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Green living room: how to decorate

Green is nature's own colour — calming, restful and one of the few hues almost no one tires of. From sage to deep forest green, it works in nearly every home.

How green works in the living room

In the living room, green carries an accent wall behind the sofa or a bottle-green velvet sofa — kept elegant with off-white and wood around it.

Keep in mind what's specific to this room: the room's largest colour surfaces and a clear seating group. That decides how much colour can show and where it does the most good.

Colours that pair well with green

Green loves warm wood, off-white, beige and brass. For more contrast, deep terracotta or navy work beautifully.

Materials and details

Natural materials lift green: oak and rattan, linen and wool, with brass or antique gold in the details.

The most common mistake

Choosing too yellow or neon a shade — muted, dusty greens age better and read as more expensive.

See green in the living room — before you paint

The hard thing about colour is that it looks completely different in different light and rooms. Instead of gambling on a tin of paint: upload a photo of the living room and type "repaint the living room in green". In a minute you'll see the result in your own light — and can try several shades before deciding.

FAQ

What colours go with green?

Green loves warm wood, off-white, beige and brass. For more contrast, deep terracotta or navy work beautifully.

How can I see green in my own living room before painting?

Upload a photo of the living room in STAIGE and type e.g. "repaint the living room in green". In about a minute you'll see the room in the new colour — in your own light, before buying paint or furniture. The first 3 images are free.

Try green in the living room

Upload a photo and see the room in the new colour in under a minute. 3 free images, no card needed.

Try it free