12 Ways to Decorate With August’s Birthstone: Peridot
As summer enters its last (gasp!) full month, we’re itching to finally get going on those big home projects before winter arrives. And sometimes — alright, almost always — the easiest answer to a home revamp is mixing in a bit of color. In honor of August’s birthstone, Peridot — a rich + warm olive green — we are bringing some green decor ideas to your screen. From velvety goodness to gorgeous color combos, these earthy ideas will add some chic greenery to your home.
1. Painted Ceiling: When in color doubt, paint the ceiling. This peridot and pink bedroom is all kinds of girly/boho chic. (via Vintage Revivals)
2. Wallpaper: Blue + peridot also make for a killer color combo. You could stick with the furniture and a few accent pillows, or go all out and pair that with some floral-inspired wallpaper to match. (via Decor Advisor)
3. Bedside Table: Keep it more subtle with a green bedside table (and accompanying gold, of course). Paired with mauve and pink hues, this bedroom has us ready to curl up with a good book. (via Emily Henderson)
4. Green Glass: Probably the easiest update ever, green glass can add that je ne sais quoi you’ve been looking for. Hunt down some old apothecary jars or just search your local thrift store to get the look. (via wikiHow)
5. Tufted Velvet Couch ($749): Peridot. Velvet. Couch. With a bold piece like this, your living room will go from “meh” to “whoa” in no time.
6. Boho Duvet: Bring some earthy boho vibes to your bedroom with a graphic peridot duvet. Pink macrame is not required, but highly encouraged. (via Urban Oufitters)
7. Velvet Dining Chairs: For a super luxe dining space, green velvet chairs add a fantastical touch. Throw in some eclectic vases and modern art for a top-notch look. (via HonestlyWTF)
8. Closet Doors: A hint of green adds just the right amount of warmth to this bedroom. And that gilded wallpaper? Talk about a match made in design heaven. (via Vintage Revivals)
9. Peridot + Pink: Sensing a pink + green pattern here? This one is the icing on the color-combo cake. The peridot walls and pink ceiling in this living space are giving us all the feels. (via RealSimple)
10. Kitchen Cart: For the minimalist, a simple green kitchen (or bar!) cart will do the trick. Sorry, baguettes not included. (via Design Sponge)
11. Mod Wallpaper: This retro-inspired wallpaper really brings us back to our Mad Men binge-watching days. We think Peggy, Betty, Megan and Joan would definitely approve. (via Jane Clayton + Co)
12. Headboard: Could there be a more perfect place to doze off? Sweet tufted-green dreams, y’all. (via Design Improvised)
Do you have any peridot hues in your home? Looking to add any of these into your space? Let us know in the comments below.