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22 Timeless Green Cabinet Ideas, From Soft Sage to Bold Emerald

This color is popular for a reason.

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Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Shades of green have trended in kitchen design for years because they bring a warm, inviting, organic feel to any interior. Whether it's a vibrant or earthy hue, green paint evokes nature and typically feels calm, balanced and fresh. When done right, shades of green act as a neutral — making green kitchen cabinets incredibly versatile and opening up endless design opportunities.

Depending on your preference, you can choose a two-toned palette or swap upper cabinets for open shelving—both great ways to keep the color from dominating 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.

1

Go two-tone

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Dan Lopez Paniagua- Arris Photography. Designed by Forge and Bow

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.

2

Carry color to the walls and trim

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Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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.

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3

Pair teal cabinets with dark countertops

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Ryan Garvin

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.

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4

Mix in natural woods

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MEGHAN BOB

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.

5

Find a nature-inspired hue

green kitchen cabinets with white counters
Madeline Harper

Resembling the color of leaves or moss, this nature-inspired green makes a design statement while still feeling neutral. To complete the design, Kristin Marino of KozyKasa brings in raw wood floating shelves and gold hardware.

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6

Don't choose between blue and green

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Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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.

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7

Pair dark green with gold hardware

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Margaret Rajic Photography

For a striking style, 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).

8

Keep it white and bright up top

dark emerald green kitchen cabinets
Christopher Stark

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.

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9

Embrace a rustic style

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Jeff Herr

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.

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10

Introduce natural wood elements

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Christina Hussey

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.

11

Stick with a light color palette

light green kitchen cabinets with large gold hardware
Erin Feinblatt

With a pale green shade, you can introduce color into the kitchen without straying from a neutral palette. Replicate this look from design-firm Hearth Homes Interiors and weave in gold accents and wood shelving.

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12

Bring in black accents

dark green cabinets with black hardware
Lauren Taylor

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.

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13

Welcome retro charm

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John M. Hall

A popular pastel shade in the 1950s, mint green is making a comeback in kitchens — adding a charming vintage touch to modern interiors.

14

Go with olive

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Madeline Harper for The Identitè Collective

Balance out the warmth of olive green cabinets with marble countertops, glossy gold hardware and white mosaic tile flooring.

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15

Balance it with white ceilings

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Jane Beiles

Dark citron kitchen cabinets make a statement as-is, but they'll really pop against warm wood tones and bright whites.

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Make it bright

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Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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.

17

Bring chartreuse to the ceiling

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Eric Piasecki Photography LLC for Country Living

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.

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18

Stick with seamfoam all over

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Grace Mitchell for Country Living

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.

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19

Paint a statement island

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SARAH ELLIOTT for Country Living

Emerald green pairs nicely with neutrals — crisp whites, dark grays and bold blacks — making it perfect for an accent island.

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Add a splash of bright green

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Rustic White Interiors for Country Living

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.

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Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more. 

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