18 Green kitchen ideas to take inspiration from

It’s always safe to go for a kitchen in a neutral color and I feel like white and grey are very often picked for exactly this reason. Green cabinets however look so interesting and characterful, yet they still have a calming effect and are a relatively safe color to opt for.

Below you can find my top picks of kitchens with green cabinets that I find most inspiring. From mint green to darker green, sage green, apple green, and even forest green, all shades are represented here. I recently made a compilation of my favorite kitchens with sage green cabinets as well, which you can find here.

Kitchens in green: my top green kitchen ideas and inspirations

Subtle green cabinets, dark-stained wood, and a subway tile backsplash

The beautiful kitchen features dark olive green cabinets in combination with brass handles, a brass faucet, and an oak countertop for a saturated look. The combination with the white tiles on the wall as a splashback however makes this kitchen look balanced and fresh.

I love that the white tiles are finished off with a trim in the same wood as the countertop, which has a nice effect. On the left side of the kitchen, dark green open shelving has been added and the Monstera plant here adds a fresh touch to this look.

Try out a swatch of Farrow & Ball green smoke* to achieve a similar green kitchen look.

via Alvhem

A kitchen with green cabinets and a grey marble stone

This modern shaker kitchen has a wonderful combination of dark muted green cabinet fronts with chrome handles and a chrome faucet combined with a natural grey stone countertop that makes the effect of the green even more dramatic.

The subtle beige color on the wall makes the white upper cabinets stand out even better and I love the way the lighter palette on the top balances out the deep green of the bottom cabinets.

Try out a swatch of Farrow & Ball Treron* to achieve a similar color as on these green kitchen cabinets.

via Nordiska Kök

Soft green cabinets and white marble countertops

This fresh and minimal kitchen has cabinet fronts in a more muted and lighter shade of green, which has a more subtle and neutral effect on the space. The crisp white marble countertop and the chrome details in both the faucet and the handles brighten up this look and I love the subtle shade of beige on the wall.

No upper cabinets in this kitchen, instead a single open shelf to display pretty ceramics combined with a large module of storage on the other side which has been painted in a lighter shade of muted green so it doesn’t look too heavy.

styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi and Emma Fischer, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem – see the full home tour here

Olive green cabinets and a limestone countertop

This olive green kitchen is the main component of a small studio home and it makes the entire space special. The deep green custom-made shaker fronts combined with a beige natural stone countertop are built perfectly into this small corner of the studio holding lots of storage space, yet without looking heavy, which is a challenging goal to achieve.

The green kitchen cabinets go from floor to ceiling for ample storage space in this studio home and for a seamless effect in the space and the black accents in the accessories finish the look off very nicely.

via Entrance Makleri

A green kitchen with two shades of cabinets and a shiplap backsplash

The vibrant green kitchen cabinets in this beautiful farmhouse-style kitchen are finished off with off-white upper cabinets, open shelving, a marble stone countertop, and a shiplap backsplash that has been painted in the same color as the upper cabinets.

The stainless steel appliances add a slight industrial touch to this otherwise very classic green kitchen design that matches the style of the building. This is one of my favorite green kitchen ideas on the list and probably also the most characterful one.

Photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

A classic green kitchen with a white marble sink and glossy green tiles

The green kitchen cabinets in this beautiful Swedish home feature a combination of different materials including a white marble sink, a glossy tiles wall in green, and brass details all over the green kitchen.

Just like in some of the other examples, some of the upper kitchen cabinets have been painted off-white for a lighter look, which is a great design decision especially if you are working with a darker shade of green.

via Cupboard and Goods

A muted green kitchen with an off-white shiplap wall

This characterful green kitchen features muted green kitchen cabinets that combine so nicely with the dark wood countertop, yet creates a modern contrast with the white shiplap wall, white sink, white dining table and chairs, and the white open shelving on the wall.

The addition of green plants enhances the green color even more, which is a great tip to make a more muted green kitchen pop.

styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Minimal mint green kitchen cabinets and white marble countertops

This beautiful mint green kitchen has a very minimal design where the cabinet handles are integrated into the design of the mint green cabinets themselves. The white marble countertop, the white walls, and the minimal chrome faucet finish off this modern look very nicely.

Not that in this kitchen, the mint green cabinets are used on the bottom only on the side of the window, and all the higher cabinets are placed on one side of the room for a light look in the layout.

Try out a swatch of Farrow & Ball Teresa’s green* to achieve a similar mint green kitchen look.

via Fantastic Frank. – see the full kitchen here

A forest green kitchen

Dark green might be a common color for a kitchen, yet forest green is a little less common and a bolder shade for a kitchen. This dark green shade works really well in this space though where the upper cabinets and range hood are picked out in white for a lighter look.

The forest green goes well with the warm hardwood floors, which also comes back in the butcher block countertops. This dark green color on the cabinets is very saturated, yet because of the combination of white and neutrals, the dark green becomes the sole focal point in the space, making the design interesting yet not overwhelming.

via Kvarteret Makleri – see the full kitchen here

A quirky kitchen with mint green cabinets

The mint green cabinets in this small kitchen are matched with a lighter tone of green on the wall and a mint shade on the door and window frames for an impressive effect. The mint green kitchen is finished off with a stainless steel sink and faucet and a grey marble countertop for a rather minimal effect that has been finished off with interesting accessories.

The kitchen is not the only part of the home that has a mint green color, have a look at the entire apartment here.

via Historiska Hem – see the full home tour here

Apple green kitchen cabinets with a subway tile backsplash

The apple green kitchen cabinets have such a fresh effect in this otherwise very minimal space with a subway tile backsplash reaching all the way up to the ceiling. The black accents in the lamps add a lovely contrast to the vibrant shade of green on the cabinets.

Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem – see the full home tour here

A kitchen with green cabinets and a subway tile backsplash

The green kitchen cabinets pair up really nicely with the texture of the natural stone countertop and the stainless steel cabinet handles. The subway tiles enhance the fresh effect the green cabinets have in the space and the kitchen island serves as a breakfast bar at the same time.

via Alicia Edelman – see the full home tour here

Muted green cabinets in a shaker design with gold hardware and stainless steel appliances

The muted, lighter green kitchen cabinets in this beautiful shaker kitchen are enhanced with gold handles, a gold faucet, and gold details in the lamps and stove. The white marble countertop and backsplash add a timeless elegance to the green kitchen design and the U-shaped layout is one that typically works well in smaller spaces.

Foto: Lisa Wikstrand – Styling: Helen Sturesson for Kulladal

A gray-green kitchen with a sandstone countertop

I love the shade of gray-green on the kitchen cabinets in this space and the fact that they have been combined with a gray sandstone countertop turns the layout into a sophisticated kitchen design.

The addition of the white vintage upper cabinet contrasts so nicely with the clean lines of the stone and the teal cabinets.

via Picky Living

Muted green kitchen cabinets and a grey stone countertop

The green kitchen cabinets in this space are combined with chrome details and a grey natural stone countertop, yet it’s the simplicity of it all that really draws the attention. Rather than upper cabinets, this kitchen has subtle artworks that create contrast with the dramatic vibe of the kitchen itself.

via Nordiska Kök

Olive green kitchen cabinets with pink details and polygon tiles

This beautiful olive green kitchen has such a rich combination of materials: from the green and pink polygon tiles to the stainless steel countertops, bold cabinet color, and cognac leather handles, this kitchen combines it all into one characterful and personal look.

via Historiska Hem – see the full kitchen tour here

A kitchen with green cabinets and beige countertops

The green creates a fresh yet calming atmosphere in this light flooded kitchen with white walls. The accent color of the kitchen cabinetry on the bottom of the kitchen layout really stands out against the beige countertops and the brass hardware.

Note that the upper cabinets and exhaust have been picked out in white to keep a light look in the interior.

via Alvhem – see the full home tour here

A dark forest green shaker kitchen in a contrasting setting

This beautiful corner layout kitchen has a deep dark forest green cabinet color that contrasts nicely with the off-white walls and white trim on the ceiling. The white-soaped hardwood floors and the small white dining area complement the light backdrop that makes the dark kitchen stand out a lot.

The white marble countertops and the white subway tile backsplash brighten up the kitchen design even more and enhance the traditional setting of the shaker cabinets.