Be it blue sky or true blue, the color is practically a neutral. Which is why we applaud the Classic Blue chosen by Pantone as its 2020 color of the year. They call it ”timeless and enduring,” as well as a dependable color in these times that require “trust and faith.” That’s some deep thinking, but perhaps Pantone wants to atone for past picks of Living Coral, Ultra Violet and the duo of Rose Quartz and the babyish blue Serenity. Sherwin-Williams also is in a blue mood, going with a deep and bold Naval blue for its 2020 pick. Benjamin Moore chose a soft pink, called First Light, for its 2020 color of the year, but did include the bold Blue Danube in its trends palette. Pick your favorite or mix and match. Our choice for 2020 is whatever color makes you happy. — Meda Kessler
The midcentury-inspired Kennedy loveseat from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams in Deep Blue features a tufted back and seat. Made to order, $3,223.
Photo courtesy of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Vietri Santorini patterned plates are inspired by the artisanal tiles of the Greek Isles, and they mix and match to make any table more lively. Salad plates, $18 each, order at Domain XCIV, Lawrence’s and Neiman Marcus.
Photo courtesy of Vietri
The hypnotic Geometro Coastal collection of matte glass micromosaic tiles includes Avignon, a mix of two shades of blue along with white. $41 a square foot, The Water Closet.
Photo by Ralph Lauer
Designer Shauna Glenn used a blue tile backsplash and paint for the island in this kitchen design, a refreshing change from the all-white trend.
Photo by Jen Burner
This statuesque lamp features a bold blue ceramic body. $873, Domain XCIV.
Photo by Ralph Lauer
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Domain XCIV 3100 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, 817-336-1994, domainxciv.com Lawrence’s Chapel Hill Shopping Center, 4601 West Freeway, Fort Worth, 817-731-2772, lawrencesgift.com Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams The Shops at Clearfork, 5001 Ozona Blvd., Fort Worth, mitchellgoldbobwilliams.com Neiman Marcus The Shops at Clearfork, 5200 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth, 817-738-3581, neimanmarcus.com The Water Closet 3600 Crestline Road, Fort Worth, 817-332-0607, twcinteriors.com