12 Ways to Enliven Your Home with Green
Decorating with this color—whether it's the softest hint of celery or the deepest, most dramatic shade of emerald—instantly transforms a room into a rich, lush oasis (even if it's the broom closet!).
By Candace Braun Davison
Bright greens can be an instant mood lifter, but they can also be a little, well, Kermit the Frog–ish. If you're afraid the color will be too intense for your room, try painting only the bottom third of the wall. For a fun flourish, outline a doorway—or just the top third of it, like this entryway—as well.
Published 01/16/2013