Beautiful Interiors That Prove Green Kitchen Cabinets Aren't Going Anywhere
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Shades of green have been trending in kitchen design for years, because they introduce a warm, inviting and organic feel into any interior. Whether it's a vibrant or earthy hue, green paint is reminiscent of nature and typically feels calm, balanced and fresh when brought into the kitchen. When done right, shades of green act as a neutral — making green kitchen cabinets incredibly versatile and opening up endless design opportunities.
It's important to carefully select a kitchen cabinet color, since a kitchen remodel is one of the more expensive home projects — so, you'll want a shade you'll love for years. Scroll through these green kitchen cabinet ideas, ranging from light to dark, to find your favorite color. Find bright emerald cabinets paired with sleek black hardware, as well as dark forest green cabinets paired with gold hardware for a moody moment. There's also blue-green cabinets styled with both light and dark countertops, plus soft sage kitchens that feel super serene.
Depending on your preference, you may choose to go for a two-toned palette or swap upper cabinets for open shelving — both great ways to guarantee that the color doesn't dominate the space. We've also included inspiration for rustic, retro and vintage-inspired kitchen styles. Whether you've got a large or small kitchen, you're sure to find a gorgeous green shade that inspires a kitchen refresh.
Go for Two-Tone Cabinets
Take note from design-and-build firm Forge & Bow and create contrast with two-tone cabinets. Up top, there are white cabinets with glass panels and small round knobs. Down below, the cabinets are painted dark green with more visual hardware.
Carry Sage Green to the Walls and Trim
When you settle on a soothing green shade, you can also use it on the walls and trim. Here, interior designer Julia Chasman even conceals the fridge and hides it behind a cabinet in the same hue.
Decide on Teal Green and Dark Countertops
Create a dramatic effect by pairing green-blue cabinets with a dark gray countertop, like interior designer Kate Lester does here. To keep the space bright, add an off-white backsplash and swap upper cabinets for open shelving.
Mix Pastel Green With Natural Woods
Embrace a more saturated hue, like this bright, chalky green. Caren Rideau, founder of The Kitchen Design Group, complements the upper green cabinets with wood lower cabinets and a display of natural wood cutting boards in open shelving.
Find a Nature-Inspired Hue
Resembling the color of leaves or moss, this nature-inspired green makes a design statement while still feeling very neutral. To complete the design, Kristin Marino of KozyKasa brings in raw wood floating shelves and gold hardware.
Don't Choose Between Blue or Green
If you're torn between blue or green, find a shade that's right in the middle. Here, interior designer Emily Henderson goes for a sea green that looks and feels like it came from nature.
Pair Dark Green With Gold Hardware
For a striking style, it's no secret that green and gold make a great combination. Here, TKS Design Group uses a dark green shade for the cabinets, floating shelves and the trim (including molding around the window).
Keep it White and Bright Up Top
If you're considering a vibrant green shade for the cabinets, balance out the space with white walls and a light marble backsplash. Here, Banner Day Interiors ties the colors together with a green and white pattern shade.
Embrace a Rustic Style
For a design that's chic and charming, pair gorgeous green cabinets with country kitchen home accents — think a natural wood oven hood, vintage-inspired lighting and antique dishes on display.
Consider a Dark and Moody Hue
With a green-brown shade on all of the kitchen cabinets (including the kitchen island), design-firm BHDM Design creates a striking interior. Three large globe pendant over the island add to the drama.
Introduce Natural Wood Elements
No matter the shade, green and wood make a serene space when paired together. Here, interior designer Ashley DeLapp pairs an earthy green with various wood tones, from the open shelving to the kitchen island bar seats.
Stick With a Light Color Palette
With a pale green shade, you can introduce color into the kitchen without straying from a neutral color palette. Replicate this look from design-firm Hearth Homes Interiors and weave in gold accents and wood shelving.
Bring in Black Accents
For a sleek, modern aesthetic, match emerald green cabinetry with black cabinet pulls and lighting fixtures. Here, LH.Designs even uses the bright green shade on the range hood.
Welcome a Dose of Retro Charm
A popular pastel shade in the 1950s, mint green is making a comeback in kitchens — adding a charming vintage touch to modern interiors.
Go With an Olive Palette
Balance out the warmth of olive green cabinets with marble countertops, glossy gold hardware and white mosaic tile flooring.
Play With Different Textures
Cover a wall with glass subway tiles to sneak in a few different shades of green into your space. Pull out one of the darker hues for the kitchen cabinet color to tie everything together.
Create Contrast
Give jewel-toned cabinets the space to shine by outfitting the rest of the kitchen with high-contrast tiles, flooring and fixtures.
Make It Light and Bright
In many ways, light green can be just as neutral as white or gray. Take a note from this design and pair pale pistachio cabinets with concrete countertops and creamy white backsplash tiles.
Take Green to the Ceiling
Carry the color from the floor to the ceiling by painting cabinets, open shelving and walls in the same rich shade. Break it up with touches of white, like a marble countertop or cluster of pendant lights.
Balance It Out With White Walls
Dark citron kitchen cabinets make a statement as-is, but they'll really pop against warm wood tones and bright whites.
Put Sage Against Glossy Tiles
Breathe new life into an older space (like Jacey Duprie's 100-year-old kitchen shown here) by painting the cabinets in a soothing green shade to complement the vintage elements. Glossy subway tiles and gold hardware give the room some modern flair.
Opt for Two-Toned Cabinets
Cheer up a monochromatic kitchen by painting the upper cabinets in a vibrant yellow-green. Lay down a runner in the same color family to create a sense of harmony.
Bring Chartreuse to the Ceiling
Let chartreuse be the accent color in your otherwise all-white kitchen. Use it to transform the island into a focal point, then carry it all the way up to the ceiling with coordinating gingham wallpaper.
Stick With Seamfoam All Over
Liven up your kitchen with layers of seafoam, light blue and white. Mix in floral details and woven textures to play up the room's open and airy feel.
Carve Out a Colorful Corner
If you're not ready to go full-on green, start by painting a small section of your kitchen in a muted mint. Keep everything else relatively neutral, so it'll really make an impact.
Paint a Statement Island
Emerald green pairs nicely with neutrals — crisp whites, dark grays and bold blacks — making it perfect for an accent island.
Complement the Traditional Design
Washed-out sage acts as a neutral, pulling out its natural gray tones when up against whitewashed brick or light-colored tiles. Reclaimed wood floating shelves and sleek black appliances provide the perfect juxtaposition.
Add a Splash of Bright Green
For a cohesive look, match the inside of glass-front cabinets to the kitchen island. But if you don't want to be too matchy-matchy, pick varying shades in the same color family — a darker island with lighter cabinets or vice versa.
Incorporate Earthy Hues
Embrace the kitchen's coziness and charm with mossy green kitchen cabinets set against terra-cotta tiles and planked walls.
Highlight Vintage Styles
Take it back in time with a retro-inspired design, complete with vibrant mint kitchen cabinets and black-and-white hexagonal flooring.
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