The Colour Green

Green is nature’s neutral! From plants to accessories, it’s an easy versatile colour to mix into any room and and look good with almost everything. For those looking for a true neutral or a trendy lift, look no further than green. It also works with a variety of design styles. If you’re wanting to really elevate your space with green, almost every paint company has chosen a shade of green to highlight for 2022.

Let’s take a closer look at shades of green and see where you might want to use them in your own home.

Evocative of the stem of a flower, this gently shaded sage anchors and uplifts - Benjamin Moore

It’s a little more subtle, a little more recessive and a little more relatable - Sherwin Williams

Gray undertones lend a sophisticated touch to this herbaceous green - Benjamin Moore

A relaxed and uplifting sea glass green brings a breath of fresh air to any space - Behr

How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Space

Outdoor spaces can extend your home’s overall living space, help you connect with nature and add a beautiful and comfortable outdoor oasis. Now that those warmer days have arrived, we are spending as much time outside as possible. With doing so, we like to treat an outdoor space like an interior room.

Whether you have a deck, patio or porch you can easily create the perfect outdoor space. We feel its best to start with the larger furniture pieces, such as a lounge set or a dining table and chairs. From there, adding accessories such as an indoor outdoor rug, pillows, lighting and outdoor poufs to elevate the space, add comfort and personality. Whatever you choose, you want to ensure the fabrics and accessories are durable and can withstand the conditions outdoors.

We’ve gathered and tagged a few of our favourite outdoor pieces for you!

One. Outdoor Savannah Navy Blue Rug
Two. Hampton Bay 24 ft. 12-Light Plug-In LED String Lights
Three. Canvas Bala Sectional Patio 6 Piece Set
Four. Tropisk Potted Plant
Five. Fladis Seagrass Basket
Six. Tonic Living Indoor Outdoor Pillows
Seven. Faux Bois Melamine Dinnerware
Eight. Vaso Grey Acrylic Drinking Glasses
Nine. Modern A Frame Lanterns
Ten. Criss Cream Knit Natural Pouf

Have you started redecorating your outdoor space?

Your Entryway

Having a beautiful and well organized entryway will make a home feel warm and inviting. It’s a chance to make a welcoming first impression for guests or simply returning after a day of work. This transitional space sets the tone for the entire home. Whether it's a grand house or a tiny apartment with a nook by the door, the style and function of your entryway is important. Adding a mirror, a bowl for your keys and catch alls, baskets for storage, a lamp for extra lighting, the possibilities are endless.

We’ve gathered a few of our favourite entryway ideas for your inspiration along with the same if not similar items shown in the photos for you to purchase and add to your own entryway.

2 Piece Kairo Black Metal Table Vase Set

Idyllic Surf Framed Print

Ugilt Woven Rug

Gwen Console Table

Landscape Painting

Oak Spindle Bench

Ullerslev Sheepskin Rug

Karmen Hazel Rug

Jake Basket

Asha Console

Potted Faux Olive Tree

Lindbyn Mirror

How have you styled your entryway?

Let’s Talk Throw Pillows

Throw pillows can be an affordable way to refresh your space and add coziness to any room. They’re also one of our favourite decor items to add! Don’t over complicate or over think when selecting and styling throw pillows. Have fun, don’t be afraid to mix and match colours, patterns and texture. The flexibility is why throw pillows are one of the easiest ways to change up the look of your space.

When choosing and styling your throw pillows we tend to follow a few basic rules:
One - Pillow Size. It’s important to remember that pillows are accents to a piece, not a piece itself. On average, we start with a basic 20”x20” pillow.
Two - Number of Pillows. Always in odd numbers, like three or five, but when styling a sectional, we suggest five or seven pillows.
Three - Pillow Fill Insert. If you have purchased a throw pillow with a ployster fill insert, we recommend switching it out for a down insert. It fills out the cover, elevates the pillow and allows you to do the signature pillow chop.

We’ve selected and created three throw pillow combinations for you to get some inspiration from. We’ve also done a save and splurge portion for each combination.

Combination One - Splurge

Combination One - Save

Combination Two - Splurge

Combination Two - Save

Combination Three - Splurge

Combination Three - Save

Happy Pillow Shopping!

Easter Tablescape Ideas

With spring comes Easter, a time to decorate with pretty pastels, whites and creams. When it comes to Easter decorating, we feel the main focus should be your tablescape, as it’s a place where family and friends gather for brunch or dinner. We’ve selected three beautiful tablescape ideas that vary in colour, style and texture.

One. Being surrounded by the ocean, we choose to highlight this tablescape with the combination of pale greens and blues and neutral basics that create a soft organic spring feel.

Two. Pretty in pink! The perfect amount of vintage, fun and whimsy added to this tablescape.

Three. This charming tablescape is full of neutral tones and natural elements such as moss, fern, and simple white florals.

Happy Easter from Monk & Nun Interiors!