Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Decorate With Green White And Black

Accent green decor with bold zebra-printed accessories.


When decorating with a green, white and black color scheme, go for an exotic look. Nature-inspired green shades will complement and tone down bold black-and-white pieces. Avoid using delicate pastel green shades, which will get lost among the black-and-white decor. A traditional black-and-white color scheme is classy, and pops of vibrant green will add a fresh touch to the design. The eye-catching color scheme will complement any room in your home. Does this Spark an idea?


Instructions


1. Paint the walls a fresh green color as a backdrop to black and white decor. Choose a medium-toned natural green shade, such as fern or grass green. Pick lime green if you prefer a brighter shade.


2. Choose a white cotton-upholstered couch and love seat set for a breezy look. Pick a coffee and side table set featuring dark wood and wrought-iron details as a casually elegant touch. Enhance a bedroom with a lacy black wrought-iron headboard and dark wood furniture featuring wrought-iron hardware.


3. Decorate with textiles. Drape a leaf green-hued cashmere throw blanket over the back of the white couch. Place a black-and-white zebra-printed pillow at each couch end. Cover a bed with a luxurious white down comforter and enhance it with a mix of zebra-printed and solid green decorative pillows. Add a soft touch to wood or tile floors with a plush zebra-printed rug.


4. Accent the design with green decor items for a fresh look. Place a tall tropical plant in a black ceramic pot and use it to fill in an empty corner. Fill a green ceramic or glass vase with fresh white roses and yellow tulips, to incorporate another bright color into the mix. Hang silver wall sconces above a couch or bed and fill them with green candles.

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