7 Ways to Decorate With Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Add a pinch of green to your home for St. Patrick’s Day with these decor ideas
By Mady Dahlstrom, Porch.com March 13, 2015
Bring the luck of the Irish to your home by decorating with green accents, décor items and cool color combinations. Green can be a bit of a bright and bold color to incorporate into your home, but these seven ideas prove it can be done with aplomb.
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and all things green, the editors at Porch.com have rounded up a few great ways to decorate your home with the grassiest, freshest hue of them all.
1. Decorative Pillows
One of the easiest ways to spruce up your space with some green is with a decorative pillow.
Photo courtesy of Nandina Home & Design Atlanta
2. Vary Shades
Take your green-colored décor to the next level by using different shades throughout the room–everything from chairs to dishes–to tie the entire space together.
Photo courtesy of Jeneration Interiors
3. Add An Accent Chair
Sometimes a little can go a long way in home décor. A bright green accent chair will make a statement without taking over the entire room.
Photo courtesy of Moroso Construction Inc.
4. Switch Up Your Bedspread
A new bedspread can change the whole theme of your bedroom. Choose green-colored covers to create a fun and festive look this St. Patrick’s Day.
Photo courtesy of Studio Ecesis
5. Go Bold
Give a room extra personality by painting the walls entirely green. This lively color is full of energy.
Photo courtesy of Wentworth, Inc.
6. Paint Your Floor
Consider adding a little color underfoot and try painting your floors. Bright green floors are an intense and daring décor choice and will ramp up your style.
Photo courtesy of Moroso Construction Inc.
7. Mix In A Rug
Give your room a boost by mixing in a patterned rug with hints of green for a subtle, yet colorful addition.
Photo courtesy of Renewal Design + Build
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