1Go two-tone
Dan Lopez Paniagua- Arris Photography. Designed by Forge and BowTake 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.
2Carry color to the walls and trim
Sara Ligorria-TrampWhen 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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3Pair teal cabinets with dark countertops
Ryan GarvinCreate 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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4Mix in natural woods
MEGHAN BOBEmbrace 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.
5Find a nature-inspired hue
Madeline HarperResembling 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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6Don't choose between blue and green
Sara Ligorria-TrampIf 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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7Pair dark green with gold hardware
Margaret Rajic PhotographyFor 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).
8Keep it white and bright up top
Christopher StarkIf 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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9Embrace a rustic style
Jeff HerrFor 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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10Introduce natural wood elements
Christina HusseyNo 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.
11Stick with a light color palette
Erin FeinblattWith 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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12Bring in black accents
Lauren TaylorFor 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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13Welcome retro charm
John M. HallA popular pastel shade in the 1950s, mint green is making a comeback in kitchens — adding a charming vintage touch to modern interiors.
14Go with olive
Madeline Harper for The Identitè CollectiveBalance out the warmth of olive green cabinets with marble countertops, glossy gold hardware and white mosaic tile flooring.
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15Balance it with white ceilings
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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16Make it bright
Sara Ligorria-TrampIn 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.
17Bring chartreuse to the ceiling
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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18Stick with seamfoam all over
Grace Mitchell for Country LivingLiven 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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19Paint a statement island
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.
20Add a splash of bright green
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.

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.

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) leads Good Housekeeping’s gift guide strategy. She writes and edits commerce content, where she analyzes lifestyle trends, shopping data, and works closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute to recommend top-tested products. Previously, she was the associate lifestyle editor for GH and wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, BobVila.com, and Unique Homes Magazine. When she’s not tracking down buzzy products, you can find her walking her dog, Skye, around Jersey City.
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