Green

Last one in my colour series but most definitely not the last. I adore Green and think its resurgence in design has come about with the love of Mid-century modern and biophillic design. I think the reason I love green is that it is such a calming colour and depending on the tone can evoke totally different feelings. I must admit my favourite greens are emerald to teal greens and then the sage greens. Anything too minty puts me off but that is just personal taste I guess. Here are some incredible spaces that I hope can inspire you to use more green in your interiors. If you don't feel that you are "a green person" - (I have had clients say this to me!). Try edging sideways into it from blue and consider teal.

Love this brass light by Paola Navone against the green background!

Teal is the mid step between green and blue - so you get these really deep lush colours that remind you of the sea and nature. I adore this gorgeous green used as a backdrop to my favourite chandelier currently - designed by Paola Navone.
And this bedroom by Katerina Shamanova is super luxe and playful - did you spot the bird light?

Playful luxury bedroom by Katerina Shamanova

Now I know I said that I am more partial to deep greens and not so much into minty ones, but I just want to share some things that I think do work and I would consider using in my interiors. Here these pale sage greens work really beautifully in a relatively minimal interior. They are paired with lighter woods and greys to create a contemporary and fresh feel. 

Pale and calm kitchen by Remodellista

Calm green bedroom by Coco Lapine Design

Gorgeous wood cabinetry by Manzoni

​If you want it to be a little moodier, more sophisticated maybe - try a slightly more saturated tone and pair it with similar darker colours for a more umptuous feel. 

Brilliant styling by Ikea showcasing this beautiful green colour

​For more playful and jewel lovers - steer yourselves towards the emeralds. Especially if you can get your hands on some gorgeous tile! I mean look at the high gloss lustre on this family bathroom by Kelly Mindell. 

Stunning emerald green bathroom by Kelly Mindell

The other side of the same bathroom by Kelly Mindell

Isnt this use of green in this bedroom by Mark Sikes incredible! It was in a show home on Kips Bay

If you are really brave keep the emerald but go everywhere with it - like in this private dining room at a social club in San Francisco. 

This private members club has gone all out with the emerald green!

Now for the brave few, come with me to a darker side. Its gorgeous and comforting. Painting a large proportion of your walls dark green has this incredible immersive experience - it makes the space feel like a jungle or a forest. It reminds me of the brilliant Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku which is Forest bathing - this is where you spend time in a forest to reduce your stress and improve your well being! If you can achieve that feeling in your home - SCORE!

Nicola Broughton makes a statement with a dark green panelled bedroom.

Dark green used expertly in this kitchen by deVol

​So get a load of these gorgeous spaces. We start with the stunning bedroom created by Nicola Broughton (aka The Girl With The Green Sofa). Or look at that incredible kitchen by deVOL. I love green so much I even used it in my living room. 

Using dark on 3 walls in this living room creates a really immersive space

Its always cosy in a dark layered living room

contrasting your furniture to the walls gives everything more definition