Don’t use only one colour – add interest with other shades of green and a variety of textures. Try use the wall as your base colour and then introduce more tones using accessories, soft furnishings and even a rug. Combine different textures to bring the room to life, such as soft fabrics, like velvet and wool with a few metallic and wood elements. If an all-green room seems a bit overwhelming use white as a subtle yet contrasting accent colour in finishes and accessories.
Palm green’s most obvious associated with nature, so even if you don’t have an outdoor space you can recreate the effect in your home. Combine the colour with leaf and flower motifs in cushions, artwork and even curtains, and include house plants to design your own urban jungle. If you do have a garden or a patio, use palm green in the rooms that open out to the area- it cleverly and seamlessly merges the indoors with the outdoors, which also gives the illusion of more space.
Love the bold green prints that are currently on trend but don’t feel quite brave enough to bring them into your space? Don’t be daunted, it’s all about the balance. Use wallpaper for one accent wall rather than a whole room, and then break it up with a single statement piece of furniture like a console or chair in a solid colour. In the bedroom keep things more subdued by mixing printed fabric with grey and blush pink linen.
Before introducing green, think about the mood you want to achieve in the room. As it’s not too bright, palm green is great for setting a calm yet creative scene- which is perfect for a home office. For a restful feel in the bedroom, combine it with lighter tones of greens, along with tranquil neutrals. Want to liven up an entertainment space? Bring splashes of electric blue or some vivid yellow. Balance the bright colours with warm greys and natural wood; for a smarter, more polished look, go for black-stained wood finishes.
Use palm green in unexpected ways for wow factor. Add a flash of colour in a room full of neutrals with one item of green furniture. Pair the colour with bright pinks and oranges to inject personality into a space. Turn a hallway or guest bathroom into a talking point by painting the walls green. It’s such a vibrant colour that it’s easy to have a bit of fun with in your home.
