Art Direction Amber Armitage
Photography Melanie Jenkins
This season, embrace the calming quality of sage green. Subtle yet sophisticated, it’s the perfect hue to refresh your home with balance, softness, and a touch of nature-inspired tranquillity. In a world where stillness is increasingly coveted, sage green is emerging as a serene staple in modern interiors. The shade’s muted, misty palette evokes a sense of rest and renewal — offering a gentle, grounded antidote to overstimulation.
Understated but never dull, this verdant shade captures the quiet luxury of nature and lends itself effortlessly to both minimalist and layered aesthetics. More than just a trending tone, sage green has become a go-to for its unique ability to soften spaces without sacrificing style. Whether enveloping a living room in organic calm or adding freshness to a bathroom or bedroom, sage shades feel both elevated and approachable.
To enhance its quiet charm, pair soft hues like Resene Peace with dusky whites, pale timber, and warm metallics. For a more defined contrast, look to pair deeper tones like Resene Spanish Green with natural textures — think stone, linen, or rattan. The beauty of sage lies in its adaptability: equally at home in a country-style kitchen as it is in a sleek, modern space.
Its cool undertone keeps things airy, while its green base subtly connects the indoors to the natural world. Balanced, bold, and ever-relevant, sage green is the modern neutral that brings fresh perspective — no matter the room or inhabitant’s aesthetic leaning.
