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Sage green has been coming back in interior design lately, and it’s easy to see why. Its roots in nature and its historical use across diverse cultures and eras make sage green an ideal choice for those seeking to infuse their homes with tranquillity and nostalgia. Sage green is a muted, earthy shade of green that closely resembles the colour of sage plants, a culinary herb renowned for its woody stems and greyish leaves.
Let’s take you through 55 design ideas to bring this timeless hue into your living spaces!
Did you know…
… that sage green colour was historically used in traditional English country homes and was a favourite among the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. So whatever interior design ideas you’ll find below have a touch of these eras.
Sage green bedroom ideas
#1: Sage green bedroom headboard ideas
A velvet sage green headboard with linen bedding or a textured rug creates a clash of visual depth and interest in your bedroom. Check out the wall design in these two bedrooms: go for the bedroom with the trims for a vintage European aesthetic and geometric printed wallpaper in green for a more contemporary touch. Sage green also pairs so well with gold accents giving the whole aura of nature and luxury.
#2: Sage green bedroom ideas with accent wall
When it comes to accent walls, we’d keep it as uncluttered as possible to let the colour shine bright. Although a wainscoted panel won’t take away the focus from the colour. The one thing about sage green colour is that you can pair it with both neutral and eclectic home decor.
#3: Sage green bedroom ideas with wall panelling
Wall panelling with sage green panels is a subtle addition to all kinds of interior designs. Just make sure to add some sage green elements in and around the room to create a balance.
#4: Art Nouveau sage green bedroom ideas
Art Nouveau, a decorative art movement that flourished from the 1890s to the 1910s, was characterised by its use of organic forms, flowing lines, and nature-inspired motifs and that’s where the sage green colour comes in. It also pairs well with other popular Art Nouveau colours like deep purples, rich gold, and warm browns to create a balanced colour palette.
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#5: Sage green bedroom ideas with stained glass
Sage green stained glass can create a soft, diffused light that’s gentle on the eyes, especially in the morning. Such stained glass walls can create interesting light patterns and shadows throughout the day, adding a dynamic element to the room’s ambience. This changing light quality can make the space feel alive and connected to the natural rhythms of daylight.
Also Read: Exploring Glass Designs: Types of Glass and Their Best Uses
#6: Luxurious sage green bedroom ideas (velvet, trims, chrome)
Velvet adds a plush, tactile element that enhances comfort and luxury and when paired with sage green colour it makes the bedroom a bit more regal. Check out how the contrast between soft velvet and sleek chrome creates an appealing visual dynamic in the above bedroom. Both sage green and chrome have enduring appeal, preventing the design from quickly dating.
#7: Victorian sage green bedroom ideas
Sage green was considered refined and was often used in upper and middle-class homes. It represented nature, tranquillity, and renewal, aligning with Victorian values of bringing the outdoors inside. It pairs well with both light and dark wood furniture common in Victorian bedrooms.
Sage green living room ideas
#1: Grey and sage green living room
Grey and sage green are naturally complementary, creating a balanced and pleasing visual effect. The grey furniture provides a neutral base that allows the sage green walls to stand out subtly. This colour combination also serves as an excellent backdrop for various accent colours and textures. You can switch the colours of the walls and furniture to introduce a natural, organic feel that softens the potentially stark or industrial look of grey walls.
#2: Warm sage green living room with accent wall (#BCECAC)
Sage green doesn’t always appear to be dark and gloomy. There are different shades of sage green like warm sage green, a colour that reflects light well, making it a great choice for living rooms that receive ample natural light.
#3: Sage green living room ideas with white walls
You should choose which shade of sage green you want on your ceiling based on the size of your room since darker ceilings can make them feel more cramped and vice versa. It’s all about visuals!
#4: Sage green living room ideas with mustard yellow
Sage green and mustard yellow are complementary colours on the colour wheel, meaning they sit opposite each other. This creates a visually stimulating contrast that can make a room feel more dynamic and interesting. Choose the furniture colours based on which colour is at the bottom of the wall: zesty coloured furniture to match the mustard yellow wall paint and green shades to match the sage green colour.
#5: Sage green ceiling and wall ideas in a living room
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The combination of the soft, earthy tone of sage green with the warm, natural texture of wood adds a rustic charm to the space. The distressed walls further enhance the vintage appeal.
#6: Sage green room ideas with blue elements
A sage green brick wall design will create a rustic and industrial living room design. Choosing blue furniture pieces (like centre tables, armchairs, and sofas) to complement the sage green wall can create a cohesive look. Bring together the whole look with some warm lighting.
Sage green kitchen design ideas
#1: Sage green kitchen walls
A modern modular kitchen design drenched in sage green colour is the perfect backdrop for a light colour ceiling. If the colour seems too monotonous then add wall panels to the wall to add some visual contrast.
#2: Sage green paint colours on kitchen cabinets
Sage green cabinets in a kitchen can be a beautiful and unique choice and its association with nature makes it easy to blend in with the natural elements like wood or stone kitchen countertops. To maximise the impact of sage green cabinets, consider these tips:
- Complementary colours: Pair sage green with neutral tones like white, beige, or grey for a balanced look
- Natural light: With ample natural light, Sage green can look particularly beautiful in kitchens
- Textured elements: Introduce textured elements like wood countertops or woven rugs to add depth and interest
- Lighting: Use warm, soft lighting to create a cosy and inviting atmosphere
#3: Sage green colour granite island kitchen
With its natural patterns and variations, granite makes everything stunning and sage green granite is less common than traditional colours, making it a standout feature. Just note that coloured granite might be a pinch in the pocket but its durability makes it a totally worth splurge.
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#4: Retro 1970s sage green kitchen walls and cabinets
Unique kitchen alert! The foundation of any retro kitchen is its cabinetry, and sage green is a perfect choice for this. Opt for shaker-style or flat-panel cabinets in sage green, reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s kitchens. For an authentic retro feel, pair the cabinets with chrome hardware or vintage-style handles, such as cup pulls or round knobs.
#5: Kitchen walls with sage green backsplash
The soft, earthy tone of sage green adds a pop of colour to a white kitchen, balancing the bright, clean feel of white cabinetry. The kitchen backsplash is an ideal place to add texture and visual interest. With sage green, you can play with different tile materials—glossy ceramic for a sleek, polished look, or matte for a softer, more rustic appearance.
Sage green dining room ideas
#1: Beige dining room wall with sage green colour furniture
All neutral colours are perfect backdrops for darker colours
– says all collour theories ever
Here it’s beige! But note that there are particular parts where beige has been used extensively. It’s all scattered with sage green to create a cosy rustic dining room design. A beautiful way to integrate these colours is by pairing sage green dining chairs with a beige dining table design. The green chairs provide a pop of colour, while the beige table keeps the overall palette grounded. If the table is wood, the natural texture will complement the soft tones of both colours, adding warmth and depth to the dining room design.
#2: Open dining room with brown furniture and sage green colour accent wall
Wall texturing designs anyway steal the spotlight in a room so get textured sage green walls to seal that deal! The brown furniture can tie in with other wooden or neutral elements in the adjacent spaces, ensuring a cohesive design throughout the open concept area.
Sage green colour bathroom ideas
#1: Sage green colour schemes with bathroom wall tiles
Needless to say, these sage green subway tiles turn the bathroom into your personal spa! Subway tiles have a long history of use in interior design with their classic, rectangular shape. When used in sage green, these tiles add a modern twist to a traditional design element, making your bathroom feel contemporary yet rooted in classic style. Arrange them in a standard brick pattern or herringbone layout or whichever way you like, it’s sure can adapt to various styles, from vintage to modern.
#2: Sage green colour bathroom vanities
Two words for these sage green bathroom vanity cabinets and their golden handles: luxury and sophistication. These two contrasting colour combinations give the vanity the beauty of glamour and nature. Here are some pairing ideas for sage green vanity cabinets:
- White or marble countertops: These materials offer a clean contrast to the green and gold, making the vanity stand out even more
- Wooden or tile flooring: Wood flooring enhances the earthy tones of sage green, while light or patterned tiles can add texture and interest to the overall design
- Natural stone sinks or backsplashes: Pairing sage green vanities with natural materials like stone or ceramic tiles keeps the bathroom feeling organic and grounded
#3: Sage green paint colours on bathroom accessories (bathtub, WC, sink)
A bold and unconventional bathroom! Using sage green granite for all fixtures might dominate the space visually, so ensure your bathroom has enough artificial or natural lighting. To further create a visual contrast you can choose light-coloured bathroom floor tiles.
#4: Sage green colour bathroom floor
Again an unconventional customised choice! A matte or textured finish is often the preferred choice for bathroom floors, as it offers better grip and safety in wet areas. A textured or matte finish also gives the sage green tiles a more luxurious look.
#5: Sage green colour schemes in a mid-century modern bathroom
Gold accents, wall trims with mouldings, large French windows and muted brown shades make this sage green bathroom the perfect example of mid-century interior design. The herringbone patterned wooden floor tiles, however, are a contemporary touch that blends in with the brown elements in the bathroom.
Also Read: 11 Stunning Bathtub Tile Designs to Elevate Your Bath
#6: Victorian sage green colour bathroom idea
How to create a Victorian bathroom in your house?
- Choose vanities with ornate details, such as carved legs or intricate hardware
- Consider a pedestal style for a classic look, or a vanity with drawers for added storage
- Look for faucets with intricate designs and finishes that match your gold or brass accents
- Frame your mirrors with decorative moldings or choose mirrors with vintage-inspired designs
- Hexagonal tiles can add a vintage-inspired touch to your flooring
- Gold or brass metallic finishes can add a touch of luxury and complement the Victorian aesthetic
#7: Contemporary/modern sage green colour bathroom
Contemporary or modern bathroom design is usually characterised by clean lines and seamless visual integration of all the elements (like the vanities, storage cupboards, etc.). This sage green bathroom, however, has a unique touch: the polka dot white vinyl flooring. It’s a welcome respite from the sage green walls and ceilings and helps to make the bathroom feel spacious.
Sage green colour combinations
#1: Beige and sage green colour combination
Fluted beige and sage green wall panelling designs can visually elongate the space and draw the eye upwards. Moreover both these colours are muted shades which means the room will look more airy and spacious than it is.
A plain wall painted in a combination of beige and sage green can be a simple yet effective way to add colour and interest to a room. The beige can be used as a base colour (for example, the beige dining setup and the floor in the second image), while the sage green can be used for an accent wall or for geometric patterns. Also, read more about insanely cool accent walls in living rooms!
Sage green walls paired with beige flooring can create a neutral backdrop for various furniture styles and accessories. Minimalism at its peak!
#2: Brown and sage green colour combination
A sage green wall can be a bold and unexpected choice for a living room with chocolate brown furniture. The contrast between the two colours can create a dramatic and eye-catching effect. Introduce leather in your furniture pieces and you have a living room straight out of a Bond movie (almost).
#3: White and sage green colour combination
A sage green and white colour combination can be used effectively in both living rooms and restroom tile designs to create a fresh and clean atmosphere. You may use white can be used as a base colour and sage green for accent walls, trim, or cabinetry too.
Muted sage green shade with off-white bedroom accessories can take your bedroom into the Victorian era. Don’t forget to add bits of floral patterns around the room.
#4: Pink and sage green colour combination
A sage green and pink colour combination can create a cheerful and feminine atmosphere in a bedroom. It’s just that the flamingo pink colour may be too bright for some so remember to use it in moderation. Check out these stunning two colour combinations for bedroom walls if you want some more inspiration!
#5: Black and sage green colour combination
Say you don’t find this kitchen rustic and classic at the same time! The trick is in the shaker cabinets, the distressed sage green kitchen walls and subtle lighting under the chimney and wall cabinet. Both these design choices make this a truly unique kitchen design!
#6: Grey and sage green colour combination
Sage green bathroom wall tiles paired with grey limewash wall paint can create a vintage and rustic feel. Add some vintage pendant lights and a rustic framed mirror and you have your very own cottagecore bathroom design.
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Sage green foyer unit
This foyer unit design is such a warm and welcoming entrance idea. Both shades of sage green used in this foyer are bright and are further accentuated by the cream florals on the wallpaper.
Bonus tip: Sage green green exterior house paint colours
Sage green paint as an exterior colour for houses is reminiscent of colonial homes from the 1800s but it can have a contemporary twist too if you add pendant lights and similar other design elements.
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