--- title: 7 Ways to Decorate With the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year description: Bring “Ultra Violet” into your house. canonical: https://time.com/5063509/decorate-with-pantone-color-of-the-year/ author: Real Simple article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2017-12-15T22:37:29.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T08:57:59.584Z og:title: 7 Ways to Decorate With the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year og:description: Bring 'Ultra Violet' into your home og:url: https://time.com/5063509/decorate-with-pantone-color-of-the-year/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte586fa1beebe9114/6988f554bc6cfc13533e45e9/velvet-tufted-storage-bench.jpg?branch=production&width=435&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 435 og:image:height: 245 og:image:alt: velvet-tufted-storage-bench og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: 7 Ways to Decorate With the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year twitter:description: Bring 'Ultra Violet' into your home twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte586fa1beebe9114/6988f554bc6cfc13533e45e9/velvet-tufted-storage-bench.jpg?branch=production&width=435&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # 7 Ways to Decorate With the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year > Sponsored content. 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The color is not just a trending hue, but according to Pantone, it also “communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us towards the future.” The color experts cite innovative music legends Prince, David Bowie, and Jimi Hendrix as using the color to express individuality. The color also has a spiritual connotation—purple-toned lighting is often used in meditation spaces. While 2017’s color, [Greenery](https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/pantone-color-of-the-year-2017), was all about hope and renewal, this year’s hue has a similar optimistic, yet mystic message.“We are living in a time that requires inventiveness and imagination. It is this kind of creative inspiration that is indigenous to PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet, a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a higher level,” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said in a press release. “From exploring new technologies and the greater galaxy, to artistic expression and spiritual reflection, intuitive Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.” Eiseman said the hue suggests the mysteries of the cosmos as well as the intrigue of the future. Its evocation of the night also symbolizes what is possible beyond our own world. ## Velvet Tufted Storage Settee Bench PHOTO BY TARGET.COM This striking and glamorous piece will look good wherever you place it—whether it’s at the foot of your bed or in your entryway. It doesn’t hurt that the velvet material is a trend of the moment, too. **To buy:** $150; [target.com](//goto.target.com/c/249354/81938/2092?subId1=tmpantonedecoration&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fvelvet-tufted-storage-settee-bench%2F-%2FA-50997473%23lnk%3Dsametab%26preselect%3D15357639). ## Evanie Dessert Plate PHOTO BY TARGET.COM You’ll want to put almost too-pretty-to-eat desserts on these equally gorgeous plates. The floral design is inspired by ornate vintage barware. Pair it with your existing solid-colored dinnerware for a striking contrast. **To buy:** $12; [anthropologie.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=493746.1&type=10&tmpid=16680&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anthropologie.com%2Fshop%2Fevanie-dessert-plate%3Fcategory%3Dkitchen%2526color%3D059&u1=RS,DEC,IMA,7WaystoDecorateWiththe2018PantoneColoroftheYear,sayang1271,201712,I). ## LSA Flower Color Bud Vase Pour some color into your home with a beautiful arrangement in this purple glass vase. Just add flowers for an instantly incredible hostess gift. **To buy:** $25; [bloomingdales.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=465536.1&type=10&tmpid=2425&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomingdales.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Flsa-flower-color-bud-vase%3FID%3D1530386%2526CategoryID%3D3865&u1=tmpantonedecorations) ## Le Creuset Signature Petite Cocotte PHOTO BY SURLATABLE.COM If you’re already a Le Creuset fan, this mini vessel will be the perfect complement to your existing pieces. Collect a set and serve individual servings of soup, casseroles, or desserts. **To buy:** $20; [surlatable.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=547016.1&type=10&tmpid=24886&RD%5FPARM1=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surlatable.com%2Fproduct%2FPRO-198613%2FLe%2BCreuset%2BSignature%2BPetite%2BCocotte&u1=tmpantonedecorations). ## Agate Coaster Set These beautiful natural coasters protect your surfaces with style. Plus, each one is different, so everyone can effortlessly keep tabs on his or her drink. **To buy:** $45; [luluandgeorgia.com](http://www.pntrs.com/t/8-9555-131940-101008?sid=tmpantonedecorations&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luluandgeorgia.com%2Fagate-coaster-set-purple%3Futm%5Fsource%3D131940%26utm%5Fmedium%3Daffiliate%26utm%5Fcontent%3Daffiliate%26utm%5Fcampaign%3Dproduct%26source%3Dpepperjam%26publisherId%3D131940%26clickId%3D2175497281). ## Izmir Purple Apothecary Table Lamp PHOTO BY LAMPSPLUS.COM Lighting can really change the look of a room. Swap out an outdated lamp for this glass table lamp with its interesting, unique base. **To buy:** $100; [lampsplus.com](http://www.lampsplus.com/products/izmir-purple-apothecary-table-lamp%5F%5Fy4194-x8999-1c576.html). ## “Neva” Decorative Pillow PHOTO BY NORDSTROM.COM If you’re not sold on going full-out purple with your decor, opt for this pillow. Its ombré accent is a subtle way to take part in the trend. **To buy:** $59; [nordstrom.com](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=93xLBvPhAeE&subid=0&offerid=390098.1&type=10&tmpid=8157&RD%5FPARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fshop.nordstrom.com%252Fs%252Fvilla-home-collection-neva-decorative-pillow%252F4452808%253Forigin%253Dkeywordsearch%2526keyword%253D%252527Neva%252527%252BDecorative%252BPillow%252BVILLA%252BHOME%252BCOLLECTION&u1=tmpantonedecorations). _This_ [_article_](https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/pantone-color-of-the-year-2018/?xid=time-rs) _originally appeared on_ [_RealSimple.com_](http://RealSimple.com/?xid=time-rs) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/5063509/decorate-with-pantone-color-of-the-year/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/5063509/decorate-with-pantone-color-of-the-year/"},"headline":"7 Ways to Decorate With the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year","datePublished":"2017-12-15T22:37:29.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T08:57:59.584Z","description":"Bring “Ultra Violet” into your house","url":"https://time.com/5063509/decorate-with-pantone-color-of-the-year/","keywords":["Living","Homes","onetime"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte586fa1beebe9114/6988f554bc6cfc13533e45e9/velvet-tufted-storage-bench.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Sarah Yang / Real Simple"}],"articleSection":"","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte586fa1beebe9114/6988f554bc6cfc13533e45e9/velvet-tufted-storage-bench.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"velvet-tufted-storage-bench","caption":"","creditText":"Target.com","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/tag/time-section-living/","name":"Living"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/5063509/decorate-with-pantone-color-of-the-year/","name":"7 Ways to Decorate With the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year"}}]}] ```