Green can be cool or vibrant. It can be gender neutral and invocative of nature. Depending on the tone you choose it might be daring or neutral. It can also work with any design style from modern to traditional.
You'll want to consider the purpose of the space when choosing which shade of green you want to go with. It's a cool color that can be relaxing which makes it perfect for a bathroom or bedroom. If you want to use it in a dining room you'll need to add vibrancy so it's not unappetizing.
Consider how often you remodel when going with a green color scheme. You can use green in every room but look at the durability and timelessness of the shade before deciding where to put the color. If you aren't up for repainting any time soon or you want to sell your house in the future nix the idea of green kitchen cabinets. Instead you can just paint the center island an olive color which will work with a traditional, Tuscan or country design style depending on the lines of the piece. Plus, you'll easily be able to change it out when you want to go in a different design direction.
Green color shades have been popular in all design styles and eras. It just depends on the look that you are going for. That will determine which shade or tone you use. If you want a tropical feel in a neutral room then bring in palm trees. Accent with bright green curtains and keep the rest of the room in neutral wood tones. The wood can almost be an accent color if it's rich enough. Using more vibrant colors allows you to give life to the space but also make a big impact in your interiors without spending a lot of money or doing an extensive remodel. Lime green accessories lend a contemporary vibe that will really pop in a taupe, brown or white space.
The sky is the limit when choosing colors that go with green. For instance you can pair green with turquoise for a look that is both modern and retro at the same time. This could work in any room from a funky master bedroom to a teen's space. You might even be able to find vintage avocado green wallpaper. Modernize the retro print by just keeping it on one focal wall. You can also make it elegant by putting it in a series of oversized frames. You can create a more sophisticated feeling with a nod to traditional design by applying the paper in rectangles to the wall while leaving negative space. Then create the effect of a patterned paneling by framing out the rectangles with molding. Keep the rest of the room neutral with bright white walls, carpeting and bedding. Turquoise can be the accent color used on the curtains or just add a bright vase or lamp.
Green paint colors have mass appeal. It can give vibrancy to a neutral space or bring in elements of nature. If you don't know which color to pick go with a neutral with just a hint of olive or pea green to it for a sophisticated space that still has personality.
