33 Decorating With Green Ideas to Elevate Your Home

By Interior Designer TRACY SVENDEN | Published on July 28, 2025 |

Decorating with green remains a dominant trend in interior design for 2025, with various shades gaining popularity. Feeling like a natural progression from the outdoors, green brings life to a home, infusing spaces with a calming, relaxing, and fresh aesthetic. It’s also a color that is forecasted to remain relevant in the upcoming year, as Behr has just announced that Hidden Gem, a smoky jade, is its official 2026 Color of the Year. The selection reinforces this movement towards moodier yet still nature-inspired hues within the design industry. 

Green works well in a wide variety of design styles, from rustic to farmhouse, traditional, and modern. The key to successfully incorporating green lies in selecting the right shade for the mood and style you want to achieve.

Pistachio and mint green are leading colors for spring and summer, known for their optimistic and soothing qualities. Earthy greens, such as olive and sage, are also highly popular, fostering a sense of calm and a connection to nature.

For those seeking sophistication and depth, dark verdant greens are a favored choice. Darker, rich greens such as emerald, hunter, and juniper are luxurious and moody hues that pair well with luxurious materials like velvet or marble. Feature image courtesy of KBD Interiors.

Incorporating Green Into Your Home

Once you’ve chosen your preferred shade, there are numerous ways to infuse green into different areas of your home, from a fresh coat of paint to creating an accent wall as a striking focal point. Green kitchen cabinets, ranging from muted sage to dark, verdant hues, offer a unique look that’s both trend-forward and classic.

Try introducing green through larger furniture pieces, like a green velvet sofa, to make a statement, or in small accent pieces, such as side tables, dining chairs, or console tables. For a less permanent commitment or to layer the color, use textiles and accessories such as area rugs, cushions, throw pillows, and window treatments.

Incorporate art with green hues to tie the color into your overall scheme. Small green accents, such as vases and sculptural pieces, can be strategically placed throughout the home to create a cohesive and inviting atmosphere.

Take a look at how top interior designers incorporate green into their spaces with the following decorating tips:

Green in Interior Spaces
Image courtesy of Workroom Interiors

1. Green Accent Wall

In a serene and sophisticated primary suite created by interior designer Karin Bennet, dark olive green walls add a moody aesthetic. This elegant and relaxing bedroom features cozy oatmeal upholstery with vertical channeling, oversized nightstands for ample book storage, and an abundance of layered textures, soothing hues, and warm wood tones. A dramatic white ceiling and neutral bedding provide a dramatic contrast.

Green Accent Walls
Image courtesy of KBD Design

2. Built-In Cabinetry

In another stunning home by Karin Bennet, the interior spaces are infused with timeless design elements, a refined aesthetic, and curated details. A custom-built cabinet, in a rich olive green hue and striking arches, takes center stage. I love how Karin incorporated beautifully veined marble as a luxurious backdrop to shelving lined with a collection of decorative objects, artwork, vases, and books.

Green Built-In Cabinetry
Image courtesy of KBD Design

3. Incorporating Sage Green

Sage green is having a moment in 2025, appearing in everything from walls to furniture, decor, and artwork. Viewed as a soft neutral color by many interior designers, sage green connects to wood elements and represents balance, harmony, and rejuvenation.

Sage also blends harmoniously with both warm and cool tones, effortlessly enhancing any space. This calming bathroom was designed by Kat Lawton, who is known for her enduring style and heritage quality influenced by classic European design. The space is color-drenched in Benjamin Moore’s Nantucket Gray and accented with antique brass elements.

Green Bathroom Walls & Vanity
Image courtesy of Kat Lawton Interiors

4. Dark Green Dining Room Chairs

Instantly add visual interest and depth to a dining room with olive green chairs. Brittany Hakimfar designed this dark and moody dining space with soft brown walls, CB2 Foley Olive Green Velvet Dining Chairs, and a light wood table. The combination of deep hues, warm textures, and an abundance of natural light creates a space that boasts a timeless elegance and a thoughtful approach to design.

Green Dining Room Chairs
Image courtesy of Brittany Hakimfar Design

5. Layering Different Shades of Green

In a modern farmhouse dining room designed by Brittany Hakimfar, compositional balance is achieved by layering different shades of green throughout the space. A rich emerald green painting pairs perfectly with deep olive window treatments, a pale green area rug, and a bright white and spring green floral arrangement. This small space makes a bold statement with a blend of rich textures, natural materials, and warm wood tones.

Green Art & Window Treatments
Image courtesy of Brittany Hakimfar Design

6. Velvet Green Accent Chairs

Interior designer Ariel Okin created this polished yet playful, bright, and refreshing sun-soaked space, where a love of color is evident. Her clients had diverse design aesthetics, and Okin sought to combine the husband’s desire for a tailored Ralph Lauren clubhouse feel with the fashion designer wife’s style, which favors playful patterns, layered textures, and rich colors.

The result is a living room with a peaceful, neutral palette that pops with rich greens, marigolds, and rusts, crowned by a lacquered blue ceiling (Farrow & Ball’s Borrowed Light) that resembles a clear sky. Further design features include vintage cabinets, olive green accent chairs, and Serena & Lily Club chairs.

Living Room with Green Accent Chairs
Image courtesy of Ariel Okin Design

7. Combining Green & Caramel Hues

Heath Interior Design completed the renovation and decoration of a 1920’s Spanish Revival home in Los Feliz, CA. In each room, the home’s original architectural features were the initial inspiration for their design approach. Soft, textural furnishings brought new life to a cozy primary bedroom, pairing caramel hues with warm green tones. Layered bedding, vintage accents, floor-to-ceiling window treatments, wood beams, and greenery complete the look.

Green Accents & Caramel Hues
Image courtesy of Heath Interior Design

8. Emerald Green Tufted Velvet Sofa

An emerald green velvet sofa adds a bright pop of color to a dark and moody wine room, featuring herringbone wood floors, a coffered stained wood ceiling, black steel doors, and a black marble fireplace. Stunning design details complete the space like inset drapes, a rolling wood ladder, leather club chairs, and a vintage area rug. The wine room storage, from top to bottom, is made of oak in a custom stain, housing the client’s extensive bottle collection.

Emerald Green Sofa
Image courtesy of Studio McGee

9. Green Window Treatments

Interior designer Marie Flanigan’s bedroom features a natural color palette with deep, saturated tones. She chose slightly masculine colors, such as russet and evergreen, and presented them in a soft and approachable way. A white oak ceiling gives the space a bespoke look, while bold green drapery and natural textures add warmth and depth. An upholstered bed, an area rug, lighting, and crisp white walls create a striking contrast.

Green Window Treatments
Image courtesy of Marie Flanigan Interior Design

10. Light Green Bathroom Tiles

Jessica Nelson paired light green tiles with brass details, a wooden vanity, and a marble countertop to create a serene and calming space. This timeless bathroom features glass paneling on the door and the inward-facing wall of the shower, allowing light to pass through and making the space feel larger. The green tiles add warmth, texture, and visual interest while bringing the outdoors in.

Light Green Bathroom Tiles
Image courtesy of Jessica Nelson Design

11. Quiet Luxury & Old World Charm

The townhouse, situated in London’s Notting Hill, is renowned for its blend of timeless elegance, old-world charm, and modern functionality. Interior design studio Banda Property was asked to divert from its usual neutral colour palette and instead, embrace earthy tones, patterns, and textures.

The home is filled with shades of terracotta, burnt bronzes, navy, mustards, yellows, and army greens, accompanied by a mix of bold patterns and classical ticking stripes. The design features an eclectic collection of contemporary furniture, antique pieces, and retro accents.

Quiet Luxury
Image courtesy of Banda Design

12. Country Charm

A pale green hue adds a country charm to a farmhouse family room, featuring a game table in the corner and built-in cabinetry. This charming and quaint space, designed by Rehabitat Interiors, is filled to the brim with beautiful country-inspired patterns, natural textures, and cozy accents. Natural lighting floods the space while a long bench with an array of throw pillows provides the perfect spot to read a book.

Country Dining Room
Image courtesy of Rehabitat Interiors

13. Green in Modern Rustic Homes

Designed by PS & Daughters, a stone colonial home underwent a gorgeous transformation, combining rich ranch character with refined industrial style to create a layered family haven. The living spaces are grounded by reclaimed timber and muted colours: sap green, navy, and earth-toned oak. Green built-in cabinets add a warm burst of color to the space.

Green Built-In Cabinetry
Image courtesy of PS & Daughters

14. Green Wallpaper

Incorporating green into your home with wallpaper is an easy way to add not only color but also texture and pattern. In a classic Upper East Side apartment, interior designer Olivia Song aimed to create a moody den that evoked a sense of recovery and relaxation at every turn. Pale green walls, paired with Phillip Jeffries’ Studs and Stripes wallpaper, add sophistication and character to the space. I have been fond of this wallpaper design for many years and love the various color combinations available.

Green Wallpaper
Image courtesy of Olivia Song Design

15. Rich Greens in the Bedroom

In a sophisticated and serene bedroom designed by Tidewater Homes, earthy green accents add a quiet touch of luxury. Pottery Barn’s Washed Velvet Quilt & Shams in Lodan pair perfectly with green linen window treatments and warm white walls. Wood flooring and end tables add warmth to the space.

Green Accents in the Bedroom
Image courtesy of Tidewater Homes (Muriel Silva Photography)

16. Green Area Rug

Consider incorporating an area rug with green and cream tones to provide a solid base for green accents. Studio McGee designed this lovely living room with rich textures, warm wood accents, and natural elements. White furniture and walls provide an elegant contrast.

Green Area Rug
Image courtesy of Studio McGee

17. Green Kitchen Island

One can always find inspiration in Ali Budd’s design work, and this stunning kitchen is no exception. Budd infused the space with a complementary combination of finishes, including antique brass, limewash, wood, marble, and emerald green quartzite. A custom-designed restaurant-style banquette was built into the 13-foot island with Holly Hunt fabric.

Green Kitchen Island
Image courtesy of Ali Budd Interiors 

18. Green Coffee Table

Incorporating green into a neutral space still reads as a neutral design aesthetic, but it makes the space feel more dynamic. In a living room designed by Kelly Hopter, a bright green coffee table adds depth and dimension.

Known for her beautifully layered, magazine-worthy designs, Hopter curates with subtle layers of slightly different shades of the same hue to create visual interest. The combination of dramatic light and dark elements adds the perfect finishing touch.

Living Room With Green Coffee Table
Image courtesy of Kelly Hopter Design

19. Dark & Moody Dining Room

In a Georgian farmhouse home designed by Of Place Studio, the color palette incorporates rich olive greens, deep mahoganies, and warm wood and cream tones. Classic modern wishbone chairs with an armless profile boast vertical lines, a hardwood frame, and Valecia Carlo velvet dining chairs.

Green in the Dining Room
Image courtesy of Of Place Studio

20. Pairing Green with Light Wood Tones

Hee Design introduced warm neutrals and layered textures in a home where the couple wanted to mix it up from their historically white-on-white style. In the entry, a green velvet Leonard Meoni wall inspired further green accents throughout the spaces.

The entry opens up to the kitchen and dining area, where they placed a dark green mohair fabric on a banquette with a custom white oak dining table. In the living room, they continued to incorporate green accents into the bookshelves.

Green Paired with Light Wood
Image courtesy of Hee Design

21. Color Drenching in Green

This moody and romantic bedroom, designed by John de Bastiani, is color-drenched in Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue, an aged shade inspired by Scottish skies. This moody hue can appear more grey, blue, or green, depending on the light. This dark and intimate space features beautifully layered textures, warm lighting, and rich hues.

Color-Drenched Walls
Image courtesy of John de Bastiani

22. Warm Metallics

Warm metallics, such as gold, brass, or bronze, are the perfect complement to shades of green, instantly adding a sophisticated and luxurious look to the space. This combination brings a sense of richness and depth, while the metallic accents reflect light and add a touch of glamour. In a living room designed by Studio McGee, a green accent wall pairs perfectly with brass accents, wood flooring, and ceiling beams, as well as a white fireplace surround.

Green Accent Wall
Image courtesy of Studio McGee

23. Green Kitchen Cabinets

Earthy browns, warm greens, creamy whites, and subtle grays create a cozy and inviting ambiance, making your kitchen the heart of your home. In a kitchen designed by Interior Archeology, olive green cabinets are accented with warm wood tones and complemented by white marble countertops. Open shelving provides the perfect spot to display artwork, dinnerware, and other decorative items.

Green Kitchen Cabinets
Image courtesy of Interior Archaeology

24. Olive Green Sofa

Green sectionals and sofas add contemporary flair to a space. In a traditional living room designed by Heidi Callier, a muted fawn-hued built-in cabinet and fireplace surround pair beautifully with olive green furniture. This successful blend of brown, beige, and green pairs beautifully with neutral tones and black accents.

Olive Green Sofa
Image courtesy of Heidi Callier Design

25. Green Headboard

Design firm Interior Archaeology created a lush hotel look by incorporating a neutral color scheme with quiet yet rich materials such as wood ceiling beams, layered window treatments, plush bedding, and a velvet green headboard. The green accents in the bedroom refer to nature, bringing the outdoors in while adding a modern sensibility to the space.

Green Headboard
Image courtesy of Interior Archaeology

26. Pair With Warm Tones

Earthy greens, especially when paired with burnt orange, terracotta, and warm wood tones, complement each other beautifully. In an open-concept kitchen and living area designed by Studio McGee, green kitchen cabinets pair perfectly with warm tones in the living room furniture and accents.

Modern Farmhouse Living Room
Image courtesy of Studio McGee

27. Pair with Shades of Red

Red and green hues are frequently paired because they are complementary colors, sitting opposite each other on the color wheel. This creates a high contrast that is visually striking and aesthetically pleasing, although it can also be overwhelming if not used carefully. In the living room below, dark shades of red and green are balanced by cream walls and white furniture.

Green & Red Tones
Image courtesy of Pottery Barn

28. Pair With Neutrals

White, cream, beige, taupe, and gray are natural partners for all shades of green, allowing the green to stand out while maintaining a balanced palette. In a bathroom designed by Joanna Gaines, a deep olive green feature wall adds depth and dimension to a neutral space, complementing the white tiled flooring and walls.

Farmhouse Bathroom with Gold, Black & Green Accents
Image courtesy of Joanna Gaines Design

29. Green Fireplace Surround

Green built-in cabinetry makes a strong focal point when paired with a white fireplace surround. Natural materials, such as wood, marble, stone, rattan, and natural fabrics like leather, linen, and wool, enhance the organic appeal of green.

Dark Green Paired with White Marble
Image courtesy of Loloi Rugs

30. Pairing Green Hues with Bright Yellow

Green and yellow together create a fresh, energetic, and positive color scheme that evokes feelings of nature, growth, and happiness, making it a vibrant choice for various design projects. In a living room designed by Katie Monkhouse, a bright green and yellow sofa is paired with two yellow accent chairs, complemented by natural and organic materials.

Bright Greens & Yellow
Image courtesy of Katie Monkhouse Design

31. Fresh Greenery

Fresh greenery is the most natural way to bring green into your home, enhancing the biophilic design trend. From large statement potted plants like Monstera, Fiddle-Leaf Figs, or Birds of Paradise, these can fill empty corners and bring vibrant life. Group smaller plants on shelves, windowsills, or coffee tables and utilize vertical space with cascading greenery.

Using Fresh Greenery
Image courtesy of GACHOT Studios

32. Warm Wood Tones

In a seating area designed by Eric Olsen, two green velvet accent chairs make a striking visual statement against the backdrop of warm, wood-paneled walls. This stunning space features organic textures, plenty of natural sunlight, and a cozy fireplace.

Green Velvet Chairs
Image courtesy of Eric Olsen Design

33. Green Cabinets in a Farmhouse Kitchen

Designed as a collaboration between Light & Dwell CEO Aymee Kuhlman and Rejuvenation, this farmhouse kitchen captures the artistry of custom design and quality craftsmanship. The kitchen, designed as the heart of the home, was a central focal point, along with the primary suite, both of which were curated with custom furniture and vintage pieces. The kitchen features olive green cabinets and natural patinas that add charm and a cohesive look throughout the home.

Farmhouse Kitchen
Image courtesy of Light & Dwell Design

Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year: Hidden Gem

Behr just dropped its 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem. Erika Woelfel, Behr’s vice president of color and creative services, explains that Hidden Gem can seamlessly be brought into the home to add depth and freshness. Along with their color of the year selection, Behr also announced a trends palette for 2026, which includes a few familiar favorites, such as soft pink, terracotta, and sage green, as well as more dramatic shades, including muted amethyst, mustard yellow, and chocolate brown. Each hue is designed to work beautifully with Hidden Gem and provide consumers with ideas on how the shades can complement their own homes.

Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem
Image courtesy of Behr

Decorating with Green Conclusion

By thoughtfully incorporating green elements, you can create a home that feels fresh, inviting, and truly reflective of your style. Are you thinking about a specific room or a particular shade of green? I hope these ideas help you on your journey.

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