PANTONE NIAGARA - Concepts and Colorways

slate blue wood accent table — Living Room by Studio McGee – Photo by Becky Kimball | Levi Swedish Blue Accent Table from Aiden Gray | Dining Room by Rita Chan Interiors – Photo by Taryn Kent

Soothing. Tranquil. Refreshing. These are words I would use to describe this 2017 color trend from Pantone they call Niagara. It’s a personal favorite of mine and I can’t wait to see what designers come up with for this beautiful slate blue. I’ve already found a lot of really good interior and fashion designs that include ‘Niagara’ in their palettes. Check it out…

For a dramatic dining room, paint your walls with a smoky blue. Add a distressed wood table and black chairs with just a touch of white accents to finish off the look.

dark dining room with slate blue paneled walls — Photo by David Prince

This dusty blue tone pairs well with black accents. This black plate wall art display is stunning!

white interior with slate blue wood bench — Photo by John Gruen

Oh, my. What a lovely maxi dress. Such a beautiful shade of blue!

slate blue maxi dress — Slate Blue Maxi Dress from Lulus

Add a ‘Niagara’ blue sofa to a white interior for a cloud-like ethereal feel.

white modern living room slate blue sofa — Living Room by Studio McGee | Photo by Becky Kimball

Or, add a soothing touch to a stone terrace with ‘Niagara’ table cloths.

outdoor patio wedding with slate blue table cloths — Wedding by Lux Event and Design | Photo by Megan Welker

This slate blue color is a good match for gold accents. This wall mural is fantastic!

lisbon palace destination wedding photo — Photo by Greg Finck

Sometimes, just a small amount of ‘Niagara’ is all you need to add that soothing feel to your interior. Consider some throw pillows in this dusty blue tone in a mostly white room.

white dining room with denim blue pillows — Dining Room by Rita Chan Interiors – Photo by Taryn Kent

Gray rooms are also a great background to show off this smoky blue tone. I really like the Niagara, Black, White and Grey combo of this bedroom design.

slate blue geode wall painting — Muted Crystals Canvas Wall Art From Oliver Gal

If you really want to embrace the tranquility of ‘Niagara’, consider a mosaic tile wall in this dusty shade of blue.

slate blue mosaic wall tile — Photo by Molly Winters

Beach-style interiors really benefit from the addition of ‘Niagara’ accents. So nice!

eclectic living room with pantone niagara accents — Living Room by Jodi G | Photo by Nancy Neil

This velvet sofa from Anthropologie looks perfect in a ‘Niagara’ blue color.

slate blue velvet sofa — Velvet Leonelle Sofa from Anthropologie

I have to say, sofas make the perfect piece for displaying this color trend in your home. Here’s a mid-century modern style that’s sure to do the trick.