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Green and White...Always Fresh, Never Outdated
Recently, while reading an article about colors being used in interior design, I read that green is currently the most popular color in decorating. I'm not sure if everyone would agree with that statement, but there sure are a lot of amazing spaces here at Houzz to back up that claim!
Green has long been considered a calming and refreshing color. That’s why guests who are waiting to appear on a television show, are usually seated in the “green room.” It just so happens that green is my very favorite color. When I’m drooling over beautiful spaces at Houzz, the green rooms tend to really catch my eye...especially if the green is paired with white.
A few tidbits about the history of the color green: Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is considered a masculine, conservative color carrying with it the implication of wealth. An old superstition kept seamstresses from using green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it would bring bad luck. Green is thought to have great healing power; hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
You see and hear a lot about the use of the colors blue and white together, and I do love that color combination. But, in my humble opinion, the color palate of green and white deserves just as much attention. I found over 30 beautiful green and white spaces to show you, but I forced myself to pare it down to a delightful 15.
Green has long been considered a calming and refreshing color. That’s why guests who are waiting to appear on a television show, are usually seated in the “green room.” It just so happens that green is my very favorite color. When I’m drooling over beautiful spaces at Houzz, the green rooms tend to really catch my eye...especially if the green is paired with white.
A few tidbits about the history of the color green: Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is considered a masculine, conservative color carrying with it the implication of wealth. An old superstition kept seamstresses from using green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it would bring bad luck. Green is thought to have great healing power; hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients.
You see and hear a lot about the use of the colors blue and white together, and I do love that color combination. But, in my humble opinion, the color palate of green and white deserves just as much attention. I found over 30 beautiful green and white spaces to show you, but I forced myself to pare it down to a delightful 15.
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| This has to be one of the most beautiful kitchens posted here at Houzz. I love the symmetry and totally love the green and white color scheme. Since green is said to have great healing power, what a perfect color for a room designed to nourish the body. |
| Subway tile is very popular in kitchens right now. This one is particularly stunning in green. |
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Wallpaper has been making a come back in recent years. Though red has always been a popular color for dining rooms, this green would be so relaxing for an evening of dining and entertaining.
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I've been trying to decide...is this the same beautiful paper as seen in the above dining room? What do you think? Isn't it stunning paired with all this gorgeous white trim and woodwork?
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One more dining space...only this time we find our green and white in the window treatments. Have I made you fall in love with green and white, yet?
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Resistance is futile...just look at what green can do for a living room! This feels like we have entered another era...and I love it to pieces!
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If you love the look of toile as much as I do, consider a bedroom wrapped in the softness of green and white.
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Green and white has a playful side, too, making it the perfect color for a child's bedroom.
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Wait until you see all the different looks you can accomplish with green and white in the bathroom! Consider a subtle look with a soft olive green and white wallpaper. I love how the lamp shade pulls the green out of the paper.
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| Bring green and white into the bathroom with both paint and tile. The white picture frames look great as they emphasize the green and white color scheme. |
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Feeling bold? Consider a kelly green contrasted with bright white. Now if this home were in Augusta, Georgia, this color green would be called "The Masters" green. :-)
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Feeling really daring and playful? Think lime or chartreuse! Green comes in lots of flavors and they all look great combined with white.
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Green makes a beautiful statement when used on the exterior of a home. White trim is the perfect accent.
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If you aren't in the mood to paint, wallpaper, re-tile or buy new drapes to get your green and white fix, think on a smaller scale. I've always coveted...uhh, I mean admired Cindy's beautiful tiered server. It's especially lovely filled with summer shades of green and white.
Do you have a favorite shade of green? Please share your favorite "green" and white room pics and ideas!
Do you have a favorite shade of green? Please share your favorite "green" and white room pics and ideas!
Ideabook updated on May 13, 2010.
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Lately I've fallen in love with the cream/sage combination... so soft and healing, especially in bedrooms or bathrooms.
I totally agree with you, the combination of white and green is soothing, and refreshing. I chose it for our family room and dining area, because the room is literally filled with windows. By keeping it simply white and green, it feels as if we are in the middle of the garden, all year round.
For the same reason, I have chosen the white and green color scheme for the large loft I am designing right now... I can't wait to have it finished!
I especially love the Elizabeth Dinkel image with the pineapple wallpaper and the sweet little bamboo frame. Very pretty.
Mary
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Jane
I don't think the two wall papers are the same, as the second one has an aqua band above the chair rail, and in the first the green field extends below the chair rail level.
As much as I love toile, I don't think I could sleep in that toile wrapped room!
Lovely pics, Susan!
I didn't know you had a blooming bed in your yard, LOL!
Txdreamhouse...LOVE the door...and your husband's name for the paint color! :-) I love going bold with color on front doors! :-)
Froghollowfarm...that is the perfect bath...love the white beadboard with the green walls!!! I have a bathroom in my home where I want to add the beadboard...great look!
Itlldo...beautiful! Makes me feel so relaxed just seeing that view!
Thanks everyone for all your comments and for posting all these fabulous pics! YOU are what make Houzz so awesome!
Betty W
Haven't you heard that slavery and oppressive language have gone out of style? Or perhaps you can tell me, what exactly would be the appropriate shade of "The Slave's Green"?
Shame on you. This is not what I come to this website for.
Being a black person from the south means that hearing the word "master" (and being used in reference to GA) means that yes, unfortunately that is something my brain will instantly think about and bristle at.
I am relieved to learn that I misunderstood you in a major way. Apologies for what may have been a harsh response, and appreciations for the explanation!
Fabulous idea book :)