Glorious green

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A homage to the hue that has the ability to soothe, inspire and excite

FEATURE JO BAILEY

PRETTY PASTEL

Chicago-based interior design firm M + M designed this fresh, colourwashed butler’s pantry. The space might be small, but the impact is mighty. By matching the soft pastel green hue used on the walls to the cupboards and woodwork, company directors Leslie Martin and Kim Meardon created a space that is filled with joyful colour that will outlive any passing trends or short-lived fads.

PHOTOGRAPHS (THIS PAGE) AIMÉE MAZZENGA; (OPPOSITE) DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

STRONG PRESENCE

Model and LUMA Beauty founder Jessica Hart called upon interior designer and long-time friend Carlos Mota to reimagine her home in the Hollywood Hills. A strong green features throughout the house, used on painted woodwork, for upholstery and textiles and in unexpected and creative ways, such as the wide-width striped ceiling. This contemporary twist helps to balance the combination of rustic textures. 

LUSH LAYERS

With endless shade options, green is one of the hardest-working colours. Its versatility allows it to be used as the protagonist within a room, as well as a support act for other hues. Contrary to popular belief, blue and green should certainly be seen, as interior designer Patrick Mele proves within this exuberant bedroom corner. The high-gloss finish on the window frame and ornate furniture bounces endless green light around this space.

PHOTOGRAPHS (THIS PAGE) KYLE KNODELL; (OPPOSITE) NICOLAS MATHÉUS/LAURENCE DOUGIER

NATURAL WORLD

With the help of architect Jean Bosc, a modern extension was built on this Provençal farmhouse in Eygalières, France. The Australian homeowners then enlisted Jane Charlwood, a Melbourne-based interior designer, with the task of bringing their i

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