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14. Green & Pink

Tranquil green and soothing pink

make a calming yet chic partnership

BRING HARMONY As in nature, shades TRY IT IN A
of green sit easily with other colours and lend BEDROOM
any space a calming, tranquil feel. Partner it
Painted panelling in
with soft, soothing pink and you’ve a dream
a soft, muted green is THE PERFECT MATCH
combination that’s perfect for rooms where the perfect base for a Ideal Home recommends
you want to relax or create a mellow vibe. modern-country scheme. Box Tree flat matt emulsion,
Style it up to be as rustic £21.50 for 2.5ltr, Crown
LOSE THE SHINE Avoid high-definition or as polished as you
florals and fabrics with a high sheen that like – team pink velvets
will look chintzy and dated in this colour and buttoned upholstery
with urban concrete
combination. Swap for mellow tones and
and iron for an on-trend,
muted prints and weaves that merge into rough-luxe look.
each other, alongside matt-finish linens,
washed cottons and faded velvets. TRY IT IN

WORK IN NATURAL ELEMENTS A LIVING
Mixed greens and blush pink sit well with ROOM
both brown-based and grey neutrals. So Pale green and pink
when it comes to flooring and furniture, look create a serene decor
to unfinished and weathered timbers, chalky that’s the perfect
paints and burnished, non-shiny metals. backdrop for display
in a living room. Go
AID WELLBEING Green is considered for open shelving to
showcase the colour
the most restful colour for the eye and works
and create a styled-up
pretty much in any room. For large areas, selection of ceramics,
a mid grey-green shade won’t overpower. glassware and books.

Axel bookcase,
£529, Swoon, is
similar. Try black
towel ladder,
£25, Argos