One of nature’s first clues that Spring is here, the color green evokes life into our worlds. Pantone, the color authority, deemed Greenery its 2017 color of the year. Symbolic of new beginnings, Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that is nature’s neutral. Bring a touch of nature into your home by incorporating pops of Greenery for a breath of fresh air. 

1. Maison sofa, by Lillian August for Hickory White, available at KDR Designer Showrooms.

Something as simple as a soft, squishy square can change the look and feel of a room by throwing it on a couch or chair. Pillows come in a variety of shapes, colors and patterns, and with a smaller price tag than many home furnishings they are easy to swap out for the season. 

one: Mongolian lamb pillow, available at Imogene’s.

two: Pink pug pillow, available at Expressions Furniture.

Wow your neighbors with hyper-vivid flowers sprouting in your garden this spring. Your garden will pop with bright shades of pink, orange and yellow against the greenery. Check out local landscapers' favorite varieties to plant for a vibrant garden glow.

Designer Stacy Hillman’s motto is straightforward: “The more color you use, the easier it is to decorate,” she says. When her clients were ready to put the finishing touches on the 4,689-square-foot villa built in 2015 by Benton Homebuilders, Hillman incorporated Moroccan and Indonesian elements for a bold but sophisticated palette.