Vintage-inspired buys in trending colours sage green and sky blue

Sage green and sky blue are trending for 2022. We explore options for your home in these cool shades

DSW by Eames

Every major paint maker throws down their colour predictions by December, constructing schemes drawn from new and existing palettes with one all-singing and dancing star colour down-stage. We all know, deep inside that all these colours are already out there on the trade cards – but it’s stirring all the same. 

In this year’s luxuriant marketing, two shades float repeatedly to the top of the can for 2022 – receding greens and blues – singled out by some commentators as the start of what’s being dubbed as “Regency-core”. Popular survivors, steeped in a long heritage these shades do recall 18th century Wedgewood Jasperware, but are also biophilic, optimistic, and expansive mid-century champions.