sage green

IT’S A REASSURING SHADE, OFFERING CALM AND TRANQUILLITY. HERE, EXPERTS EXTOL ITS VIRTUES AND EXPLAIN HOW TO WORK IT

- SOPHIE BAYLIS

‘Sage green is an optimal colour choice at the moment,’ says paint expert Annie Sloan. ‘It harnesses the calming energy inherent in green but anchors it with an earthiness and depth not always present in more vivid greens. Plus, it brings the outside in.’

‘It’s vital to make your home feel safe and comfortable, and sage is perfect — reassuring yet uplifting and invigorating,’ says Judy Smith, Crown colour consultant. ‘It creates a space that’s full of life while still being relaxing and easy to live with.’the edit