in our interiors to create the poetry that this colour inspires in us.

What do you think of Classic Blue? Will you adopt this colour in 2020?

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