Color Diary: Spring Green Decorating

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Welcome the warm weather with a burst of spring green in the home.

Spring is here! The leaves on the trees have popped, the spring flowers are opening -- and all the world is blanketed in green. So why not bring these same spring shades into your home?

While a completely "spring green" color palette isn't for the faint of heart, incorporating a few refreshing pieces can bring new life and energy into an area, explains Anna Starmer, author of The Color Scheme Bible. She suggests using a spring green hue (like a pea, celery or apple color) on the walls in a high traffic area, like a hall or stairwell.

On the other hand, it's easy to add just a touch of green through the spring-inspired decor that is popping up everywhere today. If you want a burst of green, choose an area rug, which is usually less expensive than other sizable furniture items. Plus, you can move it around as you like. You can also bring green in through simple accessories, like a table runner, dishware or framed prints on your walls.

Here are a few of our favorite items that are perfect for welcoming the spring season into your home.

In the montage above, we're featuring...

(Clockwise from top left)

1990_214:Creative Concepts Bramble Rug, Capel Rugs, Call for pricing
1994_235: Creative Concepts Bramble Rug, Capel Rugs, Call for pricing
Casablanca Lanterns, Z Gallerie, from $7.95
Stuva Storage Combination, IKEA, $110
Lykta Table Lamp, IKEA, $14.99

We're also loving these great pieces:

(Clockwise from top left)

Regatta Big Leaf Pillow, Crate & Barrel, $25
Greta Pillow, Crate & Barrel, $37
Tempo Green Apple Pillow, Crate & Barrel, $40
Maddox Jade Pillow, Crate & Barrel, $30
Eames Molded Plastic Chairs, Herman Miller, Call for pricing
Chelsea Sofa, Company C, $3,595
For a list of other colors that are popular this season, check out Pantone's Color Forecast for Spring.

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How Eva Mendes Will Spend This Spring


Here's a video on decorating with color at home:

 

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