Wall colors
Guilford Green is a soft green that has a touch of gray and brown in it, which gives it a soothing neutral quality. According to Ellen O’Neill, creative director at Benjamin Moore, the hue represents “fresh energy and growth” and can serve as either “the hero or the highlight in any room.” Additionally it can work with a wide variety of design styles, from clean and contemporary to richly traditional.
Think about layering Guilford Green with similar shades — those slightly lighter and darker — to help break up the monolithic look you can sometimes get when all the walls are painted the same color. This is especially smart in an open-plan home in which you want the entire space to feel cohesive.
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