seeing green at ikeaby brett |
If the colour green was issued a report card, it would most certainly read, “plays well with others”.
When I was presenting a floral seminar recently, I suggested to the group that they start thinking of green as a neutral. Of course, there are different undertones to each green that make certain hues work better than others in a space, but the point I was making was that it’s much easier to “go green” (chromatically speaking) than you may have thought.
I was chatting with my good friend, IKEA Canada’s National PR specialist (and former Style At Home Associate Design Editor!) Tamara Robbins Griffith about this the other day, and found a fellow fan of this totally on-trend colourway.
“Green goes with every other hue,” Tamara says. “It integrates easily into existing decor, not just as accessories, but in larger furniture pieces as well.”
I asked Tamara to share her fave friendly greens currently in-store at IKEA, and she prepared this hot list for me, along with a few of her expert tips on how to make the most of these summery shades…
Karlstad sofa, $500, Karlstad sofa cover in Korndal green, $299
“Pick cushions that have different patterns or colours on each side,” Tamara says. “It’s like having two pillows in one!”
Jorun cushion cover, $6
“Bird motifs are playing a major role in home decor right now,” Tamara raves. “Textiles with nature-inspired patterns are perfect design fodder for drapery panels, roman shades or bedding.”
Cecilia cotton textile, $3/metre
Green is, of course, more than just a colour, Tamara says – it’s also a state of mind. “Stackable chairs save storage space as well as transportation emissions,” she points out. “This makes them a more environmentally-friendly choice.”
Urban chair in green, $50
All available at: IKEA, 866-866-4532
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I am loving shots of green in decor right now. Last year I purchased a lovely citrus green milk vase and large candle to accent my living room colours. After changing my colour scheme I moved them to my office at work and wow - its FAB! Pops off my robins egg blue walls and puts a smile on my face every time I see them
I keep predicting that kelly green is coming back big but I might be wrong cause I’ve been saying it for a couple years now! I like to see evidence of my prediction though
Did anyone see Tamara on CityLine on Tuesday? I loved her IKEA dining vignettes!