The colors we choose for our homes say a lot about how we want to live. More than ever, people are looking for spaces that feel personal, comforting and connected to nature. That’s what inspired Celery, our 2027 Color of the Year. This fresh, nature-inspired green balances optimism and calm, making it an ultra-versatile choice for today’s homes. We spoke with our Color Marketing Manager and Trendsight Team member, Ashley Banbury, to learn more about the trends behind this versatile hue.
1. Celery Reflects a Growing Focus on Wellness
Today’s homeowners want more than beautiful spaces. They want rooms that help them relax, recharge and feel their best.
“One of the strongest influences we’re seeing is a continued focus on wellness,” says Ashley. “Colors inspired by nature help create environments that feel restorative and supportive.”
With its soft-green undertones, Celery brings a sense of calm and connection indoors while maintaining an uplifting, optimistic feel.
2. It’s a Color That Feels Personal
As homeowners move away from one-size-fits-all design trends, they’re looking for colors that help tell their story.
“People are placing a greater value on authenticity,” Ashley explains. “They’re creating homes that feel genuinely personal, and Celery offers a versatile backdrop for that kind of self-expression.”
Whether your style is modern, traditional or somewhere in between, Celery adapts beautifully to your space.
3. It Brings a Natural Balance
While greens can bring bold personality to a space, Celery feels soft and approachable. Sitting comfortably between a statement color and a neutral, its freshness and warmth makes it easy to live with day after day.
Pair it with warm neutrals like Cocoon for a calm, grounded look, or introduce deeper accent colors to create more character and contrast.
4. It Works in More Places Than You Think
One of the reasons Celery stood out is its versatility throughout the home.
Bedrooms: Creates a calming retreat that promotes rest and relaxation.
Bathrooms: Brings spa-inspired comfort and a sense of tranquility to your daily routine.
Kitchen Cabinets: Adds a fresh, inviting dose of color to one of the most-used spaces in your home.
Living Rooms & Reading Nooks: Creates welcoming spaces that encourage connection, comfort and conversation.
“Because of its gentle relationship to nature, Celery helps create environments that feel inviting and easy to spend time in,” Ashley says.
5. It’s Designed for How We Live Today
As we looked ahead to the future of color, three themes emerged again and again: wellness, storytelling and belonging. Celery captures all three. It offers the energy of green without overwhelming a space, while creating a sense of warmth, comfort and optimism.
Paired with the supporting palette, Celery becomes even more versatile. From grounding neutrals and earthy accents to complementary hues that add depth and personality, the palette is designed to work together effortlessly, giving people the flexibility to create spaces that feel layered, inviting and uniquely their own.
Whether used as a whole-room color or as part of a larger palette, it helps transform a house into a home that feels uniquely yours.
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