The Shade Of Green That Keeps Kitchen Cabinets Looking Timeless

Kermit the Frog famously sang "it's not easy being green," but the beloved Muppet clearly wasn't talking about kitchen cabinets. More and more people are stepping outside the norm of neutral cabinetry, opting for something a bit more interesting. And in 2025, sage green isn't just a fly-by-night trend, it's a stunning kitchen cabinet color that reigns supreme: It can add an unexpected personality; create an overall mood; and design-wise, is built to last.  

Even though it's definitely outside ubiquitous white/black/wood cabinetry you see in kitchens, sage green is a versatile hue that functions almost as a neutral. It melds beautifully with both modern and rustic design; lends itself to various kinds of cabinetry hardware; and blends seamlessly with just about every countertop style, from butcher block to quartzite. "I love a putty sage green tone and think it is pretty timeless," designer Meghan Shadrick told Apartment Therapy. "It tends to work with nearly everything and stands the test of time whether trends sway warmer or cooler." 

In fact, loads of companies have offerings on the hue, banking on it being one of the best kitchen cabinet colors out there that will endure for years to come. But its timeless design appeal isn't the only reason to consider going (sage) green. The hue itself is said to conjure up numerous other benefits.

So maybe you've decided to add that splash of sage green color to your kitchen. Congratulations! It's one of the most motivating paint colors you can choose.  Because it is the most common color found in nature, color psychology says green provides a calming and therapeutic effect, a sense of security, and even cognitive benefits. 

When you bring the colors of outside in, think of it as a substitute form of "green therapy," which is the concept that spending time in green spaces can enhance moods and lessen anxiety and depression. The kitchen is as good a place as any to reap the benefits. Whether you're a busy parent trying to cobble together dinner between kids' activities, or a retiree enjoying your morning coffee with a book, who couldn't use a little extra serenity in their lives? 

Finally, exposure to the color green before a task helps stimulate creativity, according to a 2012 study by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Obviously, food preparation has endless possibilities. So we're not making any promises here, but if those sage green cabinets inspire you to create a new recipe or a better way to disguise more healthful veggies into meals? That seems like another win that will last for years to come.