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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Maddie Balcombe

‘Rejuvenating, energising and calm’ – experts reveal why green is the perfect colour to create a happy home

A seating nook with shelving above, all drenched green, with pink blankets and cushions.

So far, 2025 has been the year of embracing colour throughout the home to invite a fresh and playful energy into our spaces. And, despite all the shades to choose from, there is one that we just keep coming back to: green.

Green has been a dominant paint trend within our homes for a while now. From fresh and airy matcha and pistachio greens, to the more earthy and deep tones of forest green, it's a versatile hue that can suit any style and space. In fact, some even think of green as the new neutral – opting for it as a base colour over beige or ivory palettes.

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