Pantone’s selection for 2017 is Greenery. Symbolic of new beginnings, this zesty yellow-green brings to mind the first days of spring.
No shy colors here! Farrow & Ball’s Yeabridge Green is uncomplicated and fresh. Discovered in an 18th-century farmhouse, this period shade is equally at home in contemporary settings.
The graphic design of Ann Sacks’ Clover tile pops in a bright lime glaze. The glossy four-by-four-inch tile, from the Revival collection, is available in earthen or stoneware. $5.25 each.
Backgammon, anyone? Lacquered in parakeet-green gloss, the Oomph table can be ordered in 16 colors with matching handpainted cork and game pieces. $3,995.
The Balocchi faucet handle by Fantini is available in an array of fantastical colors. The Italian design by Davide Mercatali and Paolo Pedrizzetti is part of a three-hole faucet set. Starting at $1,007. Available through Klaffs.
Maharam’s Decode fabric, in Turtle, features a tone-on-tone pattern. Designed by Lisa Scull, the upholstery-weight nylon material is partially fabricated with recycled materials. $49.50 per yard.
The Natalie armchair from the Curated by Kravet collection is constructed of rattan with leather-wrapped joints and an upholstered seat. The brilliant chartreuse color enhances its tropical flair. Price upon request.
The Benjamin Moore color of the year, Shadow, is a rich amethyst. The complex hue is both sophisticated and provocative, changing color and mood in varying light. Through Ring’s End.
Twilight purple, by Valspar, a top pick for 2017, reads as a dark violet black. The saturated tones give this captivating shade its distinct personality—fashion forward with an edge. Through Lowe’s.
Phillip Jeffries revitalizes grasscloth, a staple of the wallcovering world, in unexpected shades. Manila hemp in violet is one of 13 new hues. The hemp is harvested and handcrafted, then laminated onto paper backing and pre-trimmed. Price upon request.
Baker’s St. James extended length sofa is inviting for everyday living, lounging and entertaining. Part of the Jacques Garcia collection, the rectilinear, tailored design and biscuit tufting belie its comfort level. Price as shown, $14,635.
Inspired by a trip to Havana, Asha’s cigar-band ring in eggplant enamel, 14k vermeil and white topaz is sure to be noticed. $395.
Retro and refined, the Alex lamp, a collaborative design with Alex Papachristidis for Christopher Spitzmiller, is dramatic as a stand-alone, or makes a perfect pair. The ceramic silhouette, in a rich gem-like purple glaze, is set on a 23k gold water gilt base. $3,995.
This article appears in the February 2017 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).