"Greenery" is Pantone's 2017 Color of the Year! It represents refreshment and revitalization. Pictured here is designer Christian Siriano who says in Elle Decor, "My love of any green color comes

from the idea of bringing the outdoors inside." You can bring it and many variations of it into your home with wallpaper, fabrics, tile, accessories and paint. 

Detroit, Michigan is attracting designers and artisans because of a desire to revitalize the city. It offers a much more affordable cost of living than New York and San Francisco,

has inspiring architecture, and presents limitless possibilities creatively. It has also been dubbed America's first official "City of Design" by UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Look forward to a youthful

energy as Detroit is one of the most attractive cities to 20-somethings.

Butterflies are symbols of grace and optimism. Children and adults alike will enjoy them in every room of the home. Look for it in fabrics, wallpaper, accessories, and art like

this piece created by Gina Powell of Maryland whose works feature animals and bold color.

Inspired by 2016 runway fashion, mixing patterns will be a hot design trend in 2017. You will see it in textiles as well as in layers of fabrics and pillows

within your space. Long gone are the days where you have to start from scratch when redecorating your space. Find colors that compliment your current scheme in whatever patterns you

like. It's all about feeling good in your living space!

Faux finishes offer a budget-friendly and sometimes environmentally-friendly way to add high-end style and finishes to your home. Decorative wall paint, man-made counter tops and tiles, and even faux wood beams and

trim can all be created affordably and beautifully. Look for the faux fur trend to continue as plush and luxe are in!

While DIY projects have afforded you the opportunity to "get the look for less," there is a conscious shift towards artisanal pieces that require levels of skill. The trend celebrates

a return to quality goods produced by those invested in their crafts. Look for blown glass, porcelain, wood working, metal smiths, sculpture, knitting, crocheting, and woven textiles to incorporate artisanal goods

into your home.

Blue is the color of illusion which makes it the perfect neutral backdrop and/or statement piece in your room. It represents water and sky. Navy blue is calming, soothing, and adds

depth without darkness as the color black tends to do. Introduce it into your space with toss pillows, furniture or this stunning Behr® paint color Secret Society MQ5-10.

Expanding on the artisanal trend, chalky and bone white stoneware adds an imperfect, natural, and organic feel to every space. Vases, lamp bases, and serving sets are great ways to

bring this trend home!

Texture is going to be a common theme in room and furniture design this year. Birthed from the macrotrend of comfort, look for seating, beds, bedding, pillows, throws, ottomans, and

rugs that feel good to the touch and underfoot. Smooth silks and satins, plush faux fur, tufted sofas and headboards, pleated drapes, natural wall coverings, and more will add warmth,

comfort, and luxury to every space.