2017 Color of the Year | Greenery

Pantone®, the global color authority announced PANTONE 15-0343 Greenery as the color of the year for 2017.

A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings, according to Pantone. Greenery is nature’s neutral. It is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew.

Greenery can be found in nature in flourishing foliage and can be manifested in our daily lives as we find ways to incorporate this invigorating color into our art, our homes and our world.

Explore places and spaces with hues inspired by Greenery.

1.450.000 € EUR | Latvia | Baltic Sotheby’s International Realty

This residence is located right next to the Daugava River, near Old Town, the business center and Riga’s true pride – beautiful, green parks. Interesting and modern architectural solutions include the building’s façade, made of glass and colorful materials, which makes this building so unique and special. The building has 24-hours security, video surveillance, four panoramic elevators, beautiful courtyard with children’s playground and parking on the ground level.

$4,995,000 USD | Austin, Texas | Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty

Soaring Wings is the creation of one of Austin’s most visionary Architects and the result of four years of work by some of the most talented craftsmen in Austin. Completed in 2007, dozens of talented and creative individuals – metal smiths, woodworkers, stonemasons, plasterers and glass workers – came together to create this landmark Austin estate. The structure of Soaring Wings is constructed entirely of red iron on concrete piers sunk deep into rock. All the connections are joined with full penetration welds, the strongest type of connection and many times more costly than bolted connections.

$1,875,000 USD | Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty

A 2,634-square-foot home that exudes beauty and Zen-style modern living with sought-after architectural design by renowned architect Russell Johnson, this three-bedroom, three and one half bath residence is unlike anything you have seen before, where every room makes a statement. With a careful display of windows, skylights and invisible mirrors, this property brings the outdoors, inside.

R 39 900 000 ZAR | Western Cape, South Africa | Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty

This stunning estate of 27 hectares was established in 1668 and has magnificent views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The manor house has been lovingly restored with all modern conveniences, a high-tech security system, complete gym/sauna/steam room, 12-seat home cinema and a laundry facility. The grounds also feature five guest cottages with separate swimming pool, all set in a beautifully manicured garden. The entire farm is planted with established olive trees and has a fully functional and sophisticated olive pressing factory.

$2,995,000 USD | North Seattle, Washington | Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

Meet Chateau DeLance; a showcase estate that will take you by surprise with a new level of splendor. One of the most fantastic houses in Seattle, this property offers breathtaking views; Built in 2005 and thoroughly redesigned in 2016 sparing no expense with Venetian plaster, crystal chandeliers, gourmet kitchen and whole house sound.

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