Get grounded with green

Colour for each room

Did you know that green is a great colour to combine with others? Pairing perfectly with reds, blues, and yellows, green is easy to incorporate into your existing décor, making it a cost-effective and beautiful choice for a space that needs a new lease of life.

From a cosy home office to a large living room or kitchen, green effortlessly elevates your space from dull and drab to energetic or calming, depending on the shade you decide to incorporate and the function of the space. From a muted, earthy sage to a vivid, jewel-inspired emerald, these gorgeous green tones are worlds apart but have the power to bring serenity, peace, and a place to recharge to your abode.

If you’re a little reluctant to go bold with green, you could make small, simple introductions with different textures and accessories, such as lamps, candles, or large, cosy throws. Consider artwork too as an easy way to introduce greenery and perhaps even biophilia to your chosen space.

Whether you have a clean, minimalist style, or are more of a bold, vibrant maximalist, green really does work beautifully across all aesthetics.

Textures and lighting

Lighting can have a huge impact on your space - it has the power to transform the ambience, taking it from dull and uninspiring, to uplifting and energetic.

Create an inviting, warm space where your family or guests want to spend time with the addition of a charming lamp or two. If you can, select chic, accent lighting that has dimmer controls, so that you can easily adjust the room’s brightness throughout the whole day.

You should also consider incorporating different textures to your space, which a great (and easy) way to add comfort and depth to your space. You could do so using furniture and storage, because these larger items should effortlessly complement your chosen aesthetic without sacrificing the style of the space. You could also layer textures, such as a soft velvet and a rough wood to really make the green pop!

Health and well-being

Did you know that according to The Live Design Project, we spend around 90% of our lives indoors? This is a hefty amount of time, so of course, we want our spaces to make us feel good while also ensuring that the space is still stylish, creating a space where people want to spend time.

The rooms in our homes have the power to shape our moods, our well-being, and even the day’s structure, with green being a colour that can positively influence mental health and cognitive function. In today’s busy and fast-paced world, green often provides a temporary haven from digital excess. Helping people feel centred, the colour green has the power to calm busy minds while also invigorating creativity, making the hue a firm favourite for modern, sophisticated interior design.

Of course, we can’t talk about the colour green and not mention biophilia. We know that adding plants and greenery to your space is key to boosting mental and physical wellness. The benefits of biophilia are endless, including improved health, reduced stress levels, and an increase in mood and mental restoration, and should definitely be considered when designing your interiors.

Conclusion

When designing your interiors, create a space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also encourages personal well-being, where calmness and relaxation is encouraged. Bringing texture, positivity, and wholeness to a space, green is easily incorporated and creates a sophisticated environment, regardless of whether you have a minimalist or maximalist style.