The answer to the need for naturalness and calm in interiors in 2026 will be sage. Replacing intense bottle green, it brings greater universality and ease of arrangement. Everything seems to indicate that will stay in kitchens for a long timebut it will also fit successfully in living rooms or halls.
After the dominance of strong greens, it’s time for more subdued and subtle colors. I’m talking about a sage shade, i.e. a delicate green with a touch of gray, inspired by sage leaves. It is subdued, natural and definitely brighter compared to the bottle green that has dominated interiors for a long time.
This shade has a soothing effect on the eyes, promotes concentration and builds an atmosphere of harmony and balance. Does not overwhelm the space optically brightens it, therefore it will work well in both small and large rooms.
The closeness to nature brought by the sage color, promotes relaxation and everyday comfort. Thanks to it, the arrangements become visually lighter, functional and everyday friendly. Because of the universality of this color it is simple to arrange and this is its huge advantage. It works well in kitchens, living rooms as a wall or upholstery color, bathrooms and halls.
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The sage color is particularly popular when it comes to kitchen design. It is called by many designers hit of 2026because it perfectly combines aesthetics with functionality.
Brightens the space well, which is particularly important in smaller kitchens, and it does not dominate the interior, making it easier to maintain visual order. In addition, it brings freshness and peace, so it does not strain the eyes and perfect for spaces used every day.
For practical reasons hides minor dirt wellincluding fingerprints, making it a sage color most often appears on the fronts of kitchen cabinetsboth in matt and satin. It looks extremely modern, but not cold as in the case of white.
It fits perfectly with wood and accessories, including household appliances, thanks to which the kitchen it gains an elegant, but at the same time delicate and cozy character. This shade is worth combining not only with natural wood, but also with other colors, such as beige, cream and even bottle green. It is worth complementing the whole with accessories, such as potted plants or ceramic dishes.
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