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Harry Styles recently revealed on Brittany Broski’s Royal Court show that he considered one design move to be a big mistake in his first home, which he bought in London at the age of 18. The “crime” in question? He went all in on a green rug. (He also shared that a painting of Jesus wearing boxing clothes could be found in the same space, and, honestly, we’ve got more questions about that.)
But back to the rug: We don’t think he did a single thing wrong. In fact, a lush green rug can work in any room of the house, and we have proof. Below, four ways to do the statement piece justice.
Pair It With Other Colors from Nature
Introduce rich neutrals into a scene and green immediately softens. Deep brown, also found in nature, is always a good bet—just take a look at the living room that designer Elina Mussakulova put together in this Kazakhstan apartment for a bit of reassurance. It’s a strong contrast of colors that doesn’t feel jarring.
Go For A Subtle Pattern
Stick with a subtle, textural pattern and it’ll go with much more than you’d think. The floral motif underneath the sofa in this Brooklyn apartment‘s living room, designed by Alyssa Owens, is proof that a little goes a long way, especially when paired with a swirly peach coffee table.
Let It Be The Main Character
The owners of this Maine summer home looked to Heidi Lachapelle and Katie Judkins of Heidi Lachapelle Interiors to go heavy on green in their bedroom. The key is balancing a strong hue—here, the nightstands help keep things in proportion.
