A flick through all the latest interior design magazines sees a dramatic increase in the use of rich emerald greens in interiors. This on-trend, gorgeous jewel tone has always been a showstopper, but for the novice, it can be difficult to know just how to incorporate it into your décor without it overwhelming your space.
The charm of emerald green is that it goes with most colours. Mixing different shades of green into our interiors creates the same feel as adding plants, it's like bringing a little bit of nature indoors. Blush pinks through to navy and blues also earthy tones of mustards and browns go together to create a look for different styles of interiors. Try Emerald Green feature walls, luscious green foliage motifs on wallpaper or a beautiful fabric.
Be brave, the colour green will definitely enhance the feel of calm and peace to your room! If you’re not brave enough to paint a dark green wall, try a beautiful occasional chair or sofa in a rich emerald green velvet, or luxurious velvet cushions filled with feathers. Add in some botanical art pieces to bring in a sense of freshness and calm. Forget the saying “blue and green should never be seen unless there is a colour in between.” Blues used in a few different shades will add depth to the room, maintaining the peaceful feel.
A FEW TIPS TO USE GREEN AT HOME
Create a moody room - A moody room doesn’t always signal dark coloured walls. Lighting, texture, comfort and colours all add to the feel. Navy and emerald green will create a feeling of comfort and calmness. An eclectic interior will feel cosier than a minimalistic one – so copper and brass accessories are an excellent choice to add to the finished look.
Neutral interiors - Don’t miss out on your little bit of green. Keep your neutral theme and add in a large occasional chair, sofa or ottoman upholstered in plush emerald green velvet. By adding too many green pieces, this will take away the wow and confuse your look.
Create a botanical look - We have some great wallpaper in store with palm leaves or ivy that work to bring in the colour green. Add botanical prints and use earthy tones to accessorise. Mustards and earthy toned cushions look great with this colour. Picture frames and furnishings in timber and rattan will finish that fresh and welcoming feel. Use jute rugs to continue the natural feel and give the addition of texture.
A sophisticated look - Use layered greys and charcoals throughout a room splashed with emerald green pieces, such as cushions, upholstered chairs. Accessorise with luxury velvet cushions. Add some blush pink with artwork and pink blush cushions this will add to an elegant look. An alternative to the blush pink can be geometric black and whites such as rugs to give a more dramatic look. Don’t forget the beautiful copper and brass accessories.
Emerald green has always been a favourite colour of mine, so I hope you have been encouraged to be brave and try out some of the wallpapers and beautiful fabrics in your home.
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