Today I’m sharing ideas for decorating with green that are subtle, so if you’re not ready to commit to lime green chairs or palm leaf wallpaper that’s alright. There are lots of easy ways to interject green into your decor.
Sharin’ O’ The Green Blog Hop
For an added treat today, I’m joining a Sharin’ O’ The Green Blog Hop hosted by my friend Amber, from Follow The Yellow Brick Home. Did you have a chance to see Lora Bloomquist’s post? So much fun to see her vintage dresser makeover.
Growing up in a home full of those 70s greens and yellows, I should be an expert on the subject. No we didn’t have lemon wallpaper or an avocado fridge, but we did have an olive-green velvet sofa that I remember being very comfortable. We also had green carpet throughout the house except in my room which was blue, no surprise there.
Ideas For Decorating With Green
Even though my decorating color scheme went in a couple of different directions over the years, I still love all shades of green. To me, green is one of those neutral colors that goes with everything, just look at the great outdoors.
Warmer temperatures are just around the corner, so this is a great time to share a few subtle ideas for decorating with green.
Organic Additions
If you’re like me you may have been decorating with green and not even realized it. Decorating with plants is at the top of my list for the easiest way to add vivid heathy color to your home. Plants work fairly well for me as long as I remember to water them of course.
For details on the wall decor see DIY Moss Covered Letters.
Something you might consider if you don’t have a green thumb is to pick up a bundle of greenery at your local grocery store floral department. Big green leaves in a vase or bottle are easy to add to your coffee table or mantel. These big leaves have lasted for several weeks now.
Remember to decorate with flowers seasonally too. On the mantel, I add long stem flowers in a large glass bottle for a no fuss simple arrangement.
Green Accessories
My round-up of vintage collectables have different shades of green all mixed together. On the coffee table I have an eclectic mix of accessories gathered from around the house.
A green metal lock box still has an old string tied to the key. The white crock with green lettering is a new find and looks pretty with the green glazed pot holding a maiden hair fern. No two shades of green are the same but they add a healthy blend of color.
Artwork, Pillows and Furniture
So much of my color inspiration comes from the art work I have throughout the house. When I shop for pillows and throws I think about how I can repeat those colors. The olive and celery green stripes on the pillows are subtle but they still add a happy vibe to the room.
The little chartreuse painted stool moved from downstairs is another punch of color, and makes a handy side table.
For an unexpected pop of color on the mantel, I added a wool felt pompom garland. I love using garlands because they’re fun and festive no matter what season we’re celebrating.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest. The boards are updated daily with seasonal inspiration that you can use right now!
Looking for more ideas for decorating with vintage spring greens then continue the hop by visiting Kristin at White Arrows Home. Links for all the bloggers participating today are listed below.
Cheers!
©2019 Ideas For Decorating With Green post first appeared on Thistle Key Lane.
The greens of plants are the prettiest greens of all.
I agree, nothing like letting nature do the decorating for us!
Great ideas. Your book covers are a fabulous idea.
Thank you Katie! Have a great week. 🙂
Love your green and such a pretty room.
Thanks Marty, green is such a happy color to me.
Very beautiful, Michelle. Love the life that green brings into the home!
Thank you Marissa! This spring I’ll be adding a few more plants to up that healthy green color.
I love all of your fresh greenery–that’s one of my favorite ways to decorate year round! Happy to be joining you on the hop today! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thanks Cecilia, plants are definitely the easiest way to add a pop of green. Have a wonderful week!
Pops of green color and plants are so fresh in spring! I love your whimsical fireplace garland!
Thanks Linda, I love adding something unexpected and garlands are always fun.
Michelle, I totally think of green as a neutral. Just like in nature, all the other colors work with it. Live plants just add so much to a vignette, don’t they? Love your beautiful pics. Fun hopping with you again!
Thanks Lora, you’re right green goes with everything. I’m looking forward to repotting a few plants when the weather warms up. Have a great week!
What an absolutely fabulous collection of green! I adore the shot of the plants against the deep but vivdly painted wall. It’s completely stunning.
Thanks so much Laura, green really compliments the navy wall. Just one more reason why I love to decorate with green.
I love each vignette and your styling is perfect. I am staring at your photo’s and love how the green is so vibrant and pops out of the room. Seriously beautiful.
Thank you Cindy for your sweet comments. You’ve made my day and then some. Hugs!
LOVE your understated green decor… that garland is so pretty. And that new crock! Where did you find that?
Thanks Julie, I found the crock at an antique mall. I usually do more looking than buying, but this little piece would let me leave without buying it. LOL
You have such beautiful ideas and I like your subtle approach. Your greenery makes everything look so fresh and springy. I also love how you styled it all!
Shelley
Thank you so much Shelley. I always wonder if others will find my simple style interesting or not, but I think the pops of green do the trick.
You have such beautiful vignettes set up for this holiday! I love all of the pops of green!
Thank you so much Angelina!
I love all your green touches in your very pretty room! I especially love your centerpiece – it’s perfect! So happy to be hopping with you!
Thank you Michelle, this was a fun theme for a blog hop. Everyone seems to love green!
I grew up in a house with green carpet and harvest gold appliances. My aunt’s house had avocado green appliances. I hadn’t thought about either in years until I read the beginning of your post.
Your plants give life to your rooms and after seeing how great yours look, I’m inspired to start growing some houseplants. I love outdoor gardening, but have not one single houseplant. That’s sad!
Hi Paula, I have pretty good luck with plants as long as I remember to water them, and they seems to make the house healthier. Thanks so much for your sweet comments.
Love the fresh fern!! I need to get one or twonfor my place! Thanks for the inspiration Michelle!!
Thanks Cindy! I have pretty good luck with ferns and they look fabulous in vintage and modern settings.
Michelle I am crazy about your styled tray! I love the maidenhair fern and that vintage advertising ironstone crock is a real treasure! Great tips for using grocery store greenery.
Thank you so much for sharin’ your green decor with us. Happy almost spring!
Thank you Amber, it’s a huge treat being part of your blog hops. I’ve learned so much from reading your blog and I’m having more and more fun creating vintage vignettes with your inspiration. You have an amazing style!!
Michelle, love all your touches of green ~ from using books to all the live plants ~ we speak the same plant language. All the little vignettes of vintage treasures add so much interest and appeal.
We do speak the same plant language although, I have several plants that didn’t make the photo shoot. I guess I have a lot repotting to do this spring. Thanks so much for your sweet comments Carol!
The words
. . . calm . . . soothing . . . welcoming . . . refreshing . . . peaceful . . .
are just a few that come to mind when I look at your beautiful home.
Thank you Carol, your sweet comments made my day and then some!!
Love your tips! And its all so beautiful!! I sure was smiling reading about your house you grew up in, gave me sweet memories!
Thanks Kristin! It’s so funny thinking back on those crazy colors in the 70s, especially now that appliances are mostly white, stainless or black.
Michelle, I totally agree with you on having touches of green in your home. Green is my all time favorite color and love having touches of it throughout my home.
Thanks Sonya! The other colors in my home wouldn’t look the same without a little green.
I love all of the touches of green…especially at this time of year when we are ready for spring and to enjoy nature’s beauty!
Thanks Lynne, we are excited about our spring like weather this weekend. Time to open the windows and enjoy nature’s beauty as you said!
Beautiful greens! I love fresh fern, but it will be a while before ours is up in our garden. I usually do a gathering of fern related items when it is. I love your mixture of old and new!
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann, I have a couple more ferns needing repotting, so they didn’t make the photo shoot. Just waiting to get outdoors. Have a great weekend!
Love your tips for decorating in green. I thought I had already commented on this, but i guess I didn’t! Thanks for sharing at HG! I’ve pinned this too!
Thanks so much Julie, I love linking up to your party!
Inspiring and adorable vignettes!Hugs!
Thank you so much Maristella!
Perfectly lovely, Michelle! Your green theme is so refreshing and its exactly what I’ve been looking for! All I can think about now is those pretty, little ferns!! Spring has sprung!🌿
We’re moving from Montreal to Dallas in May and I’m gathering some fun ideas to use as I will soon be decorating our new home. I am most grateful to you and your blog for I now have the much needed inspiration to put together some lovely, new vignettes!
Thanks so much Lucy! Wow you have a big move to make. Hope all goes well with your plans and that you love Texas!
I love your ideas. I try to put a little green in every room of my home. f you are up to any more blog parties I would love for you to join ours, the Classy Flamingos, starts every Wed thru Friday.
You’re right Linda every room needs a bit of green. Thank you so much for the invite!!
I love all of the greenery. It really brightens up the rooms. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Thank you Sue for stopping by!
Great ideas! Decorating with greenery – organic items – is my favorite. A room doesn’t look complete without some greenery.
Thanks for sharing
>> Christene
Keys to Inspiration
Thank you Christene, you’re right about the greenery. I love it in every room!
Your maiden fern is precious. I had one two years ago and it was doing so well. Then out of the blue, it died and I haven’t tried with another one since! This year one of my daughters gave me me several cuttings from various house plants she has – hopefully our home will be filled with green too!! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Since this post was published the maiden fern died, but I just got another one that’s a little larger. I just love their delicate leaves!
Michelle,
I love your room and the way you added green to it. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by.
https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2021/02/thursday-favorite-things-party_18.html
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you so much Bev! I’ll hop over today and link up again. Hugs!