Inspiration

How Will You Use the Color of the Year?

November 30, 2017

When it comes to color, it's important to stay up-to-date on current trends, as they can change quickly and often. A new year is a perfect time to begin updating old colors around the house to popular hues, especially if you plan on selling soon.

Pantone, whose mission is to be the leading experts in color, release their "color of the year" to guide designers, decorators and homeowners in what they believe to be on trend. These choices are made based on popular choices as well as representing current events. Pantone announced that the 2017 color of the year is "Greenery." It's a spring green color that's sure to brighten up any space. Here are a few ideas on how you can utilize the color throughout your home.

Pantone describes their color of the year selections by "a symbolic color selection; a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude." After blending two shades in 2016, rose quarts and serenity, Pantone chose a bold and bright color that is in line with color trends we've already observed for the year. Greenery is a cheery yellow-green hue that Pantone describes as "a refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings."

This color is perfect if you're changing your home and wanting to start fresh. It blends well with other bright colors like pink and blue, or can be an accent to a black and white color scheme.

If you want to add a pop of this trendy color to your bathroom, a Talavera Tile backsplash is the way to go. For those with a clean, natural-looking bathroom, this will fit right in.

Incorporating this color into your bedroom not only will add to the décor itself, but also improve your mood as well. Based on the psychology of color, we know that a green bedroom can bring feelings of tranquility and health. Pantone describes greenery as a "life-affirming shade...emblematic of the pursuit of personal passions and vitality." With these benefits in mind, it's the perfect shade of green to surround yourself with in your bedroom sanctuary.

Your bedroom is also an extremely versatile place as well. Consider changing your bedding and window treatments to match this year's color. Incorporate small accessories like pillows and candles in this shade, throughout the room. If you like the color enough, consider making a more permanent change like painting the walls or trim.

If you're not ready to make any major changes to your home with this color yet, but would like to incorporate it, your kitchen accessories are a great place to start. If your current kitchen style allows, vases, decorative bowls and chair cushions are simple ways to upgrade your kitchen with this color and easy to change.

For those who want this color to make a bold statement, pair it with a neutral-color scheme such as the traditional black and white. This will help the color stand out without having to change the entire style of the kitchen. And as trends change, you can easily change the accent color in the room.

This year's Pantone color is all about bringing the focus back to nature. When working this color into the home, it's best to accompany it with natural elements such as wood, white and other neutral colors. Rooms that have reclaimed wood furniture will compliment this color well.

If your style is more bold than neutral, you can match this color with metallic or bright blues and pinks. Be careful not to overutilize Greenery in these rooms, as it could end up clashing.

The home is your retreat away from the world and the Pantone color of the year can help create the tranquil space you desire. By utilizing this color in different areas of your home, you're expressing the desire to relax and rejuvenate in the home.

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