{"id":346491,"date":"2026-04-09T10:47:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=346491"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T20:04:51","slug":"color-chart-the-joys-of-a-classic-green-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/color-chart-the-joys-of-a-classic-green-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Color Chart: The Joys of a Classic Green Home\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our monthly series asks: How do you bring color into luxury design? Green lends itself to older properties, thanks to its historic links, writes Jill Krasny<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Leinster, Ireland<\/a> | Lisney Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some homes make a lasting impression while others quickly fade from the mind. The design scheme is always a factor. Used with care, yellow can be uplifting<\/a> and pink is surprisingly grounding<\/a>, while green\u2014which our series on color in luxury design turns to next\u2014is perfectly suited to old-world interiors, given its rich history.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In ancient Egypt, the color was tied to life and vegetation, but also to the afterlife. Tomb paintings and artifacts feature green pigment and verdigris, and Osiris, the Egyptian god of fertility, death and resurrection, was often shown with green skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, in 18th- and 19-century Europe, the color came to symbolize wealth and power, says Jessica Iwaniec, the design director of Pembrooke & Ives<\/a>, a New York-based interior design firm. \u201cEmerald green is definitely a standout you would see on walls [of the period],\u201d she says, while rich jewel tones appeared in everything from velvet furniture to drapery, she adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Portland, Oregon<\/a> | Cascade Hasson Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Iwaniec says she tends to see clients choosing lighter shades of green when it comes to paint, while deeper shades remain a popular choice for textiles. Yellows and oranges work well with green due to their earthy tones. \u201cI think about the leaves changing colors and the different variations you might see in the fall,\u201d she advises on the most successful color combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The paintwork of this estate<\/a> in prestigious King\u2019s Heights in Portland, Oregon, complements the myriad colors of its garden. \u201cThis green blends in with the surrounding landscape but brings out the details of the architecture, too,\u201d says Iwaniec. It also draws out the white components. The home has a sense of timelessness, despite the exterior being painted a teal-leaning hue that is not common on the U.S. West Coast. \u201cYou might encounter it in New England,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark and bright shades of green can feel overpowering in warmer climates and Iwaniec warns also against pairing them with red, which can feel too Christmassy. But lighter shades of green are almost adjacent to neutrals, making them ideal for contemporary homes where light is prized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She cites a recent project on Shelter Island, New York, featuring a serene sage green with a high-gloss finish that accentuated the woods outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leinster, Ireland<\/a> | Lisney Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Village at Lyons<\/a>, a completely remodeled 20-acre luxury resort in County Kildare, half an hour from Dublin, likewise plays off its rolling pastoral landscape with subtle green detailing across the piece, particularly on windows, doors and balconies. Lush climbing vines transport you to older interiors in Europe, says Iwaniec, who likens the site\u2019s meticulously landscaped gardens and courtyards to the floral designs of English textile designer William Morris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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London, England <\/a>| United Kingdom Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By contrast, a spacious central London apartment<\/a> in a Grade II listed building, a stone\u2019s throw from Buckingham Palace, features neutral colors throughout, except for one monochromatic room. Here, designer David Linley has deployed a channel-tufted wall panel and bench in acid green that creates a \u201cdramatic, moody environment,\u201d says Iwaniec. Adding further drama: the wall upholstery, which enhances the feeling of being enveloped by the soft green textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore our Color Chart series, from zingy orange<\/a><\/em>, bold red<\/a> and joyful pink <\/a>to calming white<\/a>, crowd-pleasing blue<\/a> and uplifting yellow<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our monthly series asks: How do you bring color into luxury design? Green lends itself to older properties, thanks to its historic links, writes Jill Krasny Leinster, Ireland | Lisney Sotheby\u2019s International Realty Some homes make a lasting impression while others quickly fade from the mind. The design scheme is always a factor. 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