Green is a natural color, whether you are considering a mint-green, or a forest-green, or even an aqua you can hear, see, and feel nature come into your surroundings. It represents inspiration, youth, and hope, it promotes attention and understanding of others; it strengthens the space we live in.
It is an easy to match color and contrarily to popular belief it does go well with blue. In the many shades of green that exist you are sure to find the one that is suitable for your decorating project. It goes well with browns, beiges, creams, and taupe. A great color to use with most woods for a distinguished.
A pale green that harmonizes wonderfully with neutral tones like off white wood trim can give a room an effect that is a radiant and inviting.
A deep green, is usually too dark to use on large areas, however, it works well when it is allied to the warm tones of wood or the airy look of voile curtains, it can combine with these elements to create a calm, pleasant, and elegant atmosphere.
Mint green is invigorating, it is ideal for a hall way as it accentuates areas that need a little more attention, or use it in a room that has a high activity during the day. It unites well with light yellows or peach.
Jade green is perfect for a glamorous environment. It is opulent and can fit an oriental decor or a baroque style. If you always dreamed of a room with the look of a boudoir then this is the green for you. Marry it to silver or gold tone furniture you can even include black.
Water green or sea green is calming as are blues, they give a feeling or reassurance; they are therefore well suited for bedrooms. Works well with pale green, or off white.
Olive green, many of us have heard "olive drab" so frequently that we tend to discount it as not a good home color, but in fact it can add a surprising tone to your decor. It is best used with white furniture and wood floors.
