Light Green Sofa Decorating Ideas

Eric Piasecki

If you've decided to anchor your living room color scheme with green but still need a little more inspiration, or you simply can't decide which shade to use, you're in good hands. In colors ranging from lime to mint and styles ranging from modern and minimalist to traditional and even rustic, we're spotlighting all of our favorite green living rooms from designers ahead. Keep reading to learn what colors go best with green, and how to make the hue shine in your own living room.

green living room

Paul Raeside

1 of 22

All the Way to the Top

Take note from the bold pattern mixing and modern artwork on display in this living room designed by Les Ensembliers. A light green color on the ceiling is an unexpected surprise that ties the whole room together. It pairs beautifully with the yellow curtains and darker geometric green ottoman.

green living rooms

Paul Raeside

2 of 22

Deep, Dark, and Matte

A deep, dark shade of green asserts a royal foundation for this traditional living room designed by Garrow Kedigan. He opted for Benjamin Moore's Caribbean Teal.

green living room

Nicole Franzen

3 of 22

Warm Touches Abound

A deep dusty rose pairs nicely with forest green, as exemplified here. The amber glass sconce, brass and glass cocktail table, and oat Roman shades all play off of that warmth and accentuate it even further for a cozy environment.

mint green living room

Francesco Lagnese

4 of 22

Minty Fresh Upgrade

This fresh color makes an impressive farmhouse even more compelling. In this living room by Thomas Jayne and William Cullum, where the paint stretches all the way up to the high rafters, the hue changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint green and soft seafoam green.

shelf, shelving, furniture, houseplant, room, wall, interior design, plant, building, wood,

Shapeless Studio

5 of 22

The Natural Way

If you're not big into using bright colors in your home, maintain the neutral color scheme and then incorporate a natural pop of green with a wall gallery of house plants. Take note from this space designed by Shapeless Studio and install wall-to-wall floating shelves for a linear, clean display.

green living room

Mali Azima

6 of 22

Dedicated to the Green

This living room designed by Melanie Turner makes a strong case for monochromatic decorating. If you love green, why not go all out and cover the walls as well as your seating in it? Even better if they're the same tone—this way, you'll really feel like you're standing in a world of green. Turner used Calke Green by Farrow & Ball here.

green living room nook

ERIC PIASECKI

7 of 22

All In the Cushions

Zesty lime green bolsters, printed throw pillows, and a softer sage upholstered cushion for the built-in bench make this nook both cozy and bright. This David Mann–designed living room proves that there's serious payoff in giving some T.L.C. to every nook and cranny.

green sofa in living room

Werner Straube

8 of 22

Just a Touch

It was a challenge marrying the two styles of his clients, designer Corey Damen Jenkins explains. "The wife loved jewel tones and embellishment, while the husband was on the total opposite end of the spectrum—no color, no wallpaper," Jenkins tells us. So the living room walls were painted in Garlic Clove by PPG, "which has enough warmth to counterbalance the bright white of the often snowy landscape," while a fun velvet sofa gives a splash of vibrant green personality.

green lacquer paint

Johnny Valiant

9 of 22

High-Shine and High-Contrast

"To reduce that long tunnel effect, you have to dematerialize the walls," says designer Maureen Footer of hallways and narrow spaces. If your living room is longer than it is wide, this is the idea to try. She suggests lacquering them to reflect light and get that shimmery glow. These high-gloss green walls in a hallway designed by Christina Murphy are such a fun surprise.

gray green living room

Shade Degges

10 of 22

Changing With the Light

Designer Jae Joo opted for a soft palette in this 1885 Boston living room. The light pink armchair adds youthful buoyancy to the dark wood pieces while also bringing out warmer tones in the versatile neutral backdrop. In some lighting, it appears light gray-green and in others, a more beige hue, perfectly reflecting the wallpaper on the opposite wall.

green sitting room

Eric Piasecki

11 of 22

Matching Colors

Match your paint color to your wallpaper for a cohesive look that still brings in some textural intrigue. In this green living room by Gideon Mendelson, the artwork brightens up the entire space and speaks to the rest of the colors, finishes, and materials throughout. He used Farrow & Ball's Olive paint.

living room with peach sofa and lime green painted stripes

PETER MURDOCK

12 of 22

Tropical Dreams

This NYC apartment feels more like a tropical oasis than a city home. That's thanks to the energizing colors and materials interior designer Aldous Bertram incorporated, particularly the lime green stripes on the ceiling and faux molding on the walls.

mint green living room

Simon Watson

13 of 22

A Surprising Shade

For the living room of a traditional New York apartment, designer Todd Klein chose a light, cool green. "If you think of a house as having seasons, the living room is spring," Klein says. Graphic black-and-white fabrics from China Seas—Macoco Reverse on the sofa and Potalla Background on the pillow—"add a touch of youthfulness and whimsy," Klein says. Walls are Vreeland Mint and trim is White, both in Brilliant, by Fine Paints of Europe.

living room, green, room, furniture, couch, interior design, sofa bed, wall, floor, table,

Francesco Lagnese

14 of 22

Neutral and Modern Mix

The plush beige carpet and sepia-toned artwork ground the modern silver stool and rich velvet pillows for a balanced look in this living room by Tom Scheerer. The large fig tree in the corner adds a casual touch.

green family room by celerie kemble and lindsey herod

Brittany Ambridge

15 of 22

room, blue, living room, interior design, furniture, green, turquoise, home, wall, house,

paul raeside

16 of 22

Accents Take the Spotlight

An abstract painting anchors this living room designed by Andrew Flescher, accentuating the green and white bench and jade table lamps. But this room also proves that you can have more than one statement color without being visually chaotic. The houndstooth carpet brings graphic intrigue, while the periwinkle chair encourages romance.

living room

Mylene Fernandes

17 of 22

An Accent Wall

Shari Francis created separate zones and extra privacy in a railroad apartment without blocking light thanks to frosted glass sliding barn doors. Then she used a deep marine tone for a statement wall that speaks to both the inky black and warm leather pieces.

living room, room, interior design, furniture, property, yellow, purple, table, coffee table, curtain,

David A. Land

18 of 22

Wild Patterns

Designer Sam Allen went in a bold direction in his Connecticut apartment—starting with the pea-green walls. "I love green and purple together," he says. "It's very Palm Beach."

green living room

Eric Piasecki Photography LLC

19 of 22

living room, room, furniture, interior design, property, table, wall, home, floor, building,

House Beautiful

20 of 22

Super Light and Crisp

Designer Fawn Galli used custom green paint in a New York living room to bring in a touch of nature. Instead of going for a leaf green, Fawn used a soft mint. "I don't think a color should be too saturated or strong on a wall," she says.

living room, room, interior design, green, property, furniture, yellow, building, house, ceiling,

Paul Costello

21 of 22

Spring Green

For Jane Scott Hodges, owner of Leontine Linens, a 19th-century home became a showcase of her unique personal style. The 1869 Greek Revival home was decorated by Gwen Driscoll and features a mix of antiques, modern furniture, and plenty of color.

green wall covering in living room

Maura McEvoy

22 of 22

Brown and Green

For the living room of this New York house, designer Pat Healing chose a color scheme inspired by the outdoors. On the walls, green grasscloth, Arrowroot by Phillip Jeffries, brings garden freshness into the family room. "Garden colors are the happiest," Healing says. "Green is a big part of that."