Trending Paint Colors For Green Kitchen Cabinets

If you're looking for a way to quickly update your kitchen cabinets, invest in a can of paint and a few hours to bring green into the room. Green-toned cabinets are becoming more popular as interiors move away from white and gray and incorporate more earth tones and nature-inspired colors into the mix. Green is popular in kitchens because the color brings a sense of organic, calm energy like a walk in the woods. Green is fresh and vibrant. Green also evokes feelings of hope, connection, and renewal, and of course, these are the vibes we'd like in our kitchen, often the central gathering place for the entire family.

Why does green work so well in the kitchen? One reason is that green has so many different moods. It can be as dark as black or charcoal; think of a deep emerald or forest green. But it can also be softer, more muted, like celadon or mint. There's always a more neutral green with beige or gray undertones like sage or a very moody vibe found in olive or moss. If you're really into eye-popping color, there's apple, neon, or lime green, although you may want to add these tones in smaller doses, such as in appliances or curtains. Designer Joanna Gaines has a favorite, a bold, crisp hue called Magnolia Green. Designer Nate Berkus also has a favorite, Portola Paint's Nitty Gritty, a neutral, darker green with a lot of gray.

One of green's universal appeals is the ability to bring the outdoors inside. This speaks to the concept of biophilia, used by architects and urban designers for everything from office buildings to city parks. Back in our kitchen, we can borrow this phrase from the pros, as it's just a fancy way of saying humans are drawn to nature and want to connect to it.

Once you've decided on green for the cabinets, you can add additional elements to the kitchen to complement the nature-inspired theme. These include organic-looking elements from light wood tones for the flooring, lower cabinets, and even the ceiling. Use wood or wood-like finishes on the walls, countertops, and kitchen island. You can also use warm metal tones in the drawer pulls and lighting fixtures.

We think the biggest challenge will be to find the perfect green for the cabinets. Like any painting job, experiment with different shades by dabbing a swatch onto the cabinet surface, then watch the color throughout the day and night. Try a variety of greens from light to dark to see what looks best with the other surfaces already in place, from the refrigerator to the backsplash. And if painting cabinets simply isn't possible, consider bringing green in as a neutral in other ways, from dishcloths to accessories, or even just incorporating in a mix of potted plants. If you're looking for a way to add a pop of vibrancy to your home, think green in the kitchen, especially for the cabinets.