The Best Green Paint Colors for Every Room in Your House
No wonder it's nature's favorite color!
Sometimes a fresh coat of paint is all it takes to enliven a space—especially if the paint color in question happens to be green. It is, after all, the color of renewal! If you're someone who likes to stick to blues or warmer tones, don't leave just yet. The batch of designer rooms ahead featuring green paint will convince you to consider it for your own home, whether you're looking for a shade that can calm, energize, or even ground a room. We talked to interior designers to help you make sure you're choosing a tone that'll complement your house. Keep reading for plenty of inspiring green rooms and paint colors recommended by interior designers.
The Inspo: Light Gray-Green
Philip Smith was in search of a table when “a friend of mine’s mother passed," he says, adding, "I adored her, and when my friend went through her things she said, ‘there’s a table here with your name on it! I was nearly in tears.” The gray-blue patina looks beautiful next to the chrome chairs and green-gray wall paint. It also contrasts nicely with the off-white ceiling without being too sharply contrasting.
What to Shop: Revere Pewter
"The seagull gray doesn't scream for attention, yet it has a presence: Light, yet deep enough to look sharp with a contrasting trim." — Birch Coffey
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The Inspo: Grass Green
Designer Jaqui Seerman gave this midcentury kitchen with lots of cedar a polished twist with classic black and white floors, brass details, and a marble backsplash. The grass green cabinets bring the whole room down to earth and keep it feeling grounded (they opted for Calke Green here—more on this shade below!).
What to Shop: Calke Green
"Imagine walking through a woodland garden where the light is filtered through the trees, and suddenly you come upon a Rennaisance fountain with an old stone statue. The stone has become pitted and covered with lichen in this color. It's kind of forgotten-looking...peaceful, private, with a touch of melancholy." — John Yunis
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Calke Green
The Inspo: Dark Forest Green
The dark green backdrop in this bath by M. Lavender Interiors, gives a more formal spin and also helps anchor the dainty floral wallpaper. Pale gray lower cabinets ensure that it still feels just light, open, and airy enough.
What to Shop: Bavarian Forest
"This deep green is bold yet elegant at the same time. It reminds me of my beautiful vintage emerald brooch, which is appropriate if you want [a] space to feel like a jewel box. A lacquer finish enhances the depth of the color and makes a small room feel larger, drawing you in." — Kelly Hohla
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The Inspo: Muted Mint
To bring a natural feeling into this New York living room, designer Fawn Galli used a custom minty green. "I don't think a color should be too saturated or strong on a wall," she says. Pal + Smith chairs in a cheetah print—Safari by Manuel Canovas—with a Paley sofa from Profiles, a Fiona Curran Palette carpet for the Rug Company, and a painting by Anne Siems give the room what Galli calls "a sense of storybook fantasy."
What to Shop: Muted Mint
"On the beautiful blue side of classic celadon, this color is a complement to everything it meets. Let it be the bold stroke and keep the rest of the scheme simple; you can't go wrong with black and white for countertops, tile, etc." — David Kaihoi
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The Inspo: Deep, Dark Blue-Green
To complement the restored wood accents in this Boston colonial revival, Cecilia Casagrande opted for Hague Blue. Thanks to deep green undertones, this shade of blue is a special combination of unique and versatile, moody and calming, and fresh and familiar. Here, the rich color brings just a touch of contrast.
What to Shop: Hague Blue
"It's one of my go-to colors for adding intrigue to a room. The blue immediately defines a space and creates a feeling of depth and drama. It would pair wonderfully with a collection of rare objects belonging to a bold owner, who, much like [their] home, would never be described as boring!" — Margaret Naeve
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The Inspo: Chic Lime
Artist and designer Aldous Bertram used an array of tropical colors (namely pale pink and lime green) and materials (like rattan and coral branches) to turn his apartment into a sophisticated Palm Beach pad.
What to Shop: Chic Lime
"I just did this in a double parlor with a lot of white woodwork in Charleston, South Carolina, and I'm so pleased with it. It looks exactly like a green apple. Very fresh and very pretty. Dogs love it because they think they're out in the garden. Green is one of the easiest colors because everyone relates to it. I added touches of geranium pink, yellow, and blue." — Mario Buatta
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The Inspo: Light Moss
A pale green blends seamlessly between the kitchen and dining area of this "jungalow," by Justina Blakeney, especially when paired with the Moroccan clay tile backsplash and ombré dining bar stools in the living room. It's the perfect color choice for a soothing setting.
What to Shop: Light Moss
"Choose a color for the walls that you see outside. It will give you a sense that the room continues beyond the windows. In the country, it might be this crisp green, the green of stems in the garden, and leaves on the trees. Green is a color that makes me feel alive. It elevates your spirit, which is going to make any room feel larger." — Jay Jeffers
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The Inspo: Bright Green
Want to kick your color up a notch? Pair a yellow-toned green with icy-blue-and-white decor. The white molding on the walls makes the bold hue pop even more.
What to Shop: Douglas Fir
"This is a Palm Beach green, very strong and vibrant with a shot of yellow in it. It takes me back to the '60s and '70s, that carefree David Hicks and Lilly Pulitzer period. I think of parties with ice cubes clinking in glasses and lots of laughter. There's an optimism to this green. You feel like the world's going to be all right. Bring in pink, persimmon, and lots of white, or hang some interesting photography to give it more depth and sophistication." —Christopher Maya
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The Inspo: Kelly Green
If you've ever thought transitional spaces were "blah" and boring—think again. Narrow hallways and stairwells are the perfect places to experiment with color and make bold design decisions. Inn this one designed by Gail Davis, the whole space is brought to life with a saturated shade of green that adds vibrancy but also allows the impactful artwork to anchor the space.
What to Shop: Kelly Green
"Less conventional than your typical navy, this striking green plays well with blue, red, gray, black, and even wood tones, making it the perfect accent color." — Emily C. Butler
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The Inspo: Sage Green
In this simple bedroom, a pale shade of sage green calms the senses and adds just enough color to muted linen bedding without overwhelming the space.
What to Shop: Sage Green
"Green is in the middle of the spectrum, so in a sense it incorporates both ends and embraces all the realms of light that people need for nourishment. It evokes both warmth and coolness. Since it's ubiquitous in nature, it takes us back to nature." — Donald Kaufman
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