Colour Trend - Sage Green

Light and dusky colour tones are a great alternative to traditional antique white and cream, and allow you to add a splash of colour to your home interior in a subtle and sophisticated manner. SAGE green is the perfect colour that transcends the seasons and provides an air of vintage elegance and beauty. Its muted colour tone blends easily with both traditional and contemporary decors for a bright and chic ambiance.

Colour Palettes

Sage green can be partnered with a vast range of colours to create a diverse style and feel of interior that spans the decades. Traditionally sage green is partnered with crisp white or cream to create a light and airy atmosphere with just a hint of colour for a more vintage and period style feel. This light green tone also looks fantastic paired with dove grey and pewter colour tones for a slightly more rich and deep colour palette. Rich navy or black can also create a striking visual impact when paired with a sage green colour tone and can be used to create a more sophisticated and contemporary feel to this more period style colour hue.

Cushions

A scattering of cushions in a living room or bedroom area can transform the look and feel of the entire interior space and are a great way of adding a dash or colour and pattern to a room in a simple and cost effective way. Sage green cushions will look fabulous against both neutral and dark backdrops and can be matched to the tones of your upholstery and decor for a co-ordinating and complimentary look. For a vintage feel select sage coloured floral patterns in simple cotton and linen fabrics and partner them with plain cream and white for a mix and match of designs. For a more bold and eye-catching look then opt for sage green and white patterned cushions in geometric prints and arrange them beside dark suede or leather cushions for a modern and refined look and feel.

Upholstery

After a few years of use our sofas and chairs can begin to look a little worse for wear however it can be quite expensive to replace these items so frequently within the home. To save a few pennies while injecting some new life into your interior, then why not try some furniture up-cycling and re-upholster your current items with some bright and elegant sage green fabric. If you have patterned wallpaper or curtains then opt for a plain sage fabric in crisp cotton, chenille or linen while neutral interiors can be complimented by patterned or floral fabric that is eye-catching yet subtle. If you’re a dab hand on the sewing machine then why not create some matching curtains to compliment your new seating and created a complimentary interior style and design.

Accessories

The neutrality of sage green colour tones means that there are a wide range of accessories that will compliment you colour scheme and design. Sage green pottery will look fabulous on a sideboard or display cabinet and can be finished with some flowers and foliage in complimentary tones for a traditional vintage look. Crisp white candles, wall art and crockery will create a lifting breath of fresh air that creates a simplistic yet cosy feel that looks particularly striking in a dining room or kitchen area. For a splash of glamour and elegance then choose a selection of gold photo frames, bowls, and sculptures for a shimmering and glittering finish.

Furniture

When selecting furniture to add the finishing touch to your sage green interior then opt for items that will compliment the light and subtle tones of your colour scheme. White painted furniture items will create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere that will sit seamlessly beside more neutral interior spaces. A large white dresser will look wonderful against a sage green feature wall and can be finished with a selection of co-ordinating accessories for a classic focal point. Golden oak furniture also looks wonderful in a sage green colour scheme and creates a cosy cottage style feeling that maintains a fresh and bright atmosphere. If you prefer a more striking furniture selection then some black painted French designs will create a contrasting finish that is opulent and elegant.

For more ideas on adopting a sage green colour scheme in your home then take a look at our latest Pinterest board - http://www.pinterest.com/furnitureuk/colour-trend-sage/