Green

Green is the color most associated with nature, and it brings a powerful sense of calm, balance, and rejuvenation into a home. Lighter shades like sage and mint create a soft, serene, and airy atmosphere, promoting rest and relaxation. Deeper shades like emerald or forest green add a touch of drama, sophistication, and luxury, making a space feel grounded and secure.

Green is incredibly versatile. For an earthy, natural look, pair green art with warm wood tones, beige, cream, and other neutrals. For a crisp and modern feel, it looks stunning against a clean white or black background. Green also works beautifully with metallic accents like gold or brass for a touch of elegance. For a bolder, complementary look, try pairing it with shades of terracotta or dusty pink.

Green art is a staple in many popular design styles. It’s the cornerstone of any botanical or biophilic design, which aims to connect the home with nature. Muted sage and olive greens are essential for creating the calming palettes of Japandi and Wabi-Sabi decor. Deep emerald greens can add a luxurious touch to Art Deco or maximalist styles, while a bright, fresh green can be the perfect accent in a modern or Scandinavian space.

Green’s calming properties make it a perfect choice for spaces dedicated to rest and focus. It’s ideal for a bedroom, creating a tranquil sanctuary. In a home office, it can help promote concentration and reduce stress. In a living room or bathroom, it can create a refreshing, spa-like atmosphere, helping you to unwind.

The shade you choose can dramatically change the room’s energy. Soft, muted greens like sage, eucalyptus, and mint are calming and understated, making a space feel larger and more serene. Bold, saturated greens like emerald, hunter, and kelly green are energizing and dramatic. They act as a powerful statement, adding depth, luxury, and a strong sense of personality to a room.

Green’s enduring popularity comes from its deep connection to the natural world. In our increasingly digital lives, there’s a strong desire to create homes that feel like a calming escape. Green is the color of life, growth, and harmony, and using it in our decor helps to satisfy that innate need for a connection to nature (a concept known as biophilia). It is both fundamentally calming and endlessly versatile.

Yes, the material can enhance the green in different ways. Our archival-grade fine art paper has a smooth, matte finish that renders greens with great clarity and saturation, perfect for graphic or botanical prints with fine details. Our un-stretched artist-grade canvas has a subtle texture that adds an organic, painterly quality, which beautifully complements the natural feel of landscape or abstract art with varied green tones.