The colour green has remained a firm favourite in both décor and fashion. We've seen it in every room – from kitchen cupboards and bespoke bathroom tiles to hand-painted furniture and fearless feature walls. Whether you're drawn to soft sage, minty hues or bolder and brighter shades, it seems green is here to stay.
According to interior designer Lara Myerson of Lara Myerson Designs in Cape Town, green is the colour of renewal and growth.
“Many of my clients like grey combined with naturals, but the minute I add some greenery or green accents, their spaces really come alive,” says Lara. “There's so much you can do with greenery and the trends these days range from potting rooms and sculptural arrangements to vertical gardens and hanging plants – all of which invigorate a space.”
During the recent renovation of her family holiday home in Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route, Lara reaffirmed that green isn't just a fad; in fact, it can