Olive Green: The Earthy Color We’re Fully Embracing In Interiors
To say we’re obsessed with interior design is an understatement. If we’re not selecting furniture for a new project or giving our own homes a seasonal update, we’re most definitely gleaning design inspiration from everywhere we go. All of this so-called “field research” helps us discover plenty of exciting things – including our newest obsession with one particular earthy color: Olive Green.
Starting way back in 2019, olive green first showed up on our design radar. And in the 5 years since the color has really taken off. Not only is this earthy hue evocative of nature and all of its inherent symbolism, but we also love that it adds a subtle pop of color to a space without being overwhelming. Not to mention it’s a versatile color that can be used in every single room. But how do you add this earthy tone? Keep scrolling for six low-lift ways to incorporate the olive green into your space!
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PAINT
If you’re looking for a long-term commitment to olive green, why not go for a statement wall or colored kitchen cabinetry? We’d argue that this is the perfect paint color for minimalists looking to add a touch of color to their space—it’s just bold enough to add interest, but will still blend in with an otherwise pared-back interior. To keep it from feeling too bold and colorful pair it back by using neutral furnishings and textiles to calm the earthy hue.
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PLANTS
No room is complete without a bit of organic greenery, and while you might not be ready for an olive green bed or sofa, every room is ready for a bit of life. For something more low-lift, opt for on-tone plants like eucalyptus, fiddle leaf fig, succulents, or naturally, an Olive Tree! Retailers like West Elm and CB2 also offer incredibly lifelike faux botanicals if you’re not quite ready to become a plant parent.
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TEXTILES
Arguably the easiest way to incorporate a color is to buy throw pillows, blankets, or towels in the hue of the moment. Olive green pillows can add interest to a neutral sofa, or towels as an earthy accent in the bathroom. And the best thing about textiles? They can easily be swapped out when you are ready for a change.
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Photo: Target
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FURNITURE
Rather than peppering olive green textiles and accessories throughout your space, make a long-term investment with furniture. Don’t be scared – it’s a bold move that can transform the look of your room and create a real conversation piece. We’d recommend pairing an olive green sofa or armchairs with a coffee table in a natural material like wood or marble, or an upholstered bed with lighter-toned nightstands.
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Photo: Tempaper
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WALLPAPER
Wallpaper is one of the most transformative things that you can do to a room. Not to mention there are so many patterns that you can choose from. If you’re scared to permanently do anything to your walls then grab a temporary solution like those from Tempaper (including Bobby’s collection!) They are peel-and-stick and can easily be done in a single afternoon. If you’re ready to go bold there are some really fun botanicals available, or lean more subtle with a textured grasscloth wallpaper.
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Photo: Target
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LIGHTING
Your first thought when trying to work green into your home might not be through the lighting, but adding a little touch of the color up near the ceiling will bring your eye up and also create a statement in the olive green tone. If pendants don’t work for you then it can also be worked in through table and floor lamps as well, or even a green fabric shade. The subtle hint of green in an all-white room is an interesting statement that brings the color into your space without having to feel like the hue has taken over.
Green with envy. I saw your collection on AD and am counting down the days until it is available to the public. So many pretty pieces.
Any suggestion on how to hang wall paper? I love the way it looks but timid on how to put it up- especially if it needs to line up.
If you are hanging traditional wallpaper then I’d recommend hiring a professional installer but if you are hanging tempaper then go for it yourself. It is very forgiving and can easily be peeled back up to realign it if you need to. Best of all it’s removable.
Where can I find green pendants like those!? Swoon. Thanks!
Oh…oh yes. I just got SO many ideas for our master bedroom! I was thinking of a pale green but I may reconsider entirely now. Moss green seems like it’d let the beautiful wood of our large bed frame really shine without taking over the room, too.
Love this! Keep up the good work!!
Thanks Aiden! Glad you are here
I love the layers of forest floor colors! Makes me want to crawl into bed and camp out with an all day Jammie day with my husband and daughter. French press coffee on the side table, books, laughs, Uno (my daughter will try to stack the deck in her favor with Draw 4’s). I just want to curl up! Have you heard of the candle company Tatine? They have a scent called, Tabac, that’d I’d have in this room (I have zero affiliation) – they also have one called, Forest Floor and it would be perfection as well. ? Love Love Love everything about this! The layers of mossy and fern greens remind me of my childhood with my dad. I want to be enveloped! Great inspiration! Thank you!
Love, love, love this color! It’s so soothing to this gardener’s eye!
No need for a green thumb with these tips! Hope you enjoy
Beautiful! Everything you do is just beautiful! I never would have thought of wallpaper to have a view of the outside inside. Thank you!!
Any suggestions on not overly expensive bedding in that colorway? I’ve seen it all over Insta (along with that beautiful terracota bedding) but have only found sources that sell linen bedding at high prices.
I have a velvet green couch and am looking for another couch to go with it, but I’m not sure what color to pair it with. Very glad I came across this post!
Any idea where I can find the wooden desk that has the tom ford book in it? Keep up the good work, Bobby!
Love the moss green – can’t think of an accessory I own that wouldn’t look great. Sapphire, Amethyst, Fuschia, even a little Canary Yellow would add a gorgeous spark. Goodbye shades of grey.
You had me at GREEN!!!
Love the show & all the boys, but you really rock in what you do! Awesome ideas & a great eye! ?
I once read feng shui does not recommend green for a bedroom…causes the male partner to stray.
Great ideas. Love it, specially the wall paper.
I think you inspired me to take a risk …. but is for the social WC witch is small. Should the print be smaller too????
Love your site ??
I love the idea of bringing the outdoors in. We have white furniture in our bedroom (head board, dresser) and I would love to do a moss green accent wall but I am stuck on what to paint the 3 other walls. Any suggestions?
I absolutely love your ideas! I’m actually looking for a dark green I can paint my living room with. I really love the colour in the first picture but it’s not ball green from farrow and ball is it? It seems like a much lighter green.
If someone knows what colour that is I would highly appreciate it! Thank you and keep up the good work!
The house I just moved in is this exact color so I love this article!!! Plus I love some Bobby Berk 😉 I feel like modern wood furniture really works for this style. Only problem I have with that is most modern pieces are made of manufactured wood. How do you feel about that? I can’t get past the cheap feeling of it.
Just found your site
Love your philosophy of less is more
Relaxed & boho?? That’s what I see
Thank you for sharing
Where is the comforter or duvet from in the cover photo of this article? It’s a mossy green with a black throw on the bed! Thanks!
LOVE the newsletter!!!! Sooooooooo well curated!
thank you!
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Winter feels long in New Jersey. To see and feel Spring is to see and feel green. To leave the fireplace of a farm house and be outside is to add another room to my home. Green inside makes my winter not so long.
its very good blog. Thanks for sharing such great information for me. I hope you will share some more information about the earthy hue were fully embracing Please keep sharing!
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