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Pantone 2026 Colour of the Year
Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is a soft, airy neutral that sits beautifully between warm grey, gentle beige and muted off-white. Inspired by light, movement and calm, it reflects a growing desire for comfort-led interiors that feel timeless, grounding and effortlessly elegant.
As our homes continue to serve multiple purposes; places to relax, entertain, work and reconnect, Cloud Dancer offers a versatile foundation that adapts effortlessly to everyday life. It’s a colour that calms without feeling cold and brightens a space without overpowering it, making it ideal for furniture pieces that are designed to be lived in and loved for years.
In furniture design, this new neutral brings a sense of softness and approachability. Upholstered pieces feel lighter and more inviting, while wood, metal and textured finishes are given room to shine. Cloud Dancer works seamlessly across styles, whether your home leans modern, classic or somewhere in between, making it an ideal choice for sofas, dining furniture, living spaces and bedrooms alike.
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Living Room: A Softer Take on Modern Comfort
In living spaces, Cloud Dancer brings a sense of calm sophistication. Sofas upholstered in this shade feel inviting and contemporary, without the harshness of bright whites or the heaviness of darker tones. This shade of colour is perfect for fabric sofas, especially bouclé, linen or soft weaves, it creates a light, open feel in both large and compact rooms and it pairs beautifully with oak, walnut, black metal and brushed brass.
Cloud Dancer sofas work as a neutral anchor, allowing cushions, throws and rugs to add texture and personality without overwhelming the space.
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Dining Room: Understated Elegance that Lasts
Dining areas benefit from Cloud Dancer’s subtle warmth and adaptability. Upholstered dining chairs in this soft neutral gently balance the solidity of dining tables, softening the overall look while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic. The colour works beautifully alongside natural wood finishes, stone-effect surfaces and contemporary metal details, allowing the furniture itself to take centre stage without overpowering the space.
Whether used in a formal dining setting or a relaxed kitchen-diner, Cloud Dancer creates a harmonious backdrop that feels timeless and easy to live with, making it ideal for spaces designed to bring people together.
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Bedroom: A Calm Retreat Build Around Comfort
In the bedroom, Cloud Dancer helps create a serene and restful environment, perfect for winding down at the end of the day.
Upholstered bed frames and headboards in this shade feel light yet comforting, adding warmth without darkening the room. The softness of the colour enhances natural light and pairs effortlessly with layered neutrals, warm woods and tactile fabrics, resulting in a space that feels calm, balanced and thoughtfully designed.
As a foundation colour, Cloud Dancer allows bedroom furniture to feel cohesive and timeless, supporting a peaceful atmosphere that prioritises comfort and relaxation
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Bringing Cloud Dancer into Your Home
What makes Cloud Dancer stand out is its longevity? Unlike bolder colour trends, this shade is designed to endure, offering flexibility as styles and accessories change over time. Across sofas, dining furniture, living room pieces and bedroom designs, Cloud Dancer proves that neutral doesn’t mean boring, it means versatile, calming, and beautifully considered.
Whether you’re investing in a statement sofa, refreshing your dining area or redesigning a bedroom retreat, Cloud Dancer is a colour that adapts effortlessly to your lifestyle and your space. It’s a reminder that the most impactful interiors often begin with a soft, thoughtful foundation.
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Posted by Lucy Lippit
7th January 2026
