The Color Green

This week we are talking about the color green.  I couldn’t make it through the entire month of March and not talk about the color green, now could I?

Green is one of those colors that people approach very cautiously.  This is understandable as I think we have all had some unfortunate experiences with green wall paint.  Many of us remember the avocado green from the 1970’s.  It’s an archaelogical discovery when you stumble upon an avocado green kitchen or den with all of it’s 70’s shag carpet loveliness.   Some folks question whether that color was ever groovy, but most people agree that particular shade of green has worn out its welcome by now.

Despite its past, green can be lively and refreshing.  It can inspire calm, as well as creativity.  The key to finding a green for your walls that you won’t regret is to look around for your inspiration.  There are endless varieties of green everywhere, especially in Nature.  If you look closely you can find it in rocks, wood, feathers, water, not just plants.  Find your favorites and go from there.  A trustworthy paint contractor can help you discover greens that match your lifestyle and taste.  He or she can even suggest different spaces of your home where green will show off the ‘bones’ of your home.   You should also think about how the lighting in your spaces changes throughout the day, or even the seasons.

Green has a lot of potential.  Color discovery should be a fun and exhilarating process.  Be bold and confident.  Ask your contractor for help.  He or she can paint different color swatches on your wall.  This takes a little more time, but if you are wavering, it’s reassuring to know whether you will enjoy the color before painting the entire wall.  You are creating a vision for your lifestyle, for your home, and your contractor should be there to help you every step of the way.  It’s an adventure and a wonderful one at that.

For fun, look at the picture below to see many shades of green can you find.  To explore more green (because there is so much more), hop over to my Green Inspiration Board over at Pinterest.  Feel free to comment, share, and repin as you like.

photo courtesy Angela Shenk

Have fun and think green!

Warm regards,

Bill