How to decorate with green
Have confidence to decorate with green, the hot colour for 2009. It can be relaxing or overwhelming - make green decor work for you
1. Learn the tricks of the colour trade
Colour is a vital conveyor of ambience; by harmonising the calmness of blue with the vibrancy of yellow, green is deemed the most peaceful of colours.
Courtesy of Mother Nature, we're used to seeing green as a background to life; do the same at home for a calming yet vibrant atmosphere.
Deep greens create hushed and secure feelings which is ideal for snugs and libraries. For a bathroom sanctuary, look to restful blue-greens and sage greens.
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