Glam in the living room. Interior designer Jamie Drake had his eye focused on emerald when he put together this dazzling room for the Kips Bay show house in New York.
by Rikki Snyder
Natural in the living room. If you're intrigued by emerald but aren't ready to commit to full walls or upholstery jobs, bring it in via nonpermanent textiles and accessories, like pillows, rugs, plates, bottles, drapes or glassware.
by Cristi Holcombe
Glam in the bath. The glossier surfaces in this bathroom give emerald a contemporary Hollywood-glamour moment.
by Laura Britt Design 
Natural in the bath. Emerald brings in strong color and calm to this well-balanced bathroom.
by live-work-play
Glamorous accent pieces. As a jewel tone, it also lends elegance to rooms bedecked in metallics and marble.
by Domicile Interior Design
Natural accent pieces. Because it's a color found in nature, emerald works with rustic natural materials, like glass, wood and rope.
by Cristi Holcombe
Glam in the kitchen. This kitchen's emerald isle takes its hue from a luxurious floral Stark wall covering.
by O Interior Design
Natural in the kitchen. An antiqued paint finish on these cabinets adds a rustic, farmhouse-inspired touch.
by KIYOHARA & MOFFITT
Glam in the bedroom. Malachite may come from nature, but it's a high-end kind of nature. This large-scale piece on the wall is a showstopper.
by Carlyn And Company Interiors + Design
Natural in the bedroom. A cheeky faux bois bedspread and other natural textures create a restful, contemporary bedroom.
by Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc.
Glam chair. A large and bright porter's chair makes a strong design statement in this bright white entryway.
by Erica George Dines Photography
Natural chair. Paired with warm and light neutrals, these green chairs enliven the room with their color and geometric pattern.
by Tobi Fairley Interior Design
Glam in the office. An animal print on a bergère chair and a glossy parson's desk stand out in front of an emerald wall.
by Story & Space - Interior Design and Color Guidance
Natural in the office. Emerald hues were popular during the Arts and Crafts era, which looked to nature for color palettes.
by Andrew Melaragno, AIBD
Perfect pairing. I like a green such as emerald, kelly or apple best paired with crisp black and white. It's a graphically bold and fresh move.
by Erica George Dines Photography
What do you think of Pantone's decision? And do you think it hit the mark with last year's Tangerine Tango pick?
Perhaps you prefer one of the major paint company's picks for 2013. Glidden is going with a dark and exotic hue, Indigo Night. Benjamin Moore's choice is a warm pastel, Lemon Sorbet. Sherwin-Williams is opting for vintage nostalgia with its Aloe pick. Yolo Colorhouse is considering reclaimed wood and other rustic materials with its subdued natural palette.
Vote: Don't forget to have your say in our 2013 color trends poll!
by Rikki Snyder
Perhaps you prefer one of the major paint company's picks for 2013. Glidden is going with a dark and exotic hue, Indigo Night. Benjamin Moore's choice is a warm pastel, Lemon Sorbet. Sherwin-Williams is opting for vintage nostalgia with its Aloe pick. Yolo Colorhouse is considering reclaimed wood and other rustic materials with its subdued natural palette.
Vote: Don't forget to have your say in our 2013 color trends poll!
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If I had to live in that green lacquered box in the last picture, I think I'd go mad. No thanks. It's great for the few who love it, though.
I personally love that color and bold color choices in general - it's really a matter of what rocks your boat emotionally and what it can mean to you (memories, associations with eras, films, atmospheres...etc).
I also love that you pointed out the fact that some colors are literally CHOSEN for us to consume. Recently I discovered with awe (and some kind of disgust at the same time) the existence of The International Colour Authority (ICA), 'a private organization publishing forecasts about colour trends for the coming seasons, to be used by industry designers.' (source: wikipedia).
This makes me really uncomfortable, as i feel that such companies are sort of 'taking color hostage' in order to create trends to increase profit in various design industries. Hence the very limited color palettes in clothing and objects each season (some years it's almost impossible to find a good bright orange, and last year you couldn't escape neon red).
I say FREE COLOR FROM PRIVATE COMPANIES AND GIVE IT BACK TO THE PEOPLE :)
PS. I'm in New Zealand so that is how we spell colour. MicheW
MY colour prediction for next year: light beige.
Hocking circa mid 1950s
What would you think of an emerald green painting? I'm tempted to make one, but not sure if homeowners would be interested in that as an accent.
"Change of Season" 48"x48" original art work @ www.artjuliahaker.com