Sage Green Kitchens are not a Trend

Several Sage Green Kitchens in Various Styles

Sage green kitchens have taken on a life of their own in recent years - gracing design magazines, Pinterest boards (see the collage above), and real homes that feel effortlessly grounded and serene. But like any trend that gains popularity, will you regret hopping on this fad, only to regret it later? (Whatever did happen to all those Millennial Pink rooms?)

In full disclosure, I love a green kitchen, and you like what you like! (My own office is Valspar's Blue Fescue). But if you are concerned with the longevity of a sage kitchen, rest assured that this is as future-proof as trends get. By choosing a shade that has a gray or beige undertone (think of dusty or muted colors), you'll be able to treat the green as a neutral. From there, you can pair it with anything! Natural wood, crisp white, or warm brushed brass are popular choices for modern renovations.

If modern isn't your vibe, sage green is still an option, however. Historic homes have used green cabinetry for centuries, including sage and also much more vivid tones (some of which are unfortunately toxic). Sage (SW 2860) is in the Historic Colors collection by Sherwin Williams and is a soft, yellow-leaning green that pairs well with traditional hardware in both black and brass. The Victorians in fact, loved green kitchens, and sage green has long been a staple for the farmhouse style interior. From this perspective, sage isn't a fad, but the cyclical return of a previous era. Your detailing, hardware, and fixtures will be the only updates needed to completely change the style of your kitchen - no need to laboriously strip and paint.

For my own taste, I love how timeless sage green feels. (Colors that harken to the great outdoors, such as moss, stone, clay, and sky, generally do well over time). The real question isn't will you regret sage, but will you regret not doing it sooner.