If you’re on the lookout for the hottest color trends in the home fashion industry be sure to make room for the exciting shade of “Greenery”. “Greenery”, the 2017 Color of the Year declared by trend forecasters at the Pantone Color Institute, is symbolic of fresh starts and new beginnings and will infuse your home with a breath of fresh air.
Pantone, the global authority on color, describes their 2017 selection as: “…a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. Illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors, the fortifying attributes of Greenery signals individuals to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate.”
How to use Greenery
You may be thinking that Greenery is a bit bright and bold for a larger piece of furniture such as a sofa and we wouldn’t necessarily disagree. While it could surprise you by becoming a beautiful backdrop for other colors, patterns and textures, splashes of it in smaller doses may be just the refreshing makeover your room needs and more in your comfort zone. Using it on throw pillows, accent chairs and cocktail ottomans will infuse your room with a nature-inspired cheerfulness. Pair it with a piece of furniture with a quirky design and it will add a fun dose of whimsy as well.
Defined by Pantone as “Nature’s Neutral”, you may be surprised at how versatile “Greenery” actually can be. There are no limits to its flexibility as either a background piece or a statement piece. Pantone has suggested pairings for “Greenery” that may inspire you to add designer twists and turns to that special room in your home. Whether looking for paint or fabric combinations, consider these sophisticated palette ideas and the emotions they invoke:
MIXED REVIEWS
While “Greenery” is a hot trend right now, it may not be for everyone. And that’s OK. Your home is your sanctuary and should reflect the things you love, not just what’s popular at the moment. Here are some mixed reactions from HGTV experts:
http://www.hgtv.com/design-blog/design/introducing-the-2017-pantone-color-of-the-year-greenery
OTHER COLOR TRENDS FOR 2017
While Pantone is the leading color authority, there are others in the field of color trends that have issued their picks for 2017. Here’s what some others are predicting will be hot this year:
Sherwin-Williams’ pick for their 2017 Color of the Year is Poised Taupe. Sue Wadden, the director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams, told the Today Show: “It’s like gray and brown had a baby.”
Benjamin Moore predicts Shadow will be a 2017 hit. “It ebbs and flows with its 
surroundings, and light brings it to life. Rich, royal amethyst can fade into the soft lilac-grey of distant mountains or morph into lustrous coal. Indulge your mysterious side. Let Shadow set the mood.” —Ellen O’Neill, Creative Director
PPG Paints has selected Violet Verbena for 2017. “Violet Verbena is at once as nostalgic as it is modern. It’s substantial in a world that can sometimes seem so temporary, [as well as] luxurious in a harsh world that needs pampering, and introspective and private in an invasive world,” says Dee Schlotter, senior color marketing manager at PPG. – Click here to read more about Violet Verbena.
BE FEARLESS
Moral of this Blog: don’t be afraid of color! Color is a friend we sometimes have to get to know a little better to truly understand and appreciate. But once you get closer, you’ll discover you can’t live without it. So if you need help taking that first step, or if you want to go in a wildly different direction than you ever have before, our team of Interior Designers can help. Their education and experience are key to a successful color journey.
So… is “Greenery” the new black?
You decide!
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