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12 Ways to Use the Color of The Year to Enliven Your Home Decorating with this color—whether its the softest hint of celery or the deepest, most dramatic shade of emerald—instantly transforms a room into a rich, lush oasis (even if its the broom closet!). Emerald is Pantones 2013 color of the year, and for good reason—its commanding yet understated enough that it wont overpower the room. Symbolically, emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in todays complex world, says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Designer Tino Zervudachi makes the grassy color a focal point of this living room, pairing it with other inspired-by-nature elements like a stone mantle and wood-paneled walls. Modern touches—a round mirror, a puzzle-like coffee table—contrast with the rustic materials. Walls that look emerald or teal—depending on the light—create a jewel-box effect that makes this small space feel like a tucked-away treasure. While there may be many things in this nook, a sense of organization is accomplished by grouping them together by object or function, Holly Becker, author of Decorate Workshop, says. Bright greens can be an instant mood lifter, but they can also be a little, well, Kermit the Frog –ish. If youre afraid the color will be too intense for your room, try painting only the bottom third of the wall. For a fun flourish, outline a doorway—or just the top third of it, like this entryway—as well. Pale green can transform a sterile white bathroom. The trick to incorporating color is to keep the accents crisp, not flowery. Otherwise it can feel like a minty-fresh throwback to the chintz-and-mauve days of the early 90s. Art deco touches, like the patterned shower curtain and diamond tile trim, or a warm, neutral palette (thinkwhite, tan or silver accents) strike just the right balance. Soft sage and celery greens create a relaxing backdrop for the bedroom. The colors are mu