A Bold Shift in Design: Valspar’s “Encore” is a sophisticated deep blue that moves away from traditional neutrals like gray and beige. It evokes tranquility and pairs seamlessly with mixed metals, whites, creams, and natural wood tones, offering both subtle and dramatic design possibilities.
Versatility Across Spaces: Encore blue can be incorporated into various rooms, from bold living room furniture and feature walls to subtle accents in the bedroom or home office.
Expert Design Support: Woodley’s offers interior design consultations to help customers integrate Encore into their homes effectively, making bold choices approachable and personalized to individual styles.
The Valspar Color of the Year 2025 is “Encore” and it has been one of the most anticipated new colors. It’s a major step away from traditional neutral colors, which tend to be a “safe” option.
For our Woodley’s customers in Colorado, this should be great news because blue is the most favored color by Coloradans, and we have got great advice for adding this color to your home.
Whether you want to completely redesign rooms to make a real statement or just want to experiment a bit with accent pieces, Encore is going to be a great way to achieve that.
In this blog post, we want to show you exactly what this color is about, why it’s quite a bold recommendation, and how you can easily start redesigning your home with atmospheric deep blue tones.
Encore is a calm and sophisticated shade of blue that is very different from the commonly found gray and beige tones that are often classed as “safe” colors for interior design.
The problem with these “safe” colors is that they end up being bland and boring unless you introduce other very bold elements through your furniture choices or by adding accent pieces or artwork.
The tone of blue is very familiar in that it’s close to an afternoon blue sky or the blue of the Ocean on a sunny day. And that instantly creates a feeling of calm and relaxation.
One of the major advantages of this color is that you can easily pair it with mixed metals, whites, creams, and natural wood tones without causing any clashing contrasts.
The Vesper Dining Chair by Universal is a beautiful neutral tone and is a great compliment to Encore.
And when it comes to choosing fabric furniture and accent pieces, you can match it with a wide color palette range, especially shades of blue and green.
Here at Woodley’s, our team of interior designers has been especially excited about this new color of the year because blue is the perfect fit for Colorado homes, blending seamlessly with the local landscape of bright blue skies and mountains.
The best part is that you can choose how much of this color you introduce into your home to either have a subtle and serene effect or to make a bold statement.
Here are a few mood boards our designer put together to showcase ideas to incorporate different materials to highlight Encore.
As the name suggests, Encore is a color choice that can help you create a relaxing and calm environment in your home. The shade provokes a feeling of being near the ocean on a calm and sunny day with deep blue skies.
But the feeling it provides is just one aspect of why this is such a great choice.
Firstly, blue is ideal for pairing with different types of metal, whether that’s furniture, accent pieces, or artwork on your walls.
However, it also perfectly complements wood furniture by bringing out the natural grain and texture of wood. It’s that slight contrast in color that draws attention to detail and makes it one of the best colors for both large and small spaces.
You’ll also find that while this shade of blue is quite an intense color, it’s not overpowering or claustrophobic. Even when used as paint for the walls, it won’t feel like the room is closing in on you.
If anything, it creates the feeling of openness by resembling a vast open landscape with a blue sky.
Let’s now take a look at some ideas for using it in your home.
Here are some ideas that our interior designers have come up with for customers looking to incorporate Encore blue into different rooms of their homes.
If you’re brave enough, then why not choose a combination of sofa, sectional, and chairs with an encore blue fabric? These create a very bold statement that is both fun and extremely welcoming.
A slightly toned-down approach would be to paint just one wall in Encore blue and introduce a mix of wood and metal furniture to balance the strong look of this color.
The wood-toned Lumi Credenza by Universal Furniture pairs beautifully with Valspar’s Color of the Year, Encore, due to the harmonious contrast between the two. The natural warmth of the wood balances the cool, serene vibe of the soft blue, creating a calming yet grounded aesthetic. Together, they evoke a sense of modern sophistication while maintaining a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for both contemporary and traditional spaces. This combination brings out the organic textures in the wood while allowing the blue to infuse the space with tranquility.
If you just want to have a subtle appearance, then try adding a few accent pieces like vases or lampshades to start with.
One of our favorite ways to introduce Encore blue into a bedroom is by choosing nightstands and possibly a dresser in this color. Painted wood furniture is ideal and will draw attention into the room.
You can also consider adding some Encore blue throw pillows, blankets, or rugs to gradually introduce more of this calming effect.
The Gemini Rug by Surya would pair well with shades of Encore blue.
People often tone down their dining rooms with gray and beige colors, but Encore blue is an ideal choice for families or if you like a splash of color!
Consider buying upholstered chairs with patterns in Encore blue and then add a few accent pieces and wall decorations as well.
You can then balance the effect with some wood storage cabinets and a natural wood dining table for contrast.
Anyone who works from home understands the importance of having a calm and relaxing environment, which is why we recommend trying to introduce Encore blue as the dominant color theme.
While it might be more difficult to find suitable office furniture in this color, you’ll easily find that adding a few accent pieces, wall decorations, and even storage furniture will completely transform your home office.
Here at Woodley’s, we specialize in sourcing the best American-made furniture, and some of our favored manufacturers have the perfect furniture pieces that work extremely well with an Encore blue color theme.
The first thing we suggest is that you look at our range of wood furniture in a variety of natural timber shades.
You have a wide range of color treatment options available, and our interior design team can help you find the ideal match for your home.
We also have furniture available in a painted finish, and choosing these in Encore blue can make a great statement in any room of your home.
There’s also the option of adding a contrast combination with a mix of wood and metal. A steel-framed coffee table with a wood top is just one idea for balancing a wall painted in Encore blue.
For a more subtle approach, you should consider adding light wood shelving or storage units and placing Encore blue accent pieces. You’ll be surprised how quickly this color becomes a favorite part of any room, giving you the confidence to experiment with bolder introductions like a painted wall or large sofa.
Making major decor choices and changes in your home can become a daunting task, and many of our customers feel reluctant to make drastic changes away from “safe” colors.
That’s why we have a team of interior designers available in all of our Woodley’s stores in Colorado.
You can take advantage of free advice on how to introduce Encore blue, or any other color scheme, into your home without making common design mistakes.
The free in-home design consultation will give you all the peace of mind needed to make the design choices that best suit your home and personality.
Visit one of our six Colorado Furniture Stores to meet an interior designer and get all the advice you need for the perfect furniture choices.
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