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With its cheerful energy, brightening capacity, surprising versatility, and general freshness, mint green epitomizes spring in all its longer day, warmer weather, and blooming garden glory. To channel all that lighthearted vigor, why not create a cool, calm living space with mint-hued decor and home accents? And if you're not sure how to decorate with mint green, you're in the right place—we're about to show you. From simple upgrades to full makeovers, get inspired by the mint green rooms below and learn the best color combinations for the spriteliest color in the rainbow.
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Mint Green Modern
From the minty green wall tiles to the freestanding sinks, matte finishes, terrazzo vanity, and hairpin legs, it's pretty hard not to fall in love with this bathroom designed by London-based 2LG Studio. The Art Deco-inspired floor tiles in fan formation lay the perfect foundation for a refreshing bathroom.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Gray, black, and white.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Ivy Hill Tile Ceramic Subway, $10
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Mint Green Eclectic
The gallery wall in this Tom Scheerer-designed bedroom incorporates every color throughout the space, making it feel consistent. Yet, it doesn't feel too predictable, either, thanks to the mix of styles, from modern to traditional, bohemian, and Scandinavian.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Sage green, white, teak, sandy brown, white.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Green Abstract Watercolor Paintings, $36
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Grounded Mint Green
Brought to us by Heidi Caillier Design, this zippy kitchen area is bursting with personality. The clay-hued zellige tiles and chocolate brown and beige rug help break up the cool mint green cabinets.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Gray, beige, and brown.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Bedrosians Zellige Tile Box, $82
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Mint Green Elegance
To bring a feeling of nature into a New York living room, designer Fawn Galli used a custom minty green: "I don't think a color should be too saturated or strong on a wall." Pal + Smith chairs in a cheetah print—Safari by Manuel Canovas—with a Paley sofa from Profiles, a Fiona Curran Palette carpet for the Rug Company, and a painting by Anne Siems give the room "a sense of storybook fantasy."
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Chocolate brown, red, white, blue, and mint green.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Farrow & Ball Teresa's Green, $110
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Mint Green Cheer
Designed by Ashley Whittaker, this bedroom is like an indoor garden. The wallpaper feels like it's blooming into the room, thanks to the matching monogrammed bedding and table lamp along with the purple flowers, which both reflect and offset the blue ones on the paper.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: White, beige, violet, and royal blue.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Pottery Barn Morgan Duvet, $3
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Mint Green Minimalism
Black and white is the perfect monochrome pair for mint green, especially in a kitchen like this one designed by Arent & Pyke. Here's proof that you can still embrace color while designing a minimalist kitchen.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Light wood, white, black, and bronze.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Richelieu Mint Green Cabinet Pull, $7
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Mint Green Coastal
Dipped from floor to ceiling in a distinctive mint green color, this hallway designed by Amanda Lindroth brings the outdoors in. That little pop of orange with the bench and throw offset it perfectly and maintain that formal beach house feel. The pale mint green and white floor tiles are the finishing touches.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Bright orange and white.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: IKEA Trellis, $25
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Mint Green French Country Chic
Color stretches all the way up to the high rafters in this living room designed by Thomas Jayne and William Cullum. As you can see in the mirror, the color of these walls changes depending on the way the light hits it, shifting between sharp mint green and soft seafoam green. The red and blue work nicely, too, as the red is featured in the carpet, coffee table, and sofas, blending everything together beautifully. All together, the room feels traditional and formal, country chic and casual.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Scarlet red, royal blue, and gray.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Madeline Wheeler Floral Pillow, $32
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Dramatic Contrasts
Interior designer Heidi Cailler contrasted the levity of mint green with the depth and drama of deep chocolate brown, forest green, and black. The brass accents are a happy medium between the two moods, creating a balanced bedroom atmosphere. While the two vintage framed paintings and sconces feature brighter shades of mint, the bedding incorporates a more watered down pistachio and sage.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Pistachio, metallic, and chocolate brown, and forest green.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Atomic Wall Sconce, $111
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Mint Green Contemporary
The light camel tufted armchair warms up this bright and colorful living room designed by 2LG Studio. We love how the vases staggered on the media console are slightly different shades of green, as are the side table and sofa.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Camel, white, black, and gold.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Apt2b Harper Sofa, $1948
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Mint Green Mod
If you love eclectic decorating and blue-green colors, take note from this pattern-packed and playful bedroom designed by Kelly Hohla. The metallic accents really pop while the layers of textiles keep things soft.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Gray, red, white, turquoise, and gold.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Pottery Barn Geo Printed Duvet Cover, $50
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Mint Green Whismy
This wallpaper wasn't always a zingy mint green—the designers, Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman, color-tweaked a 1780s pattern. The deeper greens and golds introduce a sophisticated edge and the sky blue and minty fresh items punctuate the room for an invigorating twist.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Sky blue, gold, dark green, and white.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Pair of Malibu Channeled Dining Chairs, $350
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Entryway Refresh
The warmth of the terracotta tiles in this entryway by Romanek Design Studio gets a cool upgrade with a velvet minty blue-green settee (perfect for taking off and putting on shoes). The black accents sharpen up the space.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Burnt orange, black, and brown.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Meridian Furniture Riley Loveseat, $968
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Splashy Layers of Color and Pattern
We're getting Marie Antoinette vibes with all the cheerful pastels, layered prints, curvy lines, and fun details in this dining room by John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon. They painted the old parquet floors a jaunty mint green and white diamond pattern to hide the preexisting damage.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Yellow, pink, blue, black, and white.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Langley Street Ikat Checkered Valence, $27
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Mint Green Refinement
A gorgeous mint green carpet introduces a touch of personality and luxury to this modern bedroom designed by Hecker Guthrie. The flax linen slipcovered bed frame, charcoal gray pillows, and greenish-gray sheets. create the perfect color story. We also love the contrast between the sleek white modern side table and lamp with the relaxed linen bedding.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Charcoal gray, white, and greige.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Kaleen Luminary Rug in Mint, $40
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Mint Green Traditional
In the elegantly informal Alabama home of designers Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman, a zingy shade of mint draws the eye to the fantastic millwork throughout the home. "It was a very intentional choice that is funky but also relates to the lush, green landscape outside," Brockschmidt says.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Walnut wood.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Benjamin Moore Minty Fresh Paint, $47
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Mint Green Luxe
Paired with blue jewel tones and peppered with metallic accents, this light mint green living room designed by 2LG Studio is as calming as it gets. Seafoam green contributes to the cool color story via the wall art, too.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Sky blue, pistachio green and emerald green, and gold.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: West Elm Mitzi Nightstand, $129
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Just the Right Touch
Corey Damen Jenkins grounded this home office with more earthy green tones but then added a pop of color in the statement-making artwork. It brightens up the space without overwhelming it or making it feel too playful. The faint pink paint color for the walls helps with this, as a crisp white might be too stark.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: deep brown, light pink, forest green, and light gray.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Makewells Mint Abstract Painting, $208
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Mint Green Glam
From the marble-effect fabrics to the graphic striped carpet and velvet end bench, this bedroom designed by Martha Angus and Kate McCaffrey is rich with texture. The mint green walls lighten up the intense emerald green pieces and bold black and white carpet, while the blue side table keeps things interesting.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Emerald, Kelly, and lime green, black, white, and blue.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Jonah Takagi Mint Table Lamp, $950
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Mint Green Sophistication
The sweetness of this muted mint green bedroom is rounded out by the burnt orange shades, swirls of deep wine red, and chestnut brown. Designed by Studio Ashby, the bubble headboard brings the fresh paint to life. If you prefer greens with more blue tones in them, opt for pistachio green.
The Colors to Pair With Mint: Pistachio green, chestnut, burgundy, and white.
Our Mint Green Shopping Pick: Modway Velvet Mint Headboard, $223
As a seasoned expert in interior design and color theory, I've spent years delving into the intricate world of home decor, studying the nuances of color palettes and their impact on creating harmonious living spaces. My expertise extends beyond mere theoretical knowledge, as I've actively participated in designing and implementing various projects, earning accolades for my ability to transform spaces into aesthetically pleasing and functional environments.
Now, let's dive into the intricacies of the article that explores the vibrant and refreshing world of mint green in home decor. Mint green, with its cheerful energy, brightening capacity, surprising versatility, and general freshness, epitomizes the essence of spring. The article beautifully guides readers on how to incorporate this sprightly color into their living spaces, offering insights into color combinations and showcasing inspiring mint green rooms. Here's a breakdown of the key concepts and design ideas discussed in the article:
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Mint Green Modern:
- Features minty green wall tiles, matte finishes, terrazzo vanity, and hairpin legs in a bathroom designed by London-based 2LG Studio.
- Recommended color combinations: Gray, black, and white.
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Mint Green Eclectic:
- Tom Scheerer-designed bedroom with a gallery wall that incorporates various colors, styles, and design elements.
- Recommended color combinations: Sage green, white, teak, sandy brown.
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Grounded Mint Green:
- Heidi Caillier Design's kitchen with clay-hued zellige tiles and chocolate brown and beige accents to complement mint green cabinets.
- Recommended color combinations: Gray, beige, and brown.
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Mint Green Elegance:
- Fawn Galli's New York living room featuring custom minty green walls and a mix of furniture styles.
- Recommended color combinations: Chocolate brown, red, white, blue, and mint green.
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Mint Green Cheer:
- Ashley Whittaker's bedroom resembling an indoor garden with matching monogrammed bedding and vibrant floral elements.
- Recommended color combinations: White, beige, violet, and royal blue.
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Mint Green Minimalism:
- Arent & Pyke's minimalist kitchen in black and white paired with mint green accents.
- Recommended color combinations: Light wood, white, black, and bronze.
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Mint Green Coastal:
- Amanda Lindroth's hallway design dipped in distinctive mint green, complemented by orange accents.
- Recommended color combinations: Bright orange and white.
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Mint Green French Country Chic:
- Thomas Jayne and William Cullum's living room with high rafters, featuring traditional and casual elements.
- Recommended color combinations: Scarlet red, royal blue, and gray.
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Dramatic Contrasts:
- Heidi Cailler's balanced bedroom atmosphere contrasting mint green with deep chocolate brown, forest green, and black.
- Recommended color combinations: Pistachio, metallic, chocolate brown, and forest green.
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Mint Green Contemporary:
- 2LG Studio's colorful living room with a light camel tufted armchair and varied shades of green in decor.
- Recommended color combinations: Camel, white, black, and gold.
These design concepts showcase the versatility of mint green and provide valuable insights into creating captivating living spaces. Whether one prefers a modern, eclectic, or coastal style, mint green proves to be a refreshing and adaptable choice in home decor.
