Pistachio green is everywhere this summer — this color is dreamy and delicious

Bring playfulness into your space with this versatile shade

A living room with a pistachio green chair, a white tufted storage ottoman, a navy blue couch and coral coffee table, and two large windows behind them
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During summer, one of my favorite things is a delicious scoop of pistachio green gelato. It's classic, comforting, and seriously sweet.

This season the shade has made waves in the interior scene, and let me tell you, designers are as excited about it as I am. I've asked them why it's so popular, how to style it in the home, plus put together beautiful pistachio green buys that I've got my eye on.

If you're looking to bring summer decor trends into your home and want to bring in a fun pop of color, pistachio green is a gorgeous way to go.

Why pistachio green is on trend

An entryway with a pistachio green rug, a pale pink storage ottoman, a gold and glass table with candles and an orchid on top, and white wall paneling

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This year I’ve seen nature-inspired textures and tones become major interior design trends and interior color trends. Pistachio green brings both of these together in a stunning way.

“Pistachio green is a captivating color that blends a strong green base with subtle yellow undertones, creating a shade that is both refreshing and versatile,” explains Andrea Schumacher, interior designer at Andrea Schumacher Interiors.

“It evokes a sense of calm and connection to nature, making it an ideal choice for home interiors, while color’s earthy quality brings the outdoors in, fostering a serene and grounded atmosphere,” she says.

Andrea adds that green, particularly in the pistachio shade, has long been associated with elegance and timelessness. “Its rich tones add a touch of luxury to any space while remaining adaptable across different design styles.”

She continues, “Beyond its natural and glamorous appeal, pistachio green also exudes a mature and sophisticated vibe, making it a popular choice for contemporary interiors.”

For example, if you love Brat summer green but don’t want to go for Charli XCX’s living room style, pistachio is a chicer way to go for green.

How to bring pistachio green into your home

A living room with a pistachio green chair, a white tufted storage ottoman, and a large window behind the seats

(Image credit: Emily Minton Redfield)

When it comes to styling pistachio green at home, there are plenty of options, whether you're on a budget or looking to make a lasting investment.

“Wallpapers or accent pieces like throw pillows in pistachio green are easy and affordable ways to incorporate the color into your space without causing damage,” Andrea says.

“Investing in statement furniture pieces or timeless wallpapers in pistachio green can also transform a room into a stylish sanctuary,” she adds.

A bedroom with a white bed, pistachio green throw pillows and rug, white walls, and a nightstand with a lamp and plant on it

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For a larger impact, you can also consider switching up your flooring.

“Bamboo planks or carpeting in paler pistachio shades can make a small space appear bigger,” says Pam Hutter, principal designer and owner of Hutter Architects. “Darker, moodier greens like forest on floors can also work well, especially if balanced with lighter green accents elsewhere.”

Pistachio green also works well when contrasted with richer shades, making your small space space look luxe.

“Try pairing the color with gold or deep blue elements to create a sumptuous and cohesive design,” Andrea adds.

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Overall, the key to styling pistachio green is finding the right balance of light and brightness and contrasting this with deeper, more muted shades.

“This creates a harmonious yet playful space reflecting the optimism of the color itself,” Pam finishes by saying.

Want to carry on bringing summer shades into your space? I also love butter yellow, which has been everywhere this year.

Eve Smallman
Content Editor

Hi there! I’m a content editor at Real Homes. I've been a lifestyle journalist for over five years, previously working as an editor across regional magazines. Before this, I graduated from Nottingham Trent University a degree in journalism, along with an NCTJ gold diploma. I love running, decorating my rented Victorian home, and discovering new cheeses. For Real Homes, I specialize in interior design, trends and finding the best viral buys.