30 Green Living Rooms That Bring the Outdoors Inside (2024)

Decorating

Green is having a major moment in home decor, and it's not hard to see why. A versatile tone, green can inspire tranquility and calm or make a moody, bold statement. From olive to sage to hunter, we love decorating with green, especially in the living room.Whether you'reinto a modern look or you opt for more neutral shades of green, these beautiful green living rooms prove that it's truly a color for every home.

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  Layer Shades of Green

  

  This stunning room from@naptimestyleproves that you don't have to settle for just one shade of green in your living room. The dark green walls pair beautifully with the light green chair and create a textured look that's tranquil and serene. When decorating with a monochrome palette, pick a base color, and look for shades of the same color that complement.

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  Go For Aqua

  

  We love this aqua green hue from@amylou_home. It feels like the perfect harmony of sophisticated and fun. Depending on the light, this shade will appear more blue or green, and will add a lot of depth to a living space—especially one with ample natural light.

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  Opt for Soothing Sage

  

  This sage green living room from@moseyhomeis the perfect tone to create an understated space that still feels packed with personality. It's the ideal muted shade to pair with peach or tan, and works well in any sized living room.

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  Add a Tinge of Gray

  

  If you think green is too trendy for you, think again. This lovely space from@image_interiorsproves that green can be a stately and traditional hue. We love using this muted shade to bring in tranquil and calming aura to any room.

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  Use a Medium Tone Shade

  

  If you want to embrace your inner Kermit, try a bolder, brighter tone of green, like this medium green from@roundthepenroses. This hue is packed with personality, and makes for a great choice in a modern home. This grassy green hue feels earthy and grounded, and while it's not at all a shy color, it has a wonderfully calming effect.Pair with other primary colors like red and blue for a visual contrast, or neutrals to maintain a minimallook.

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  Accent With Black

  

  Looking for a new twist on black and white? This cozy room from@oldangiefeatures a deep green with a neutral base that looks great when paired with black and white. This color combo still feels traditional and sophisticated, but with a surprising modern twist. It's great for smaller living rooms that can handle a punchy color palette.

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  Go Dark

  

  This modern living room fromBigger Than the Three of Usfeatures a dark green that's almost black, but not quite. This shade is perfect for a midcentury modern look, and pairs beautifully with natural wood and light linen fabrics.We love this hue for a Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic that packs a punch of color but still has a bit of a minimalist touch.

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  Open Concept

  

  It can be difficult to settle on a paint color in an open concept living room and dining room, but this deep teal shade from@houseofbaskinis a great go-to choice. It's courageousand unexpected, but also creates even more depth in an open space. While this green definitely has blueish undertones, it's still firmly in the green family and gives off calming energy in any living space. Pair it with natural wood and woven textiles.

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  Let the Natural Light In

  

  If you're lucky enough to have a room filled with natural light, a moody paint color like hunter green can provide a sense of contrast that complements the airy brightness. This living room from@snookphotographis full of natural light, and the hunter green walls help blend the line between indoors and out. We love the exposed natural wood beams and earthy tan tones throughout the space.
  

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  Pair With Greenery

  

  This lovely space from@thisenglishhomeproves that the best part of green is how well it pairs with, well, green. Adding a leafy palm or a handful of live succulents to your green room is a great way to marry the indoors with the out, and helps take the earthy theme even further.

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  Keep It Understated

  

  A muted green shade like this one from@les.jolis.interieursis a great choice for classic decor styles. It creates an elevated look that is sophisticated and easy to pair. It works beautifully with off-white and tan, and even other shades of green (like the deep green of this velvet couch).

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  Try a Pastel Hue

  

  Pastel green is one of those colors that can play as a neutral in certain light. This living room fromDesiree Burns Interiorsfeatures a soft, pastel green that is breezy and light, but still adds a punch of color to the space. Here it's paired with differentshades of green for a monochromatic look, but it also works well with other pastels or tan shades.

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  Mix In Jewel Tones

  

  Green is a strong color, but it also works exceptionally well with other bold hues. This colorful living room from@belindashusoghagefeatures a jewel-toned couch that really pumps up the luxe factor in the room. When mixing jewel tones, pick two or three primary shades and keep the rest of the palette simple. This will allow those colors to really pop and prevent the room from feeling too carnival-like.

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  Embrace Dark Olive

  

  This living room from Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs has dark green olive paint that gives it a moody feel that pairs well with a bold patterned rug and rust and black accents.

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  Mix in a Botanical Print

  

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  This living room from Brexton Cole Interiors is anchored by a pair of green velvet sofas and botanical print wallpaper that echoes the green and cream palette of the room.

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  Camouflage the TV

  

  Dark olive paint helps make the flat screen TV recede into the background of the built-in media and display shelving in this living room from Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs.

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  Pair Green and Brown

  

  Green and brown is an earthy combination that can work in a range of styles and settings, like this traditional living room from Brexton Cole Interiors that mixes sage green wall paint with brown leather and antique wood furniture.

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  Use a Cozy Shade

  

  Dark matte olive green walls give this family room from Jessica Nelson Design a cozy and enveloping feel, perfect for curling up with a good book or watching a movie.

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  Create a Timeless Feel

  

  Use medium-toned green paint on the walls to create a soothing atmosphere, as Emilie Fournet Interiors did in this London living room accented with vintage armchairs and a bold red patterned rug.

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  Try an Emerald Green Sofa

  

  If you want to introduce a strong green element to your living room without painting the walls, opt for a statement sofa in a bold shade, like this emerald green sectional that adds color to a neutral living room from Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs.

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  Go Deep

  

  Deep green walls ground this little TV room/study designed by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design. The space is accented with a vivid blue velvet couch, dark wood and leather accents, and a touch of gold-toned metal to create a rich and snug feel that proves you don't have to choose light colors for small spaces to create a successful look.

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  Paint a Half Wall

  

  This airy Scandinavian living room from Fantastic Frank features a half-wall of sage green paint that grounds the seating area, adding a note of color to the otherwise neutral, light-flooded space.

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  Hang Bold Green Drapes

  

  Another way to introduce a dose of green without changing the wall color is to hang a pair of bold drapes that will set the tone, like this living room from Caitlin Higgins for Emily Henderson Design.

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  Add Pistachio Accents

  

  A pair of tall built-ins painted in a fresh shade of pistachio green give this pale neutral toned living room from House 9 Interiors a lift, while a mustard yellow velvet sofa creates a vibrant focal point.

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  Flirt With Black

  

  The walls of this cozy living room from House 9 Interiors are painted in a shade of dark green that is so deep that it appears nearly black in low light. A mix of pale neutrals and rust accents add richness and balance to the bold hue.

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  Play With Texture

  

  This living room from Emily Henderson Design mixes shades of green and cozy textures to create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, from the medium tone sage green shiplap walls to the cypress green corduroy sofa.

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  Try a Soft Pistachio Hue

  

  This living room from House 9 Interiors has soft green walls and a sofa in an even paler shade of green linen that is complemented by colorful wall decor and black accents.

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  Accent With Warm Tones

  

  This deep teal living room from Ryann Miller for Emily Henderson Design is accented with warm wood and leather tones and vintage furniture that gives it an inviting and relaxing feel.

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  Try a Green Accent Wall

  

  Paint floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving in a rich shade of green to create a backdrop for decor objects. Desiree Burns Interiors carried the green accents throughout the space on the sofa and wallpaper.

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  Try Green Color-Drenching

  

  Embrace the color-drenching trend in your living room by painting the walls, built-ins, moldings, and coffered ceiling in a grassy shade of green.

  Mary Patton Design added a green armchair and accented with colorful art, books, and objects for a balanced feel.