Go Green….. the color

Yet as soon as we settle into spring, the temperatures start to rise and we move into summer! Ahhhh even thinking of it now makes me smile. In the summer the bright sun seems to reflect off the lush green colors of the trees and grass. We are engulfed by all shades of green in the summer.

Before we know it the cool air kicks in yet again and these bright colors fade beautifully into fall. When we are out apple or pumpkin picking we are surrounded with deeper, richer shades of autumn greens.

Green is a beautiful, striking color and when used inside your home it can change the entire look of your room.

Choosing the right color green can be tricky. Kermit the Frog said it best when he said “It’s not easy, being green” So before diving right in and buying a green pillow, bed spread or lamp you really have to be comfortable with that shade of green and feel confident that you will be able to work around it. My taste tends to steer me away from the light sage greens. I think they can looked washed out and uninspiring. I like deeper greens, something a touch lighter than a kelly or hunter green, almost a creamy green, if you will. I find this color easier to work with and not as difficult to pair with other colors.

Note the color of the blanket on the bed and the rug below. This color is not too bright or overpowering and can be paired with many other colors like country blue, turquoise, light green, or pink, etc. The color is easy to work with.

Another shade of green that is making its way into our homes is Avocado green. When done correctly avocado green can make a pleasant yet bold statement.

If you are willing to go avocado green
I might suggest using bolder colors such as orange,
eggplant, or red. Orange is pairs nicely with this shade of green.
However, orange is not for everyone. When I look at these pictures I
try and take out the orange and substitute it with purple for a bit of a
different feel. Set this bold green against anything white; white trim, white bed coverings or even a white sofa or chair and it will really make your room pop.

Perfect example, the white bed spread really draws your eye towards the details, the
patterns in the pillows and the head board. It also allows you to drink
in the lush green color on the walls. Minimal decorations permits the
green color to take center stage.

Another shade of green that can really make a room standout is of a bluer tone, sea-foam green. The one pictured here is a bit darker shade of sea-foam green. This shade feels more mature to me than a lighter sea-foam green. In the picture the use of the eggplant sofa as the focal point against the darker green walls is stunning. I also like how they kept the room calm by using white furniture to finish the room out and with just a splash of pink on the wall, the room went from formal to a fun, more functional room, one I’d surely like to entertain in.

I am green with envy.