SPECTRUM

Going green

Green is one of the most common colors to see on our nature-enriched island. And with the holiday season in full swing, green represents both vitality and festivity.

The color is representative of life and growth because of its prevalence in nature, from the swaying palm trees by the beach to the moss on jungle grounds. Green also represents sustainability and is the forefront color in most ecofriendly and waste-free concepts.

“The color green makes me feel calm and grounded. It sparks emotions of tranquility and peacefulness,” said Austin Grant, owner of Grey by Grant. “It reminds me of the local tradition of picking and cleaning lumot. Lumot is moss that is often used as the base for many traditional Nativity scenes in homes across the island.”

It’s a color that is ideal for any space or design concept, Grant said, and as a focal color, it brings life and comfort to any setting. Because of its abundance in nature, it’s not difficult to find floral pieces and foliage to bring into the home. Most modern home trends with fresh plants, too, he said. The pandemic has increased interest of indoor plants as people practice social distancing.

With the holiday season in full swing, the color green will be even more present as the island community decorates with festive colors. Christmas trees,

Fresh plants and foliage can make a room look and feel more lively.

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fresh garlands and wreaths would appeal to to more traditional holiday stylists. However, there are other style choices that can offer a year-round appeal.

“Creative ways to use green include using emerald green candles throughout your living room or entrance way, or changing your throw blankets and accent pillows to a subtle green tone,” Grant said.

As green is more a cool tone, subtlety tends to be its strong suit in design. But green is versatile in that in can compliment basically any other color, given the right shade or pastel. Green and yellow, for example, can easily make one room in a home stand out among the rest. For a calmer appearance, green and gray or blue brings a more natural feel to a space.

Whether painting the walls sage green or bringing in actual sage plants as living room accents, there is an endless amount of options when designing with green. And with how common it is on Guam, it surely is the easiest to incorporate in a home. p

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