Looking for some ideas on how to make your baby’s nursery unique? Look no further than this guide!
Color coordinated nurseries are so in right now, and what’s better than a soothing sage green? It’s a popular color, and for good reason!
From the gender neutral qualities to the creative opportunities for decoration, there are a lot of ways to use it to style your baby’s nursery. It can make for a calming but beautiful environment for you and your baby to spend quality time.
There are ideas for things from decorations, to furniture, and beyond!
Plus I have also added trending color palette for sage green nursery decoration. So let’s dive in!
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Sage Green: Nursery Color of the Year and Why
If you’ve been in the nursery aisle at a paint store lately, you’ve probably noticed a color creeping in—and taking over—the nursery aisle in sage green. It’s hard to blame them.
Sage is soft and soothing and totally neutral. It’s inspired by nature and has a calming earthy vibe, and you know what? Parents and babies love it.
Designers also love the versatility of sage green. It’s stunning with warm woods and whites as well as unexpected accents in blush, yellow, or even mustard.
And as your child grows, a sage green room can easily transition from a sweet baby room into a more sophisticated big-kid room.
Whatever you want your nursery to be, sage green checks all the boxes, and it’s here to stay.
Gender Neutral Ideas
More and more, parents are looking for gender neutral ways to decorate their baby’s space. Any kind of green, but especially sage, is a great place to start when it comes to colors.
It’s gentle, soft, and fairly easy to style. It’s also not related to any specific gender, which gives you the freedom to do whatever your heart desires with it.
There are a couple of really great things you can do with it while keeping it gender neutral, and it comes down to accessories and artwork.
When it comes to artwork, animals are a great way to go. Sage green works well with animals, since the color might remind someone of woodland creatures.
To keep things gender neutral, consider animals like swans, bears, rabbits, and birds. They’re simple, sweet, and give the room a peaceful vibe.
A calm sage-colored wall with vertical panels serves as an ideal gender-neutral and attractive backdrop. Paired with plush safari toys and wall-mounted animal decor, it gives the room an adventurous touch while keeping the palette serene and simple.
Another great idea for accessories that feel gender neutral comes in the form of toys! Every child needs toys, and somewhere to put them. A toy box is a perfect addition to the room, and there are so many great options. Consider something with a solid color and add your baby’s name to it!
A sage green bookcase that also serves as a toy box is one of our favorite ideas. This two-for-one item is both practical and appealing, and gives you an option to organize your baby’s toys while adding character to the room. Styling it with some plush animals, small books, and decorative accents can keep things playful, but tidy.
Furniture Finds
Obviously, furniture is one of the most important parts of any room, especially a nursery. Cribs and dressers can be fairly basic at first glance, but adding a splash of color is a fantastic way to spruce things up!
One idea, which makes the furniture the main focus of the room, is to use furniture that is painted or colored to be completely sage green. It’s a big statement and is probably best in a room that is otherwise white or a different color, but it can turn out to be a great look.
This is especially the case with something big like a dresser. Because it takes up so much of the space and is used every single day, it will be a gentle anchor that immediately draws the eye.
Keep it one solid color, and pick a shade that works with the rest of the room.
Don’t shy away from introducing accent colors like warm yellow or muted clay. Natural rattan textures blend with sage green walls and a leafy mural while mustard cushions and accessories bring in a sunny pop.
Similarly, a crib is another main piece of any nursery. So why not dress it up a little with some color?
There are a couple of ways you can do this. First, you can find a crib that, like the dresser, is painted to be the desired color. It pulls the theme together and is, of course, the most used piece of furniture.
If you prefer a white or wooden look for the crib itself, accent it with bedding of another color or with a pattern! It’s a little bit more of a subtle look, but it still gives you a serene environment for your baby to sleep.
The last big piece of furniture to consider when it comes to a nursery is, of course, a chair. For feedings and nights full of cuddles, you want a nice place to sit and feel comfortable.
If you don’t want a rocking chair, consider something a little more plush with more cushion. It’s cozy, comfortable, and can come in all kinds of colors and patterns. For a sage green look, consider a solid green, something that stands out but still feels grounded and earthy.
What About Walls?
Are you painting the room? Are you considering wallpaper? Are you totally lost about what to do about the empty space that covers the entire room? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Walls are often a difficult thing to decide what to do with, especially nowadays when there are so many options to consider. Walk into any home renovation store and you’ll be met with more options than you know what to do with.
Let’s start simple with paint. It’s classic, it’s easy, it’s something you can do yourself. Or, you can hire someone else to do it!
There are a couple of things you can do with paint. One is that you can paint the walls themselves the sage green color that you’re looking for. Paint the whole room and find a shade that really works for you, and you’ll have something beautiful in no time.
For a more dramatic take, consider a deep sage or forest green accent wall. Paired with crisp white furniture and neutral tones.
If you prefer a white wall but still want to represent the green somehow, you can always paint shapes using the green as a way to accent it. When it comes to green, plants are always a great theme to stick with, so consider painting some leaves or pieces of nature!
What if you want to have a more complicated design but you aren’t good at detail work? Wallpaper is your best friend. Wallpaper isn’t just one of those cringey things from the 1970s, it’s actually making a huge resurgence with some very pretty styles.
For sage green, go for something floral and plant based, similarly to how you might with the paint as discussed earlier. Green says forest and nature, so take advantage of that!
A forest or mountain scene, or an abstract greenery wallpaper adds visual interest and creates a dreamy backdrop. It works well with wood furniture and crisp white accents and draws the eye without overpowering the room’s calmness.
This nursery is a wonderful example of combining sage green walls with playful animal prints in a natural wood frame. The rattan light fixture ties in beautifully with the earthy tone of the crib and chair legs
Another creative and low-key wall idea is to add soft sage green and beige striped wall hangings. This adds a little texture to the space without being too much, especially if you aren’t ready to commit to wallpaper.
The look can work with fabric banners, hanging quilts, or woven wall art, and pairs especially well with the natural woods and neutral tones that you likely already have in your nursery.
Plenty of Plants
You may be hesitant to include plants in your nursery for the sake of the baby’s health, but there are actually plenty of plants that are non-toxic and won’t harm your baby if ingested. Go to your local greenhouse or plant store and ask around!
Fake plants are also a smart move if you’re worried about the upkeep of a real plant. You’ve got a baby in the house now, what if you don’t have time or the energy to constantly check up on it?
Fake plants are evergreen and will especially make the room feel welcoming in the cold of the winter.
There are few things you can do with plants, you’re not just limited to a large standing plant in the corner.
Do you have a window sill? Maybe put some fake succulents there to highlight the sun coming through in the morning!
You can also make a bouquet exactly to your liking and put it in a decorative vase to spruce up an empty counter.
Along those same lines, think about flowers that would go well with the greenery you’re already including. Something white or another pale color would pair nicely with a darker shade of sage.
Pillows and Accent Pieces
What says comfort for you and your baby more than a fluffy pillow? Especially if you’ve got a chair or a couch in the nursery, you need a throw pillow of some kind for maximum coziness.
To make a sage green nursery feel on theme, you don’t necessarily have to use a pillow that is also green. There are many shades of other colors that match it well and make the room less monochrome while still looking great!
If you’re going for a warmer palette, try a copper or a maroon color! If you prefer the room to be all cool colors, an ash blue or a lavender will make the room look gorgeous.
That being said, of course, you can absolutely still go for a nice shade of sage. The great thing about pillows is that there are many different styles and fabrics to use that can make it unique and fun.
One particularly sweet accent to consider is an embroidered personalized floral blanket. These are often available in soft sage tones, and can feature your baby’s name embroidered in elegant script, with little floral embellishments around the edges.
This makes for a great keepsake and can be used as both cozy bedding or decorative throw to toss over the crib or chair.
Fuzzy and soft pillows are a great addition to a nursery, giving your baby something gentle against their skin while they play with their toys.
Different fabrics are also a fantastic way to give your baby some sensory stimulation as they’re starting to become aware of the world around them. Embroidery or maybe a green corduroy would work well with their complex textures.
Rugs and Floors
If you aren’t keen on carpeting your nursery’s entire floor, a rug is still a great way to soak up noise, add some color, and make the nursery feel as welcoming as possible.
The possibilities here truly are endless. I’ve said that in some other categories in this article, but when it comes to rugs, it really is true. Just go to any home furnishing store and you’ll find yourself practically overwhelmed with ideas.
Something soft and plush is particularly great if you want to give your baby something comforting and cozy while they play with their toys or are learning to crawl.
A round sage green rug adds a gentle pop of color to your nursery floor while doubling as a soft, cozy play area. This is a great solution if your nursery leans minimalist.
As far as color goes, there are a couple of different shades that you can go with to make it fit in well with your room setup.
You can go directly with sage green, of course, though some places will have slightly different ideas of what exact shade “sage” is, so just keep in mind that it might be a little darker or lighter than expected.
That being said, you can also go for a shade of green that is purposely darker or lighter than sage, in order to accent the rest of the room.
Sage Green Nursery Color Palette
Here I have curated some of the trending sage green nursery colors palettes backed by experts.
These sage green nursery color palette ideas mix gentle neutrals, earthy nature tones, and soft accent shades you’ll love to create.
Warm Neutrals & Wood Tones
Neutral and wood color pairings complement soothing sage, create an overall calming effect, and set off natural textures like rattan, wicker, and basketry. Inspired a lot in modern nurseries that want a connected and organic aesthetic
Blush Pink or Dusty Rose Accent
Soft dusty rose adds warmth and a bit of gentle femininity without feeling too bold. The end result is still very gender neutral and very graceful
Soft Pastel Blue (or Light Sky Blue)
Cool blue tones are very calming and give a fresh airy vibe. This combo keeps the room cool and fresh, while mixing different layers of leafy green and baby-soft blue.
Earthy Terracotta or Mustard Yellow Accents
These warm but still-muted accents provide some personality and visual interest in textiles and smaller décor accents, energizing the room without being too bright or a clash. Both mustard and terracotta are on the opposite end of the color wheel from sage green as split‑complementary tones
Deeper Forest Green or Charcoal Accents
Deep accents add contrast and weight to balance out lighter sage layers. Introduce sparingly as furniture, trim, or an accent wall for structure and interest
Wrapping Up
There’s so much you can do when it comes to a sage green nursery. From furniture to decor, there are infinite amazing combinations you can come up with.
This guide isn’t the end all be all of options, but it can help you kickstart your design ideas and give you something to consider as you put things together.
