If silence had color...
The colour of 2026 responds to a noisy and overcrowded world that is constantly in motion. It is not cold, sterile or technical, it is instead a soft white. Something like a sunny summer morning scattered in the clouds. Cloud Dancer is the colour of a return to calm, to essence and to a space where not only design can truly breathe.
Cloud dancer caresses and comforts
The choice of colour of the year is not random. The fight against visual smog has been a big topic for several years now. At home, people accumulate decorations and furnish their homes often without thinking. Cities are overwhelmed with banners, buildings with no concept and advertisements that "scream" with their colour to attract attention. The choice of colour always reflects a shift in the way society thinks and apparently we are already demanding more peace of mind. Even in interior design trends, this can be seen at a glance. People often seek out interiors that:
- are not distracting,
- give space to concentrate and relax,
- not cluttered, but thoughtful.
A return to what's really important
Pantone describes Cloud Dancer as a colour that calms the mind, encourages concentration and allows thoughts to flow freely. Like a blank canvas, it symbolises a new beginning, free from excess, chaos and unnecessary layers. The colour of 2026 is a return to what is truly important. In design, it's shape, material, light and detail.
The perfect backdrop for design objects
The power of design is not in the pomp, but in the balance. It is in what we let resonate strongly and what we turn down and suppress. This year's shade of the year is also perfect as a backdrop with which to stand out:
- the sculptural shapes of the lamps and furniture
- the play of light and shadow,
- textures and surfaces.
It is also ideal for interiors where light plays a major role not only from a functional point of view, but also for atmosphere. Cloud Dancer changes the character of a space depending on whether it is illuminated by daylight or artificial lighting. In the morning it looks fresh and light, in the evening it has a soft and soothing impression.
How do we perceive Cloud Dancer in DesignVille?
We're excited about the colour of the year 2026 because it respects the space, lets the quality of the design objects we sell stand out and owner Katka Horáková predicts that this shade won't just get old: "It's a colour that says to stop as a company - and I see its power for the future in that too."
Do you like it too? With the majority of our portfolio being Scandinavian brands, you will find countless products in the colour of 2026 in all categories.
