Hot Colour Trend: Green – 5 ways to make the colour everyone is talking about work for you

 

Embrace the colour of the season in five easy yet effective ways

Green is one of the hottest shades around this season as it’s ideal for adding some colour to your scheme. From zesty limes and leafy greens to dramatic emeralds, the Dulux Amazing Space Paint palette includes a perfect green whatever your style. Here we show you how to inject one of the biggest colour schemes into your home.

1.Paint

Our collection of green shades has something for everyone, from those who want a subtle hint, to brave lovers of bold colour. And our handy colour selector shows you exactly what colours complement your chosen colour. As a rule of thumb, zesty lime greens like Lime Zest 1 look striking when set alongside greys such as Grey Steel 4, while olive greens like Willow Creek 4 are best complemented with interesting neutrals such as Twisted Bamboo 3 and off-whites.

For an interesting look, and to add a splash of colour, try combining white walls with woodwork such as doors and skirting boards painted in your choice of green.

Take a look at our online paint service which displays all of our beautiful green shades and guides you through choosing the perfect paint features and finishes for your space before custom-making your paint just as you want it. And if you’d like more help with your colour choice, order your three free testers first!

2.Accessories

Soft furnishings such as cushions and throws offer the perfect way to update a scheme with minimum fuss. A neutral sofa or chair can be easily refreshed with a group of green cushions and throws while crisp white bed linen will be instantly updated with the addition of a luxurious green bedspread and throw pillows. And accessories, such as towels and storage canisters, in your chosen shade of green will refresh an all-white bathroom or kitchen.

3.Furniture

We’re not suggesting you go out and buy all your furniture in green but a vibrant statement piece in your chosen shade will create a real style statement in an otherwise neutral room. Think a beautifully crafted velvet armchair for the living room, a decadent quilted headboard in the bedroom or green, contemporary chairs teamed with a farmhouse-style kitchen table for an eclectic look.

4.Art

Add splashes of green to your scheme by framing postcards with botanical drawings and display them in a random fashion to add interest to your walls. If you’re feeling particularly creative, you could get crafty with your Amazing Space tester packs and create your very own piece of artwork using a canvass and two or three different shades.

5.House Plants

An abundance of houseplants not only look stunning in any style of room but will also add those greens only nature can create to your scheme. Choose varying sizes and types and place in simple pots then group in threes or fives on sideboards, coffee tables and in the kitchen to create an interesting display. If you’re not blessed with green fingers, swap plants that need constant care for easy-to-look-after succulents.

What are your thoughts on the recent green craze? Do you love or loathe? Be sure to visit our page on your favourite social channel and let us know!

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