Go Green

ABOVE Inspiration for the dining room is pure Giorgio Armani. A Pinterest search for “Giorgio Armani Dragon Dress” reveals the fashion designer standing next to a model in a vibrant green dress adorned with a jeweled serpent. Here, the look is translated into chartreuse draperies and Chinese-inspired blue porcelains. Featured in “An Eye for Style, ” May/June 2014.
 

  

ABOVE LEFT Homeowner and decorator Carla Edgeworth says her Lake Mitchell home is a humble mixture of flea market and thrift store finds that she gave new life with fresh, bold paint and new fabric. Featured in “A Family of Friends, ” March/April 2014. Photo by Art Meripol

ABOVE RIGHT Fresh greenery pops against neutral walls and softens the look of this modern dining room. Featured in “California Dream, ” Sept/Oct 2013. 
 

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ABOVE Turkish travertine floors and a two-toned glass shower wall offer a departure from the more expected all-white marble yet create the same elegance. Featured in “Raising the Standard, ” Jan/Feb 2014.
 

  

ABOVE LEFT A colorful, eclectic living room showcases designer Allison Banks' creativity. A bright pop of green brightens up the walls. Featured in “Inspiring Spaces, ” May/June 2014.

ABOVE RIGHT The calm, neutral colors of this master bedroom let the bright emerald-green bedding grab the eye’s attention. Featured in “Modern Makeover, ” Jan/Feb 2015. Photo by Sarah Arrington
 

ABOVE In designer Lisa Flake's master bedroom,  swathes of color, primarily in lime-green drapes and an antique Oushak rug, add a pop of pizzazz to the home's white theme. A green monogram on the fabric headboard adds a personalized touch. Featured in “Bold & Beautiful, ” Jan/Feb 2014.
 

  

ABOVE LEFT Neutral accessories pair nicely with a rustic green chest. Featured in “Natural Instincts, ” Jan/Feb 2014.

ABOVE RIGHT Assorted glass jars and vases add character and color to an antique white armoire. Featured in “Home for the Holidays, ” Nov/Dec 2013.
 

ABOVE In this TV room,  a green tin sign culled from a family business pops against the exposed brick wall. Featured in “Industrial Evolution, ” Sept/Oct 2013. 
 


Photography by Jean Allsopp

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