**What it means
**Apparently, of all the colours on the colour wheel, green is the one we humans can distinguish most shades of. From emerald green to forest green and the Kelly green beloved by the Irish, they’re all there in the paint and paper shops – looking gorgeous. As a primary colour in nature, green brings peace, tranquillity and stability.
People who decorate with green tend to be warm, with big hearts – although a blog I saw once suggested that lovers of the colour green are also often overweight, which seems a little odd. I certainly can’t work out what the connection might be!
A lot of the following images showcase the very strong acid greens that are finding favour right now, but if you prefer something softer, fear not – the shade choices are almost endless.
In the bathroom
Green seems quite appropriate in the most watery room of the house and can help provide a jolt of energy – especially on dull days. Your green doesn’t even need to be a very bright one. Soft mint or moss green can be very attractive, especially if you include contrasting colours such as blue or soft pink. Try a tonal scheme that mixes several shades of green and see how each enhances the other.
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In the bedroom
**There are two schools of thought on this – one that says bedrooms should be pale and relaxing and another that thinks it’s a relatively private room where you can go all out to express yourself. I have had a green bedroom and it was very cheery, especially since I incorporated lots of plants – and even a fish tank until the sound of its surprisingly loud bubbles all night became a bit too much for me.
Green is also a nice and stimulating colour for children’s rooms and is ideal if you don’t like stereotypical schemes, such as pink for girls and blue for boys.
In the kitchen
I have had a couple of green kitchens over the years and can tell you now – on cold winter mornings, turning the light on and feeling enveloped in cheery green was often a much needed shot in the arm!
Green is especially good in kitchens because it contrasts beautifully with cream and white, as well as looking fabulous paired with wood features such as floors and joinery. Add red accents to really make your kitchen sing!
In the living room
My family doesn’t know it yet, but I am very keen to add bright green to our living room later this year – hopefully using the most gorgeous vibrant lime green wallpaper I’ve found, which has a stunning, glossy finish.
While it’s sensational, I admit that for anything other than a feature wall, it could be rather overwhelming. However, I’m determined to put forward my case and see what happens!
