What the experts says...
Colour consultants share their views
‘Sage is made by adding blue to green, making it a fresh and cool colour. Most rooms will benefit from it, as it is neither too bold nor too light, and is a great base to add stronger shades to. It pairs really well with pink, a combination found naturally in flowers.’ FRANCESCA WEZEL, FOUNDER, FRANCESCA’S PAINTS ‘Neutrals with a hint of colour, like a pale sage or olive green, are both subtle and powerful, lifting a space while retaining a sense of tranquillity. Try choosing two harmonious colours, such as our Gray Mirage and Misted Green. Paint the lower part of the wall using the darker tone and the top in the paler colour to create an understated simplicity.’
HELEN SHAW, UK DIRECTOR, BENJAMIN MOORE
‘With its calm, earthy feel, sage green works beautifully in any room of the house. Its versatility means you can be brave and fully embrace it across all four walls or just use a splash as an accent colour to complement a more neutral paint.’
ANNA HILL, BRAND DIRECTOR, FENWICK & TILBROOK ‘For a living room or home office, sage green is a great choice as our eyes don’t have to adjust to green, creating an instantly restful environment.’
TASH BRADLEY, HEAD OF INTERIOR DESIGN, LICK
‘Sage green has previously been paired with similar muted tones, such as taupes and light creams, but we have recently seen a bright bold trend coming through. To create a more dramatic space, try pairing a dark sage green with a burnt orange or brick to bring this new trend to life.’
KELLY COLLINS, INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERT AND HEAD OF CREATIVE, SWYFT ‘Sage is a pale, soft green colour that works beautifully with natural timber and whiter tones for a fresh look that’s effortlessly classic.’ SIMON TEMPRELL, INTERIOR DESIGN MANAGER, NEPTUNE
“Soft grey-green SHADES are TIMELESS and work beautifully with NATURAL materials, such as storunthe , RUTH MOTTERSHEAD, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, LITTLE GREENE