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21 Sage Green Kitchens That Are Trendy Yet Timeless

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Published on 03/31/22

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Why not add some sage to your kitchen? No, not the spice—the color! Sage green is incredibly popular at the moment and is making its appearance on kitchen walls, cabinet doors, and beyond.

And designers are majorly loving the hue, too. "Shades of green, especially sage, are great to use in the kitchen, as they allow for creative expression that doesn't overpower the space," says designer Leslie Murphy, creative director and owner of Murphy Maude Interiors. "It's such a versatile color that can be used with either warm or cool tones to create totally different atmospheres depending on your style. I like to pair sage with wood and brown tones to create a light and airy space for a nature-inspired look that brings the outdoors in."

Below, we're showcasing 21 gorgeous sage green kitchens from across the internet; maybe you'll just be inspired to jump on the bandwagon and introduce the color into your space, too.

Sage green kitchen Ideas – how to introduce this season’s stand out color into your kitchen

Linear Kitchen from £20,000 Harvey Jones

(Image credit: Harvey Jones)

This season’s big trend for the sage green kitchen only getting more popular, so move over navy blue. It’s been bubbling away in the background for a while, but this year, it’s the boss of all modern kitchen ideas. It’s a grounding color, soft and easy on the eye, and of course it’s drawn from nature, so perfect for now, when we are all feeling a bit battered but also looking forward to a better future.  However, one person's sage is another person's Forest or Aquamarine, so there is whole spectrum of colours that fall into this category. Here’s a few ways to bring sage into your life.

1 Mix Dark Cabinets With Light Worktops

The Classic English Kitchen from £25,000 by deVOL

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The obvious way to create a sage green kitchen is to use it as the shade for your modern kitchen cabinet ideas, to update them with a bit of paint. With a deep tone like this, it’s dramatic so balance it with white and grey marble countertops and splashbacks. 

“Sage is perfect for kitchen cabinetry and can be teamed with a classic neutral such as Farrow and Ball's Bone on the walls that will give it an elegant, relaxed charm," says Farrow & Ball Brand Ambassdor, Patrick O’ Donnell. "Bringing in a complementary shade like Salon Drab to a free-standing larder unit will add an extra layer of colour. And greens work so well with natural woods giving it a rustic look. If your sage has a grey tinge, try pairing it with dusty pinks on a kitchen island or ceiling.”

2. Cool Tones Are Contemporary

Linear Kitchen from £20,000 Harvey Jones

(Image credit: Harvey Jones)

This paler shade of sage gives the kitchen a modern feel, enhanced by the plain, pale gray walls. Then add a dark marble top to the island to add depth and impact.

“Cool and muted shades of green have become increasingly popular for use in  sage green kitchens. Sage really pops alongside metallic touches that will enhance the warmth of the colour and give it shine, so I’d recommend going for a brass or gold finish for the brassware and cabinetry handles” says Head of Design at Harvey Jones, Melissa Klink. “Alternatively, matt black finishes give this colour an edgier, more contemporary twist. ” 

3. Use Sage Green As An Accent

Pluck Kitchen

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Break up a run of units with one or two green doors. This kitchen from Pluck also has matching green accents behind the door handles on the oak doors for a stylish touch. 

Jayne Everett, Design Director of Naked Kitchens says, “Using different colored cabinetry is a great way to make your kitchen design truly unique. Using color to zone different parts of the room is popular, with preparation and cooking areas one shade, and socialising and the modern kitchen island in a complementary color. Green kitchens are certainly popular this year, with people choosing calming and natural color schemes while they are spending more time at home.”

4 Introduce Color With The Tiles

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In a plain kitchen, choose a pale sage tone to add artful color and lay Metro tiles in a herringbone pattern for a contemporary touch.

“Embrace the soft and tranquil shade of sage green at home, green is associated with well-being and contentment so works wonders in interiors,” says Hamish Smith, Creative Director of Ca Pietra. “Sage green is a good color choice for the kitchen, it’s earthy and grounding which means that it won’t be overbearing. We love it teamed with rustic neutrals, think vintage woods, brass and rich terracotta paint.”

5. Paint The Walls

Upper Wall: Aquamarine Pale 282; Lower Wall: Aquamarine Mid 284 both Intelligent Matt Emulsion, £53 for 2.5l; Island Aquamarine 138; Worktop: Livid 263 both Intelligent Satinwood, £75.50 for 2.5l

(Image credit: Little Greene)

An instant and inexpensive way to add sage to your kitchen is obviously with one of the best green paints, and here you can see how well it blends with these aquamarine shades for a tranquil scheme.

“Sage Green and Aquamarine tones will complement natural materials such as slate and stone, as well as wooden textures and finishes," says Ruth Mottershead, Creative Director, Little Greene. "Within our Color Scales collection, you will find numerous strengths of each shade, produced with varying amounts of the same pigment, meaning that you can experiment with two or three different tones of the same color to create a coordinated scheme and add depth to a space. The blue greens of ‘Aquamarine Pale and Aquamarine Mid’  paired with a darker tone such as ‘Livid’ results in a fresh and welcoming scheme."

6 Create A Faux Tiled Wall to Introduce Sage Into The Kitchen

Kitchen Splashback Wallpaper, Green Hexagon, £155 a roll, Lime Lace

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So cool, it’s hard to believe this is wallpaper! For a quick and simple splashback, this is a stunner, with a faded tile design above it, it’s truly original.

“Sage green is becoming one of our best sellers” says Nina Tarnowski, founder and designer, Woodchip & Magnolia. “It works well in almost every room, but especially in the kitchen. You can add a sense of personality to the walls with wallpaper and don’t be afraid to be bold. If you intend to put it in an area where it might be damaged, consider a coat of clear varnish.  Pair with off-whites and natural textures for a look that feels fresh and timeless.” 

7 Bring In Pattern with Sage Green Kitchen Flooring

Sprouts floor tiles, £150 per m2 Bert & May

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Build up the layers of color and pattern whilst sticking to a green colour palette. Jade green wall cabinets are teamed with a sage patterned floor with an interesting grid design, then introduce other green shades in the accessories.

“If you normally veer towards neutral tones, sage green is the safest shade you can start with to bring colour into your kitchen," says Linda Boronkay, Creative Director of Linda Boronkay Design Studio. “It’s a soft shade, taken from nature, so it doesn’t jar and works well with other greens and neutrals, team with natural materials, painted vintage furniture and ochre shades”

8 Add Color With Appliances

Hood by Franke

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Why not choose colored appliances? In a soft gray kitchen like this one, a sage green cooker hood brings a design statement and adds to the restful scheme.

“When adding colour, even a pastel shade, into an interior, the room needs to remain balanced.” Says Interior Designer, Raili Clasen of Raili Ca Design. “A great way of introducing colour to a kitchen scheme is through colored cabinetry and appliances. They can create a lovely focal point without overwhelming the space and it’s an easy way to update a plain kitchen without a complete refurb.”

9 The Finishing Touches

Titan pendant shades, £345 from Original BTC

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Some of the coolest kitchen lighting ideas right now are coming in sage green.

"Light fittings can be chosen to complement or highlight your kitchen design, from glossy metallics to textured finishes or pops of color.” says Charlie Bowles, Director, Original BTC. “Think about the look of the fittings themselves as well as the overall lighting effect – kitchens can sometimes look austere, and interesting fittings are a great way to soften the look. Sage Green looks set to make a big impact throughout Spring/Summer and beyond."

Alison Davidson is well-respected British interiors journalist, who has been the Homes Editor of Woman and Home magazine, and the Interiors Editor for House Beautiful. She regularly contributes to Livingetc, and many other titles, and often writes about kitchens, extensions, and decor ideas.  She is the go-to for information about green energy, sustainable home improvement and eco design ideas.

How to make a small kitchen more spacious: 12 tips

There are three sure ways to make a big one out of a small kitchen: catch a Goldfish, free Hottabych or follow our recommendations

If you got a small kitchen, start “stretching” it at the planning stage. What are you willing to sacrifice for more kitchen space? Wall? A complete table? A couple of burners or a window sill for growing geraniums?

Here are a dozen working tricks that, if they add square meters to the kitchen, will at least help find a place for an extra plate. And at the same time, they transform your attitude to cramped space. nine0005

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1. If possible, use an open plan
The wisdom is quite obvious, but let's not be afraid to be banal: the same furniture, built in spaces of different sizes, will look completely different. The fashionable open space layout is good, first of all, in small apartments, where literally every centimeter of space can be loaded with several functions. The absence of partitions between the kitchen and the room allows you to place more furniture in the same volume and find a place for an additional area - for example, a dining room. nine0005

Ksenia Blokhina

2. Fight for a place under the window
Ignoring a place near the windowsill in a small kitchen is an unaffordable luxury. Under the window, a breakfast counter or even part of the kitchen line will fit perfectly (and we remember that a sink with a view of the city or the courtyard is not only a way to save electricity by using daylight, but also a chic tool for meditation). At worst, just make open shelves here.

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Photo example: The L-shaped layout of the kitchen with a sink by the window made it possible to comfortably fit in a tiny kitchen for storing vegetables. It just makes sense to use it to organize a storage system with hinged doors (here) or drawers (picture above)

Lagom architectes

3. Replace the table with a breakfast bar
If there is not enough space in the kitchen, give up the dining area, replacing it with a light breakfast bar. Such a design can be a separate element of the environment, or it can continue the work area or be independent (as in this project).

Lagom architectes

Tip: For a compact kitchen, it is best to choose a bar counter with a light, airy design that will not visually burden the space. If you need storage space inside, use half the depth of the rack to place drawers (example in the photo), otherwise the bar counter will seem cumbersome. nine0005

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In the photo: appreciate the advantage of the visually light support of the bar counter

Liadesign

Idea from the photo: if you make the bar top movable, you will be able to freely dispose of the working surface of the kitchen worktop

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4. There are never too many cabinets
Since we have decided to use every centimeter of space wisely, we should not neglect the possibility of placing an additional cabinet or shelf. Built-in shelving under the bar or ceiling-height cabinets will help hide a lot of things. There are even special plinth drawers that allow you to use the space under the kitchen cabinets, near the floor. nine0005

Flatplan

In the photo: pay attention to the drawer under the oven - it can be made to the full height from the floor, using the usable space

in more convenient places, the hob and oven, use a two-burner stove, hide the oven, dishwasher and refrigerator in a tall pencil case. Built-in appliances take up somewhat less space, but most importantly, they behave quite modestly: they do not violate the external integrity of the headset, they hide under the table top and behind cabinet doors, without interfering with the design. nine0005

UMBRELLA Factory

6. Design narrow cabinets
A small kitchen does not always fit sets with a typical section spacing. In this case, you can act outside the box: design narrow cabinets.

Between narrow appliances and narrow cabinets, it is wiser to choose a full-sized appliance. The fact is that the range of narrow equipment is much smaller than the standard one. And the price is even higher than that of conventional devices. So if you decide to save space due to the width of the cabinets, first select the appropriate "stuffing" for the kitchen. The width of typical narrow household appliances is 45 cm, but they are almost never built-in. nine0005

Yorktowne Cabinetry

7. Use non-standard doors
Unusual doors can also help save space in a small kitchen: moving up, sideways (in the manner of a wardrobe) or folding like an accordion. Their cost is usually higher than swing doors, but they allow more efficient use of space and give more freedom in planning.

8. Use blind spots
The most economical (in terms of space) layout is the corner kitchen, but only if you use the space in the corner wisely. We recommend that you carefully look at the pictures in the catalog of the kitchen program you like. Modern kitchens offer a wide range of technological solutions that make it easy to remove any object from a voluminous corner box. Swing-out shelves can roll out by themselves when the door is opened, carousel shelves do not have "far corners". And such drawers, as in the photo, generally use every centimeter of the allotted space. nine0005

Mazzie Design

9. Air shelves
Open shelves have a lot of advantages: they take up little space, they can be of any configuration. They are easy to fill a non-standard opening or an empty corner. In addition, open shelves look lighter than wall cabinets and visually make the kitchen more spacious. The advantages of ergonomics are also obvious: just reach out to take what you need.

Lauren Rubin Architecture

On the shelves it is convenient to store items that are needed constantly: spices, dishes, cutlery. The disadvantage of open shelves is only one, but quite significant - they will have to be washed more often than ordinary cabinets. Items that stand on open shelves for a long time inevitably get salted, so it is better to store rarely used items in cabinets. nine0005

Vicky Hellmann

10. Don't Forget the Roof Rails
Railing is another controversial element of kitchen landscaping. When we finally got used to using hooks for their intended purpose, designers completely fell out of love with hanging kitchen utensils on the wall. While aesthetics struggle with expediency, we still recommend considering this option. In a small kitchen where there is little space for cupboards and cupboards, hanging some of the equipment on an apron is a very tempting move. It is much more convenient to remove a ladle from a hook or to unstick a knife from a magnet than to climb into boxes. The main thing is not to overdo it. Alas, a kitchen overly hung with objects and accessories will seem visually overloaded. nine0005

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11. Increase the visual volume
The kitchen space can be "stretched" not only physically, but also visually, making it lighter, lighter and more voluminous. The light color of the walls and furniture, glossy and reflective surfaces, a minimum of decorative details are preferred.

It is highly recommended to illuminate the most remote corners, any openings and niches - all this makes the kitchen more spacious in the eyes of visitors and gives it a modern, fashionable and beautiful look. nine0005

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designs, will make the room more spacious and comfortable, and work in the kitchen - more comfortable and safer. It can be spotlights, large chandeliers, LED lighting and even duralight. nine0005

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Kitchen 4 sq.m. (90 photos)

Small kitchens are a frequent occurrence that haunts residents of old houses. It is often quite difficult to find the right solution that will allow you to turn a small space into a full-fledged functional room, where it is convenient to cook and enjoy eating. In our article, we will consider various design options for a 4 sq.m. kitchen, introduce the reader to the methods of visually expanding the area and introducing one or another style into the interior. nine0005

How to start a kitchen renovation?

Standing on the verge of renovating a small kitchen of 4 sq.m., the first thing to think about is whether it is possible to re-plan the space to make the room more spacious. If the number of rooms allows, you can consider combining the kitchen with an adjacent room by dismantling the wall separating them. At the same time, dismantling may not be complete, but only partial, when only the upper fragment is demolished and a passage is equipped, and the lower part of the wall is re-arranged for a dining table or bar counter. Since the kitchens are 4 sq.m. for the most part, they are a legacy of Khrushchev's buildings, the interior walls here are not load-bearing and redevelopment is quite acceptable. nine0005

If the kitchen has a balcony or a loggia, you can consider the option of insulating and connecting them - this will make it possible to equip a comfortable dining area. Also, the kitchen can be combined with the hallway - remove the door, arrange an arched opening. Such a redevelopment will not add tangible meters of usable area, but it will make the room visually more open and spacious.

At the initial stage of a kitchen renovation, it is necessary to get rid of the old finishes, tidy up or replace the water supply, drainage, and electrical wiring. Make a preliminary sketch with the exact marking of the location of furniture and appliances. At this stage, you need to carefully consider the need for every detail of the situation and discard everything unnecessary. nine0005

Color solutions for the kitchen 4 sq.m.

Small kitchen 4 sq.m. It will look much more spacious if you decorate it in light, soothing colors. The best option is a white palette, which always looks fresh, emphasizes the cleanliness and spaciousness of the room. Moreover, in white can be not only the decoration of walls, ceiling, but also the floor, as well as a furniture set.

Such a merger will erase the boundaries between surfaces, and the typeface word will dissolve into space. If such “sterility” confuses you, you can dilute it with some accents, for example, decorating one of the walls with photo wallpapers, introducing bright decorative elements. nine0005

Another successful color is beige. The variety of its shades can make up a harmonious design, where intersecting light and dark tones will make up a successful composition.

Depending on personal preferences and following the chosen style, the kitchen is 4 sq.m. it is quite possible to arrange in any color palette, where the priority will be for light shades, and brighter ones will serve as accents. If you're into bright colors, combine them with whites, creams, glossy surfaces, and good lighting so you don't turn an already small kitchen into a dark closet. nine0005

Finishes and materials

An important issue of arranging a kitchen of 4 sq.m. is the choice of materials for cladding, because they play a major role in the design and serve as a kind of canvas on which the future design will be outlined. Here, special attention should be paid to the quality of materials, their ability to withstand moisture, frequent cleaning and conditions of elevated temperatures.

Floor

Ceramic tiles remain the ideal option for finishing the floor in the kitchen - they are reliable, not afraid of moisture, serve for quite a long time and at the same time have many color options, including models that imitate natural materials. nine0005

Another modern finishing material is a self-leveling floor, which also has high quality characteristics, but its price is quite high. Moisture-resistant laminate or linoleum will become more economical options, but, accordingly, the service life of the coatings is inferior to the previous ones.

Walls

Various materials are used for wall decoration, which can be combined to define one or another functional area. For example, the wall near the dining table can be decorated with washable wallpaper, decorative plaster, and for the cooking area it is better to choose more reliable materials, such as tiles or PVC panels. The decoration of the apron with mosaics looks great, the elegant patterns of which will create an excellent decoration in the interior of a kitchen of 4 sq.m. Does not lose relevance and painting the walls with persistent water-based compositions. nine0005

With the help of finishing materials, you can adjust the space of a small kitchen. So, vertical stripes and patterns will give the room a visual height, and horizontal ones will expand the room. It is better to avoid large ornaments and patterns that will create a noticeable pressure, and give preference to small prints if you do not like the monochromatic design.

Ceiling

The ceiling surface is painted, whitewashed, decorated with plasterboard structures and stretch fabrics. In the conditions of a small-sized kitchen of 4 sq.m., it is worth giving preference to light design options - if plasterboard structures, then no more than two levels, it is better to install stretch fabrics glossy, which are reflective, due to which they give a kind of spaciousness. nine0005

Kitchen furniture 4 sq.m.

The main problem faced by the owners of small kitchens is the choice of furniture. Kitchen area 4 sq.m. has, accordingly, a square shape, so here you can install either a small linear or corner set - the choice will depend on the needs of the family in certain bedside tables. To make the kitchen space seem more spacious, you need to make sure that the set has glossy facades, and the appliances are built-in. Open shelves and glass doors are a good option. nine0005

For the dining area, you should choose a compact or transforming table, which can be folded as unnecessary. The window sill can also be easily turned into a bar counter or a full-fledged table if its platform is enlarged. If the kitchen set is made to order, it is worth considering the option with a retractable worktop for eating, thanks to which a lot of space will be freed up in the kitchen.

Lighting and decor

Kitchen area 4 sq.m. one powerful ceiling lamp and spot lighting of the working area will be quite enough. Sometimes additional lighting devices are installed near the dining table. Modern lamps can become a full-fledged decor in a small kitchen if you choose a bright design or models made for a certain interior style. nine0005

Decoration features help to decorate and diversify the environment - photo wallpapers, frescoes, decorating areas with decorative stone or PVC panels. Bright accents will be created by textiles, green flowerpots, beautiful dishes.

Interior styles

Decoration of the kitchen space 4 sq.m. in compliance with a certain style, it will help to streamline the situation, make it aesthetically attractive and functional. It is always a pleasure to spend time in such a kitchen, regardless of whether you are cooking or drinking a cup of tea after a hard day's work. nine0005

Kitchen 4 sq.m. minimalist style

A good option for a tiny kitchen - a minimalist approach to interior design. It implies light colors of finishes (mainly white, light beige), clear lines of a furniture set with glossy facades and built-in modern appliances, maximum functionality, lighting. At the same time, the decor is present in a minimal amount in the form of green flowerpots, bright dishes, original lighting fixtures.

Kitchen 4 sq.m. scandinavian style

The Nordic interior also supports the idea of ​​minimalism, but the decor no longer looks so concise. Against the background of a white-gray monochromatic wall decoration, the presence of wood creates a special cosiness. Here, wooden floors or their imitation look great, solid furniture, often with massive wood countertops. Ceramic tiles with patchwork patterns or ethnic ornaments, as well as textiles, give the kitchen a special flavor.

Kitchen 4 sq.m. japanese style

Today, Japanese style is gaining great popularity in interior design. It is one of the true manifestations of minimalism, but with the presence of the age-old traditions of the Land of the Rising Sun. In the design, preference is given to natural colors, natural materials, regular, but slightly squat, forms of furniture.

An important role is played by a modest but rather expressive décor – here you can find paintings on Japanese themes, wise sayings represented by hieroglyphs, “flashlight” lamps, imitation of shoji partitions in facades. Even a small bonsai tree will fully emphasize the ascetic design, combined with the invariable admiration of the Japanese for nature. nine0005

Kitchen 4 sq.m. eco style

For a city dweller, choosing an eco-style can be the best solution that will allow you to create a favorable environment in your small home. The interweaving of eye-pleasing beige, milky, green tones has a positive effect on the mental state, calms, gives a feeling of being in the bosom of nature.

Photo wallpapers with images of representatives of flora and fauna, landscape panoramas, accessories made from natural materials, live green phytowalls will help to emphasize the style direction. nine0005

Kitchen 4 sq.m. country style

The interior of the kitchen with hints of a provincial American village looks quite warm and cozy in a noisy city. Solid, “worn-out” wood furniture, partial imitation of brickwork or peeling plaster on the walls, ceiling beams, patterned textiles - all these details involuntarily transfer to the old life of a simple ranch house.

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