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International colour intelligentsia Pantone have combed the globe with their swatchbooks and the word's out: the 2020 Colour of the Year is Classic Blue. It's pretty timely really, given our choking and rather apocalyptic atmosphere; we could probably all do with some purity and serenity on our horizon now. Here's what some of our colour experts at T&W are saying about the verdict:

It's refreshingly simple that Pantone have picked a primary colour straight out of a kindergarten paint set. Maybe with the way the world is right now, we just need stuff that works. - Chris Deal, creative director



Classic blue is great as both a base and highlight, and it feels timeless and fresh at the same time. For full saturation, paint your wall in Hermitage by Temple & Webster or add the Navy Harrison Velvet Sofa to your living space. For just accents of Classic Blue, try working the Zane Wool Rug into a neutral-coloured space. - Lucy Stevens, designer

As we approach the next decade, we look to the purity of nature to calm our interiors; think oceanic and dusky colours that can be both sedative and rejuvenative. Try our Navy Stonewash Wool Persian Rug or Modern Amoret Velvet Armchair for a dip into the wide blue yonder. - Allira Bell, stylist