Sage Green Is 2021’s It-Color—Here’s the Soul-Soothing Reason Why
"This isn't so much a trend based on style, but one born out of necessity and the realization of a global health crisis and its effect on all of us," says Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute. "Harmonious and healing, the health-giving message conveyed by the sage greens are ideally suited to this time. They enhance our emotional well-being and boost our spiritual health…providing balance by serving as an antidote to the anxiety we continue to feel."
And rest assured, this isn't just a state of mind—it's psychology. Practices like forest bathing or shinrin-yoku, in Japanese, help us calm down amid greenery and cleanse the mind, body, and spirit. And consider this: Research has shown that the benefits of nature are so strong, that green imagery alone can replicate the stress-relieving properties of actually being amid it. One small 2016 study published by the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health revealed that keeping green images around your workspace can help reduce stress levels by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls rest functions.
So if you're for an aesthetic that'll may help you feel restored and relaxed, consider buying into the sage green trend. Check out six ideas below for how to let the color into your home.
6 ways to bring the sage green trend into your home
A blackout curtain is your best friend if you love a mid-day nap. To simmer you into your slumber, slide this over your sunniest window.
These bamboo cooling sheets have completely revolutionized my life, and yes, I own them in green. Smooth, sensual, and centering, I go to bed feeling like I’m in a pool of melted mint chocolate chip ice cream.
If you’re looking to book some post-shower towel time, why not swaddle yourself in these? They’ll add a light jungle paradise element to your bathroom, and make you feel comfy-cozy with the eco-friendly blend.
New-classic velvet throw pillows add a verdant touch to your furniture. They would look amazing on a cream- or coral-colored couch.
Theoretically, a sage green shag rug would be great for an in-home lawn kind of feeling. For a more fabulously modern energy, we love this option with distressed swirls and swoops!
A simple statement chair is a good way to inject that sage green trend into your space. This vanity seat harnesses a cool breath-of-fresh-air energy.
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