The color green often masquerades as a neutral, at least the more emerald- or olive-hued varieties. It's a great way to ground a space, especially one that utilizes other loud or bold colors. So, we did our research and combed through a variety of images to learn more on how to style the rich hue, specifically when in the form of a sofa. In our research, it seems many gravitate toward a color palette consisting of mustards or golds and pink tones when working with green. Wood is another common player in this equation when it comes to materials. Continue on to discover how various creatives implement green sofas into their spaces, each of which you can recreate in your own home.
Upholstered Bed Frame + White Bedding + Neutral Ottoman
Photo: Simon Brown
At The Ned in London, you'll find a sofa in the bedroom—a girl can only dream. White bedding offsets the rich hue of the green sofa, which also plays off the upholstered headboard. Wooden accents help to neutralize the space.
Mustard Rug + Charcoal Chairs + Pink Pillows
Photo: Matthieu Salvaing
In a Parisian space by design firm Laplace, Luis Laplace juxtaposes warm and cool tones in an intriguing fashion. He offsets emerald sofa and ashy chairs with a mustard rug and peach accent pillows, all of which comes together in the color scheme of the art.
Printed Rug + Colorful Art + Gold-Accented Table
Photo: Native House Photography
In designer Lisa Gilmore's Florida cottage, she approaches color in an approachable, livable manner. A colorful piece of art sets the tone for her living room, from which she pulls different colors for the sofa, rug, and accent pillows. With everything else going on, she selects a simple glass coffee table with gold accents.
Top photo: Matthieu Salvaing
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