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Spring Color Palettes
Green
68 l Spring 2017
This year , as we follow closely in the shadow of all things organic and natural , it is no surprise that green is going to be the color of choice . Green is an obvious color choice when creating an eco-friendly , environmentalist design . We don ’ t , however , want homeowners purchasing three gallons of bright hunter and having a house-painting party . The greens of 2017 are much more sophisticated to the eye , and provide a backdrop for a wide variety of themes and styles .
Start with a shade of green that has gray undertones . This will match wonderfully with neutral wide plank floors , and the organic linens and silks . The darker , earthier greens offer up coherence with natural ivory décor , matte-finished light wood with visible knots , and gold , silver , and bronze accents .
Green is also a top choice because of its nature as a cool color , which is soothing and comforting . This year , designers are backtracking their clients into that contrast of busy day-to-day life , with the need to relax and let it all go , so warm colors are out . Let yourself escape from the routines , and re-vamp your home to become a calming space , a place of Zen . You will be surprised by the color green , and how much it can do for a space , even just on an accent wall .
Green will work best with neutrals this year , rather than adding contrasting pops of color to divert the eye . The entire goal is to immerse the guest in a state of peace and utter connection to a pure and raw world ; if you add pops of color to catch their attention , you ’ ll only be taking them away from what you ’ ve designed the room to achieve in the first place .
Purple is another excellent color choice , as it is also a cool color , and can be used to both lighten or darken a room significantly , while still evoking the same emotion . Try lavender as a primary shade , and accent the color with dark brown hues . Try to stay away from any silver and gold when going with purple ; this combination is outdated and too eye-catching .
For a darker purple , try mulberry or mahogany shades and incorporate slate or another stone surface , such as exposed brick or a matte-finish , natural quartzite . The addition of stone into a space featuring a darker purple will emphasize the coolness and immediately make the room both more interesting , and cozier at the same time . The first and most natural reaction to this color and texture combination is going