Happy new year! I’m sure you know by now that the color of year is…white. I’m sure you’re sick of hearing about it too! So don’t worry. My first blog post of 2026 won’t be how to use white, but how to use COLOR. I want to teach you 20 playful ways to use green in your living room in 2026.
My hope with this blog post is that you leave feeling inspired, that this post teaches you something, gives you ideas, and encourages you to try something new in your home! In the dead of winter, we look for freshness and light. I think color, pattern, and bringing life and creativity into your space can give you a mood boost and help weather the winter storm until the tulips come up.
So join me today in this fun post filled with color, fun ideas, and a solid dose of whimsy for your new year!
20 Playful Ways to Use GREEN in Your Living Room in 2026
Take note! Let these ideas sink in and look around your space to see how you can spruce things up and get your creative juices flowing in 2026 by gifting yourself some interior joy. Because that’s what the heart of interior design should be–joy!
2. As a reading nook paired with jewel tones and warm woods
Design: Kemble Interiors | Photo: Carmel Brantley
3. As a chartreuse backdrop with floral punch armchair
Design: Katie Ridder Inc | Photo: Eric Piasecki
13. As a fun upholstery update to vintage chairs
Design: Brockschmidt & Coleman | Photo: Paul Costello
14. As a bold wallpaper paired with jewel tones
Design: Banner Day Interiors | Photo: Christopher Stark
20. Gray toned green paired with red
(don't worry-it's not Christmas-y!)
Design: Laura Stephens | Photo: Boz Gagovski
What do you think? Do you have a favorite idea on this list? How are you planning on bringing green into your living room in 2026?
