From Mint to Emerald: Our Favorite Ways to Decorate With Green

Sure, you can use all shades at once — like Vern Yip did in this super-cool ombre bathroom — but not every space is built for layers on layers of the same color. Maybe you’re looking for light and airy vibes? Hello, mint green! Or maybe you want a touch of bold emerald, the shade designers can’t seem to get enough of this year, according to the 1stdibs 2020 Trends Annual Survey. Either way, we’ve got major design inspo for you. Just take a look through some of our favorite green designs ever (yes, ever).

Paint shades pictured: (from top) Gratifying Green, Bonsai Tint, Haven, Dill, and Greenfield, all by Sherwin-Williams.

Let's go super light. These dreamy mint green kitchen cabinets add just a touch of color to an otherwise very neutral kitchen. Want a bit of texture? Take a peep at that wooden pendant cage.

If you're looking for a neutral backdrop for colorful accessories, mint may be the answer. Here, designer Fawn Galli decorated her living room in a charming pastel palette of pinks and greens.

“Some of the coolest kitchens I’ve seen mix in colorful appliances,” says Orion Creamer, founder of Big Chill. Here, designer Sarah Catherine uses minty-green Jadeite appliances to boost this space’s airy aesthetic in a subtle way. “This color, as well as other green shades are versatile and can be made to work with styles from modern to traditional,” adds Orion. But really, there are few accessories prettier than a mint green fridge, right?