At the start of each new year, we set out to discover the key trends for the months to come. In terms of decoration, it is above all the colors and materials chosen that will dictate the tone in our interiors. Thus, one of the star shades of 2022 turns out to be sage green. A natural and soothing shade that transforms the decor by also integrating a feeling of serenity but also of elegance. Curious to learn how to invite the wise green color into your home? Let's decipher together the most current ways to do this.
Transform your interior into a shelter conducive to comfort and serenity thanks to the sage green color
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Do you already know the sacred herb called salvia officinalis or sage officinalis? It is indeed to this plant that the sage green color owes its name! Or more concretely to the verdigris shades by which its dried leaves are distinguished.
A color whose name comes from the famous plant, namely Salvia officinalis
sage green color chart
As with most other trendy colors (such as terracotta, for example), sage green also comes in different shades floating between gray, green or yellowish green. Regardless of the exact shade chosen, it always brings a feeling of tranquility and serenity to the decor, especially thanks to its natural and earthy appearance.
Sage green comes in different shades, light and dark
How to integrate the color sage at home?
Given its strong decorative value, sage green is currently a very popular color in our modern interiors where the Zen spirit and the minimalist and soothing design reign. To achieve such a result, there are different ways to adopt verdigris shades at home:
Several ways to integrate the star color of 2022 into your home
sage green paint
Among the various solutions, opting for a sage green paint is the most popular and successful approach. Let's see some clues how to succeed in this decorative project depending on the room.
Opt for a wall paint in wise green to completely transform the atmosphere
Choosing the perfect verdigris shade for your bedroom depends above all on the desired look and the specifics of the room. So, in general, you have the option of opting for a lighter or darker tone.
A great solution for the bedroom
A suitable solution for those looking to give character to the space by adding a note that is both natural and mysterious.
Light tones, on the other hand, will brighten the room, visually enlarging it, which is an ideal option for a small bedroom.
Decide between a light shade (to visually enlarge a small room) or a dark tone (for a more dramatic effect)
The kitchen is another room that welcomes the verdigris paint with open arms. This color often considered neutral fits perfectly in the kitchen area to establish a fresh, warm and balanced atmosphere. Its greatest asset is that it blends easily with most other colors and materials (especially neutrals like white – which is traditional for kitchens – or wood, another key element for this space). This means that no matter the exact shade chosen, the result would always be harmonious and welcoming.
Boost the feeling of comfort and freshness in the kitchen area with this soothing color
Green is a superb choice when wanting to add depth to a space, create an intriguing accent wall or impress with an original design. Sage paint, in particular, is thus a fantastic option to change the atmosphere in the living room, playing the card of comfort, relaxation and serenity. So, if you're not ready for a complete transformation, you can simply refresh one of the walls. 2-color paint is a very modern approach especially in living rooms. In case you are wondering what colors to combine the shade of the day with, we reveal the most successful combinations below.
The living room also welcomed with open arms all the shades of wise green
What color goes with sage green?
Lately, the notion of neutral colors has been constantly enriched by new shades which are both simple and soothing but which at the same time bring a more original and cheerful note to the space. Thus, the shades of sage green fit perfectly into this category of versatile colors that work well with every decor style and easily match with the rest of the colors.
A wide range of possibilities when it comes to combining with other colors
If you bet on a neutral, elegant and simplistic atmosphere, one of the best solutions is to combine sage green with other neutral shades such as gray, white or beige. In this way, you get a harmonious, relaxing, elegant and timeless decoration that you can easily refresh over the years simply with the help of a few new trendy accessories.
For a relaxing and natural decor, nothing cooler than mixing verdigris with other earthy shades
Opting for a tone-on-tone set is a second perfect alternative to enjoy this soothing and stylish effect of the popular color. Combining a few different shades of sage green adds character and texture to the room. For this, you can:
The tone on tone game is an excellent approach to achieve an original, captivating and harmonious decoration.
Want a more captivating and dynamic setting? So don't hesitate to combine verdigris with more vibrant and energizing colors such as red or yellow. The result will be a chic, exotic and impressive corner. We still advise you to bet on the balance and not to go overboard in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. In the ideal case, we opt for a painting in sage green and we integrate some original accessories in red, for example, in the form of a vase, a lamp, decorative cushions or a piece of art.
A dynamic decoration thanks to the mix of vibrant colors such as red and orange with green
Just as red is a complementary color to sage green, purple, blue, and orange are opposite colors that can also work well as complements. So for example, a soft mix between verdigris and dark blue can create the feeling of luxury, abundance and depth in a room. The addition of wooden furniture will, for their part, soften the atmosphere and inject a more natural and relaxing note.
In this bedroom, the wooden and dark blue accents perfectly complement the verdigris decor.
