Green Living Rooms Set to Take the World by Storm: From October Mist to Evergreen Fog

A look at the "colors of the year" reveals a lot about society and the mood of the world at that time. It's much more than just a fashion trend, chosen merely to improve sales and compel homeowners to switch shades. The popular colors of each year, decade and era reflect the times, and the general rule is that people tend towards more muted tones during the wealthier and happier years, while the turbulent and rebellious times bring out brighter and bolder colors. While the bright patterns and bold yellows, reds, and greens of the '70s and '80s reflected those uncertain years, the soothing neutrals of the '90s embodied that calm and tranquil era.

Stunningly beautiful and bright green accent wall idea for the contemporary living space [From: Dutch Boy]

With a global pandemic keeping most of the world indoors and worrying us for two years, it's hardly surprising that a color like green was unanimously named the 2022 "Color of the Year". Already crowned by Benjamin Moore with his choice October fog shadow and of Sherwin Williams who picked Evergreen Mist As a trendsetter, green will take the top step in the coming year. This despite the fact that many others have chosen their own shade of green as the most popular shade for 2022. With that in mind, let's take a look Living room draped in green and how to add the color to your own home.

Why green in 2022?

So why is green suddenly so popular when blue and gray have been at the top of the pile for so long? Green is considered the color of rejuvenation, new beginnings and hope - something many of us desperately crave after two years of a raging global pandemic. Adding to that, homeowners are becoming more eco-conscious, giving color another boost up the trend list. With yellows, blues and grays making waves for so long, it was only a matter of time before green took the spotlight for some time.

Curated use of different shades of green throughout the living space [From: Grace Home Furnishings]

Green is a color that will dominate the living landscape in the coming year

Find the right shade

Since green is the color of choice in living rooms, what shade do you need to choose to create an appealing and trendy living space? We can start by sharing with you some of the shades that top brands have chosen as their "Color of the Year". Benjamin Moore has chosen a calming sage-green shade as the color of the year, dubbed the October Mist. It is a color that easily combines with other bolders and lighter tones as well as deep grays for a sophisticated contemporary living space.

Evergreen Fog in the living room creates a stylish and elegant shade

Find space for October Mist in your relaxing modern living room

White paired with October mist in transitional living space with fireplace

Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams is another green that can easily pass as a shade of gray with changing lighting and a subtle change in hue itself. The color feels like a mix of muted greens and light gray tones to give you a perfect hue for modern living spaces.

Bright and subtle shades of green are just perfect for the modern living space

Add this appealing accent wall to the living room with a splash of greenery this holiday season!

Create a versatile backdrop

Just because the top trendsetters in the paint and fashion industries are choosing the lighter and more muted shades of green doesn't mean you have to stick strictly to those colors and tints. In traditional, eclectic and rustic living rooms, deeper and darker shades of green are equally beautiful for the background. In contemporary, modern, minimalist and Scandinavian homes, you might want to choose a pastel green hue with a neutral vibe. Combine this green with shades of yellow, blue or even gray for a stylish and chic living space.

Pastel green allows you to use more color in the living room without making the room look garish [From: Ashley Interiors]

The ceiling adds a touch of green to this beautiful country style living room [From: Amber B Design]

Light shades of green are easy to use in modern and beach style living rooms [From: Jinx McDonald Interior Designs]

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