11 ways to work freshest greens into your scheme
This season’s shades of sage and fab foliage are bound to bring the feelgood factor, says Sam Wylie-Harris
We’ve been favouring green in interiors for some time now – and this must-have hue is right on cue this season, with all those gorgeous green shoots emerging outdoors.
And who can resist bringing a touch of nature-inspired calm into their home? From sage green and leafy ferns to trailing foliage, these freshly picked homewares will make your space feel fresh and spring-like in a cinch.
Here’s our pick of the best decorative evergreens to shop right now…
1. Three Apple Green Bud Vases, £18, Gone to Seed
Bud vases are the easiest way to get the best from your blooms – not only do they love a short spray, they can cope well with wilted flowers too. This apple-green trio ticks all the right botanical boxes.
2. Brilliant Buddha Head with Succulent, available in Female and Male, £25 each, Joe Browns
Just in case your plant prowess needs a helping hand, these gorgeous his ’n’ hers Buddha head planters come with a charming faux succulent in two different designs.
3. John Lewis & Partners Salsa 2-Seater Garden Sofa in Jolly Green, £145 (other items from a selection), John Lewis
Naturally, you want to plant yourself outside when the weather warms up, and this perfectly proportioned polyweave rattan sofa lends itself to a boutique balcony or petite patio just as well as a generously sized garden.
4. Verdi Garden Tea Trolley, currently £124.95 (was £139), Cuckooland
When it’s time to wheel out the garden trolley, this one has enough storage space for wine, gin and an ice bucket – if teatime celebrations run into happy hour.
5. Tuiss Kentia Linen Leaf Roman Blind, from £34.85, Blinds2Go
When you’re really after a spring refresh and want to create a courtyard garden in your kitchen, these leaf print roller blinds let in just the right measure of daylight for your indoor oasis.
6. Wilko Rustic Retreat Dinner Plate, £4.25, Wilko
Sage green dinner plates imbibe thoughts of asparagus tips and
watercress salad – and at this price, Wilko’s new Rustic Retreat range is a brilliant building block for outdoor dining and picnicware.
7. Green and White Aztec Bone Frame, £25, Graham & Green
For a small flash of green, try conjuring an exotic scene inside this Aztec inspired frame, such as a parrot postcard or print.
8. Single Sheepskin Rug in Sage, £80, Baa Stool It’s always exciting to unearth
new pieces, especially when it’s something sumptuous for underfoot. This beautiful sage green rug can also be draped over a chair or sofa for a super calming visual effect.
9. Simeon Woven Striped Green Cotton Runner Rug, £69.50 (other items from a selection), Oliver Bonas
This gorgeous geometric striped green runner lends itself to a garden room or hallway, and with a pale pink border at either end, it can be teamed with blush pink cushions for a tasteful aesthetic.
10. The Little Botanical Marble Plant Gang, £70, MADE
Should you need to up your indoor plant game, MADE’s new houseplant collection includes exotic varieties with a choice of planters to suit every scheme, from ceramics to copper and marble. Contemporary and cool, we love this duo which includes a large haworthia (zebra cactus) with planter stand, and a potted zamioculcas. Bonus:they only need watering once
every few weeks.
11. Tallavera Wallpaper – Seville Collection – Cole & Son, Rose & Spring Greens on Terracotta, £154 per roll, Lime Lace
The great thing about a wonder wall of beautiful blooms, once you’ve hung your favourite bouquet, it’s a low-maintenance centrepiece from there on in. With its Spanish influence, this Seville collection is a fast-track to a suntrap of your own.