Decorating with green: ideas and perfect combinations for a modern and welcoming home

Green, in all its shades, is a colour that recalls nature and transmits a sense of calm and wellbeing. Neutral and relaxing according to the principles of chromotherapy, it is increasingly used in interior design to give spaces a harmonious and balanced feel. In addition to its benefits, green is also extremely versatile: it can adapt to any style, from classic to modern, minimalist to more sophisticated. You could say that as colour choices go, it is enduringly evergreen!

But how can we use green? In furnishings? On the walls? And which is the best tone to use? In this article we will explore the best ways of making green the main colour in all rooms of the house, from the living room to the bedroom, the entrance to the walk-in wardrobe.

How to pair green with your decor?

When you choose to decorate with green – and with other colours in general – it is important to find the right balance with the other shades and materials in the house. On the Santalucia Mobili palette, Salvia is perfect for giving rooms a relaxing feel while Ombra, more desaturated and understated, is ideal for adding subtle tinges of colour. For those that love stronger shades, Foresta is a bold choice that will add plenty of character to your spaces.

Green goes with neutral colours like white, beige and grey, which bring out its elegance and make it the centre of attention without being overbearing. Pairing it with metal furnishings and details, like in the photo below, gives it a really fashionable feel.

If you want to create a more inviting and natural atmosphere, try combining it with wood: the contrast between the freshness of the green and the warmth of the wood creates a really harmonious balance.

Green can be enhanced with colour contrasts: a touch of Pesca pink, for example, gives it sophistication, while Petrolio blue accentuates its depth. Experimenting with colour and material combinations is a great way of creating unique rooms bursting with character.

Decorating the living room with green: wellbeing and harmony

The living room is the place where we relax and entertain guests, and green is the perfect colour for these moments. One or more green walls, preferably in a bright tone that isn’t too dark, can be a strategic choice to add colour while maintaining a certain aesthetic lightness.

You can place furnishings of the same colour against a green background: the Inside sideboard, for example, which also acts as a TV holder, blends seamlessly with the wall and elevates its nuances. The Combo coffee table with its coloured detail adds a touch of style.

Or you can opt for a wall furnished with green doors paired with a sofa in the same colour to create a coordinated effect.

The sofa can also become a key element when designing a green living room: the Evan, for example, available in numerous shades of green, enables you to personalise the space according to your own style.

Meanwhile, in a total white living room, a pair of Tulipa sideboards in vibrant Foresta green can be used to add colour, breaking up the monochrome effect to form a highly striking focal point.

In the living room, green can be introduced in the seats: a perfect example are the Nabucco chairs, available in various shades of green to adapt to different interior decor styles. They can be paired with a marble table to create a classic and sophisticated atmosphere, as in the photo.

These chairs can also be part of a minimalist and modern style, complementing a sleek wood and metal table.

Accessories can also make the difference: rugs, cushions and curtains in green hues bring the benefits of this colour into the home without turning rooms upside down. Plants, of course, are also a perfect addition: monstera, pteridophytes and fig trees are not only decorative but also improve the quality of the air. One original solution is Green modules, metal trays built into bases and wall units to hold plants.

Green in the bedroom: comfort and relaxation

Green is the perfect colour for aiding rest and relaxation in the bedroom. It can be used as a shade on the walls, on just the furnishings, or on both the walls and furnishings, as in the photo: the delicate shade of Salvia has a calming effect and acts as the backdrop to the Plinio bed in fabric and wood.

If you want to keep the wall white you can add even just a single coloured element, like the Zefiro bed with padded headboard in green fabric and built-in bedside tables.

Meanwhile, green furniture is ideal for an “alternative” bedroom: the dresser and bedside tables of the Quadro Grecato series in Foresta green, for example, go perfectly with wood and metal details for a modern look.

For those who don’t feel like colouring the walls or choosing coloured furnishings, a green bedcover and pillows in darker tones are enough to create a cosy and enveloping atmosphere in the bedroom, perfect for a room dedicated to rest and relaxation.

Once again, the addition of a plant is an excellent solution: as well as aesthetically pleasing, lavender or sansevieria help purify the air and contribute to a good night’s sleep.

Decorating the entrance with green: welcoming and stylish

The entrance is where you welcome guests into the house and that’s why it is important to make it visually inviting. A green wall can be furnished with a white Free wall-mounted desk which has the dual function of creating both an entrance area and a study/work corner.

Green can form the backdrop to a bench with metal details, which can be embellished with the Chimera mirror and the Wire coat stand.

But in this area of the house you can also opt for green furnishings, choosing sideboards and consol units in different sizes, configurations and shades of green.

Even just a couple of green lacquered bookcase units, paired with a neutral colour and a natural grain, is enough to create a modern and welcoming entrance.

The use of mirrors and strategic lights is crucial for illuminating the entrance: minimalist lamps can highlight the green elements and make the room even more harmonious.

Green look for the walk-in wardrobe: organisation and personality

You can also use green to transform your walk-in wardrobe into a relaxing space where you can organise your clothes and put together your outfits in tranquillity.

The Bold walk-in wardrobe in the photo, for example, comes with a thick green profile and a door of the same colour.

The lighting plays a key role in enhancing the colour: warm lights and cleverly positioned mirrors help reflect the light and make the space appear bigger, exalting the hues of green and making the environment even more distinctive.

Green and materials: what to choose to bring harmony to your home decor

As well as colours, materials can also influence the final effect of green on your furnishings. This colour goes perfectly with natural materials like wood and fabrics, to bring warmth to rooms, but can also be combined with marble and lacquered finishes for a more sophisticated and contemporary effect.

Below are two interior design projects – one modern and the other art nouveau in style – in which green is highlighted thanks to combinations of different materials.

A modern home in green and wood

In the first home, minimalist and contemporary, the star is Foresta green in the fluted finish, which adds three-dimensionality to the surfaces.

In the living room, green is used for the wall units, which are built in to a composition with back and bases in dark wood: a refined game of contrasts that adds to the sophistication of the space.

In the bedroom, using green on storage elements creates continuity with the living room: Foresta green returns on the bedside tables and dresser, with are paired with the Zonda bed in light-coloured fabric and dark wood panelling.

Green and marble in an art nouveau style apartment

In a home with a more classical and decorative style, the green on the walls behind the bookcase creates an evocative contrast with the marble-effect doors. This choice adds to the elegance of the room and the charm of the art nouveau style without feeling too retro. The green reappears in the sofa, strengthening the colour harmony of the space.

Green is also used to delicately envelop the bedroom: the walls are painted in the same shade as the living room, which also features on the padded headboard of the Solano bed and on the bedcover to create a genuine total look.

A very pale colour has been chosen for the decor to lighten the overall look and to ensure green remains the star of the room.

Green, a versatile colour for all interior design styles

Furnishing with green means bringing a sense of balance and wellbeing into the house. Thanks to its versatility, it adapts to any room and style, from modern designer homes to more classical and sophisticated interiors. Whether an understated presence on accessories and decorative details or used more boldly on walls and furniture, green offers infinite creative possibilities. The key is to balance the tones and choose colour and material combinations that bring harmony to the space.

Experimenting with green is an excellent way of making your rooms more welcoming and personal because it is a timeless colour that brings naturalness and harmony to every corner of the house.

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