{"id":4776,"date":"2015-11-26T12:56:57","date_gmt":"2015-11-26T12:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4776"},"modified":"2015-11-26T12:56:57","modified_gmt":"2015-11-26T12:56:57","slug":"gracious-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/gracious-green\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on colour: Gracious green"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inextricably linked to nature, it\u2019s no wonder we gravitate towards the colour green when we want to evoke the feeling of calm and tranquillity in our interiors. After all, it\u2019s no coincidence that guests relax in the Green Room before appearing on TV talk shows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/b0\/b5\/64\/b0b5641bd224c163ad54a5333149f4e1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"348\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bringing the outside in<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our strong need to connect with nature sees us bringing the outside in by incorporating the warm tones of wood, a pleasing green colour palette, foliage inspired wallpaper and fabric, plus houseplants to conservatories, garden rooms and bathrooms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s in a shade?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sitting comfortably alongside blue at the cooler end of the colour spectrum, the colour green comes in almost as many inexhaustible shades as nature itself. Symbolising growth, renewal and rebirth, strong shades of green can stimulate and help renew our energy levels. Whereas paler tones can bring balance, harmony and increase our feeling of wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The psychological bit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With green\u2019s strong association with nature, it\u2019s no surprise that the colour provokes physiological reactions such as lowering the heart rate and blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.efig.co.uk\/index.php\/plants-and-creativity\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">research<\/a> has found that hospital patients surrounded by plants or with access to views of green scenery recover quicker than patients without. Also, the presence of plants in the workplace helps to boost productivity and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.efig.co.uk\/index.php\/plants-and-stress\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">reduce absenteeism<\/a>, as well as clean the air of harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds) given off by electrical equipment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use green in your home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The many shades of green available offer endless possibilities to create the desired effect and ambience befitting your room design. Embrace green\u2019s calm, de-stressing qualities in your bathroom, bedroom, lounge, conservatory or dedicated reading room. Play homage to your home\u2019s period characteristics with deep heritage tones and evoke a sense of retro style with murky shades verging on avocado. Or keep it fresh in the kitchen with contemporary shades for maximum modern appeal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Partners in style, green and teal work amazingly well together. Keep it bright and breezy by including enough white elements to prevent these bold colours from becoming oppressive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/b4\/57\/80\/b457803e6990f42df1e5b6662e60dca8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"478\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use elegant grey with soothing green accents to blend urban with the calming properties of nature for a delicious take on the modern.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/39\/55\/7f\/39557f4a5d92a1c60c7edcdaf7706fda.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"547\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Go bold with a lime green glass splashback in the kitchen to stimulate creativity and liven up grey cabinets and dark worktops.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/green-splashback-1.jpg\" alt=\"green-splashback\" width=\"365\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use various shades of green to add a powerful background colour to bookshelves and make reading material pop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/5f\/1c\/3b\/5f1c3b07b274449450aada9793664252.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"365\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bring the outside in with foliage inspired wallpaper in the bathroom to aid relaxation and renew energy levels.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/beau-freestanding-bath-1.jpg\" alt=\"beau-freestanding-bath\" width=\"399\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/beau-freestanding-bath-1.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/beau-freestanding-bath-1-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Combine contemporary teal with avocado and sixties style furniture to create a modern retro feel with attitude.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/d3\/96\/8f\/d3968fda918e0e6bf75c8df89d4a79a6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bring maximum period drama with deep heritage colours, luxurious fabrics and a statement fireplace.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/32\/7f\/9b\/327f9b8a5b18551ea81daa149dd8f9b2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"542\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stick to one shade of green to deliver a crisp, no-nonsense design statement in the bedroom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/736x\/4f\/05\/d9\/4f05d975b4ea5e34ae041cb21e9f1ce3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"589\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Green not your colour? Don\u2019t worry; our Spotlight on colour series also covers <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/spotlight-on-colour-powerful-purple\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Powerful Purple<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/bathroom-blues\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bathroom Blues<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/outrageous-orange\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Outrageous Orange<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinghouse.co.uk\/blog\/spotlight-on-colour-mellow-yellow\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mellow Yellow<\/a> with other colours up for review in the coming months. So don\u2019t forget to check our blog regularly for more colour inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inextricably linked to nature, it\u2019s no wonder we gravitate towards the colour green when we want to evoke the feeling of calm and tranquillity in our interiors. 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