The designation of the color of the year is always exciting, but one must be careful, as it may not have a lot of longevity. 2014′s Color of the year is bright and playful embracing both cool and warm undertones; a fusion of pink, purple and fuchsia this beautiful color is found in nature. The true beauty of 2014′s color of the year is its versatility in any room of the home.

It coordinates with this year’s new neutral–gray, and makes for a perfect accent color whether its an accessory for an occasional table or a brand new rug that will really make a statement this year.

While it’s a beautiful color, for many it is a color that may be enjoyable for only a year or less. Introduce orchid in small ways to any room in your home, and you will brighten up the space with a pop of color. Be carful when pairing it with other bold colors as it works best with neutral shades. A great way to introduce color is with decorative pillows or accent chairs. Orchid is beautiful with creams and tans and of course it’s fabulous with the new neutral—gray. If your living room luxury furniture is a neutral palette consider adding orchid sofa pillows or upholster a small accent chair with a radiant striped orchid pattern to add an eye-catching contrast.

With last year’s color nearly opposite on the color wheel, Orchid contrasts Emerald for an engaging contrast in any room. Play with color this year and pair the cool undertones of dark greens with warm undertones of Orchid for a modern look that appeals to every design taste. Visit La Maison Interiors and see 2014′s color of the year in our showroom.