Is Green the New Millennial Grey? – How to Style Millennial Green in Your Home with BHS

Let’s be honest – Millennial Grey had a great run. Soft, minimal, and Instagrammable. But lately? It’s started to feel a little flat. If your home’s leaning more “meh” than mood, it might be time to shift your palette - and green is stepping up in a big way.

We’re calling it: millennial green is the new grey. It’s grounded, and calming, and somehow makes any room look more curated. From cosy sage tones to richer bottle greens, this new neutral works in every room and every season.

Set the Mood with Colour

Green has a magical way of transforming the feel of a space. It’s calming without being cold, and earthy without going full cottagecore. Whether you’re styling a living room or just rethinking your bedside setup, swapping in green as your anchor colour instantly freshens things up. In one of our recent shoots, we added a deep bottle green table lamp to a minimalist black side table - and suddenly the whole space felt more grounded. It’s the kind of detail that has an intentional style to it, and even if everything else stays the same, it gives an elevated feel to your aesthetic.

It's All About the Texture

The secret to making any colour trend work? Texture. Especially when you’re sticking to one tonal family, mixing material keeps the look from falling flat. Think ribbed glass next to smooth ceramics and soft fabrics combined with sculptural details. We tried a dimpled green glass lampshade in a gorgeous neutral-panelled room and found it instantly added depth without needing any extra colour. It caught the light beautifully and added a quiet little moment of interest – exactly what green does best.

Go Quiet, Not Shy

Green doesn’t have to be loud to make a statement. In fact, one of the best ways to use it is in soft, subtle touches – like a simple bedside lamp or a muted-toned accessory that blends into your palette without disappearing. One of our favourite ways to style small accent lamps is with shelving and cubby holes, a classic green lamp sat quietly on a perfectly sized shelf space, almost as if it had always meant to be there, letting the colour do the work. No drama, no effort, just that easy, understated charm that green pulls off so well.

Layer Up with Soft Furnishings

If you’re not quite ready to commit to changing your lighting or wall colour, green textiles are your best entry point. A luxe throw like our sherpa-lined green checkerboard blanket over a neutral sofa can instantly achieve that relaxed, pulled-together look. Playful, but still soft, with just enough contrast to make it pop. It’s the kind of styling choice that looks like you’ve got your life together – even if the rest of the room is hiding laundry just outside of the camera angle.

Don’t Be Afraid to Mix Your Greens

Here’s the thing: not all greens have to match. In fact, they look better when they don’t. Pairing deeper shades with lighter ones, like sage next to emerald green, gives your space that layered, editorial look. Here we styled one of our muted sage green cushions that has a fabulous cross-weave texture with a deep green plush velvet armchair and let the other pieces in the space around it vary naturally. The mix made the room feel lived-in, curated, and far more “this was intentional” than “I bought a matching set online.”

Let the Little Details Shine

Sometimes it’s the finishing pieces that are the ones that tie everything together. A well-placed accessory such as our tall green tinted glass vase can add height and balance to surface spaces like windowsills or tables. Not to mention, that soft tint echoes any other greens in the room without being too matchy-matchy. Sculptural, sustainable, simple, - and it earns its spot in any interior. These little details are what make green such a versatile colour to decorate with, it never tries too hard and that’s exactly the kind of vibe you want a relaxed space to give off.

So… Is Green Actually the New Grey?

We’re going to say it again – yes! Green is the new grey. It’s just as adaptable, just as timeless, but with more personality and warmth. Whether it’s a hint of sage on a cushion or a bold lamp making a quiet statement, millennial green is the kind of trend that feels like it’s here to stay. The BHS green edit is full of soft textures, subtle lighting, and thoughtful accents to help you bring the look to life - one stylish, calming corner at a time.

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