Inspired by Classic Blue - must-have gift and home decor ideas for 2020

Looking for some stylish ways to introduce the 2020 colour of the year, Classic Blue, into your home? Trend colours may come and go - and at first glance Classic Blue can look like a tricky colour to work with - but this amazing shade works in so many different situations, and with a surprising amount of colours. Time to take a look and get inspired...!

Image sources and where to find (from top to bottom, left to right): Seagrass Tassel Basket, Laura Ashley / Handmade Classic Jug, Church Street Workshops Ceramics / Personalised Kitchen Wall Sign, PhotoFairytales / Bespoke 'Tea' Word Theme Print, PhotoFairytales / 'Entusiasm' bowls and mugs, Ikea / Scalloped Lamp Base, Laura Ashley / Hand Glazed Dinnerware, Cox & Cox / Velvet Lampshades, Graham & Green

Whether you're feeling bold and want to splash this intense colour in your home, using it for a main focal piece - or you want to just introduce it subtly with artwork or accessories for you or your home - I've got some fabulous ideas that will make you fall in love with this gorgeous shade.

I've created a whole board on Pinterest full of ideas and inspiration for you - along with some suggestions for colours that work beautifully with Classic Blue: from chalky nude pink to intense peacock blue! Click on any of the images to view the board - or click here.

Image sources and where to find (from top to bottom, left to right): 'Written in the Stars' Personalised Typography Print, PhotoFairytales / Cork Fabric Sunglasses Case, Lulu and Thomas / Seagrass Tassel Basket, Laura Ashley / Button Velvet Bedhead, Gaudion / Personalised Leather Notebook, Evelyn Rose Books / Scalloped Lamp Base, Laura Ashley

You can mix Classic Blue with soft pastels, coral, earthy natural tones, or pure white - or make it dark and striking, mixing it with intense emerald green, or mustard. Or go for a luxurious feel, teaming it with gold or rich copper. Whichever way you take it, whether you're looking for a Scandi, Boho Ecclectic, Country Cottage, or Modern look in your life or home, this bold colour will add a wow factor in any situation.

Image sources and where to find (from top to bottom, left to right): Carpe Diem Notebook, Effie's Paper / Constellation Plate, West Elm / Personalised Garden Wall Sign, PhotoFairytales / Lullington Accent Chair, Willow & Hall / Ashton Storage Stool, Next / Handmade Fabric Bag, KB Creations

Whether you're a minimalist Scandi-type, or a maximalist decadent-type, there's definitely a way of introducing this on-trend colour into your home or life. Take a look at my Pinterest board for lots of Classic Blue gift and home inspiration - and links to all the items featured here and more.

Sarah x