Brat green: How to use this daring shade in your home

03 Sep 2024

Brat green, the bold and electric hue inspired by pop sensation Charli XCX’s latest album Brat, is making waves in home interiors. This specific shade of neon green exudes energy and rebellion, making it the perfect choice for those looking to add a pop of personality to their living space.

To embrace this trend, consider using shades like Resene Wham, Resene Lima, Resene Half Limerick, Resene Wellywood and Resene Dizzy Lizzy.

These vibrant greens embody the spirit of brat green. If you’re brave enough, try using them as a statement wall in a living room or bedroom, instantly creating a focal point that draws attention.

For a subtler approach, try them on smaller areas such as window frames, shelves or furniture paired with neutral tones to let the green really shine.

If you’re newer to the world of colour, but love this electric hue, this shade is perfect for accessories like vases, plant pots and pendant lamps – offering an artistic and trendy burst of colour.

Let’s take a look at some ideas using the brat green trend:

Try a shade like Resene Spritzer painted on this bedside table. We also created a pattern on the drawers using a stencil held down with masking tape and sponging on Resene Alabaster. Try pairing some cushions or other accessories in the room in similar shades to create a cohesive design. Project and image by Greer Clayton.

Incorporate your vibrant greens into a unique tropical theme using a combination of paint and wallpaper. This wall is patterned with Resene Wallpaper Collection 384503 with painted squares in Resene Smashed Avocado, Resene Dell and Resene Green Leaf. Floor in Resene Double Foundry topcoated in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Waiouru, Resene Vantage Point and Resene Double Foundry, side tables in Resene Dell, planter in Resene Green Leaf and other accessories in Resene Copper Fire and Resene Pendragon. Chair from Forma, lamp from Lighting Plus with shade painted in Resene Green Leaf. Project by Megan Harrison-Turner, image by Bryce Carleton. 

To give the kids’ rooms an extra pop of energy and fun, try a wallpaper like Resene Wallpaper Collection 35981-3. The brick pattern adds a modern touch while the green hue brings a lively touch. Try using this as a feature wall alongside a neutral like Resene Black White so it doesn’t overwhelm the space.

To see more green paint options and wallpaper designs, head to your local Resene ColorShop or check out Resene’s latest looks in green.

Published: 03 Sep 2024