20 Dreamy Sage Green Bedroom Ideas That'll Make You Feel Serene
Whether it's used on walls or furniture, these versatile muted green shades show off the beauty of nature.
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Popular for its calming effect, sage green is beyond a trending paint color — it's often seen as a nature-inspired neutral. The balanced color has a special way of making an interior feel comfortable and cozy, pivotal qualities of a relaxing bedroom design. Whether it's a green-gray hue, crisp shade with blue undertones or a deeper green with hints of olive, sage green is a versatile color that works well with any home style. Below, we've rounded up sage green bedroom ideas that feel calm and tranquil, no matter how they incorporate the color.
The most obvious way to introduce sage green is through paint, but you don't have to deck out all four walls. Have fun with an accent wall or install custom wainscoting and paint it moody green. Or, weave in soft shades with bedroom curtains, bedding or furniture (imagine a sage green headboard).
As you scroll, you'll find how many colors and patterns work beautifully with sage green to craft a peaceful space to rest and recharge. Hint: We're loving plaid, florals and pops of pink — but the options are endless.
Cozy Nook
Here, Anastasia Casey, founder of IDCO Studio, creates a charming guest room by tucking a bed into a small space. From floor to ceiling, the tiny nook is painted a calming sage green, which pops against bright white bedding.
Photo by: Madeline Harper
Pops of Sage
Not ready to paint your walls sage green? Take note from Christine Costa Zippert and weave in the earthy shade with furniture (think a bed frame) and plush textures in the form of pillows and blankets.
Photo by: Christopher Lee Foto
Modern Cottage
Boho meets modern in this teen girl's bedroom, from the shiplap walls painted a subtle sage and wicker accents to functional furniture (like the metal bed frame).
Soothing Shades
Design firm Daley Home finds a clever way to create the illusion of a sage green wall: floor-to-ceiling curtains behind the bed. The team then layers in calming hues with an upholstered bed and patterned area rug.
Photo by: Madeline Harper
Accent Wall
The wall behind your bed is the perfect place for an eye-catching accent. Here, Workshop Studios builds a board and batten wall and paints it a cheerful green. Hint: Toss in a red accent, like a throw pillow, since it's green's complementary color.
Photo by: The English Den
Farmhouse Style
This sunny bedroom features wood paneling painted in Dunn-Edwards' Desert Sage, which pairs beautifully with a plaid upholstered headboard and light wood accents.
Colorful Bedding
Spruce up a neutral bedroom with a sage green duvet cover and an assortment of throw pillows. This blogger even draws a "headboard" using green paint and a black line detail.
A Dose of Pink
This cheerful color combination (pale pink and sage green) makes this bedroom feel like spring. The walls and picture frame molding are painted in Little Greene's Pea Green and the geometric wallpaper inside each frame adds to the room's visual appeal.
Vintage Flair
From the plaid upholstered bed and velvet armchair to the patterned area rug, this quaint bedroom draws on vintage style. Anastasia Casey, founder of IDCO Studio, paints the wood paneled walls a moody sage green.
Photo by: Madeline Harper
Industrial Style
Paint the entire room sage green, specifically Glidden's Light Sage, including an exposed brick wall. Warm up this industrial design with a warm wood bed frame, leather accent chair and layered area rugs.
Paired With Plaid
If you haven't noticed by now, sage green and plaid make a charming combination. In this kids' bedroom, the wainscoting is painted an earthy green and plaid wallpaper adorns the upper walls.
Bright and Light
This multi-functional space has built-in cabinets and a Murphy bed, all painted in a dreamy light sage. Farrow & Ball's Pigeon is the perfect cozy, nostalgic hue for this sun-filled room.
Traditional Details
In an historic house, sage green walls complement a white fireplace and metal bed topped with crisp bedding. Depending on the time of day, Farrow & Ball's Green Blue changes from soft green to cool blue.
More is More
When paired with wood tones and white accents, sage green can act as a calming neutral. Or, mix sage green with bright florals, animal prints and oversized art for maximalist style.
Beautiful Built-Ins
Coat built-in cabinetry in a cheery blue-green, just as designer Theresa Butler does in this teen's bedroom. When it comes to bedding, an area rug and accent wall, don't shy away from pattern.
Photo by: Marc Mauldin
Dark and Cozy
Opt for a deep, earthy sage in the bedroom, like this cozy look from Christine Schumacher of Localia Interiors. Play up the moodiness with a black-and-white floral wallpaper behind the bed.
Photo by: Haute'Xposure
Floor-to-Ceiling Sage
Go monochromatic and don't stop at painting your walls sage green. Extend the inviting shade to the ceiling. This rustic kid's bedroom flaunts Farrow & Ball's Lichen, a muted green with blue undertones.
Modern Wainscoting
Wainscoting, painted in Behr's Muted Sage, brings a subtle pop of color and texture into this nature-inspired bedroom. The aesthetic is complete with black-and-white floral wallpaper, a wicker bed frame and cream bedding.
Warm Wood Tones
Ground light green (like Glidden's Frosty Pine) with honey woods, whether it's a headboard, nightstands or nearby bookshelf. The end result will make you feel closer to nature.
Two-Tone Walls
Can't decide on one shade of sage? Try a darker color (Little Greene's Ambleside) on the bottom third of the wall and a gentler green (Little Greene's Aquamarines) on the upper walls.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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