While it may seem intimidating at first, navy blue is actually one of the best, most versatile colors you could choose for your home. Paired with the right partner, it has the power to elevate and enrich your space with its depth and sophistication while still proving bright and open. It's warm but not too much so, and it plays incredibly well with others — there are plenty of colors that go with navy blue. "Navy blue is really a neutral, in its own way," says Ksenya Malina of New York...

As a color, green is the ultimate fail-safe. It's calming without being boring. It's versatile, but slightly different than a traditional neutral. And it fits seamlessly into really any already-existing design scheme, as evidenced by the many colors that work well in its vicinity. "Green is one of those colors that never feels forced. It’s tied to nature, so it has an innate balance that makes it work across so many styles and moods. The right pairing can either make it feel refined and moody...