Green with envy
From soft sage to lush leafy designs, we’re going for green at home this season, says Sam WylieHarris. Whether you want to create a tranquil scheme to sink into after work, or breathe new life into your decor, here are her 10 top picks…
1. Graphical green gallery wall – featuring Il Giardino Dei Sapori poster (30 x 40cm), green colour blocks poster
(30 x 40cm), Van Gogh – River Bank in Springtime poster
(50 x 70cm), with dark oak frames, currently £113.94 (was £146.65), at Desenio: A favourite for feel-good vibes, colour drenching a room in the same green accents and creating a gallery wall themed on botanical plants is a fast route to style and positive energy.
2. Nina Campbell set of four Meadow pasta bowls, £45, Next: This eye-catching stoneware with glossy green glaze will make everything look that much lovelier… think creamy spinach pasta sauce for small soirées.
3. Nina Campbell Walton sofa in Springtime Leaves Green, £799, Next: The focal point of every living room, this striking sofa – in a pretty, airy pattern featuring green sprigs and ferns – will breathe new life, enliven your space, and welcome you with open arms after a long day.
4. Cosy soft shaggy rug in Teddy Olive, £70, Dunelm: When you want to super-size your comfort levels, nothing beats a soft shaggy rug to pad around on.
5. Totally Tropical table runner, £25, Totally Tropical pack of four placemats, £25, and Perfect Pineapple pack of four napkins, £15 (items from a selection), Joe Browns: We’ve gone tropiloco over this exotic tableware collection, with its lush palm leaves, verdant vegetation and prize pineapples to signal salsa dishes. 6. John Lewis ANYDAY Pebble side table in Bowling Green, £35, John Lewis: A simple side table may not be a trendsetter, but this green one guarantees function with flair.
7. Manual beech wood pepper mill in Fern Green (available soon), and Boreal manual beech wood salt mill in Sage Green, £44.99 each, Peugeot Saveurs: A swanky salt mill and plush pepper mill to spice up your spring tablescape. We’re in – and these soft shades will complement any kitchen style.
8. Portloe woven gingham green duvet cover and pillowcase set, from £30-£50, Dunelm: A green gingham check has lots to offer, especially when teamed with coordinating solids and matching curtains, against a backdrop of bleached wood and mini olive trees for a dreamy, Mediterranean ambiance. Made from 100 per cent washed cotton.
9. Green “Poppies” 30cm straight empire printed cotton shade by Ellen Merchant, £51 (lamp from a selection), Pooky: Even if you think you’re lighting is spot on, the longer, balmy days ahead call for a stylish table lamp to highlight all your details and decos.
10. John Lewis ANYDAY spindle desk in Bowling Green, £159.20, and ANYDAY Whistler dining chair in Bowling Green, £99, John Lewis: Whether you’re in the throes of a spring clean and reorganising your WFH space, or introducing a cosy corner aesthetic for managing life admin and hobbies, this bijoux desk will make it all a breeze.