Essential guide to using green in your interiors

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Written By Lola Swift

Is sage green the new neutral in interior design?

Green has become one of the most popular colour choices in home interiors, from lighter tones like celery green to deeper shades such as forest green. Among them, sage green stands out as the most versatile, sitting comfortably between the two and working effortlessly across different rooms and styles.

In this blog, we explore how sage, celery and forest green can each be used to create a home that feels balanced and considered.

Green is often seen as a safe and comforting choice, bringing a sense of harmony and balance to a home while creating a calm, easy atmosphere.

we explore three popular shades of green, sage, celery and forest, looking at what they pair well with and sharing a selection of shoppable accessories to help you introduce them into your home.

🍃 Sage Green

Sage is soft and muted, almost neutral, making it perfect for creating a calm, layered look in bedrooms, living rooms or bathrooms.

Pairs well with: cream, taupe, charcoal, terracotta, blush pink.

Paint idea: Sir Lutyens Sage - Little Greene

  1. Art Decor Mirror - Melody Maison 2. Ortigia candle - Liberty 3. Textured cushion - Dunelm‍ ‍

    4. Salt & Pepper Mill - Holloways of Ludlow 5. Plates - Mrs Alice 6. Rug - Amy Kent‍ ‍

    7. Bedding - Piglet in Bed 8. Glasses - Oliver Bonas 9. Lamp - Soho Home‍ ‍

    10. Tumbler glass - Anthropologie 11. Jug - Dunelm 12. Armchair - Arlo & Jacob

For more inspirational colour schemes using sage green, read my blog, 5 interior colour schemes to compliment sage green.

🌱 Celery Green

Bright and fresh, celery brings energy without overwhelming a room — ideal for kitchens, dining areas, or small nooks.

Pairs well with: crisp whites, pale pink, warm wood tones and lilac

Paint idea: Kitchen Green - Little Greene

🌲 Bottle Green

Deep and moody, bottle green works beautifully on walls, cabinetry, or statement furniture, giving interiors a rich, sophisticated feel.

Pairs well with: creamy neutrals, aubergine and earthy colours

Paint idea: Duck Green - Farrow & Ball

1. Jug - Rockett St.George 2. Blanket - Dusk 3. Armchair - Loaf ‍ ‍

4. Quilt - Toast 5. Side Table - Sklum 6. Lamp - Heal’s ‍ ‍

7. Glass - OKA 8. Candle - Rituals

Learn more about using green in your interiors in our video, watch below!

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If you need further guidance in colour planning and confidence in choosing paint colours and fabrics or creating a design scheme for your home, please check out my design services or contact me.

 
 
Lola Swift

Lola Swift is a Bath based interior designer and colour consultant creating thoughtful homes across Bath and the South West. Her work is known for the confident use of colour and a seamless mix of interior styles that bring old and new together.

https://www.lolaswift.co.uk
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