Try These 6 Verdant Greens for a Fresh, Fabulous Bathroom
Green is a refreshing alternative to blue. Here are winning shades to use in your bath
When thinking of an accent color for the bathroom, green might not be the first color that comes to mind. Often, the go-to choice is blue coupled with white — an aquatic-inspired palette often meant to channel the serenity of a beautiful lake or an ocean view.
But verdant green can also bring a refreshing, uplifting feeling to a room — and as an added bonus, experts tell us that green is calming. Plus, it is a more unexpected choice than blue or plain white. If you’d like to create a restful bathroom that stands out from the rest, read on for six green colors to transform your space into a stylish oasis. From soothing seafoam to lush emerald, these shades would each make a fantastic choice.
But verdant green can also bring a refreshing, uplifting feeling to a room — and as an added bonus, experts tell us that green is calming. Plus, it is a more unexpected choice than blue or plain white. If you’d like to create a restful bathroom that stands out from the rest, read on for six green colors to transform your space into a stylish oasis. From soothing seafoam to lush emerald, these shades would each make a fantastic choice.
1. Elegant evergreen. Dramatic and classic all at once, deep evergreen can create a surprisingly sophisticated ambiance. This dark-green hue strikes an elegant contrast against the sparkling whites commonly used for tubs and tiles. It also pairs well with the warm wood tones.
How to use it: Since it is a dark color, use evergreen strategically and minimally: on an accent wall or around your white tub or shower surround. As shown in this photo, you might pair it with chrome fixtures and jewel-toned accessories to underscore its bold, refined character.
For a similar look try Evergreens SW 6447, Sherwin-Williams
For a similar look try Evergreens SW 6447, Sherwin-Williams
2. Radiant sea green. Similar to aqua blue but with more yellow undertones to give it a slight green cast, sea green is a nice choice for a timeless design. Its chameleon nature could satisfy an inclination for a blue-hued bath, yet it adds a touch of warmth with its sunny undertone.
Tile Style: Beautiful Beach-Glass Blues for the Bath
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Tile Style: Beautiful Beach-Glass Blues for the Bath
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How to use it: Evoking a feeling of calm island seas, sea green looks stunning with most shades of wood and creamy palettes. Sea green’s medium tone makes it not too overbearing, which allows you to feature it on your walls or via a glass tile on the vanity backsplash or in the shower.
Wall paint: Paradise Island S28E5, Dulux; also try: Lagoon 21-8, Pratt & Lambert
Wall paint: Paradise Island S28E5, Dulux; also try: Lagoon 21-8, Pratt & Lambert
3. Sunny citron green. A cross between yellow and lime green, this bright hue brings cheerful style to a bath. Its sunny nature makes it an ideal choice for darker spaces, as well as for when you want to add a dose of playfulness to a bath for the kiddos.
Wall paint: Pale Avocado 2146-40, Benjamin Moore; also try: Wales Green 2028-50, Benjamin Moore
Wall paint: Pale Avocado 2146-40, Benjamin Moore; also try: Wales Green 2028-50, Benjamin Moore
How to use it: This energetic shade shines at its best when featured sparingly. Use it perhaps on an accent wall, and pair this color with bright accessories.
Wall paint: Fernwood Green 2145-40, Benjamin Moore
Wall paint: Fernwood Green 2145-40, Benjamin Moore
How to use it: Give your emerald green walls a more elegant look by pairing them with sophisticated accessories, such as the crystal light fixture shown here. Try also adding a splash of black or gold to create a more regal look.
Wall paint: Arugula SW 6446, Sherwin-Williams; also try: Irish Beauty 255-6, Valspar
Wall paint: Arugula SW 6446, Sherwin-Williams; also try: Irish Beauty 255-6, Valspar
5. Soothing silver green. A silver green is a calm, spa-like pale green that simultaneously feels like a gray. It’s a beautiful choice when you prefer a neutral palette but still want a touch of color.
Wall paint: Steel V, Paint & Paper Library; also try: Sea Salt SW 6204, Sherwin-Williams
Wall paint: Steel V, Paint & Paper Library; also try: Sea Salt SW 6204, Sherwin-Williams
How to use it: This peaceful green color can blend seamlessly with gray to enhance its smoky character. It’s also suitably cool next to warm or even dark wood tones. To bring out this green’s silver coloring, try accessorizing with chrome or crystal items.
Wallpaper: Vinyl wallpaper style T6808, Thibaut, in Aqua Linen; find bathroom vanities
Wallpaper: Vinyl wallpaper style T6808, Thibaut, in Aqua Linen; find bathroom vanities
6. Satisfying sage green. Sage is one of those colors that can work in almost any room of the house. It’s a versatile green with a muted quality, but it presents with sufficient leafy hue to be calming and refreshing.
How to use it: This green’s soft character makes it suitable for most if not all walls in your bathroom, as shown in the previous photo. And this photo shows that when it comes to accessorizing, sage green’s earthy undertones make it a fabulous partner to wood and other natural textures.
For a similar look try: Saybrook Sage HC-114, Benjamin Moore
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For a similar look try: Saybrook Sage HC-114, Benjamin Moore
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Embrace the Calming Powers of Green
When to Use Green in the Bath
Spring Forward With a Green Bathroom