If you haven’t noticed, us and the interior design world at large seems to have a thing for dark green. From rich olive to moody hunter, green seems to be the preferred hue of choice when adding depth, richness, and a little traditional character to spaces as of late.
So, it comes as no surprise that our official 2024 color of the year is none other than English Ivy. As design tastemakers continue to embrace all things traditional, saturated, and a little maximalist, English Ivy is the perfect gateway color — it’s bold but earthy; moody but calming; saturated yet still functions as a neutral.
In other words, it’s the perfect bridge between clean minimalism (still popular, but less so with each passing year) and the latest trend towards traditional, classic design. If you’re just now starting to dip your toe into the world of color in your home, English Ivy is always a safe bet — it looks stunning on walls and cabinetry as well as upholstery, decor, artwork, textiles, and beyond.
Opinions on English Ivy aside, our color of the year predictions are based on actual market research. Thanks to countless client projects and the innumerable hours spent sourcing furniture, decor, paint, and artwork, we’ve got a pulse on design trends, color and otherwise. English Ivy marries the timeless with the trendy, and we think it’ll continue to reign supreme into 2024 and beyond.
English Ivy paint colors we love
Looking to add a little moody green decadence to your space? We recommend starting with paint. We love Vintage Vogue and Essex Green by Benjamin Moore, as well as Current Mood and Field Trip (a lovely olive) by Clare Paint. We’re all about the saturated, monochrome paint look this year wherein you paint your walls, trim, doors, and ceiling the same color — the effect is next-level cozy, saturated, and enveloping in the best possible way.
Colors that go with English Ivy
As evidenced by the above imagery, English Ivy pairs beautifully with soft, warm tones for a little contrast. Natural tan, creamy white, cognac leather, soft caramel, and natural wood tones all balance out this color beautifully and add to the serene, nature-inspired aesthetic. As far as hardware goes, antique brass and high-polish gold are the perfect match for English Ivy, whether in the form of lighting, cabinet hardware, or shower systems.
Decorating with English Ivy
If subtle pops of color are more your thing, we have an entire designer-curated shop collection for that. We recommend playing with dark green upholstery for a subtle color pop (we love velvet!), whether on a sofa or accent seating. You can also bring in the hue via live greenery, landscape paintings, decorative vases, throw pillows and blankets, wallpaper, area rugs, and more. When paired with soft, neutral tones like ivory and tan, the end result is modern, but still inviting.
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