Are you considering a kitchen update this year? Embrace a fresh perspective by trading in your all-white or outdated pine kitchen for stylish green cabinets. Emerald-colored cupboards not only introduce the tranquility of nature’s neutral into your cooking space but also provide a timeless yet trendy aesthetic.
According to color trend experts, various shades of green, from earthy olive to muted mint, are anticipated to be among the top kitchen color trends of 2024. Sage, in particular, has been designated as the trendiest color for the year by both 1stDibs and the paint company Graham & Brown.
Interior designers are also captivated by green kitchen cabinets, and the appeal is evident. San Francisco-based designer Noz Nozawa expresses her enthusiasm, stating, “I love using green in kitchen cabinetry because it is vibrant in a way that belongs with much of the produce we bring into our kitchens.” She recommends Benjamin Moore’s Herb Garden as a favorite hue and suggests drawing inspiration from various green shades found in vegetables like zucchini and kale.
If you’re hesitant about integrating color into your kitchen, rest assured that green is versatile and easily pairs with existing finishes and fixtures. Painting your cabinets green can create a stylish and enduring look. Nozawa offers a tip for the cautious: “Starting with your island is a great way to contain the color. If your perfect green is deeper or more muted, [you could paint] your whole kitchen!” To inspire your venture into emerald territory, we’ve curated 35 exemplary kitchens featuring green cabinets. Whether you prefer a subtle pistachio or a bold pea-green lacquer, these spaces showcase the versatility of green in kitchen design. The choice of green is entirely up to you!
1.GREEN ISLAND
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- Designer: Tom Scheerer
- Location: Upper East Side, New York
- Description: This kitchen features a custom island painted in a bright pea green, complemented by John Derian decoupaged trays on the wall and botanical wallpaper above the cabinets, creating a charming and vibrant space.
2.KEY LIME GREEN CABINETS
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- Designer: Gary McBournie
- Location: Beverly Hills
- Description: In this alcove bar, designed by Gary McBournie, Benjamin Moore’s Shades of Spring coat both upper and lower cabinets, creating a lively and exuberant atmosphere.
3.OLIVE GREEN CABINETS
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- Designer: Augusta Hoffman
- Location: South of 14th Street, New York
- Description: The deep green island and matching cabinets, painted in Behr’s Russian Olive, contribute to what is described as one of the most romantic eat-in kitchens south of 14th Street.
4.GREEN LACQUER CABINETS
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- Designer: Fabrizio Casiraghi
- Location: Paris
- Description: ELLE DECOR A-List designer Fabrizio Casiraghi adorned this Paris apartment with glossy green lacquer cabinets, achieving a sleek and sophisticated look.
5.CELERY GREEN CABINETS
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- Designer: Chris Benz
- Location: Not specified
- Description: Fashion designer Chris Benz chose a pale green shade, Farrow & Ball’s Teresa’s Green, for his kitchen, creating a fresh and timeless ambiance.
6.EARTHY GREEN CABINETS
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- Designers: Ramin and Pamela Shamshiri
- Location: Southern California
- Description: The brother-sister design duo opted for Farrow & Ball’s earthy Dyrehaven green in this laid-back Southern California kitchen, maintaining an organic and effortless aesthetic.
7.GREEN LACQUER ISLAND
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- Designers: White Webb
- Location: Woodstock, New York
- Description: Outside this Woodstock kitchen, a luminous green mosaic backsplash and a lacquered island reflect the surrounding “forever wild” forest, bringing nature’s magic indoors.
8.SPRING GREEN ISLAND
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- Designer: Noz Nozawa
- Location: Bay Area, California
- Description: Noz Nozawa transformed this Bay Area kitchen by painting the central island a fresh shade of green, creating a bright and inviting space.
9.DAYGLO GREEN CABINETS
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- Designer: Leah Ring
- Location: California Desert Retreat
- Description: In Leah Ring’s California desert retreat, the kitchen features cabinets and an island painted in a lively shade of acid green, contributing to the energetic and vibrant atmosphere.
10.EMERALD CABINETS
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- Designer: Kelly Wearstler
- Location: New York City
- Description: ELLE DECOR A-List Titan Kelly Wearstler drew inspiration from jewelry-box textures and colors, incorporating emerald cabinets with brass trim and a matching backsplash in this New York City kitchen.
11. FARM FRESH GREEN
- Designer: Suzie de Rohan Willner
- Location: English Country House
- Description: This charming English kitchen, situated in a country house, reflects owner Suzie de Rohan Willner’s desire for a practical space with a touch of France. The green cabinets, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Emerald, add a vivid and refreshing element to the kitchen.
12. CLASSIC GREEN CABINETS
- Designer: Lorenzo Castillo
- Location: Paris
- Description: In this elegant Paris apartment, green kitchen cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green stand out. Designer Lorenzo Castillo complements the cabinets with a wallpaper of his own design, while a sky-blue ceiling adds an alfresco feel to the space.
13. CLOVER GREEN CABINETS
- Designer: J. Randall Powers
- Location: Houston
- Description: Lower custom cabinets in a strié effect adorn the kitchen of this colorful, contemporary Houston home designed by J. Randall Powers, introducing a lively green element to the modern space.
14. OLIVE GREEN CABINETS
- Location: Greek Island
- Description: Earthy and custom, the kitchen in this Greek island home features doors, window frames, and cabinetry splashed with a custom green color. The poured concrete countertops echo the green palette seen throughout the home.
15. LAYERS OF GREEN
- Designer: Martyn Lawrence Bullard
- Location: West Hollywood
- Description: Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s West Hollywood kitchen showcases varied shades of green, adding visual interest to cabinetry, custom stools, and Moroccan tile from Zellij Gallery.
16. SAGE GREEN CABINETS
- Designer: Rachel Reider Interiors
- Location: Connecticut
- Description: The Connecticut kitchen by Rachel Reider Interiors features elegant and understated sage green cabinets, enhancing the overall style of the space.
17. ACID GREEN CABINETS
- Designer: David Netto
- Description: David Netto introduces a shocking shade of poison ivy green in this kitchen, tempering lime cabinets with stainless steel and blue-gray cabinets for a bold and vibrant look.
18. BARELY-THERE GREEN CABINETS
- Designer: Paul Lamb Architects
- Location: Texas
- Description: Pale jade green cabinetry in this Texas bungalow, designed by architect Paul Lamb, creates an airy feel and echoes a subtle green palette found throughout the home.
19. BLUE-GREEN KITCHEN CABINETS
- Designers: Founders of Perifio
- Location: Hudson, New York
- Description: A deep green hue in the kitchen of the Hudson, New York, home belonging to the founders of Perifio creates a moody and sophisticated atmosphere.
20. GREEN AND GOLD STORAGE
- Designer: LAUN
- Location: Los Angeles
- Description: LAUN’s scheme features a green lacquered cube holding appliances next to an island in pink marble. Stone and brass, alongside sleek lacquered storage, create a modern and stylish kitchen zone.
