Photo by Leah Moss; Interior by Amy Strunk
Paint Color: Silver Sage from Benjamin Moore
Silvery sage walls? Crisp white molding? The two alone make for
a fresh combo that’s like an updated version of traditional blue and white. But
then you add in a couple of elegantly comfy cream-colored pieces and it lends
the look a wonderfully warm, welcoming feel. Black frames and accents may seem
harsh to pair with sage walls, but the dark hues dial up the drama.
Yes, I know... when you hear the word sage, you automatically think green, right? No, no, no, not today! At least, not your grandmother's green walls of yesteryear. Anyone else having a ‘love affair’ with the paint color Sage? At
the moment, (yes, I said at the moment because as you can imagine, the wall colors
of my home change on moment's notice) my living room walls are a beautiful pale
sage. Yes, I have comfy cream-colored upholstered pieces and dark wood, metal
and leather tables (in the same fashion as the above photo – however, I want to
paint my trim work white to update, but just haven’t gotten to it.) Anyway, if you are a Sage paint lover like me, hang onto your
hat and enjoy these wonderful images from One King’s Lane.
Photo by Tria Giovan/GAP Interiors;
Interior by Kevin Spearman Design Group Inc
We love using warm sage in bedrooms! It’s a
slightly more unexpected take on the currently trending gray bedroom craze
yet still tranquil and relaxing—exactly what you need in the room where you
catch your z’s. And though this bedroom, with those sky-high ceilings, is as
elegant as they come, buttery curtains, wood side tables, and exposed beams
give it an approachable, natural feel.
Photo by Jessie Webster
When we spotted this beauty on the site of photographer Jessie Webster, a fave blogger who’s behind Sweet Thing, we wanted to move right in. A deeper sage
looks wonderfully rich when combined with furnishings and accents on the darker
end of the color spectrum—burnt orange, mahogany, and deep gold. To play up a
room’s architectural details, consider painting them a lighter version of your
wall color.
Photo by Ayla Christman
In a room with a restrained palette, gray-green sage is a
perfect stand-in for a neutral. Its cool tones can be warmed up with
touchy-feely textures like sheepskins and chunky
knit throws alongside warm metal accents in bronze and brass.
We just can’t get enough of the watercolor feel of this shade,
which can take a bedroom in a dreamily whimsical direction. Graphic black
accents keep it from getting overly saccharine.
Pro tip:
Painting moldings the same color as the walls can increase the verticality of
the space.
Photo by Meredith Corporation
Interior by Madeline
Stuart
When we typically think of a library, a space that’s dark and
masculine immediately comes to mind. Because the books themselves are heavy
with color and texture, but sage is a lighter, more airy option for your
shelves. It’s guaranteed to look stellar paired with that wood table or leather
club chair, but it won’t overwhelm.
