HOW TO USE green

Muted grey-greens

echo those of natural fibres, so are ideal as backdrops to woven willow, wicker and bamboo furniture and accessories.

Fresh verdant green

is the colour of vitality and energy and is great for an area where you work, such as a home office or shed.

Leafy greens

work well with rustic browns – use to complement dark wood panelling or as a large rug on dark floorboards.

Heritage green shades

can add authenticity to a room scheme. Arts and Crafts country homes favoured soft willow greens, while Victorian houses went for darker grey-greens.

Green tones from nature

can be made the most of with simple displays using vintage green glass bottles filled with leafy stems.

Watery shades

such as sea green, teal or aquamarine are ideal for creating calm and serenity in a country bathroom.

Mint green

is a lively, modern shade and a refreshing antidote to the dark tones of natural materials such as slate, granite, stainless steel and concrete. It works well incorporated into a modern rustic kitchen.

Delicate celadon green

is best used to add historical context to a period country interior.

Varying shades of green

work exceptionally well with tonal and contrasting hues of yellow, pink, red and blue, as reflected in the natural world.