It’s Easy Being Green
No not that kind of green. This kind of green:
There are shades of green that are never really “out” because they were never “in” to begin with. Even the “out” shades aren’t that terrible. I know everyone hates Avocado Green… except me. There’s nothing wrong with the color. Just how it was applied.
*image from pinterest*
The brilliant thing with color is, you can blend it with other shades in the same hue. You can work with it the same way we do with all the beige, tans, whites and gray are used so often now. It doesn’t have to be a dead-on color match. Personally I like a little variety – not just in the textures and patterns, but in the depth of the chosen color. In the below image, you can see the green in the rug isn’t exactly the same as it is in the chair, or the ottoman (love that ottoman!). But it works:
*image from pinterest*
Below, the green in the wallpaper and loveseat take their cue from Kelley green – while the chair to the right and the ottoman are more like the sage that was popular 10 years ago:
*image from pinterest*
By the way, I still love that sage shade of green. If you still love something in your home that’s wearing a color that has gone out, nothing in the world says you have to change it. Just blend it with another hue. If your couch was sage, add some Kelly green pillows. Or Forest green. What I’m telling you is, it’s okay.
I am CRAZY over these green bookcases. Aren’t they just awesome?
*image from pinterest*
Here’s another improbable seeming color combination: deep mossy green, mint green, robin’s egg blue and deep blue. Notice it doesn’t look like a riot of color. Each piece plays its part – and the tiger pillow knocks it out of the “too formal and serious” category.
*image from pinterest*
Any green caught your eye lately?
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April 26th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
So refreshing!
April 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
I LOVE green! And I totally fell for the 2nd photo – that’s what I love about green! It just works, and feels so fresh and welcoming. I wonder why so many men are opposed to green. Do you find that, too?
April 26th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
I think men may still have an aversion from the heavy use of Forest Green about 20 years ago. And then Avocado… green has been mistreated for a long time.
April 26th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Those curtains and bookshelves are amazing, such a pretty addition to a room.
Stay in the Lines
April 27th, 2012 at 6:36 am
Very timely!! I’m redoing my living room right now all in green! The chair in the first image is the exact shade of the solid I’m using on a chair I’m reupholstering. I have always loved green. I did a post about a year ago on green rooms and was planning another. I love it, but I don’t want to be a trend!!
April 27th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Thanks for the comment on my blog! Love these images, green is definitely a great color right now! I love that green ottoman in the second image!
April 27th, 2012 at 5:22 pm
Yes, Green is definitely in the air. LOVE those book cases. Thanks for popping by my blog
April 27th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Ah green – such a lovely shade, its regal and fun all at the same time. I’d have to say Kelly Green is my favourite hue of the greens!
April 29th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Chris…I have heard rumors that there was a ton of green at Highpoint this year
You may be on to something.
May 2nd, 2012 at 10:44 am
You’ve changed my made about that certain shade of green. And that wallpaper! Where to find something like that?