5 Ways to Create a Sage Green Living Room
Pinterest has spoken: sage green living rooms are in.
Not only is this colour the ideal backdrop for nature-inspired décor, such as our very own Natureverse style, but it also creates a calming atmosphere all on its own. In this guide, we walk through our favourite sage green living room ideas, advising the best ways to implement this serene shade in your home. Continue reading to find out how to create a sage green lounge, as well as what colour goes with sage green living rooms.
Continue reading to find out how to create a sage green lounge, as well as what colour goes with sage green living rooms.
1. Start with a sage green sofa
No matter the size, shape, or style of your living room, the sofa is the star – so what better way to kick off your sage green décor than with a sage green sofa?
After all, pretty much every type of living room décor or colour scheme starts with the sofa. Not only does it provide an eye-catching focal point and set the tone for the entire lounge, but it’s much easier to co-ordinate any further décor decisions with a single piece of furniture, rather than with an entire room.
The next question is, which sage green sofa should you pick for your living room? Well, if you’re looking to create a more modern sage green living room, consider our Zinc sofa in green. This model uses smooth-angled arms and rounded seats that fit perfectly into contemporary aesthetics.
Or, for those who like to keep it classic, a New Camden Leather sofa in green is an always classic choice. This sage green sofa is inspired by the style of Chesterfield sofas, adding a sleek and sophisticated vibe to your lounge!
If you want to browse our full range of sage green sofas, head over to our fabric sofa collection.
2. Create a sage green feature wall
While a new sofa is the most straightforward way to kick start your sage living room (it’s just a single swap and you’re done!), you can create a similar focal point with a sage green feature wall.
The first step is to pick the wall you’ll be decorating. You want to choose the wall that will naturally draw the most attention – it could be the one behind the sofa, television, or fireplace, wherever you think will catch the eye!
Next, you need to decide how to implement that all-important sage green décor on your wall. For a clean, calming look, you can simply paint the entire wall in sage green or add solid colour wallpaper. The contrast with the rest of the living room is a striking enough aesthetic on its own, without any other hangings or accessories.
That’s not to say you can’t build an amazing sage green feature wall with those finishing touches – far from it, in fact! Fans of maximalist décor will surely be pleased to hear you can achieve the same effect with lots of sage green living room accessories on a neutral background. We’re talking photo frames, floating shelves, hanging houseplants, wall art, and even custom murals.
3. Opt for a sage green and grey living room
o, you’ve got your sage green sofa or feature wall (or both) primed and ready, but what about the rest of your living room?
Of course, you’re welcome to freestyle from this point and add your personality to the soon-to-be sage green lounge. However, if you’re not quite so confident in your decorating instinct, we recommend opting for a nice neutral colour scheme to complement your sage green décor.
For example, sage green goes very well with grey. These two softer colours work beautifully together across a wide array of shades and tones, creating a peaceful and harmonious colour scheme.
To create a sage green and grey living room, try co-ordinating accent chairs, curtains, and rugs across these two colours, completing your lounge’s look. You can also break out the grey paint to better contrast your sage green feature wall, making it the showstopping centrepiece of your living room.
4. Add plenty of plants
Sage green focal point? Check. Colour co-ordinated accents and accessories? Check. A verdant forest of houseplants to really bring your sage green living room to life? An absolute must! Whether you go for the lilting leaves of a spider plant or you want to make a stunning statement with a Swiss cheese plant, adding real-life greenery to your sage green décor is a sure-fire way to create a more inviting and vibrant atmosphere.
Then there are the mood boosting benefits of houseplants that actually help to soothe your stress after a long day. Not to mention the fact that houseplants also improve the air quality in your home, too. So, dot your favourite houseplants around your sage green living room (ensuring they can get enough natural light to thrive - although there are plenty of options for darker spots too) to start enjoying the biophilic benefits!
5. Use accessories and accents for a subtler style
Not everyone will be willing to make dramatic changes to create a sage green living room. If you simply wish to dip your toe into sage green décor, then you can use the accessories and accents in your living room to great effect.
By adding sage iving room accessories, such as throw blankets, scatter cushions, and footstools, you can take a more subtle approach to this trend. These small swaps bring an eye-catching pop of colour to your décor that will never go unnoticed – especially in a neutral colour scheme.
If you are looking to go all out with your sage green living room ideas, you shouldn’t overlook the impact of accessories, either. By pairing a sage green sofa with the same colour rug, blanket, footstool, and curtains, for example, you are creating a harmonious style that will always impress your guests.
Sage green accessories
Sage green scatter cushions
Sage green foostools
Inspired by our sage green guide and want to try some sage green lounge ideas of your own? Take a look at our collection of fabric and leather sofas to get you started, as well as our home accessories range.
