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How to Style with Green: Spring Interior Ideas for 2026

How to style with green for spring and to last all year long

Remember when Victoria Beckham posted a video on her Instagram of son Cruz playing the guitar and singing the Spice Girls’ Viva Forever?

As she panned her camera around the room, we not only saw husband David perched on a Regency-style chair having a pedicure, we also caught sight of an outsize velvet ottoman in green, with a navy sofa and light wooden floors surrounded by creamy white walls. Without the ottoman the look might have been slightly cold but the addition of green has a way of bringing warmth regardless of the shade.

It’s a perennially favourite colour for this reason but also because of the sheer variety of shades. Even colour authority Pantone has responded to this more than once when choosing its famous Colour of the Year. Back in 2013 they brought us the jewel-toned Emerald for a touch of glamour. In 2017, it was Greenery, an energetic zesty lime.

This chameleon of the interior design world could turn out to be your best friend when it comes to creating atmosphere or simply elevating a look that’s flat or cold. It also happens to be the colour of the moment with St Patrick’s Day and pistachio Dubai chocolate trending.

How to Style Green in the Living Room

Feng shui experts cite green as the colour of relaxation, and when it’s combined with wood, it’s believed to enhance abundance in our lives. Whether you agree or not, it can’t be argued that the duo is a perfect visual combination.

Take the green velvet Scott sofa and the Batavia coffee table to get the look. If you have concerns about the durability and maintenance of velvet in the home with kiddies and pets, click on our Velvet Furniture Buying Guide.

Another fabulous combination is the new Jade modular corner sofa and the Indie acacia wood coffee table with its integrated trays ready to be laden with snacks. Add in the Divine forest green jacquard rug and a pair of Ochre and Pine mohair cushions.

If you’d like to see how these combinations look together, and play with other furniture and accessory options, try out our fun Room Designer tool.

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Scott Green Velvet Corner Sofa with Left Hand Facing Chaise

How to Style Green in the Bedroom

Create the ultimate sleep sanctuary with green by tapping into its associations with health. Consider the calmer hues like sage, olive and moss to promote ease. The Oliver green fabric 5ft ottoman storage bed frame pairs beautifully with brown based accents like the Toffee throw and the Toffee Grid cushion. The overall effect is relaxing and a timeless combination.

We all need a chair in the bedroom even though it can quickly become a repository for discarded clothes. The Sage wingback accent chair is a cosy option with traditional style for a period property.

Green, however, is a malleable colour so if you’d prefer to tap into its vitality, the compact 3ft Evie velvet bed frame offers something a little different in a teal hue to a 1950s style design. Add in the Sienna oak and peppercorn wardrobe to create an overall retro look. Perfect for a guest room, or with the Amelia white wardrobe instead, it’s a look for a child who has outgrown the teddies and bunnies’ theme.

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Oliver Green Fabric 5ft Ottoman Storage King Bedframe

Styling with Green Accessories and Occasional Furniture

Us home stylists tend to fall into three colour categories: All neutral; a red, pink, maroon focus, and the green and blue fans, but that doesn’t mean you exclude every other colour falling outside your preference. This is where cushions, throws, foot stools and ottomans come into their own to inject that little bit of something different.

 

The Sleigh ottoman in Cotton Grass is a fresh spring green on a contemporary metal frame to liven up a neutral interior. The Cooper green fabric footstool offers a darker shade to pair with leather upholstery in a more traditional setting to play to the trending library and book nook look.

 

Never forget the cushion is a stylist’s best friend, professional or amateur, for finding their style and honing their skill at home.

The Pine stripe cushion is a bold option for a cream sofa. Add the Sage border for the vital mix of pattern and plain.

And, if you’d like to get the Beckham’s ottoman style, try the Scott large green version.

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Styling with Green FAQs

Why is green such a popular interior colour?

Green works across multiple shades, from calming sage to vibrant emerald, making it versatile for both relaxing and energising spaces. It also pairs naturally with wood and neutral tones.

 

How can I introduce green without repainting?

Start with accessories such as cushions, rugs, ottomans or throws. These are easy to update seasonally and allow experimentation without commitment.

 

What colours pair well with green interiors?

Green pairs beautifully with wood tones, cream, navy, ochre, terracotta and brown-based accents for warmth and balance.

 

Can green work in small rooms?

Absolutely. Lighter green shades can brighten a compact space, while deeper tones add depth when balanced with light walls and natural textures.