Color of the Month: Liven Things Up With a Few Twists of Lime
Posted July 14th, 2011 | by The Update

Looking for something to both lift your spirits and rejuvenate your home? Look no further than the color lime, a classy yet modern choice for summer decorating.
Bright and cheerful, it’s the perfect color to grace your table for a summer cookout, whether it’s jaunty lime table linens or a chic citrusy centerpiece like the picture here. Poolside, why not soak up the sun in a comfy lime lounge chair, or curl up with a good book under a lime sun umbrella?
Lime looks classic when accenting white or cream colors, or it can be bold when paired with deep chocolate brown hues.
Whether you try this trend in small ways or are daring enough to incorporate it into your home design, lime is a stylish, exciting choice to bring the whimsy of summer to your home.
For more lively lime inspiration, check out these fun photos below:
If you want to add summer cheer to your patio, here are some lovely lime pieces to brighten things up (furniture photos are linked to purchase pages):

If you want to be bold, here are some examples of interiors with different amounts of lime incorporated into the decor, from subtle notes of citrus to big pops of color:




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