21 Green Room Decor Ideas: How To Use Green in Interior Design

AD100 design studio Bone prefers to steer clear of convention; not just for the sake of breaking rules, but to create interesting alternative solutions, and this apartment in Dubai is proof. “We began to notice a repetitive use of materials across projects in the UAE,” says Natalie Mahakian, who founded the practice with her work and life partner Achraf Mzily. “We try to challenge convention by incorporating natural materials like clay-based plasters, handcrafted tiles and rammed earth into our designs”.

When it comes to the material palette, the homeowners now enjoy a rich tapestry of textures and curiosity-rousing solutions. Rough lime-based stucco envelops the apartment’s walls and ceilings, creating an organic feel with added acoustic benefits. This contrasts pleasingly with the handmade glazed green tiles by Slo Ceramics in the living area, which have a rich, reflective quality and add a subtle vibrancy to the space. Click here for a full home tour. – Aidan Imanova

Design Tip: “We began to notice a repetitive use of materials across projects in the UAE,” says Bone co-founder Natalie Mahakian. “We try to challenge convention by incorporating natural materials like clay‑based plasters, handcrafted tiles and rammed earth into our designs”.

Arzu Gasimova’s Maximalist Green Interior – Baku, Azerbaijan

With its richly layered (and sometimes intentionally mismatched) green interior, this joyful home in Baku signals a welcome return to maximalism, where our homes are once again expressive reflections of all that we love. The designer, Arzu Gasimova, conjured up a home from her innermost dreams: a world full of enchanting charm, layers of whimsy and fairytale delight.

Gasimova’s approach was bold and full of character. The verdant green interior scheme is complemented with dusty pinks, Tiffany blues, brushed gold and butter yellows. A synthesis of styles has made itself at home here: a poetic blend of Chinoiserie elegance, old English charm and the joyful brightness of Palm Beach. “I love when spaces feel like stories,” Gasimova says. “This home was my chance to translate my dream worlds into physical forms, a place where different cultures, colours and eras could live together, like a symphony.” Click here for a full home tour. – Aidan Imanova

Design Tip: “I wanted the house to be felt, not just seen,” says Gasimova. “I used taffeta, marble, onyx, carved wood, antique mirrors… My goal was to make every material contribute to a sensory experience.”

Stephanie Barba Mendoza’s Maximalist Manor – Antwerp, Belgium

The phrase ‘less is more’ is one that holds little weight in the world of interior designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza; her’s is simply a maximalist’s dream. A simple trawl through her work and it is obvious she has a natural affinity with an abundance of bold hues, sumptuous textures and energetic prints. A cacophony of resplendent silks, blooming florals, leopard print, weighty velvets, playful frills, and ebullient tassels and trims is underpinned by a more practical approach to contemporary living, thanks to Barba Mendoza’s keen eye for detail.