Green rugs: sage, emerald & olive

Q: Sage green: why is this colour everywhere?

Among the greens, sage green has become one of the most sought-after shades of recent years. Its strengths:Calming without being dull: a colour that is genuinely restfulNatural yet sophisticated: it evokes plants without looking rusticPairs with anything: it works with beige, white, pink, grey, terracotta and woodAt home in every style: Scandinavian, bohemian, slow deco, japandi, contemporary classicTimeless: part of the "nature greens" movement, which looks set to lastIt is the safest and most versatile green to pick for a first coloured rug.

Q: Emerald green: too bold?

There is no denying that emerald green is saturated, yet it stays elegant when it is handled well. Its strengths:Deeply sophisticated: it evokes Art Deco luxury, velvet, jewelleryTimeless: a long way from a passing trendPowerful in a small size: a 120×170 cm in emerald transforms an understated living roomTo tame it, pair it with black, cream, white and above all brass or gold, which brings out the best in it. Avoid emerald plus bright red (Christmas) or emerald plus bright orange (far too saturated). An emerald rug in a large living room with cream walls, wooden furniture and brass is quite simply sumptuous.

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The green rug is the plant world coming back indoors. It brings a calming, natural atmosphere like nothing else, calling up forests, plants and gardens. Green is, scientifically, the most restful colour for human vision, which is why it is so sought after in spaces for relaxing, reading and sleeping. In contemporary interiors, the sophisticated shades (sage, olive, emerald) have displaced the loud greens of previous decades.

Green shades and the moods they set

Every green creates its own mood:

Sage green: soft, powdery, almost pastel. The contemporary favourite
Olive green: leaning brown-yellow, warm and natural
Emerald green: saturated and deep, luxurious and Art Deco
Bottle green / forest green: dark and intense, thoroughly sophisticated
Mint / celadon: fresh and light, with a vintage feel
Khaki / military green: earthy, robust, industrial
Aqua / turquoise: between green and blue, faintly exotic

Which colours to pair it with

Green pairs with a great many shades:

Sage green with beige or cream: timeless softness, very "slow decor"
Green with white: botanical freshness
Emerald with black and brass: luxurious Art Deco
Olive green with terracotta: an autumnal Mediterranean palette
Green with dusty pink: a soft, gentle contrast
Khaki with brown or camel: safari chic
Green with pale wood and copper: warm Scandinavian style

Which room?

Green is at its best in restful spaces. In a bedroom, it helps sleep (especially in sage or a soft olive). In a living room, it brings serenity, particularly alongside plants. In a study or reading corner, it aids both concentration and relaxation. In an entrance hall, it welcomes people with a breath of freshness. Less suited to a dining room (warm colours do more for the appetite), unless you choose a warm olive green.

Which style to choose

Green works well as:

A sage textured plain: soothing contemporary restraint
A faded soft green vintage: boho-chic charm
An oriental with green accents: natural folk character
An emerald green geometric: a contemporary Art Deco signature

Choosing your green rug

Sage green: why is this colour everywhere?

Among the greens, sage green has become one of the most sought-after shades of recent years. Its strengths:

Calming without being dull: a colour that is genuinely restful
Natural yet sophisticated: it evokes plants without looking rustic
Pairs with anything: it works with beige, white, pink, grey, terracotta and wood
At home in every style: Scandinavian, bohemian, slow deco, japandi, contemporary classic
Timeless: part of the "nature greens" movement, which looks set to last

It is the safest and most versatile green to pick for a first coloured rug.

A green rug in a bedroom: good choice?

An excellent choice, provided you pick the right shade. Green is the most restful colour for the eye, which helps with sleep. Our recommendations:

Sage, olive, celadon, soft mint: perfect for a calm bedroom
Emerald green: sophisticated but darker, fine at the foot of the bed or in a small size
Bright, lime or neon green: avoid in a bedroom (too stimulating)

A sage green shaggy under a queen bed creates an exceptionally calm, cocooning atmosphere. Set against white or greige walls, plants and pale wood, it turns the bedroom into a genuine haven.

Emerald green: too bold?

There is no denying that emerald green is saturated, yet it stays elegant when it is handled well. Its strengths:

Deeply sophisticated: it evokes Art Deco luxury, velvet, jewellery
Timeless: a long way from a passing trend
Powerful in a small size: a 120×170 cm in emerald transforms an understated living room

To tame it, pair it with black, cream, white and above all brass or gold, which brings out the best in it. Avoid emerald plus bright red (Christmas) or emerald plus bright orange (far too saturated). An emerald rug in a large living room with cream walls, wooden furniture and brass is quite simply sumptuous.

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