There was one particular pop culture moment that thrusted sage green firmly in the spotlight. During an interview with Architectural Digest, actress and meme queen Dakota Johnson revealed that painted her kitchen a particular shade of ugly sage green which I can't help but describe as delicious. It's just. So. Good. It even became a cult icon for queer TikTokers. And so for many, the mission became to find ways to integrate sage green into their own lives.

No one is saying that Dakota started the trend. In any case, she's clearly not to be trusted as the limes debacle rages on. Nevertheless, bringing green into your home beyond lining your windows with houseplants is a soothing and energising way to reinvigorate the same four walls you've been staring at seemingly for decades. Sage green, in particular, is an invigorating neutral – the more muted grey tones which make it sage mean it's perfect for pairing with bolder colours, or alternatively going full monochrome without it feeling washed out.

Ahead we've picked out some of our favourite sage green options. Whether you're a renter who can only justify one new pillow or a new homeowner aching to pop open a tin of paint, there's something for you.

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