While it may be just an accessory, the chartreuse toolbox on this kitchen shelf adds a visually arresting layer to Emiliano Salci’s Milan apartment.
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Named for the beloved herbal French liqueur, chartreuse is the color directly between green and yellow. When chartreuse was introduced as an official color, The Domestic Monthly (1885) originally defined it as such: “The delicate, pale green, with a yellow tinge, entitled ‘Chartreuse,’ is a rival to the renewed apple green.” Some things have changed since the 1800s, and with the color’s ever-evolving definition (is it technically green or yellow?), many acknowledge two versions of the shade: chartreuse yellow (traditional) and chartreuse green (updated). Regardless of these distinctions, one thing is for sure: Chartreuse should be on your radar.
With many moments in the limelight, the acidic hue has become a marker of high fashion and timeless style. “I think it adds an edge in a really fun way and shows that a person doesn’t take themselves—or their space—too seriously,” designer Leah Ring said of the bright green tint that adorns the kitchen cabinets in her desert retreat. Intrigued? Looking to bring this color into your own spaces? Scroll down to see how this zippy shade stands out in some of our favorite homes.
Chartreuse Living Room Walls
Alec Hemer
The chartreuse walls of Christian Siriano’s living room function as a neutral, offsetting a riot of pattern and color introduced elsewhere through upholstery, drapery, and even art.
Chartreuse Upper Cabinets
Roger Davies
As as an alternative to the ever-trendy green kitchen, consider painting your cupboards in chartreuse. The upper cabinets of the kitchen in this David Netto–designed residence are painted Benjamin Moore’s Rosemary Green.
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