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Sage advice

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Bringing natural tones of sage, mint and olive creates a peaceful ambience in both indoor and outdoor spaces. These muted hues can be easily integrated in popular design styles, from industrial and traditional to Scandi and the Hamptons. Providing pure warmth and serenity to a dwelling, this is a look that will appeal to a myriad of clients.

Kerryn Ramsey

Senior Content Coordinator
‘Imagine’ in Dried Sage, 76mm x 306mm from Beaumont Tiles.
Windspray® and Bluegum® colours, both in Classic finish, from COLORBOND® steel.
Liano II round above-counter basin in Matte Green from Caroma.
‘Despres’ hand-tufted rug by Greg Natale, 240 x 300cm, from Designer Rugs.
‘1977’ sofa chair module in Tempest Wattle from King Living.
Breville ‘The Toast Set’ four-slice toaster in Sage from The Good Guys.
‘Olivine’ laminate in Natural from Laminex.
Gardano Natural stone from Artedomus.
‘Charlotte’ hand-tufted rug in Pewter from Designer Rugs.
‘Öbonäs’ wall shelf from Ikea.
‘Luna’ chair in Truetouch Mallee from King Living.
KUN Design ‘Mooncake’ end table in Olive from Domo.

First published on 28 November 2023

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