Color has a huge influence on how we feel in a space, which means it’s a powerful tool for creating an environment that supports how you want to live and feel. Today, we’re exploring the psychology behind the color green, with tips on how you can use green wallpaper to infuse balance, harmony and growth into your daily life.
Green Wallpaper - For Balance
The color green sits in the intersection of cool and warm colors. Because of this innate balance, green is easy on the eyes and feels to those perceiving it as a stabilizing, harmonious hue. In interior design, using this hue to create an interior feel of balance can be done by pairing green wallpaper with neutral decor, like white or cream, to keep the space light yet grounded.
More, bringing in natural materials such as wood or stone can help to achieve that harmonious, nature-infused feel. This is a design scheme suited for virtually any space, as balance brings a level of serenity that’s beneficial morning, afternoon and night.
Our top green wallpaper picks for setting a balanced vibe include Faux Grasscloth in Textured Sage, Faux Roman Clay by Pure Salt in Moss, and Sisal Tonal Hues Authentic Grasscloth in Woodland Green.
Green Wallpaper - For Growth
Maybe the most obvious association with green is that of nature. Green is seen organically in nature, emerging during periods of regeneration and growth. In color psychology, this growth can be linked to the symbolization of personal development and also professional ambition or growth of wealth.
This design scheme is perfect for home offices, corporate meeting rooms, financial establishments, or anywhere where positive ambition and abundance reigns supreme. For designing purposes, to really maximize the growth effect, layer in living plants and natural lighting sources.
Our top green wallpaper picks for inspiring growth include Painted Vine in Matcha, Canopy Toile Faux Grasscloth in Sage Green, and Hoffman Faux Sisal Textured by Jeremiah Brent.
Green Wallpaper - For Health
From a scientific perspective, things that are green are generally healthy. For example, when you eat nutrient-dense green vegetables, your health is improved. There have been studies that prove exposure to natural, green spaces reduces mortality and slows cognitive decline. So, naturally, green is the color of health and wellness.
In interior design, use of green in a bathroom, to start your day off with wellness, is a wonderful use case. The color scheme is also popular in health settings and businesses that strive for wellness.
Our favorite green wallpaper patterns to convey wellness include Layered Palm Faux Grasscloth in Sage Green, Canvas Palm in Green Grove, and String of Pearls in Sea Glass.
Feeling balanced? Shop all of our green wallpaper here.
