Green is entwined with the permanence and beauty of nature and is a timeless choice for interior decorating that shows no signs of abating. Conjuring to mind the silvery green leaves of the Mediterranean plant, sage green is a soft shade which, just like the myriad tones of the natural world, can lean warm or cool.
Peruse the paint cards and you will find no one sage green the same, yet all are undeniably soothing. ‘This shade has a serene and classic feeling, combining effortlessly with an array of colours, from delicate pinks to sunny yellows, to provide countless decorating options,’ says John Smigielski, marketing director at Linwood.
With its connection to nature, sage is a classic choice for schemes in country homes, pairing beautifully with honeyed stone and aged wood, yet it can work equally well in a townhouse. Historically, light greens
