The new grey: green appeal

The new grey: green appeal

*disclosure: Shock horror there are NO white walls in this post! Just bear with me a moment…

Although I will always love my favourite colour grey, I have a little feeling that we’re going to be seeing a lot more green this year. Not only is everyone mad about lush, leafy plants and flowers in the home, but green walls and furniture are fresh, bright and uplifting too. From dark, verdant hues to soft, pastel shades, a touch of green doesn’t need to be daunting and can work with the calmest of interiors. It might be a light feature wall in a kitchen, a cosy velvet sofa in the living room or faded French linen in the bedroom. It looks great as a backdrop to plants and cactuses or you could be a bit more adventurous and create some paint effects on the wall, perhaps a half wall of the colour if you’re a bit hesitant to paint the whole room.

Usually I’m not one for colour, I like soft muted shades that create a relaxed ambience, but a deep, soft green can be equally serene and peaceful. It brings to mind bucolic pastures and meadows, escapes to the countryside, fresh air and healthy vibes. Grey’s been so overdone, so how about it? Here I’ve gathered a bit of green inspiration for your green home:

The new grey: green appeal
this image and main image: photography by Jonas Ingerstedt for Folkhem via Coco Lapine Design
The new grey: green appeal
via DADAA.
The new grey: green appeal
photography by Peter Kragballe and styling by Camilla Tange Peylecke, via Coco Lapine Design and Cereal

All the top Scandi brands are going green, from HAY and String to Muuto and Marimekko, here’s how to get the look:

green appeal
1: String Pocket Shelf in green, Nest.co.uk, £92.65, 2: Nature 1:1 Pine poster, Paper Collective, The Finnish Design Shop, €36,00, 3: Nerd Chair, Muuto, The Finnish Design Shop, €369,00, 4: Cotton cushion cover, H&M, £3,99, 5: Kaleido small tray, HAY, Skandium, £9,00, 6: Skandinavisk scented candle, Skov, The Finnish Design Shop, €20,00, 7: ABEL emerald green velvet 2-seater sofa, Habitat, £1,200, 8: Weather diary plate, Marimekko, Heal’s, £25,00, 9: Elevated vase, Muuto, Skandium, from £79.00
The new grey: green appeal
image: Society via French By Design Blog
The new grey: green appeal
photography by Jonas Ingerstedt for Folkhem via Coco Lapine Design

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Photography by Sara Danielson, styling by Pella Hereby & Marie Ramse, via A Merry Mishap
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via Mad & Bolig

What do you think? Has this got you green with envy?

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