A large, L-shaped, brown leather sofa faces a stone hearth decorated with candles, art, books, and pampas grass. The walls are a dark textured green that wraps around the dark wooden built-in bookshelf filled with books, frames, and trinkets. A cream armchair with wooden accents sits hearthside in this emerald paradise.
15 Green Living Room Ideas for a Refreshing Retreat
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Published: March 2, 2023
Updated: November 27, 2023
Green living rooms offer a calm and serene place for you and your family to relax. Green is known for its calming qualities and for helping boost your creative side therefore it is perfect for a communal space such as your living room. If you are looking to add a pop of color to your living area green is a great choice as it is a natural color and blends well with pre-existing neutrals.
Green is great for adding an earthy, outdoor feel to your interior space. You can start small with pieces of green décor such as plants or green artwork before expanding into the idea of painting one or even four walls green! You can stick to one shade of green for a monochrome feel or mitch and match so a more lived-in curated style. Read on to get inspired by these green living rooms.
02 of Traditional Living Area With Leather Sofa
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This traditional living room features a brown leather couch sitting under a green gallery wall with black framed prints. A rustic wooden coffee table stands in front of the couch atop the lightly patterned rug decorated with a modest stack of books.
03 of Vintage Green Sitting Room
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A beautiful green door frame welcomes you into this cozy seating area. Two pale green armchairs are turned into each other on either side of a petite wooden table topped with a lush bouquet. The walls are painted the same green as the door frame and accented with cream-patterned drapes for the windows.
04 of Sage Green Living Room
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This warm and inviting living room features a sage green accent wall behind the brick fireplace and white mantel. A gorgeous white sofa topped with green and cream throw pillows sits behind a glass and wood round coffee table.
05 of Springtime Living Room Design
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Gray brick lines the fireplace under the green walls of this springtime living room. A bouquet of white flowers is arranged in a white ceramic vessel next to a candle and a wooden bunny in a wicker tray atop the white coffee table. A brow armchair is adorned with a green throw blanket and floral green pillows.
06 of Vintage Collectors Living Room
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This eclectic green living room features a wall filled with antique decorative mirrors and frames and a large light green couch with matching pillows. A refurbished wood coffee table sits in front of the couch furnished with a potted pothos plant and some books.
07 of Dark Green Fireplace and Walls
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This dark, moody living room features a tall black end table topped with some leafy branches arranged in a white ceramic vase. A light gray linen couch topped with pillows rests on a white and green rug and is placed against the dark olive-green walls of the room. A green-painted brick fireplace is visible on the back wall of the room.
08 of Green Farmhouse Living Room
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An apothecary cabinet topped with vessels and botanicals rests in the corner against the sage green walls of this farmhouse living room. A cream couch sits on top of a plush cream rug next to a reclaimed wood coffee table decorated with an orange fall bouquet.
09 of Holiday Hearth With Green Accents
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The base of this stunning pale brick fireplace is decorated with green plaid totes filled with tree saplings and cozy winter blankets. A white felt garland hangs from the wooden mantel decked with more festive holiday decor, including a repurposed window frame hung with a white wreath.
10 of Dark Green Mixes With Modern Boho Vibe
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A wicker armchair topped with a fluffy white pillow stands out against the dark teal accent wall in this modern boho living area. A cream sofa adorned with a leather pillow and textured throw faces a granite coffee table decorated with a woven tray holding a dark gray vase filled with botanicals.
11 of Colorful Green Living Room Ideas
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This colorful living room features a gorgeous white mantel that stands out against the sage-green wall. A large wicker basket and leafy house plant sit atop the dark grey hearth. The mantel is decorated with candles and colorful books that match the equally colorful bouquet standing on the black coffee table.
12 of Dark and Moody Emerald Escape
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This living room features an emerald green velvet sofa topped with two stunning white and green patterned pillows. A soft gray ottoman rests in front of the couch next to a wicker basket holding a small monstera deliciosa. The walls of the room are dark teal green with a large floral decal adding to the dark moody feel of the space.
13 of Green Velvet Sofa in Modern Living Room
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The showpiece of this space is the rounded, dark green velvet sofa resting atop the pale hardwood floors. A simple modern fireplace takes its spot under a dark graphic floral painting and next to the black curio cabinet on the far wall.
14 of Modern Green Living Room Gallery Wall
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Wooden and gold-framed art and mirrors create a stunning gallery display on the dark green wall in this cozy living room. A tufted grey couch rests below near a white fur rug and is topped with a simple throw blanket and green pillow. A black record player stands next to a floor-length wooden mirror to the left of the sofa.
15 of Modern Forest Green Living Room
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This mid-century-modern living room is completely painted a dark forest green, from the hearth to the trim to the ceiling. Two brown leather chairs sit next to a gray sofa and a large fiddle leaf fig set in a wicker basket. A wooden shelving unit rests against the far wall decorated with many vessels, frames, and plants.
