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Sarah Back

This bedroom pairs the Pantone Color of 2013 Emerald and my Chinoiserie Chic Color of the Year Navy in this pretty Chinoiserie bedroom. Navy and white anchor the space, with emerald green being used as an accent. Here is what the designer has to say about her use of navy -

Sarah Back (backinteriors.com) loves to use navy to anchor a light-colored space or to create a homey haven. It transitions easily from summer to fall with a quick change of accent colors—pair with coral and kelly green during warm months, red or olive the rest of the year. Or simply stick with blue and white as Back does here, and add gold for a touch of glam.

“Navy shows up in every project I do. It’s making a resurgence, and it’s so versatile. It looks as great on a wingback chair as it does on a Barcelona. It’s practically a neutral, and gives a space a warm and cheerful feeling.” —Sarah Back

As Pantone has decreed emerald green to be the color of 2013, what about an emerald green door? A lovely choice for the holidays and all year round. Add a Greek key doormat and a pair of blue and white Chinese planters for Chinoiserie Chic style. Blue and white looks sensational with this green.

Pantone has announced that its color of the year for 2013 is Emerald Green. Their 2012 color you will recall was Tangerine Tango. I am delighted with this choice - emerald is a stunning color combined with Chinoiserie. We will have many upcoming posts on incorporating this color in your home in 2013, but here is a little gallery preview, just in time for Christmas.