Our Favorite Green Kitchen Cabinet Ideas to Update the Heart of Your Home
Go green or go home!
By Amy Mitchell
Green kitchen cabinets are trending in a big way. As you think about updating the heart of your home and begin browsing the best kitchen design ideas, you'll likely begin to notice all shades of green in kitchens, especially on cabinets and islands. So why so many green kitchen cabinet ideas? One reason for the natural shade's popularity is that it plays well with a long list of farmhouse kitchen decor features, such as hardwood floors, rustic beams, and all sorts of finishes, from stainless steel to brass to copper. Also, with the wide range of green paint colors to choose from, you can achieve just about any aesthetic you desire, from traditional to modern to retro.
Now don't get us wrong—we love classic all-white kitchens and the endless design opportunities they offer. But when you're craving an update, consider a fresh coat of green paint on your cabinets. Warm sage green kitchen cabinets with gold hardware lend themselves to a traditional style and look simply stunning with brass light fixtures, hardwood floors, and black countertops. For a bold statement and maximum visual contrast, create a little drama with rich, dark green kitchen cabinets with white countertops. Try a bright mint green for a retro vibe that is fun and truly timeless or an airy celery shade to open up your space.
Whichever shade of green and style of kitchen you decide on, a fresh look is only as far away as your local paint store!
Newly Painted Green Kitchen Cabinets
A fresh coat of green paint (Peale Green by Benjamin Moore) on this kitchen's existing cabinets enlivens the whole space and plays well with the already-there backsplash and countertops. A deep green range blends with the green cabinet color.
Terra-Cotta Tiles with Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets
Mix neutrals in this cozy kitchen with black marble countertops, gold hardware, and terra-cotta tiles against the warm green cabinets.
Natural Woods with Mossy Green Kitchen Cabinets
Existing lower cabinets get a fresh coat of mossy green paint (Russian Olive by Behr), while wood beams, a pine farm table, and original hardwood floors are left to show off their natural warmth.
Vintage-Inspired Emerald Green Kitchen Cabinets
This California homeowner painted just the lower cabinets in Ripe Olive by Sherwin-Williams, a color reminiscent of vintage Coleman lanterns. She gave the mismatched kitchen table chairs a uniform look with a coat of Avocado, also by Sherwin-Williams.
Glass-Front Olive Green Kitchen Cabinets
Birmingham designer Jennifer L. Thompson of Creative Cabinets and Design extended the olive green cabinetry in this galley kitchen to wrap the existing window. Glass-front columns on both sides show off pretty china and glassware, while a row of storage underneath stores party supplies and small appliances.
Old-Fashioned Mint Green Kitchen Cabinets
This kitchen's cabinets, including the tall built-in cupboard that holds the homeowner's ironstone collection, is painted Palm by Farrow & Ball. This color, paired with the vintage sink and primitive dining table, give the space a slightly old-fashioned vibe.
Butcher Block Countertops with Green Kitchen Cabinets
The butcher block countertops pair beautifully with these soft green cabinets, contrasted by the bold, striped red and white dishes on display.
Emerald Green Kitchen Island
Instead of decking out your whole kitchen in a bold hue, opt for an accent island in a deep shade for a memorable effect.
Airy Light Green Kitchen Cabinets
This light green color works well in any kitchen but looks particularly sophisticated when paired with a washed brick wall and black stove.
Classic Mint Green Kitchen Cabinets
Along with the cool marble countertops, wood beams, and sweet gingham counter stool cushions, the green pastel paint in this Virginia kitchen gives the entire room an updated farmhouse feel.
Cheerful Color with Green Kitchen Cabinets
This farmhouses's vibrant green cabinets create a cheerful vibe with the yellow window trim, rusty red shelf, and colorful dishes.
Black Slate Sink with Green Kitchen Cabinets
The kitchen in this Cape Cod beach house features light green-painted cabinets paired with a simple backsplash, which allows a slate apron-front sink custom-carved by a local artist to take center stage.
Light and Airy Green Kitchen Cabinets
The barely-there green paint on these kitchen cabinets keeps this small space bright, light, and airy.
Wood Tones with Green Kitchen Cabinets
Go bold with a deep, moody, more saturated green hue. Here, the upper cabinets, lower cabinets, and the window trim get a fresh coat, while the countertops and backsplash boast a natural wood glow.
Amy Mitchell is the managing editor at Country Living Magazine. She writes about a wide range of topics, including homes and lifestyle content.
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