Summer Trends: Ultramarine

While Luminous Blue has been declared the Colour of 2027 by trend forecasting service WGSN, a few select brands are already ahead of the curve, dousing their designs in the almost glowing Ultramarine shade which bursts with electric energy and it radiates confidence and exuberance. It demands attention. And it deserves it. Brighter, more radiant and more approachable than Yves Klein’s famous International Klein Blue, the Ultramarine of 2025 is practically liquid in its intensity, filling a room with a sense of excitement – and a large dash of the riotous.

In the home, even a small dose of Ultramarine feels like an electric shock, a surge of vitality that’s vivacious, bold, and completely in the moment. Do you have an area in need of oomph? Optimism? Thrill? You’ve come to the right colour. This hue is brazenly confident, filling a space with exhilaration and a radiant brilliance.

It’s true, Ultramarine needs to be handled with care. And respect. But harnessing its power brings the unforgettable to the home. Start with balance in mind. Ultramarine shines brightest when it appears as wisely placed bursts of colour injecting moments of ‘wow’ into a room. To keep it approachable and liveable, you’ll need to temper its potency with more toned-down colours and materials. If you’re uncertain, opt for subtle accents – a splash here, a decorative piece over there – to make an impression without overwhelming.

Start at Moroso. Its Sedona bench by Patricia Urquiola is ablaze in textured Ultramarine upholstery, the simple form of the seat allowing the colour to truly dominate. Diesel Living with Moroso’s D-Scape seating system by Glenn Martens and Controvento also features the forward-thinking hue, the blue giving the sculptural volumes an edge of mystery and wonder while merging comfort with impact. Cappellini’s Giunto tables by Antrei Hartikainen are slick in lacquer, the softened, worn-by-water-like shapes animated in high-shine Ultramarine, which injects an invigorating pop of colour and draws all eyes despite its diminutive size. Crown it all with Foscarini’s Allumette chandelier by Francesca Lanzavecchia, which feels as if it’s been dipped in the colour and set aglow, bulbs on or off.