To celebrate St.
Patrick’s Day, I thought we should talk about one of my favorite colors: green!
Green is truly one of the liveliest colors in the world. It represents nature
and the earth and I really believe we are programmed on some deep level to seek
it out. Green is soothing, refreshing, uplifting and just plain beautiful. It is
one of the most dynamic colors ranging from a bright Kelly green, to a soft sea
foam green to a dramatic evergreen.
You could paint an
entire house with shades of green and feel that no two rooms are alike. Here are
a few recommendations to consider:
For an entryway, you could try a
neutral green like Withered Moss to bring the outside in.
Withered Moss 6007-36
A lively, spring green like Fresh Pear would look beautiful in a
kitchen, especially if paired with crisp white trim and tangerine or hot pink
accents.
Fresh Pear
6007-7C
For a dining room, consider a rich, saturated green like
Elegant Silk, which pairs nicely with Redstone Dakota Sandstone.
Elegant Silk
5010-7 Redstone Dakota Sandstone 1001-10A
A sophisticated living
room would look lovely with a muted green on the walls like Plum Passion. This
soft, sage green would look great with accents of rust, ivory and navy
blue.
Plum Passion
6007-5B
A master bedroom with warm ivory bedding would look fabulous
with a soothing, watery-green like Meadow Mist. Try accents of warmer, neutral
greens like Epic and touches of violet and coral pinks.
Meadow Mist
5008-7B Epic 6008-3C
For a children's bedroom, try a fun green like
Garden Fresh and add splashes of royal blue or hot pink to really set a playful
mood.
Garden Fresh
6008-7C
The family room is often where we spend a lot of time. For a
cozy, homey feel, try a warm green like Olive Marinade. The rich undertones have
a hint of gold, which would look especially beautiful with dark wood
accents.
Olive
Marinade 6007-5C
In our studio, we painted the floor in Wetlands. It’s a
deep black-brown green that looks rich and inviting. We added a warm, light
oatmeal color (Dakota Trail) to the walls and a creamy white for the trim. The
balance between the dark and light hues looks great.
Wetlands
5007-2C Dakota Trail 6008-3B
When choosing a
color for yourself, keep in mind that greens work really well with their
opposites: rusts, pinks, reds. Play around and see which work together and avoid
the combinations that fight against each other. Enjoy!