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The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Barely there pinks, terracotta hues and rich mustards—it's shaping up to be a cozy year.
By Kathryn Hayward and Andréanne Dion
The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Each year, a new crop of colours start popping up on our radar around the holiday season, making it easy to predict what the hottest shades will be for the months ahead. 2020 is shaping up to be a cozy year, with barely there pinks, '90s-inspired terracotta hues and rich mustards seen on everything from fashion accessories to paint swatches. But switching things up doesn't have to mean repainting the house or reupholstering a sofa⁠—adding a few well-chosen accessories to a room can transform its look and make it feel fresh again. Here, we share the colours trends that will be everywhere in 2020 and the best accessories to work them into your decor on a budget.

Trend: Pale Pinks

This pale and dusty pink has stolen the spotlight from its Millennial counterpart—and it’s quickly becoming a new neutral, showing up in furniture, homewares and accessories. The proof this shade should be on your radar? Benjamin Moore named First Light as their Colour of the Year for 2020. This soft and livable pink hue is perfect to add a nice glow to a powder room or home office.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020Walls in First Light 2102-70; Trim in White Heron OC-57. (Photo: Courtesy of Benjamin Moore)

Westelm

Roar + Rabbit Swivel Chair, $700, westelm.ca

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Ikea

Ingabritta Knitted Throw, $30, ikea.ca.

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The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Ikea

Eldtörel Cushion Cover, $7, ikea.ca.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Babasouk

Embroidered Leather Poufs, $220 for 2, babasouk.ca.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Le Creuset

Pepper Mill, $50, thebay.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

West Elm

Embellished Cushion Cover, $66, westelm.com.

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The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

H&M

Cotton Storage Basket, $30, hm.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Ceramic by Marie-Hélène Robillard

Handmade Porcelain Platter, $110, simons.ca.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Indigo

Faux Fur Throw, $80, chapters.indigo.ca.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Trend: Rust Hues & Terracotta Tones

As part of the ongoing ’90s revival, terracotta, rust and rich maroon have made a huge comeback. These colours are easy to mix and match and look good in any room. To give your decor a chic twist, try pairing rust and terracotta accessories with a navy colour scheme.

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The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

H&M

Velvet Bedspread, $109, hm.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

West Elm

Pebble Ottoman, $209, westelm.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Urban Barn

Celeste Velvet Pillow, $42, urbanbarn.ca.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Babasouk

Handwoven Moroccan Basket, $46, babasouk.ca.

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Article

Alpaca Wool Throw, $209, article.ca.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

KitchenAid

Artisan Stand Mixer, $600, thebay.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

EQ3

Marimekko Bamboo Tray, $49, eq3.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Mobilia

Swivel Chair, $700, mobilia.ca. Available for pre-order.

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The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Trend: Rich Mustards

Mustard hues have been popping up everywhere lately, and we expect to see more of this cheery shade over the next year. A bright pop of yellow is an easy way to give your decor a bold update, and it only take a couple of accessories to create a whole new look.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020Kantha-Stitched Velvet Quilt, see below for details. (Photo: Courtesy of Anthropologie)

Simons

Silky Velvet Curtains, $45, simons.ca.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Tonic Living

Mason Velvet Pillow, $64, tonicliving.ca.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Crosley

Velvet Cruiser Bluetooth Record Player, $119, urbanoutfitters.com.

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Zara Home

Rubberised Ceramic Dispenser, $26, zarahome.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Simons

Textured Pompom Cushion, $50, simons.ca.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Anthropologie

Kantha-Stitched Velvet Quilt, US $198 for a Queen, anthropologie.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Urban Outfitters

Sketched Floral Medallion Shower Curtain, $59, urbanoutfitters.com.

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The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Structube

Structube Polo Tufted Armchair, $279, structube.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

H&M

H&M Jacquard-Weave Throw, $30, hm.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Article

Article Anco Mustard Yellow Bar Stool, $149, article.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

Ikea

Langsted Rug, $50, ikea.com.

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Bouclair

Bouclair Bamboo Floor Vase, $60, bouclair.com.

The 3 Hottest New Colours In Home Decor For 2020

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