As we near the big reveal of our upstairs studio space, the Retreat team is buzzing with excitement. Lately, the conversation has been much about…greens! We know we want to include some striking green statement upstairs, but figuring out what shade of green is perfect for Retreat has taken some time. While hunter seems to be on the rise, we can’t help but feel like the dark, somewhat broody shade is not a match. From Chartreuse, to lime, to sage, to emerald there is no shortage of greens to choose from—each with such vastly different personalities. Then, once we figure out what personality of green is right for the space, we have to put it to the test.
For instance, how the color plays with the sunlight at different times of the day matters. Maybe the color shines beautifully as the filtered afternoon sunshine dances around the room, but come early evening, the color suddenly becomes lackluster. Or perhaps, the perfect green in an empty space suddenly clashes with the other décor elements we bring into the studio. Who would have thought that finding the perfect paint would take so much forethought?
How we Decided
When putting our greens to the test, we wanted to make sure they fit some criteria:
- It had to be a friendly, welcoming green
- We wanted it to fit the peaceful vibe of our shop
- The color had to be a good backdrop for our plants
- Lastly, we wanted the green to coordinate with the other items we are hoping to add to the studio space
Last week, we deliberated on the great green conundrum, and unanimously agreed on a green we would all like to try, and we just put some of the sample up on the wall. The color is called… drumroll…. Greenfield by Sherwin-Williams. It is a lovely shade that leans olive. It’s neutral enough, with a true-green character. We felt that it nicely strikes a balance between a natural, organic green and a more sophisticated, polished color. As we work on the space, we will be sure to keep the sneak peeks coming, and let you know if the color passes the test! Thanks for following along with all our updates!
As we are painting over here, we’d love to know, what’s your favorite green?
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