Green and White...Always Fresh, Never Outdated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.
| 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. Private Comment
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| Subway tile is very popular in kitchens right now. This one is particularly stunning in green. Private Comment
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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. Private Comment
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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!
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Do you have a favorite shade of green? Please share your favorite "green" and white room pics and ideas!
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hyacinth says:
Susan, enjoyed all these photos, but the green toile room gets my vote. Love the total look of that room. Always fun to see what you think of to share. Thanks! ~ Sarah
2 years ago ·
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lyamainu says:
I'd love to see the other fifteen - green and white are my favorite colors too!
Lately I've fallen in love with the cream/sage combination... so soft and healing, especially in bedrooms or bathrooms.
Lately I've fallen in love with the cream/sage combination... so soft and healing, especially in bedrooms or bathrooms.
2 years ago ·
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Michelle says:
Hi Susan!
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 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!
2 years ago ·
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Rene says:
I totally agree with you about green and white. It is by far my favorite timeless color combination. Colors found in nature just feel right to me.
I especially love the Elizabeth Dinkel image with the pineapple wallpaper and the sweet little bamboo frame. Very pretty.
I especially love the Elizabeth Dinkel image with the pineapple wallpaper and the sweet little bamboo frame. Very pretty.
2 years ago ·
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Mary says:
These pictures you selected are great! I recently wallpapered and painted our dining room and living room in green. I totally agree that green is a calming color. I'll have to send you a picture.
Mary
Mary
2 years ago ·
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blondiesjournal says:
Five rooms in my home have some sort of green, whether it be furniture, paint or wallpaper. It is always fresh and can be picked up in so many different fabrics. Your pictures are full of inspiration, Susan!
xoxo
Jane
xoxo
Jane
2 years ago ·
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itlldo says:
I agree that green and white are just the freshest of all colors, and this is why: When I look out my window, I see my giant white birch in fresh green leaf. What could be more pure?
2 years ago ·
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txdreamhouse says:
Just added a chartruese green door. My husband calls it margarita green. Either way, we both love it!
2 years ago ·
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Lori McKenna says:
I quite like green. It brings the outside in. I'm more fond of blue greens but these pics show some beautiful tones.
2 years ago ·
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decoratingrose says:
I love green and it's been scattered all over my house for years. My current fave is apple and citrus greens. How about that toile wallpaper though? I mean what a task putting that up - even on the ceiling no less! Still, I feel a little worse for the person who eventually will have to take it down.
2 years ago ·
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Roberta Philbrick says:
Chartreuse is my favorite green...I love green and white especially when it is paired with black. Just love green in the house because it brings in the outdoors inside and I have to have live, green plants in my house no matter how big the space :D Just love the photo here of the bathrub and lime green walls...what a way to wake up in the morning. Great ideabook Susan :D
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Beautiful collection. I especially love the soft apple greens. I once painted in a Georgetown brownstone home, where every room was a different color, by the clients' choice. It had a cream salon, deep pink dining, aqua master, orange library, and a lemon bedroom. I wondered, HOW is the designer going to pull all these colors together? She papered the stair hall in a grass green stripe, and somehow it worked!
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.
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.
2 years ago ·
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mbt110 says:
Great ideabook! All of the greens are so refreshing. Just the inspiration I needed to redecorate my guest bedroom!
2 years ago ·
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szpinky says:
Love all these grean and whte combos! I just started my own idea book!
2 years ago ·
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Becky Harris says:
Oh these are gorgeous. Does anyone know where to get that pineapple wallpaper from the Elizabeth Dinkle bathroom shot? I love it. thanks Susan!
2 years ago ·
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mollygirl heck says:
Just painted our great room and adjoing dining area a gray green and you are so right it is soothing and relaxing. We have white trim and thinking of doing the cathedral ceiling a tongue/groove in white should look really nice
2 years ago ·
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froghollowfarmgirl says:
A sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm. I love green too and I think I've used it in almost every room in my home in one way or another! Here's a photo of my bathroom, the wood is an off-white but the walls are painted green.
2 years ago ·
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cuisinekathleen says:
I'll take the dining room with all that blue water outside.
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!
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!
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Wow...so many great green and white pics! Thanks everyone for posting these! Frenchflair...love your room...looking forward to seeing pics of the loft!
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!
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!
2 years ago ·
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Betty Jo Whatley says:
Absolutely beautiful pictures. I love green and white. It goes with any style that you like, modern, antique, contemporary, shabby chic and style. Makes you feel like you are out side and you need a freshing ice cream cone to go with it. Clean and refreshing. Great job with the pictures.
Betty W
Betty W
2 years ago ·
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tardevil says:
As always, Susan, you find the best pictures! Green is my favorite color too, although blue is a close second (ocean colors!). I'm with them, I'd love to see the 'other' 15. Can't get over that kitchen. Reminds me of some white dishes I saw w/ grass blades on them (Paula Deen's maybe?). Funny how everything always takes me back to dishes! ;O)
2 years ago ·
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freshexpress says:
In photo #12 why on earth did you choose to rename kelly green something so offensive ("The Master's Green")? Because Augusta still rocks slavery? And with a smiley face? What is funny about that?
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.
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.
2 years ago ·
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jmbnv says:
freshexpress, I believe the reference was to the the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta.
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Hi Freshexpress, Thanks for your question. JMBNV is right! I was referring to the shade of green that is so strongly associated with "The Masters" golf tournament. Winners receive a kelly green jacket that strongly resembles the pretty green of the bathroom walls in that pic. The tournament is called "The Masters" because the golfers who play there are always the very best in the field of golf...hence the "masters." :-) Thanks!
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cuisinekathleen says:
I got the Masters green right away..those jackets they wear! Never thought of the other reference at all..
2 years ago ·
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tardevil says:
Me too, Susan! Perhaps Freshexpress has never heard of the Master's golf tournament being one of the most prestigious tournaments played in golf, else he/she would not have taken offense.
2 years ago ·
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Debbie Minarik says:
I have a cabin that is almost all teak paneling and I needed to bring in color. I added this pop of apple green in the kitchen and it brought my cabin to life.
2 years ago ·
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Dminarik...I love apple green in a kitchen and it really looks great with your stained cabinetry! Thanks for sharing these pics!
2 years ago ·
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lexie says:
i loved them all. green is so fresh and alive. its like a fresh breeze blowing through an open window at dawn and sheers are billowing in the room.
2 years ago ·
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My Romantic Home says:
I love all the green and white, especially the toile! I'm so honored you included my tiered dish!
2 years ago ·
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Cesar Martinez says:
I never thought green would work with stainless steel in the kitchen. Now that's an idea worth considering.
2 years ago ·
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e_home says:
This has been my color combo since we decided to construct a new house. My Houzz ideabooks are filled with these color schemes. Thank you for the affirmation. :-) Go, green! And white. :))
2 years ago ·
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love carmichael says:
I also like green colors. Kindly post more..... Please. I am moving my new condo and i want it to fill with lots of green. Pls help me. Thanks! Anyone can suggest too?
2 years ago ·
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Jenny Dunlap says:
Here are a few more green rooms for your pleasure! I personally only recently fell in love with green. I lean more towards blue/gray greens than yellows, but they are all fabulous!! I picked up these pics out wandering the net and wanted to share.
2 years ago ·
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Jenny...these are beautiful! I especially like the second pic with the pretty, soft bed hangings. ~~~sigh~~~
2 years ago ·
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freshexpress says:
Thanks LNMBV and tardevil for clueing me in about the actual meaning of susanbetweennapsontheporch's reference. I don't follow sports at all and didn't know about the tournament (and it's colors) thus did not catch your reference.
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!
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!
2 years ago ·
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grashopr34 says:
Is it possible to have the colors posted and by the maker? Some of these colors are outstanding, but I need to know the color name and maker.
24 months ago ·
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