Creating a Calming Green & Neutral Living Room: A Balance of Serenity & Sophistication
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Our top tips for styling a Green and Neutral Living Space
Green is naturally restorative, evoking a sense of calm and connection to nature, the perfect fit for a tranquil living space.
The living room is the heart of a home—a space where aesthetics meet comfort, and ambiance shapes experience. Choosing calming green and neutral tones allows for a refined yet soothing atmosphere, blending natural inspiration with effortless sophistication. Here’s how to craft a space that feels balanced, inviting, and beautifully layered.
Green is naturally restorative, evoking a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. To achieve harmony between green and neutral tones, opt for a muted, earthy approach:
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Establishing a Soft, Earthy Colour Palette
Green is naturally restorative, evoking a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. To achieve harmony between green and neutral tones, opt for a muted, earthy approach:
Soft sage or olive greens—A refreshing yet understated hue that pairs beautifully with refined neutrals.
Warm whites, beige, and taupe—Avoid cool-toned grays in favor of soft, warm neutrals that create depth and balance.
Natural wood accents—Incorporating walnut or ash wood adds richness while maintaining the organic theme.
Our heritage collection is the perfect place to start when looking for tonal green accent cushions in a range of beautiful natural fabrics to create a calming living room setting.
Layering Textures for Subtle Depth
A calming space is about more than color—it’s about texture and tactile warmth. Luxury soft furnishings provide an elevated, approachable touch:
Linen or cotton made to measure curtains —Light, flowing curtains soften the edges of the room while diffusing natural light beautifully.
Cushion layering in varied fabrics—Mixing velvet, boucle, and linen textures keeps the aesthetic refined yet inviting.
Layering throws — Opt for wool throws in baskets or over arm chairs to add more texture and tone as well as offer warmth and comfort as evenings draw in.
Using Green as an Accent for a Balanced Composition
While green is a calming force, keeping it purposeful and restrained ensures a curated look:
Statement furniture—Opt for a deep green sofa or armchair for contrast against a soft neutral backdrop.
Botanical elements—Introduce greenery through large potted plants, eucalyptus arrangements, or fresh foliage brining a little outside in.
Art & decorative accents—Use green ceramics, artwork, or books to subtly thread the colour throughout without overpowering the space.
Curating a Warm, Ambient Lighting Plan
Green and neutral interiors thrive under warm, layered lighting:
Soft-glow table lamps—Choose ceramic or linen-covered bases to complement natural textures.
Diffused ceiling lighting—A neutral-toned or frosted pendant enhances a relaxed, even illumination.
Candles & natural light sources—The flickering warmth of candlelight reinforces the soothing atmosphere.
Jasmine’s Styling Tips For A Green & Neutral Living Room
The Founder’s Top 5 Styling Tips for a Calming Green & Neutral Living Room
Crafting a sophisticated yet soothing living space requires intentional design. Green is a grounding force, while neutral tones provide balance. My top 5 tips for using greens and neutrals within your living space;
Think tonal; by layering tonal greens the room will feel more welcoming and less formal - the perfect way to create a place to relax within your home.
Choose various fabrics and prints - our heritage collection set is the perfect example of mixed textiles, accents with trims, patterned and plain to compliment and lift neutral rooms.
Add accents of green in unexpected places; think a green vase or pillar candle, a green lampshade or base and a print framed in a beautiful green tone surround.
Don’t be afraid to mix with blue (for a more calming feel), pink (for a more soft, playful and pretty look) or even a pop of red (for a more sophisticated air) ! Green is a wonderfully complimentary colour - let nature inspire you; with green trees you have brown bark, or blue skies, or light pavement - proving how complimentary it can be with any colour scheme.
Add layers with green throws or neutral throws and rugs to tie the room together.
Explore the Alterme Home collection to bring these elements to life.
I hope that this has provided lots of inspiration for your living space; whether you are looking to update and refresh or completely revamp.
If you enjoyed this and have taken any inspiration we would love it if you left any questions, or comments below!
Happy Decorating xxx