2013 Color of the Year Emerald: 4 Ways to Bring it Home
Did you know there IS a color of the year each year?
Well, 2013’s color of the year is Emerald green. This is why you see it used everywhere. Textiles, clothing, pillows, bedding, and paint.
How do you use it without your home looking like a set from The Wizard of Oz? Here are four tips to bring this trend into your home successfully.
Bold wall color
Very bold wall color as a backdrop for simple, graphic furnishings will transform your space. If you really love emerald, this is a great way to embrace the trend.
Textiles
If you’re less committed to the trend but want to liven up a space, try adding emerald curtains, pillows, and throws. You’ll need more than just one splash of the color for it to make sense.
Furniture
Adding one piece of furniture in a bold color will draw the eye. Why not paint a great Craigslist find a bold emerald color? It may very well become your favorite piece of furniture. Dressers, tables, and chairs are fairly easy to paint and don’t take up a huge amount of visual space. Want more impact? Paint a hutch or your cabinets.
Accessories
Like the trend but don’t want to re-do your whole space? Grab a few emerald accessories. Place settings, tablecloths or runners, knick-knacks, vases, and trays can say more than a bold wall. Treat them like the actual emerald jewel and spread them around your space.
These examples and more inspiration are all found on our Pinterest board Green with Envy.