The color green has taken 2024 by storm, with moody, nature-inspired shades appearing in abundance across the world of interior design. From jewel box powder rooms to calming, cozy living rooms, homeowners and designers alike are admiring the color's powerful impact on design schemes. Though green has proven quite versatile, it's not the first hue that springs to mind when it comes to the bedroom – light shades can appear juvenile, while darker shades often feel jarring.
But as English actor Dominic West's cocooning castle bedroom proves, the right shade of green is the perfect choice for a stately, stylish escape. Clad in forest green and featuring a statement chaise in a lighter shade, this Georgian-inspired in Ireland's Glin Castle is the perfect blend of elegance and serenity. 'Green is an excellent choice for a bedroom color due to its calming and rejuvenating properties.
It promotes relaxation and a sense of balance, which are essential for a restful night's sleep. When combined with other green and blue hues, as seen in this space, the effect is magnified, creating a cohesive, friendly, and harmonious ambiance,' says , founder and principal designer at her eponymous firm. A photo posted by glin_castle on Aside from green's aesthetic appeal, experts say that it's one of the .
Drawing from the great outdoors and ever-associated with growth and nature, dark green – think forest or sage hues – makes for a comfort-forward, calming environment. And if there's any room .
