Over Green Yet? Neither Are We
The enduring hue feels fresh in every room.
From soft sage and earthy olive to rich forest and deep emerald, green continues to inspire interiors. Designers are embracing it as a neutral in kitchens, a bold statement in living and dining rooms and a striking choice for stone or tile. Take a look at the rooms that will make you want to go green.
Designer Monica Fried went all in on colour in this Connecticut home, and she didn’t hold back on green. “I wanted to live with colors that bring me joy,” says the homeowner. Contrary to the usual push-pull between color-shy client and designer, she found herself encouraging Monica to go bolder, rather than quieter, with their palette.
In this Victorian home designed by Jennifer Kominek, sea green tile on the bathroom walls is repeated on the living room fireplace, creating a striking display.
In this farmhouse living room renovation, designer Diane Ernjakovic painted the walls, baseboards and trim in a dramatic green.
Different shades of green are peppered throughout this colourful home in Ottawa, from wall panelling and millwork to decorative accents.
Green is a recurring motif throughout this home, designed by Brian McCourt for his mother. It begins on the exterior, where spruce-hued siding gives the house its charming curb appeal. Inside, mossy green painted cabinets and a pop of pattern above the backsplash are a winning combination in the kitchen.
Mellow green walls create an inviting ambience in homeowner and designer Alana Firestone’s den.
In this kitchen designed by Clarisa Llaneza, green marble, stainless steel and classic panelling define the home’s aesthetic. “The green has depth, the metal brings light and the panelling adds that touch of history,” says Clarisa.
Rousing shades of green ripple throughout layered rooms that are dressed in antique furniture and vintage light fixtures in designer Elizabeth Macfarlane’s London home.
Orsi Panos’ green vanity and wall tile nod to the greens in her living room and bedroom.
Designer Parris McKenna weaves green throughout this Toronto semi, from the kitchen millwork painted in Sherwin-Williams’ Muddled Basil to the playful green-and-cream checkered tile in the kids’ bathroom.
A scenic forest wallpaper full of swirling greens envelops this English-inspired kitchen, grounded by cabinets painted a mushroom hue. “The kitchen is a beautiful backdrop to the nature outdoors,” says designer Emily Wunder. “I love connecting the two spaces using wallpaper.”
Square wall tiles in varying shades of green bring a pop of colour to the understated bathroom in Angela Wheeler’s cottage bathroom.
For this guest retreat, designer Cynthia Ferguson painted the door frame, mullions and wainscotting in a standout grass green to frame the kitchen. The walls are finished in Benjamin Moore’s Richmond Green (553), creating a rich, layered look.
Green is a running thread that ties the spaces in this home together, down to the interior doors. Gorgeous green tile lines the pet shower in the mudroom.