Color Pairings: Spring Green

Thinking green today.  Wonder why?  Happy St. Patty's Day!  So you should be wearing green or else you might get pinched! Did you know that St. Patrick was originally associated with the color blue? But then he started using the three-leaf shamrock as a way to teach to the Holy Trinity (i.e., Father, Son, Holy Spirit) to the pre-Catholic Irish. After that, it was spring green for St. Pat. So today at Design Palate, we are celebrating green. Religious or not, for those with a passion for design and St. Patrick's Day -- these green decor inspirations are for you!

Create a cozy corner nook with heavy lighter olive green drapes offsetting lime green walls. Soften the palette with a jute rug and pink flowers:

[caption id="attachment_488" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="From Better Homes and Gardens"][/caption]

For a little glam, mix gold and green. Use visual texture to create interest:

[caption id="attachment_493" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="From the Desk of Annie"][/caption]

For a comfortable feel, a light sea green against white:

[caption id="attachment_497" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="From Country Living"][/caption]

Perfect for the coast....complementary to ocean blue -- light browns, reds, and greens:

[caption id="attachment_496" align="aligncenter" width="375" caption="From Completely Coastal"][/caption]

Bring the outside in, mix in wood with green:

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Cottage chic--pinks and greens:

[caption id="attachment_511" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="From Blissfully Domestic"][/caption]

And finally, for a modern touch--blend citrus green with black/grey hues:

[caption id="attachment_506" align="aligncenter" width="325" caption="From Good Housekeeping"][/caption]