Three Quick Ways to Design with Emerald Green ~ KG Style Designs

"Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony." Pantone 2013

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Ever since Pantone declared Emerald Green the color of the year, we have been seeing it everywhere - from interiors, to fashions and everything in between. We are also often asked: "How do you incorporate the color into a space?" Here are 3 quick tips to get you started.

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Emerald green is such a bold but sophisticated color and is best used sparingly in a home. Using it too much can drown a space out and can even make a small room feel smaller and crowded.

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Accessorize!

Accessorize with curtains and pillows in all patterns to bring a very basic neutral palette to life. The dining room above showcases a very rich and elegant curtain in an otherwise cool toned room. The living room uses a chevron print curtain to bring the same effect and adds in the color with unique pattern pillows. Don't be afraid to mix and match different patterns in the same color for added depth in a space.

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Bold Furniture

Using bold furniture in your interior space can be a great conversation piece. A bold emerald green couch can set the tone for an eclectic room or can liven up a black and white palette. Emerald green furniture pieces definitely make a bold statement. Usually used in a neutral backdrop but can be added to a funky cool wallpaper like the one above.

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Green Walls

Last but not least, don't be afraid to use emerald green on your walls. Make sure to keep your accessories neutral and clean as to not compete with the walls. We all know too much of a good thing can lead to overkill!

Need help designing with bold and bright colors in your home, read my blog on how to do so here!

Question for you: Would you ever want to bring a piece of emerald into your home?

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