Your home is a reflection of what you love. And love for the outdoors is at the heart of living in the Wasatch Back. So, it’s no surprise that the colors of nature remain a top design trend. From light and bright to earthy and deep, shades of green evoke serenity, harmony, and peace, making your home a rejuvenating retreat. And studies have found that seeing green, instead of evoking envy, can improve mood, memory, and inner peace.
Green is a versatile hue that fits any style. Modern aesthetics often incorporate greens with grey undertones that can function as a neutral. This is a welcome evolution, bringing depth and warmth to cool greys that dominated interior design for years. For a brighter look, pure greens or those with warm undertones make rooms feel cheerful and energetic.
Whether bold or subtle, using green in your home adds major style as it promotes well-being. Let the natural beauty of any shade transform your home into a sanctuary.
Fresh and Calm Light Shades
Lighter greens can create a sense of serenity. Neutral, misty sage looks elegant, inviting, and fresh. Colors of sea glass are popping up in spaces designed to enhance well-being.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are ideal spots for calming hues, creating an airy, bright, and relaxing feel. These shades are particularly good in areas where you want to reduce stress, and they can foster creativity and productivity, making them ideal for home offices.
Versatile and Balanced Medium Shades
Medium greens, such as olive, jade, and artichoke, add personality and balance to a space. They work wonderfully as secondary colors, especially in rooms with light or white walls, to add visual interest and contrast.
Add a splash of medium green with an accent wall (or ceiling!) in a solid color, tile, or boldly patterned wallpaper. Hang an oversized piece of art. Add a designer touch with a statement piece of furniture or an unexpected splash of color on kitchen or bathroom cabinets.
Dramatic and Cozy Dark Shades
Envelop your space in deep, dark shades of green for an intimate and sophisticated feel. A cool, deep olive or pine, rich emerald, or velvety orchard green adds luxury, depth, and drama to a room.
Deep forest shades are perfect for living, dining, and bedrooms. Or a painted wall of built-ins can elevate a home office. Make sure there’s plenty of natural and ambient light to keep the space cozy, not claustrophobic.
Bold and Bright Accent Greens
Any shade of green makes a great pop of color but bring on the brights for a high-energy vibe. Chartreuse, lime, or seafoam are playful and can create instant points of interest around the room.
When adding accents and accessories, use the rule of three: place three different items of the same color around the room to draw the eye and unify the space. Try adding vibrant artwork, throw pillows, a boldly patterned rug, or other decorative objects.
Pick Your Palette
Green offers endless color scheme options. For a tranquil space, use less contrast. Bring the energy with contrast and bold pops of color. Neutrals and natural wood tones work well with any shade. And remember to ensure harmony in undertones.
Desert-inspired decor with cactus green pairs well with shades of orange like peach, rust, and terra cotta. Transitional spaces in muted sage look great with blush, while brighter greens pair well with a multitude of pinks. Jewel tones pop with royal blue and mellow yellow. A bold, artsy vibe calls for vibrant red. Dark, moody greens lean into the drama with deep brown, navy, or aubergine, and honeyed wood tones.
Finishing Details
If green doesn’t work for your color scheme, use plants. Real or high-quality faux greenery, botanical prints, and nature-inspired artwork bring the outdoors in. Enhance the calm feel of green in the space with fresh scents like eucalyptus, pine, or green tea.
