While I love just about every color in the spectrum, mint green has a special place in my heart. Mint Green It’s Not Just For Ice Cream.
Mint Green It’s Not Just For Ice Cream
To me, there is nothing prettier on a summer day than a soft green sundress.
My favorite ice cream flavor is a mint chocolate chip.
Mint green in interiors is absolutely lovely. It is almost like a neutral as it pairs well with so many colors. Springtime slumber is sweet with mint and lavender.
For a spa-like feel try mint in the bathroom. (Mint green was first paired with black during the Art Deco period.)
Mint truly feels fresh and clean.
Pairing mint with natural linen and light colored woods is perfection in a living room.
An all mint room might be a bit much for some.
But paired with cream it’s delightful.
My favorite combo? Hot pink and mint green. I never tire of this delicious decor pairing.
Minty Fresh Kitchens
I could cook in a mint colored kitchen forever.
Ah, pink again.
But it also looks great with red, which was a popular look in the 1950’s.
Do you think any of these rooms are worth a mint?
Laura
Ohhh..what beautiful pictures! I love that little dress right near the beginning of your post..and the table set with the peonies..and the living room with the roman shades…mm and its too early in the day for ice cream,,but that little dish sure looked yummy too! Have a great week end 🙂
I love mint green with pink, Laura. One of my very favorite dresses {that I don't think I have anymore} was mint green. I love the kitchen picture where it looks like it has been aged a bit.
Mint chocolate chip is my favorite ice cream too! In fact, there is some in my freezer right now!!
Laura,
The previous owners of The Fairfield House painted EVERY piece of trim mint/jade green. Although I like the color I think it will be a while before I incorporate it back into the decor. Now, my ice cream bowl and closet are entirely different stories! 🙂
I am here reading every post. I am enjoying your posts on Monaco and Wonder Woman. (I've always considered myself more of a Catwoman. C'mon over to the dark side. Rrrr) I am currently down for the count (pinched my sciatic nerve). Gardening is not for the meek or tender.
Your Friend,
Deborah
I'm into green these days myself. Silver Sage from Restoration Hardware is on all of my walls….it is so soothing and peaceful. I didn't put it together with mint ice cream though….genius. I will get some this weekend! Lisa~
Thank you for this post. I am currently remodeling a mint green bath in my home. Mint is not one of my favorite colors especially in bathrooms and this bath is very UGLY. Nonetheless the mint green ceramic tile wall in the bath is staying (you can see my bath at beyondtheportico.blogspot.com). I have been looking for some inspiration and I think I found it. I had thought of mint and black and also mint and pink. My house is not cottagy but I think it will probably mint and pink perhaps with a touch of black. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for the lovely decorating ideas 🙂
The color Green in general has always been one of my favorite colors, both to wear and to decorate with. I hadn't given much thought to mint green but I love what you've shown.
I guess technically – our bedroom is mint green. I'm so fond of the color, I haven't changed it in years.
Happy weekend to you,
Linda
Gorgeous photos, Laura. I love the kitchens. Mint is one of my favorite flavors, but I don't think I've ever used the color in decorating. Hmmm. Have to think about that.
Speaking of decorating – if you have a minute, come on over and see our “new” kitchen. We're finally finished and now it's time to enjoy summer!
You're a sweet mama to paint your nails that color.
HI!!
MINT GREEN was always my favorite color as a child!!!After my hubby did not want a Red(my birthstone color) Blue(Sapphire is hubby's birthstone) and White wedding, I did get married in June of 76!!Our country's bicentennial , I chose MINT GREEN!!!!I loved it for the 70's!!!But looking at the pics now, I think how dreadful!!!
But I love that mint green dress, love that!!!It is a very soothing color!!
hugs,
jamie
Mint green reminds me of my orthodontist's office from the 70's usually. But you found many rooms that are so fresh and inviting with the mint. I especially like the mint and lavender.
I am not a fan of the mint as nail polish, however, I have been know to wear bright orange on my tootsies for my SF Giants. I'm glad you stretched yourself there.
Love the green.
When my 8 year old granddaughter was tiny we'd take her to the ice cream store and ask what flavor she wanted.
Her response?
“GREEN!”
🙂 Thanks for sharing. Beautiful kitchens!
xoRebecca
I was never fond of the color mint in the home, but you made it look so fabulous! Thanks for sharing these unique photos. ahhhh….mint chocolate chip icecream – my favorite.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Pink and mint green were my wedding colors! And my daughter's – 27 years later. Definitely a classic combo!
You sure researched the color. I'm loving the coolness of this color too. Very clean and calming.
Beautiful photos! Love the apple green interiors!
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Dear Laura,
This was so refreshing!!!
Coooool.
Enjoyed reading and really like the old green stove.
d
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I've been debating painting the bathroom mint…or pistachio…but probably cuz those are my two fav's for ice cream. next time you are in town you will have some home-made mint chip ice cream waiting for you….
It is so interesting that I never wear this color Laura, however I love it in the images you have shown! It is a very calming shade, I like it with a bit of saturation!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Oh and Laura Mint Chip is my very favorite Ice Cream!!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
I tend to be a bit bolder with color, but mint green is so calming…I may have to explore it some more!
Great inspiration photos Laura… And I have “Mermaid Tears” green with “Silver Shatter” from the OPI Pirates collection on my nails right now… Its happening!
Rainey
I'm just loving the mint green post! Stunning photos! You alwyas do the most beautiful posts!!!! Have a great weekend!
Charlene
Haha!! I had to laugh because this is currently the color of my toes!! And I agree, not sure I'm loving it. Gorgeous in your pics tho.
I LOVE that you
did it, for him : )
Gorgeous inspirations,
my friend!
xx Suzanne
You've won me over, friend! Gorgeous inspiration, just beautiful. happy weekend, Laura! xo Lidy
Gorgeous!! I loveeeeee that color!!! Part of my bedroom is done in this! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Beautiful beautiful rooms, this is a color I never thought of using, but it is so pretty and soothing.
my favorite color! tied with pink, and you would know it if u saw the inside of my house!!
I was skeptical of the mint green post title, but you certainly found beautiful examples.
I love mint green. One of my bathrooms is mint green. So soothing!
Laura, your post has captured my heart! I adore all these shades of green…oh they are so calm, and restful! The kitchens are fabulous! The rest also inspiring!
Hugs,
Terri
When one of my friends bought her house, and I was one of her roommates, the entire inside was painted mint green. The ENTIRE inside. Every single room, every little lick of wood framing. It was way way too much mint green. We tried to strip the paint off, and got most of it, but that paint would not come off in certain areas. 10 years later and some of it is still there!
Love the pretty minty pics…and paint your toes whatever colour your heart desires. They are your toes! 🙂
LOL! If I wear a crazy color it is on my toes! Right now they are alternating pink and orange! 🙂 How fun is that?! I Love all the mint Kitchens! So cute!
~Liz
I love the picture of the red and mint kitchen. I want to do this in my kitchen (with yellow). Do you have a source for that picture?