Written by Catherine Seagrave

Green is certainly having a moment right now! But with so much choice, what is the best green paint colour for your home?

With its strong connection to nature, it can inspire calm and tranquillity in your home. And it is endlessly versatile, from rich emerald shades, through to soft sage hues, olives and accents of playful lime, there’s a green for everyone, to suit any style and any home - big, small, light or dark. 

Best of all, green goes pretty much with everything – white, cream, grey, and pink all pair beautifully with green, along with accents of blue, mid browns - and even more green - it’s surprisingly easy to get right!

But what green should you choose? Remember that the way green paint appears in your room is dependent on the type of light your room gets - the more sunlight a room receives, the greener the paint will look and the less sunlight the room receives, the bluer the room will look. 

So whether you are a lifelong green convert or a first timer, here are some reasons why you should consider using mood-lifting green paint in your home.

To get you started, we’ve narrowed down the choices  - here are our 8 all time favourite green paint colours.

Dulux Heritage, Stone Green - this green can read as grey as well as green depending on the time of day. Soft and gentle throughout the day, it is warm and full of character as the sun goes down. Although a heritage colour, it can also look simple and modern too, creating a muted and calm scheme. Add some dark wood and brass tones for a modern mid century feel.

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Lick, Green 01 - Lick say that “Green 01's as easy as a Sunday morning” and we’d have to agree! The gentle khaki colour has a golden yellow base that makes it warm and comforting. It’s still light enough to feel like a neutral and would be ideal in an open plan area that needs a bit more than white to soften it and bring it alive.

Frenchic, Green with Envy - My personal favourite, this has everything going for it. It’s just green enough without being overpowering, just dark enough without feeling gloomy and just warm enough without being yellowy!! This organic, earthy toned green works well in smaller living rooms, and won’t dominate the space. It is both understated and full of personality - it’s a hard working colour you won’t tire of quickly.

Farrow & Ball, Bancha No 298 - This mid-century modern olive green is perfect for those who want to embrace stronger colour in the home. It feels calm and serene - especially when combined with soft pinks. Olive green shades are great for your living room - warm and inviting and easy to live with. It can be a great all over colour however it can err towards drab if you’re not careful. Add too much brown furniture and the colour dies a little. Bring it back with a contrast of clean white on the woodwork to lift and freshen it.

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Lick, Green 04 - With Green 04's warmth and mood-soothing nature, you know your palette is going to feel positive. The dramatic jewel colour can bring drama and a sense of luxury when used with darker colours for a bold look. In a small space the colour can be enveloping and cosy, and in a larger space, sophisticated and luxurious. Adding black to this colour creates drama in an elegant way. 

Farrow & Ball, Card Room Green No 79 - This strong dark grey green is named after the study-like rooms much favoured in the Victorian period. It really comes alive when contrasted with a warm neutral white.

Farrow & Ball, Green Smoke No 47 - A smoky green blue, this colour was popular in interiors during the late 19th century. It evokes calm and serenity when used inside, it is more intense than khaki with a deep richness. Pairing this smoky green-blue with pink makes something special happen. Each colour makes the other sing, and depending on the shade you opt for, the effect can be subtle or a real pop!

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Little Greene, Three Farm Green 306  - A dark and distinctive green with a blue undertone, it was first used in the panelled dining room of a fabulous Arts and Crafts house called Standen in Sussex. Looks great with lime or a strong teal. Blue and green are complementary colours, on the same side of the colour wheel. Using them together creates a calm and relaxing feel, gentle and not jarring in any way. 

We always recommend getting a tester pot of the paint before you make your decision. It really is worth it. No matter how quickly you need to decide, paints can look so different in different light in our homes, compared to the small chip on the paint chart. Paint onto a large piece of lining paper so you can move the piece around the room, that way you can see how it appears as the sun comes and goes.

If you have any questions about using colour in your home, get in touch! We’d love to hear from you. We can offer personalised help and advice, to any budget.

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