Symbolic of “new beginnings, Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year can help refresh your home this coming year

The Pantone Color Institute recently announced “Greenery” as 2017’s Color of the Year. Officially Pantone 15-0343, the hue is described as “a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore, and renew.” Seemingly appropriate given our need for a fresh start after what can best be described as a strenuous 2016.

Pantone executive director Leatrice Eisman adds: “Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us the reassurance we yearn for amid a tumultuous social and political environment. Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another, and a larger purpose.”

Forest Bathing

Attributing Greenery’s popularity to our desire to retreat to nature, which was fueled by our deep immersion in current events, urban life, and contemporary technologies, Eisman connects this color to Shinrin-yoku, “a Japanese concept called ‘forest bathing,’ which says that when you are feeling stressed, one of the best things to do is go walk in the forest.”

Yet how can one do when nowhere near a forest? Bring it into your own living environment of course, decorating and equipping your home with 2017’s featured color. You need not buy all the latest in décor, even if many manufacturers would expectedly use Greenery with their new offerings, but rather just look for what you may need or want for your home and consider having them in this color.

It Can Be Easy Being Green

Before you say “it is not easy being green,” remember that your home need not turn entirely into the Incredible Hulk. You can definitely use Greenery as a centerpiece color combined with others. For example, instead of completely repainting your living room walls, you could opt for your doors and curtains to be in Greenery.

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“Create strong verticals and avoid the horizontal,” recommends designer Todd Romano. “I adore large mirrors because they add scale to a room. I also kept the furniture low-slung, so the rooms seem taller.”

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Urbanization and rapid population growth have changed the face of real estate in the Philippines. Gone are the days when houses and apartments were the property of choice for Filipinos. These days, more and more people are opting to live in condos and the market is also attracting an ever increasing number of foreign investors.

Today, both high-rise and low-rise condominiums are being constructed in most metro areas. The demand for residential condos is increasing: between the third quarter of 2012-13, capital values of existing residential condominiums grew by 3.4 per cent. Pipeline supply for the next five years grew 12 per cent in the same period.
To help you get started in this growing market, here are a few simple tips to consider before buying a condo.

• Do your research

Before you even go to open inspections and condo tours, remember to do your research and conduct a background check on the property developer. This way, you’ll become acquainted with the company’s portfolio, client testimonials and the developer’s current projects. For example, check whether they have a history of finishing their other projects on time. Always remember to invest in a company that has an excellent track record and a good reputation.

• Consider property management

It can be hard to distinguish one good property developer from another. One tip is to check whether the property management services they offer meet your standards. It is one thing to be able to finish the development within budget and on time. But once construction is completed, what will matter more is the company’s ability to manage the property well.

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