The Wearing of the Green

In an ode to spring and vitality, we go beyond the clover green of St. Patrick’s Day to highlight the many faces of this versatile, feel-good hue. From Kelly and electric lime to soft jades, and moss and meadow greens, this tone runs the spectrum, to be sure. Green is an instant mood-lifter; it’s blissful in a serene wash and downright unstoppable in apple.

This buoyant couch provides a shock of color (and comfortable seating!) to the modern decor of a home designed by LDa Architecture & Interiors and built by Denali Construction Corp.

Interior design by Simone Habermeyer & Sa, Aranha and Vasconcelo; photo by Eric Roth

 A cheerful hallway by interior desinger Barbara Elza Hirsch of Elza B. Design Inc. has pops of lime green and azure blue.

Photo by Greg Premru

Malachite and fern green (in the planters and on the fireplace surround) soften the rich hunter and wood tones of a showhouse project by Boehm Graham Interior Design.

Photo by Rob Karosis Photography

Yellow-green uphostery and accents usher in the grass and leaf tones of the Boston Public Garden in a luxe penthouse condo by Adams + Beasley Associates. 

Interior design by Lewis Interiors; photography by Eric Roth

A multitonal, hand-painted wall brings in the green of the accents as well as the art in a heady mix of color by Heather Vaughan Design.

Main image: Elizabeth Home Decor and Design; photo by Michael J. Lee Photography