Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2024: Peach Fuzz embodies a focus on nurture. It has feeling of comfort, which comes through in both the warmth of the shade, as well as its suggestion towards a tactile experience. These relate to experiences of closeness and connection which are the core ingredients for a nurturing environment. And looking to a larger scale, these notions help to address a peaceful future that can begin to grow from a nurturing world. Trend forecasting agency WGSN excellently summarised it as a “psychological mood booster”.
“A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless.”
Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Executive Director
The theme of nostalgia has become more prominent over the past few years, and peach fuzz hones in on this due to its affinity with mid-century design and hints of the shade within colour palettes from the seventies.
It also highlights the importance of touch. ‘Fuzz’ suggests a tactile experience which is a welcome element within interior design… think of the comfort that comes with a tufted rug or cosy cushions (side note: our made to order cushions are now live to order on our website here).
If you love this shade and are looking for ways to incorporate it into your space, Ruggable – who have previously collaborated with the likes of Iris Apfel and Jonathan Adler – have released a Peach Fuzz collection of rugs with Pantone. The options are available in a range of designs, sizes and shapes, meaning you have full control on how much of a feature to make it in your space. See more here.
For something easier to commit to, this linen bedding set from Citta is the perfect choice. Linen offers a different more tactile materiality experience than cotton, and softens over time with use. It boasts excellent temperature regulation, which makes it suitable for summer and winter months – giving you that peach fuzz comfort throughout the year. See more here.
To capture the essence of closeness and community from Peach Fuzz, this photographic print by Auckland based photographer Brijana Cato is the perfect addition to any wall. See more here.
And lastly, if you love the colour so much and do not want to be without it… the Huski tumbler for hot/cold drinks is the perfect on the go accessory. See more here.
