Have confidence to decorate with green, the hot colour for 2009, according to The Pantone Colour institute. It can be relaxing or overwhelming – make green decor work for you.
1. Learn the tricks of the colour trade
Colour is a vital conveyor of ambience; by harmonizing the calmness of blue with the vibrancy of yellow, green is deemed the most peaceful of colours. Courtesy of Mother Nature, we're used to seeing green as a background to life; do the same at home for a calming yet vibrant atmosphere. Deep greens create hushed and secure feelings which is ideal for snugs and libraries. For a bathroom sanctuary, look to restful blue–greens and sage greens.
