The Green Space
Do you know the benefits of the color green?
Green has many positive benefits and different shades can invoke different feelings. When you think of green more than likely what comes to mind is grass, trees, and forests. The color green can help reduce stress. and blood pressure, as well as increase creativity and help create a more peaceful environment.
Different Hues
Ever noticed how various shades of green can spark unique vibes and moods? Decking your walls and decor with different greens not only transforms the room but also sets the whole vibe. Think earthy vibes with greens and browns or refreshing feels with greens paired up with greys and whites! Consider incorporating different hues to experience different environments.
Colors that dance hand-in-hand with Green
According to Erika Woelfel, VP of Color and creative services, she states how the 60-30-10 rule can help pair colors to keep hues balanced throughout the space. How does the 60-30-10 rule help? Consider the 60% for the dominant color more than likely this will be the color on the walls, the 30% will be for furniture, rugs, curtains, and 10% for an accent or focal point such as throw pillows, artwork, or vases.
Now onto considering what colors work best with green.
Neutral Tones- Neutral tones allow to create a peaceful and tranquil interior. Consider for accents using natural textures such as wood flooring, or grey marble, or quartz countertops, accents.
Pinks- To create a more playful atmosphere considering adding hints of pink in decor such as bedding, vases, flowers, tapestries, or throw pillows. Use soft, pastel pink hues.
Red- Add a pop of red to green interiors. Since red is complimentary to green on the color wheel, it is no surprise that red and green compliment each other.
50 Shades of Green- Creating a monochromatic color scheme for an interior can seem challenging, but consider adding darker shades of green to create depth to a space, or lighter shades of green to freshen up the room.
Purples and blues- Purples and blues are considered cool tones, so pairing them with green helps to create a moody and dramatic effect. Consider the fact that both purple and blue represent royalty. Add some gold for accents when pairing green with purple or blue.
Green, Green, Green Accent Walls, Decor, and Textures
If painting your walls green isn't in the cards, fear not! You can still infuse your space with the lush charm of green through eye-catching statement pieces like:
Vibrant rugs
Elegant lighting fixtures
Chic accent furniture, think comfy armchairs and stylish coffee tables
Artful book covers
Lively plants
Cozy bedding
Think small but mighty – even tiny touches of green can make a big impact, keeping your space harmonious and visually pleasing. And don't forget to play with the palette! Mix and match various shades of green with complementary colors like rich reds, majestic purples, and calming blues. Let your creativity run wild and don't shy away from incorporating different earthy textures for that extra cozy touch.
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