
The new year is fast approaching and this is for the second time, after 2016, when the design world is gifted with not one, but two Pantone Colors of the Year for 2021- Ultimate Gray and Illuminating-Cheerful Yellow.These two hues are distinct yet can be easily employed in any interior design scheme. If you are thinking of adding furniture, wall paper, chandeliers, carpet, side table, etc. there are multiple beautiful options to bring a touch of the dynamic duos to your home. We, at Surfaces Reporter (SR) have compiled a list of products and designs that uses the colour shades. Take a look:
Quick Highlights of the Pantone Colour of the Year 2021
- American Colour Company Pantone announced two shades-Ultimate Gray and Illuminating as its colours of the year for 2021.
- This is for the second time in its history when the Pantone Color Institute has selected not one, but two shades for the year ahead.
- Ultimate Gray is described as “an emblematic of solid and dependable elements that are everlasting, and provide a firm foundation, Whereas Illuminating is described as a “cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power.”
- The selection of two different colours gives a message of positivity supported by strength in this time of uncertainty.
AGRA Dining Table by Brabbu Design Forces

What a stylish dining table! It took its name from Agra, the modest setting of one of the most famous monuments in the world, Taj Mahal, also known as the marble mausoleum. Just like it, AGRA Dining Table is an impressive display of craftsmanship and elegance. Made of Estremoz marble with polished gold details, this round dining table will add refined grace.
Arlo Table Lamp by Sweetpea & Willow

Another decorative element that will bring the Pantone Colour scheme in your interior is the Arlo Table Lamp by Sweetpea & Willow. It features a unique frame with a yellow turned wood effect, a complementary piece for a contemporary or traditional style home. This lamp comes with a crisp white shade which contrasts beautifully with the mustard yellow wood.
Aberdeen Chair kk by Koket | Yellow | 70´s trend

This beautiful chair with its chic and stylish silhouette, the sweeping curves, delicate tufting, and metal legs of Aberdeen give a simple, confident yet trendy appeal to any living area.
Versailles Armchair by Boca do Lobo

This wonderful armchair by Boca do Lobo was inspired by the creativity and rich decoration of the Versailles Palace. The materials used in this chair are acrylic, wood, velvet and Resin/Fibre. It is finished with restoration techniques similar to stone.
Home Office | Sky Bookcase by Circu

Inspired by vintage travel suitcases and the Disney movie “Planes” this is an ideal addition for your kid’s aviation inspired bedroom decoration. The company is located in Portugal but fret not they deliver the product globally. It is a creative and playful design that will give a unique look to the room where it is placed.
Carpets | Poseidon Rug by Boca do Lobo

The company’s creative team took inspiration from Poseidon which is known as the god of the seas in the Greek mythology and also one who created the first horse, Pegasus, to create this unique gray rug. The mythological standard in this rug takes us back to ancient Greece, with the mixture of shapes and patterns standing out in alluring shades of brown. This rug will give an astonishing look to your home.
Shield Side Table by Boca do Lobo

This yellow shield side table by Boca do Lobo is a faux-marble table that will give a contemporary look to your living area. Perfect for a chick and elegant home decoration, this table is made from mahogany and covered entirely with silver leaf.It is supported in a column that ends in three delicate feet, giving way to distinctive, decorative legs inspired by antique furniture.
GALLIANO ROUND by DelightFULL

This beautiful Galliano round chandelier by DelightFULL incorporates both shades of the Pantone colour of the year 2021. It is a mid-century modern light with a shape that was inspired by a pipe organ. This lighting design gets even more wonderful when you see the light being casted through its pipes. It’s possible to customize this suspension lighting in any shape or dimension: round, oval, square or rectangular. Handmade in steel, the features include a nickel plated finish applied by some of the finest artisans in Portugal. It is ideal to use as a modern dining room lighting fixture or as an entrance lighting.
Acoustic and Antibacterial Wallpapers by WallPepper®/Group

So, what more is needed than a Pantone coloured wallpaper with sound-absorbing quality and insulating system. WallPepper®/Group has come up with WP/Acoustic and Wallsilk®Antibacterial wallpapers. WP/Acoustic is made by special fiber glass technical rolls of 3 mm of thickness and by a transparent matt protective; it could be applied on the wall and on the ceiling, differentiating sound from noise considerably and reducing echo.

Wallsilk®Antibacterial is a two-component formulation with anti-proliferation of bacterial action which can be used onto already applied wallpaper. Bacteria in contact with its surfaces are eliminated at 99.9% as per the company.
Ashley Glazed And Painted Cast Iron Bathtub by Viadurini

A bathtub that represents the top of luxury! Italy based Viadurini designed this freestanding bathtub which is entirely made of cast iron resting on the ground. Internal 2 mm titanium enamelled finish and external painted finish in different color variations.
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