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10 Top Green Paint Colors From Interior Designers
Bring nature's lush abundance into your home with gorgeous green paint
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Updated on 09/22/22
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The color green is strongly associated with the beauty of nature. It's an increasingly popular paint color in all its shades now that everyone is discovering the joys of biophilic design. Shades of green can turn a space into a serene sanctuary, a vibrant playroom, or a dramatic bedroom. It all depends on the shade and the setting. Green is also more versatile than you may think so it's lovely next to other colors you wouldn't typically imagine. Get a jump on the greenery trend by enlivening your home with a healthy dose of green paint colors.
Get Inspired by These Green Paint Colors from Interior Designers
Overview
- Color Family: Neutrals to jewel tones
- Complementary Colors: Reds and oranges
- Pairs Well With: Depending on color use pinks and off-whites or taupe and black accents
- Mood: Soft and refreshing to moody and dramatic
- Where to Use: Walls, accent walls, floors, furniture, cabinetry, doors, exterior trim, porches
Here are 10 top shades of popular green paints shared by interior designers who love using botanical-inspired colors inside and out.
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Interior designer Mark Cutler likes Farrow & Ball's Green Smoke (No. 47). "It is a deep moody green, not as bright as Kelly green but more intense than khaki; it is the perfect color for a painted floor where you want a deep richness to anchor a room, but not one so bright that it would take over." He recommends pairing this smoky green-blue with a smoky pink for a unique contrast and off-whites for a classic take.
Tip
If your worn floors need some TLC, opt for painting them instead of choosing a costly refinishing job.
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"Green is one of my favorite colors to use because it plays well with so many other colors. It is, after all, one of nature’s neutrals," says interior designer Janet Lorusso. Pale green like Benjamin Moore's Limesicle (2145-50) is crisp and refreshing. It pairs beautifully with other light neutrals such as beige and taupe but looks equally as stunning against deep, dark jewel tones.
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"An inviting shade of green, such as The Spruce Best Home in Matcha (SPR-07), looks amazing in rooms with windows on more than one side of the room," says John Mochelle, an architect out of New York City. "If you increase the paint sheen level, this medium green color will change as the sun moves throughout the day." The soft hue is also muted enough to work as a colorful neutral in certain rooms. It's a perfect shade for living room walls and guest bedrooms.
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A dustier sage green paint color like this is a great option when you want to use a hint of green color, but prefer the look of a subdued neutral. Adding a hazy finish over any hue, such as the Garden Sage (C215) green from True Value's EasyCare paint line, instantly gives it a sophisticated twist and makes it more complementary to a variety of palettes.
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Alice Chiu, the principal interior designer at Miss Alice Designs, appreciates the calming presence that Sherwin-Williams' Hazel (SW 6471) green color brings into a space, and it's considered one of the best shades of green for a bedroom. "It is a beautiful shade of bluish-green that is peaceful and relaxing, perfect for a bedroom," she says. "With the craziness and chaos in the world, it is a soothing color to unwind to after a long day at work. It can also make a small space appear larger because it naturally brightens up a room with its vibrancy. It is like being in the middle of an expansive sparkling ocean."
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"We love the retro vibe of Avocado by Benjamin Moore (2145-10)," says Susan Williams, an interior designer at Siren Betty Design. "This color looks just right with midcentury modern furniture and has a bold personality—'Mad Men's' Megan Draper would love it for her living room!" Use this bold, saturated vintage green paint color in a den or try it out in a kitchen for a throwback to the 1960s.
Tip
Depending on the paint manufacturer, avocado green (sometimes called guacamole green) can look slightly brighter or darker and earthier, but it can always look more contemporary when paired with black, gray, or white accents or bold graphic fabrics.
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Another lovely classic shade is Webster Green (HC-130) by Benjamin Moore. Taryn Bone, the principal architect at Interior Designer at Bone Collective Studio says, "It works so elegantly as a kitchen base cabinet or in a moody powder room. It is one of those colors that works in different settings from minimal to traditional."
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"I recommend Benjamin Moore's Soft Fern (2144-40), which is a soft, elegant, light green hue," says interior designer, Anne Michaelsen. "It is a great green paint color for bedrooms because it is tranquil and exudes a sense of nature while still adding some color and flair." She recommends pairing the muted shade with warm neutrals or colors with a similar light hue.
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Jessica Salomone, the interior designer behind Lotus and Lilac Design Studio loves Softened Green (SW 6177) from Sherwin-Williams. The gray-infused green paint color is a great subtle shade for living rooms, nurseries, and guest bedrooms.
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"Mediterranean Teal (2123-10) by Benjamin Moore has a luxurious, retro feel—we especially love it for wooden paneling or painted furniture in a living room, or for cabinetry in a kitchen," says Siren Betty Design interior designer Susan Williams. "It would be gorgeous as a headboard or for an accent wall in a bedroom—it is a very sexy dark green paint color."
Tip
Do you want to go dark but can't decide between deep green or deep blue walls? You can have both. Teal has dark blue undertones, and it is a perfect substitute for navy blue.
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How to Choose Green Paint Colors
Green can be an exceptionally versatile color, but there are some guidelines to help you choose paint colors accordingly. Consider the following tips for using light vs. dark greens and choosing an undertone for your space.
- Start small. Opt for an accent wall in green and add a few green accents.
- Painting a large, bright space in a rich dark green can make the room feel cozy and moody at the same time.
- Painting light, pale shades of green in a naturally brightly lit room can help it feel fresh throughout the day.
- Paint walls in a soft green and use wood and other natural accents to accentuate the color.
- Dark saturated green looks beautiful on cabinets against neutral walls and sage green cabinets are stunning against bright white walls.
- Kitchen and dining room walls look stunning painted in a soft, light green-gray tone.
- Green with blue undertones is calming and relaxing and best used in bedrooms.
How to Decorate With Green
The 14 Best Green Paint Colors
Jonny ValiantSometimes a fresh coat of paint is all it takes to enliven a space—especially if the paint color in question happens to be green. It is, after all, the color of renewal! If you're someone who likes to stick to blues or warmer tones, don't leave just yet. The batch of designer rooms ahead featuring green paint will convince you to consider it for your own home, whether you're looking for a shade that can calm, energize, or even ground a room. We talked to interior designers to help you make sure you're choosing a tone that'll complement your house. Keep reading for plenty of inspiring green rooms and paint colors recommended by interior designers.
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The Inspo: Light Gray-Green
Francesco LagnesePhilip Smith was in search of a table when “a friend of mine’s mother passed," he says, adding, "I adored her, and when my friend went through her things she said, ‘there’s a table here with your name on it! I was nearly in tears.” The gray-blue patina looks beautiful next to the chrome chairs and green-gray wall paint. It also contrasts nicely with the off-white ceiling without being too sharply contrasting.
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What to Shop: Revere Pewter
NC"The seagull gray doesn't scream for attention, yet it has a presence: Light, yet deep enough to look sharp with a contrasting trim." — Birch Coffey
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The Inspo: Grass Green
Jess IsaacDesigner Jaqui Seerman gave this midcentury kitchen with lots of cedar a polished twist with classic black and white floors, brass details, and a marble backsplash. The grass green cabinets bring the whole room down to earth and keep it feeling grounded (they opted for Calke Green here—more on this shade below!).
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What to Shop: Calke Green
House Beautiful"Imagine walking through a woodland garden where the light is filtered through the trees, and suddenly you come upon a Rennaisance fountain with an old stone statue. The stone has become pitted and covered with lichen in this color. It's kind of forgotten-looking...peaceful, private, with a touch of melancholy." — John Yunis
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Calke Green
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The Inspo: Dark Forest Green
Janet Mesic MackieThe dark green backdrop in this bath by M. Lavender Interiors, gives a more formal spin and also helps anchor the dainty floral wallpaper. Pale gray lower cabinets ensure that it still feels just light, open, and airy enough.
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What to Shop: Bavarian Forest
Stuart Tyson"This deep green is bold yet elegant at the same time. It reminds me of my beautiful vintage emerald brooch, which is appropriate if you want [a] space to feel like a jewel box. A lacquer finish enhances the depth of the color and makes a small room feel larger, drawing you in." — Kelly Hohla
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Bavarian Forest
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The Inspo: Muted Mint
Courtesy of House BeautifulTo bring a natural feeling into this New York living room, designer Fawn Galli used a custom minty green. "I don't think a color should be too saturated or strong on a wall," she says. Pal + Smith chairs in a cheetah print—Safari by Manuel Canovas—with a Paley sofa from Profiles, a Fiona Curran Palette carpet for the Rug Company, and a painting by Anne Siems give the room what Galli calls "a sense of storybook fantasy. "
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What to Shop: Muted Mint
House Beautiful"On the beautiful blue side of classic celadon, this color is a complement to everything it meets. Let it be the bold stroke and keep the rest of the scheme simple; you can't go wrong with black and white for countertops, tile, etc." — David Kaihoi
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green 236
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The Inspo: Deep, Dark Blue-Green
Jared KuziaTo complement the restored wood accents in this Boston colonial revival, Cecilia Casagrande opted for Hague Blue. Thanks to deep green undertones, this shade of blue is a special combination of unique and versatile, moody and calming, and fresh and familiar. Here, the rich color brings just a touch of contrast.
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What to Shop: Hague Blue
Stuart Tyson"It's one of my go-to colors for adding intrigue to a room. The blue immediately defines a space and creates a feeling of depth and drama. It would pair wonderfully with a collection of rare objects belonging to a bold owner, who, much like [their] home, would never be described as boring!" — Margaret Naeve
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The Inspo: Chic Lime
PETER MURDOCKArtist and designer Aldous Bertram used an array of tropical colors (namely pale pink and lime green) and materials (like rattan and coral branches) to turn his apartment into a sophisticated Palm Beach pad.
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What to Shop: Chic Lime
House Beautiful"I just did this in a double parlor with a lot of white woodwork in Charleston, South Carolina, and I'm so pleased with it. It looks exactly like a green apple. Very fresh and very pretty. Dogs love it because they think they're out in the garden. Green is one of the easiest colors because everyone relates to it. I added touches of geranium pink, yellow, and blue." — Mario Buatta
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The Inspo: Light Moss
David TsayA pale green blends seamlessly between the kitchen and dining area of this "jungalow," by Justina Blakeney, especially when paired with the Moroccan clay tile backsplash and ombré dining bar stools in the living room. It's the perfect color choice for a soothing setting.
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What to Shop: Light Moss
House Beautiful"Choose a color for the walls that you see outside. It will give you a sense that the room continues beyond the windows. In the country, it might be this crisp green, the green of stems in the garden, and leaves on the trees. Green is a color that makes me feel alive. It elevates your spirit, which is going to make any room feel larger. " — Jay Jeffers
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Shades of Spring 537
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The Inspo: Bright Green
BLUE CARREONWant to kick your color up a notch? Pair a yellow-toned green with icy-blue-and-white decor. The white molding on the walls makes the bold hue pop even more.
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What to Shop: Douglas Fir
"This is a Palm Beach green, very strong and vibrant with a shot of yellow in it. It takes me back to the '60s and '70s, that carefree David Hicks and Lilly Pulitzer period. I think of parties with ice cubes clinking in glasses and lots of laughter. There's an optimism to this green. You feel like the world's going to be all right. Bring in pink, persimmon, and lots of white, or hang some interesting photography to give it more depth and sophistication." —Christopher Maya
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The Inspo: Kelly Green
Gail Davis DesignIf you've ever thought transitional spaces were "blah" and boring—think again. Narrow hallways and stairwells are the perfect places to experiment with color and make bold design decisions. Inn this one designed by Gail Davis, the whole space is brought to life with a saturated shade of green that adds vibrancy but also allows the impactful artwork to anchor the space.
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What to Shop: Kelly Green
axelbueckert"Less conventional than your typical navy, this striking green plays well with blue, red, gray, black, and even wood tones, making it the perfect accent color." — Emily C. Butler
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The Inspo: Sage Green
Fantastic FrankIn this simple bedroom, a pale shade of sage green calms the senses and adds just enough color to muted linen bedding without overwhelming the space.
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What to Shop: Sage Green
House Beautiful"Green is in the middle of the spectrum, so in a sense it incorporates both ends and embraces all the realms of light that people need for nourishment. It evokes both warmth and coolness. Since it's ubiquitous in nature, it takes us back to nature." — Donald Kaufman
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Green wall color - 95 photos of the most beautiful applications of green
Green. This natural color is associated with abundance and prosperity. His palette contains many amazingly beautiful shades.
Green is one of the most popular colors for interior use today. Most often they decorate the walls.
Psychology
Green is the result of mixing yellow and blue. This fact is reflected in his psychology. She is multifaceted.
Green is a reflection of the duality of the world. This is what most psychologists think. Its purpose is to help in the comprehension of universal wisdom.
Green is the choice of calm and self-confident persons. No wonder it draws up hospital wards.
appropriately painted walls normalize blood pressure and improve the activity of the cardiovascular system, and also have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the whole organism as a whole.
Different tones and halftones of green have different interpretations. So, coniferous symbolizes stability and confidence.
In general, this information is quite interesting and even useful. Especially if one of your relatives or colleagues has such a color addiction.
For example, if a person chooses a color with a predominance of sage or moss, it means that he is subconsciously looking for a way to relax and calm down.
And those people who stop at shades of emerald and malachite really want to become rich.
Choosing a shade
Having settled on shades of green for arranging a room, first of all, you need to answer yourself what color you want green walls.
Green has an incredible amount of tones and semitones. Each of them has its own effect. Consider the most popular options.
The green wall in the apartment can be made in the following shades:
- lime;
- mint;
- emerald;
- malachite;
- pine;
- forest.
Colors such as pistachio and olive are on trend. Pure green is actually quite rare to see in an apartment design, as the need for it is usually met by the landscape outside the windows.
Most often, designers prefer to opt for more complex shades, as they allow you to realize the most daring ideas.
In this case, you need to choose the right color combinations if you want the interior to look as harmonious as possible.
Dark green walls
Dark green walls reflect those tones that are familiar to nature: forest, coniferous, herbal, algae.
This finish is characterized by the following features:
- activity;
- visibility;
- creation of a certain atmospheric environment.
This green color of the walls will perfectly fit into the interiors of the living room, office, bathroom and kitchen, if they are designed in a classic style. Dark shades are a good backdrop for wall decor.
As for the most popular color combinations, the most successful options are combinations with:
- brown;
- beige;
- yellow-orange;
- blue;
- lilac.
Light green walls
The pure green color of the walls, or rather its light spectrum, will add cheerfulness and cheerfulness to any room. Kindness and openness make this color scheme the most suitable for arranging bright interiors.
As you can see in the photo of the walls of this green color, they are best combined with blue, purple or white. Adjacent to red is also acceptable.
This design is equally appropriate for both the kitchen and the living room. It can also be used to decorate a nursery or bedroom.
Olive wall finish
Olive green walls in the interior look incredibly noble and elegant. This is ideal for a bedroom or living room in styles such as:
- classic;
- baroque;
- eco;
- Empire;
- rococo.
Warm, complex and pleasant to the eye olive is a living reminder of the south.
In this case, it is better to combine green wallpaper for walls with active and rich colors, especially with cool dark blue.
In conclusion, we note that the design of green walls can be anything. It all depends on your taste. Don't be afraid to experiment.
Examine carefully the finished interiors. But do not blindly copy them, but add something of your own - then you will get a truly exclusive result. green wall photo0003
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Green color in the interior: photos of green interiors and designer's advice
Green has dozens of shades.
We have identified six main groups, and we will teach you how to create a harmonious green interior.Green is one of the most natural and pleasing to the eye. And one of the most controversial colors for use in interiors. Let's start with the fact that exactly the opposite is said about him: he calms some, irritates others at the same time. Let's figure out how to use green in the interior.
MODO Architecture
Green in the interior - calms
They say that green relaxes, and therefore it is necessary to use more green color of the walls in the interior of children's institutions, entrances of residential buildings and other public spaces. It's hard to imagine how much green you need to use to really calm a nervous person.
As it really is: depends on the shade of green and the color environment. In the example in the photo, contrasting white and open green are more “invigorating” than relaxing
Fateeva Design Creative Workshop
Green in the interior is annoying
Yes, like any other color. In the wrong combination, in the wrong shade, in too much quantity and inappropriate. Color harmony is built on good connections and proportions - their own in each case.
Any combination of colors in the interior can spoil the wrong light or reflections from the neighboring house (as happened with the green project from the photo).
So even with such a joyful color as green, everything is not so simple.
Ksenia Chupina
The main question: what kind of green is it? They are obtained by adding different amounts of yellow and blue, as well as impurities of various other shades.
Fact: Mostly the colors of green are named after plants - pistachio, basil, lemon, dark spruce, forest. Almost the only exception is malachite green.
Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders
Pure green, in fact, is not often found in the interior, because in most cases the need for it is satisfied by the view from the window (though only in the warm season). However, its more complex shades are great for different solutions. The main thing is to choose the right combination of colors in the interior.
Sadolin Danmark
Pictured is an example of malachite green. It looks interesting in contrast with the light floor
West Chin Architects & Interior Designers
1. Dark green, forest, natural
This group includes deep saturated shades that can be found in nature most often: coniferous, herbal, algae. In the interior, such colors are active and noticeable, immediately creating a certain atmosphere.
"Forest" shades are well suited for a classic-style living room and a serious office (remember, at least, a classic table with green cloth). They look interesting in bathrooms and kitchens in contrast with light plumbing and glass. Very dark shades of green can be a good backdrop for any interior.
Natalya Shirokorad
In the photo: cream green is best combined with grassy green in the interior - a calm solution for the kitchen.
Olga Ashby Interiors
What to pair with
These colors, as in nature, are combined with brown, beige and yellow-orange colors. They also look good with light and delicate shades of blue and lilac. The main thing when choosing such colors is not to turn your room into a forest, unless, of course, this is the ultimate goal.
Nadia and Givi Ananievs
In the photo: the green color of withered grass also goes well with wood. Pure, open colors are best combined with the same bright ones. The eternal companion of green is purple
BERNIDESIGN
In the photo: a combination of green and yellow in the interior - a calm solution for a nursery
Ingrid Rasmussen Photography
In the photo: grass green goes well with emerald in the interior. The main thing is to take care of the sufficient presence of the white man
Inna Soltmann | Interior Design & Decoration
Tip: use one shade of grassy green in varying intensities - pale in wallpaper and rich in cushions, for example.
Lavka-Design
In the photo: the dark green color in the interior gives the room respectability. It works, even if we are talking about a staircase in a country house, you must agree!
Zhenya Zhdanova
2. Emerald
A separate group is the emerald shade of green: the most magical and mysterious. This is no longer a forest, but a gem that creates an atmosphere of wealth and attracts all the attention.
Such shades can be used as accents, they are really very beautiful. Well suited for textiles and glass, they will be appropriate in any interior due to their unusualness.
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Emerald color in the interior
Becky Harris
What to combine with
The emerald shade looks good with white and calm and pure colors (black, brown, purple).
When adding an emerald hue, you need to be prepared that the interior will change a lot, so you need to be sure of your choice. A lot of emerald in the interior creates its atmosphere. For example, the interior in green in the photo looks a bit fabulous. Emerald is appropriate in outrageous interiors, for example, in the Art Deco style.
Tikkurila Russia
In the photo: what green color in the interior goes really well with is the texture of wood and shades of brown.
Wallpaper Collective
Important: When choosing a green shade, it is important to carefully look for the right one so that the walls of the room do not resemble an entrance or fences in Moscow courtyards, which are loved by ZhEK.
Maxim Samsonov
3. Pure green
Light, pure shades of green make the interior more cheerful and cheerful. A kind and open shade is suitable for light interiors.
G green is best combined with blue, purple, red and white. Or take it with you
Mathilde Design
What goes well with
Green is suitable as accents (flowers, dishes, decor), background (all walls or one green wall), suits almost all rooms: kitchen, living room, bedroom and children's.
The green color of the walls in the interior of the bedroom invigorates in the morning and calms in the evening, it can even improve your mood. However, such an active color can quickly get tired. The way out is to use pure green pointwise, building the interior on shades close to green.
Dmytro Aranchii Architects
Neutral color scheme
The green color scheme is combined with beige, sand and shades of brown. In a couple of them, you can add dark gray.
Despite the seeming childishness and naivety, green shades can look serious and strict, for example, in combination with a complex and classic pattern of wallpaper or fabrics in the interior. For those who want to be closer to nature while in their city apartment, using bright green shades, you can create a beautiful lawn in the middle of the room.
Svema Design
4. Light green, yellow-green, lime
Such shades are obtained if there is more yellow in green than blue - the walls become lighter, brighter and warmer. Therefore, they are mainly used in children's rooms or bathrooms (those that should wake up in the morning), but are also appropriate in other areas of the apartment.
GO design
What to pair with
Pair these light colors with turquoise, blue, brown and white. The combination of green in the interior with complex, rich and cold shades is especially good. It is also very important to choose the right shade so that it does not turn too yellow.
Very interesting light warm shades of light green are combined with deep and dark blue, burgundy and purple elements.
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Light green color in the interior
Natasha Barrault Design
In the photo: a competent combination of color in the interior of the bathroom with a pattern of wallpaper makes the bathroom a little solemn. More photos - green bathrooms
COUTURE INTERIORS
5. Olive
Of all the shades of green, probably the most appropriate in the interior. This is a complex, warm and very pleasant shade for country (country), classic and modern interiors. Due to its origin, it evokes associations with warm climes.
Suitable for absolutely any room, as it is quite calm and pleasant. A great option for a neutral background wall, and will not get bored for many years.
SEE ALSO…
Olive Kitchen
Eminent Interior Design
In the photo: a competent combination of colors in the interior of the bedroom will help you relax before going to bed all shades of green, cold blue. Olive shade is good not only for walls, but also for painting wooden furniture. The combination of green color in the interior with the texture of wood guarantees you comfort and tranquility.
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Olive color in the interior
Ekaterina Fedorova
In the photo: in contrast with the gray-olive, wine shade and anthracite work well
8 Likhoviya. Designer-decorator
6. Mint and pistachio
These light, very comfortable shades look great in the interior. Cooler mint creates a feeling of freshness, pistachio - a warmer and calmer mood. That is why they are so often used in bathrooms (freshness), bedrooms (peace), living rooms and children's rooms. Suitable for all kinds of materials: for wood, tiles, textiles, paint on the wall.
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Pistachio
Pistachio Kitchens
2LG Studio
In the bedroom, mint tones create a feeling of freshness and cleanliness and go well with gray.