Spring has sprung! No matter if we get another winter storm, Mother Nature cannot hide from the calendar for long. And while it still may be too early for sundresses and sandals, it’s only a matter of time. Now is the time to make way from the spring color trends of 2014.

Color trends change with the season, and for good reason. We are reflections of (and intrinsic to) nature. When the season is bursting with bright flowers, fruits and vegetables, so does our taste for those colors.

Pantone has deemed Spring 2014 as the year of balance–they call it “a season of colorful equilibrium” and their Spring 2014 Color Report is full of pastels and vivid colors alike. And if you don’t like Radiant Orchid, Pantone’s 2014 Color of the Year, there are plenty of other pretty pastels and vibrant colors for you from which to choose. Use these colors for everything from your nail color to your sofa color (and for everything in between) to be on trend for spring 2014.

Here are some of our favorite spring color trends.

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Hemlock is fresh pastel green that lies somewhere between sage and mint green. It’s a refreshing versatile green that can take center stage or can also work as a neutral. Hemlock is a color that can work well as a base color for the walls, flooring or sofa, but can also work as a pretty accent color too.

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Placid Blue is a soft blue that is reminiscent of the sky or a pool. It’s a calm, peaceful , tranquil blue that is perfect for walls. This blue is almost the color of your favorite faded Chambray shirt. It will be seen in everything from pain to nail colors this spring. It’s going to be the mint green of past color trends.

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Cayenne, as the name implies is a spicy red that adds a bit of drama to the spring colors. It is the color of a southwestern or southern Californian sunset–one part orange and one part red. If you want to go bold use cayenne on an accent wall or for window treatments. Cayenne is spring 2014’s statement red.

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Freesia is a floral color that is a cross between the color of daffodils or goldenrod.  It’s a bright, bold yellow that will be found gracing spring maxi dresses and bright, tropical-inspired interiors this spring. Use freesia to invigorate any room!

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Pantone declared green the color of 2013. Do you know how to use it?

Are you wondering how to incorporate emerald green, the Color of the Year according to Pantone, in your home decor? I have some fabulous ideas for you.

Emerald green is an energizing jewel-tone that’s both luxurious and earthy at the same time. Green is actually the most abundant hue in nature and the human eye is also able to see more green than any other color in the spectrum. Of course, there’s also emeralds, which derive their hue from the elements chromium or vanadium. The color bespeaks both elegance and verdancy, a wonderful combination that is rare in the color world.

I love emerald green–it’s bright, refreshing, evocative of nature and signifies renewal and rebirth–but I wasn’t actually sure how to decorate with it when Pantone announced it as the color of 2013. That’s when I went on a quest to figure out how to bring it into my home to help brighten, freshen and add a sophisticated flair to my decor. And what  I discovered was that whether using it in the kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom or the office, emerald green is a wonderful way to add some rejuvenating lushness to your home. Check out these emerald green decor ideas:

1. Plants as Decor

One of the easiest ways to add emerald flair to your home is with plants. Plants can add a bit of lushness and hominess in one fell swoop. They can also help detoxify your home too! It’s a good idea to start with low-maintenance house plants if you’re new to indoor plants.

2. Paint Color Ideas

Don’t be afraid to go bold with emerald green. While a whole room painted in emerald might be a bit much, try painting just one wall with it. Or try color-blocking or an ombre effect–two trendy painting techniques. A painted emerald floor with white walls would also make a refreshingly bold statement. Remember to choose greener paints though no matter what your painting project.

*Tip – Behr Premium Plus, which is low-VOC and low-odor, has two emerald shades: Emerald Lake and Emerald Coast.

3. DIY Home Decor Projects

Of course, one of the easiest ways to bring any color into your home is with decor. Add some throw pillows, a few colored vases, a new rug and curtains and voila, you’ve changed the whole vibe of your home.

Here are few do-it-yourself project ideas to help you emerald ‘green’ your home:

• Wine Bottle Chandelier
• Emerald Green Chevron Chest
• Tie Dye Pillows
• Painted Wooden Storage Box
• Fern Art
• Succulent Cork Art

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