A lush sage and blush combo are a match made in heaven for feminine bedroom scheme,’ say Rob Abrahams and Rob Green, co-founders of Coat paints. ‘Another underrated combination to consider is light green and pink. With bold color now materializing in kitchen design, using a two-toned palette enables you to add a bright shade without overwhelming the space,’ says Tom Howley, Design Director at the eponymous kitchen company Two-toned kitchens have been in popular demand over the past year or so, not only combining colors but materials too. ‘Bright white is a great choice for creating crisp contrasts that will freshen and lift earthy greens. When it comes to decorating with green in kitchens, pairing green with crisp white can be particularly effective.
Make it more dynamic by using glamorous fabrics, such as our Varanasi printed silk taffeta.’ It's a classic combination that evokes familiarity and comfort. Just imagine the landscape – the endless blue optimism of a summer sky against a green and pleasant land. ‘People feel nervous about teaming blue with green, but I believe it’s a quintessential pairing. Mirroring the landscape, green and blue is also a combination that can work well in interiors, suggests Tricia Guild, founder and creative director of Designers Guild. For this reason, it is often a very good choice for hanging pictures on.' 'I also believe that because of its make-up, it forms a very reliable background for a whole range of other natural materials like wood, stone and terracotta. ‘Used in its wide range of hues, green is incredibly versatile and can add drama or calm to a room,' adds Edward Bulmer. 'Green combines fabulously with earthy tones, along with paler shades like creams and stone, and darker, richer colors such as browns, blacks, cherry reds and ochre which can give a more dynamic effect.' Green is a hugely versatile color which can pair well with all sorts of shades, but works particularly well with earthy, natural tones, as Ruth Mottershead of Little Greene explains. This Aspa design by Sarah Vanrenen for Penny Morrison at The Fabric Collective would be perfect for a country manor. We love using wallpaper in bathrooms to add a pattern and texture, which can have prepped or glass lining to prevent it getting wet,’ explains Penny Morrison, Founder and Design Director at Penny Morrison Studio. ‘Green works very well in bathrooms as it reflects and complements the aquatic tones of water. (Image credit: Penny Morrison / Mike Garlick)įor a more traditional bathroom scheme, switch the modern wet room look for a panelled bath and a decorative botanical wallpaper.