Not literally, of course.
Green is, however, the new IT color. ‘Greenery’ is 2017’s Pantone color of the year and for good reason.
It’s a clean shade with undertones of yellow that puts one in mind of healthy, leafy goodness. Just say the word ‘green’ and all sorts of things come to mind: fresh herbs, grapes, grass, Spring.
The science behind color choices is well documented and of all of the colors on the spectrum, green is the one that stands out as the most healthful, peaceful, natural and serene.
When it comes to decor, natural hues have always been popular to create the relaxing backdrop for life that is a home. Green is the essence of natural since it evokes a feeling of freshness and re-birth. It’s a color that brings harmony, rather than division; a perfect feeling for a home to have.
Green Furniture To Make A Splash
With the use of natural shades including brown and beige becoming a standard in many designs that emphasize neutrality, a splash of color can make all the difference to the statement a room makes.
But that splash needn’t be violent, like a red or a purple. A subtle green like the shade used in the Rigi chair from !nspire, shown below, can create that splash while still retaining the feeling of calm that it is intended to evoke.
Rigi Accent Chair with Ottoman
Mixing Green With Other Colors
You can mix green accents with any number of decor items that are similar by virtue of color. Since green is made up of blue and yellow, you can use either or both to go with green. Or you can contrast green with metallics or shades of white, for a crisp and clean look.
And of course, it’s always an option to stay with nature’s palette and focus on wood, stone and glass as your color inspirations with green as the natural link between them.
Note how the green and blue accents and decorations pop out against the otherwise neutral backdrop of the Mira dining table from !nspire? The overall effect is fresh and clean looking.
Mira Dining Table and Holt Chairs
If Harmony Is What You Seek…
Then green is the perfect color to include in your design. You can see the difference to the eye when you look at the Lanai (!nspire) accent chairs, identical but for their color. Think about how you feel as you look at each one.
Lanai Accent Chairs in Green and Red
The green chair is a cool color, associated with water and sky. The red is a warm color, associated with heat and sun. It’s clear that they are providing two very different effects despite being almost exactly the same piece. That’s the power of color!
If you keep this psychology in mind, in terms of how we as humans perceive color, you can design spaces in your home that evoke exactly what you want and color is a major component of how you go about doing that.
Do you use green in your decor and design for your home? How do you use it and do you find it to be a calming color?