Green interior ideas and tips to help you add colour to your interior
Do you ever look around at home and feel like you need to change something? Or do you ever feel bored of your interior, looking at the same décor items, same colours, textures, every day? Now might be the perfect time to change.
You don’t need thousands of dollars to update your interior. You can paint your walls a different colour, change your cushion covers, buy some new décor accessories, or do a bit of DIY on your existing furniture to give it a brand-new and refreshed look. All you have to do is pick a style, choose a colour, and start redecorating.
Usually synonym of peace and tranquility, adding the colour green to your interior can really transform the feel of a space. Paint your walls in a darker hue for added drama, or go for a lighter shade like sage or mint green for more serenity.
Is green your favourite colour? Are you wanting to reconnect with nature, bring the outside in? Or are you simply looking to change the feel of your interior? No matter your reasons, you are in the right place.
Here are some tips and tricks to help you add green to your interior.
Paint your walls
If you are looking to change the entire look of your interior, paint your walls a different colour. Don’t be scared. However, before you start, make sure to grab samples of different shades, apply them on your walls and leave them for about a week. This will give you enough time to look at the different shades throughout the day and help you pick your favourite paint colour.
Now, the right shade depends on the vibe you want to give your interior. If you want a moody vibe, or add some drama or intensity to your space, go for a darker shade of green.
Photo: via Liv For Interiors
The paint colours featured in the photos above are Vintage Vogue by Benjamin Moore, Briar from Dulux, and Essex Green by Benjamin Moore. These are perfect if you want a moody and cosy interior.
However, if you are after a more relaxing, serene and peaceful vibe, you should opt for a lighter shade of green such as sage or mint green.
The paint colours in the photos above are the Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year 2022 October Mist 1495, Sherwin-Williams Colour of the Year 2022 Evergreen Fog SW9130, and Healing Aloe by Benjamin Moore.
Wallpaper
If you want to add a bit more drama to your room and create an eye-catching interior, opt for wallpaper. You can apply it on all your walls, or on just one wall to create an accent feature. You can also add it on a part of your wall in order to delimit a specific space or function in a space. Take a look at these inspiration pictures below.
Photo: via Graham Brown
Photo: via Claire Bella
Photo: via Wallpaper Direct
Photo: via Dear Designer’s Blog
Accent furniture
Repainting your walls is not always possible, especially if you are renting. Another option to bring some colour in your interior is through accent pieces of furniture. Take a look below at some furniture we found and we love for ideas.
We love these two accent chairs. They can both bring a lot of character to a room. The first one is a beautiful velvet armchair in Russian sage colour that would go perfectly in a contemporary interior. The velvet definitely brings comfort and texture to the space. This chair will for sure catch your guests’ eye. The second accent chair is in a more traditional style. We love the dark green and the velvet fabric.
Photo: via Lounge Lovers
This sideboard from Loungelovers, handcrafted in India, is stunning. The emerald green colour and the details are gorgeous!
If you are on a tight budget but still wish to update your furniture, you could spend a couple of days doing some DIY on your existing furniture, or on furniture that you thrifted. A bit of sanding, a fresh coat of paint, or new knobs and you have a brand-new chest of drawers. If you feel nervous about doing this by yourself, there are plenty of excellent tips and videos on Youtube to guide you.
Home décor accessories
Apart from repainting or investing in some new furniture, buying new décor accessories can also completely change the look and the vibe of your space. You could change your cushion covers, add a throw blanket, a new vase, or bring a touch of green with new art.
We have put together for you a list of home décor items in different shades of green to give some you inspiration. Click the photos to have direct access to the vendor’s website if you are interested.
Inside plants
Want to reconnect with nature and the outdoors? Bring some plants inside! What better way to add various shades of green to your interior than to invest in some indoor plants? Here are some interior inspiration photos that we selected just for you.
Simply add indoor plants in different places, or have an entire part of your interior dedicated to your plants!
Thank you for reading, and happy decorating! xx