Kermit may have questioned the appeal of green, though he did conclude in his hit single, Being Green, that“it’ll do fine”.

What’s fine about the color green isn’t merely its connection to a singing frog, healthy vegetables, or a thriving planet. Green is good for a peaceful, balanced state of mind. It’s also been known to treat nausea, claustrophobia, and over-active kids!

But if you’ve ever shopped for green wall paint, you likely concluded that there’s more variety in green paint colors than nature! Simplify your choices by determining how you want a green color to feel in your home.

Turquoise feels exotic & adventurous

Here’s a quick summary of how different green hues affect us… along with what type of home furnishings they complement.

1) Vivid greens feel energetic and fresh.

Pale and mid-toned versions of vivid green such as chartreuse [...]

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Looking for a versatile color for your next home decorating project?  Give green a second look!

Green is a color with so many personalities.  From earthy, neutral olive green to bright, fresh lime green, you can find a green to fit any decor.

Although green is not necessarily considered a neutral color, I have used it as a neutral in many rooms.  Choosing an earthy green with brown or gray undertones gives you the option of pairing it with nearly any accent color.  Red, orange, plum, gold, robin’s egg blue – they all work beautifully with green’s neutral side.

A perfect example is seen in this garden green living room from the House Beautiful Decorating with Green website.

Or what do you think of this restful sage green for a bedroom?

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