Olive green cabinets are a timeless color choice that works both in modern as well as in classic kitchen designs. This natural yet sophisticated color can be paired with a wide variety of materials and colors in your kitchen.
You can opt for light olive tones for a subtle effect, or go for dark green kitchen cabinets to add a dramatic touch to the space. White countertops will add a more minimal appearance, while wood tones will add a rustic touch.
In the list below, I have gathered my favorite kitchen ideas with olive green kitchen cabinets for you to take inspiration from for your next remodel.
Match your wall color to your green kitchen cabinets for a tone-on-tone look
The olive green cabinets in this gorgeous farmhouse kitchen are matched by the paint color used on the walls. Even the ceilings are painted in the same olive green color, resulting in an impressive and inviting space.
From the backdrop of the olive green, the white marble countertop, marble sink, and marble backsplash pop out powerfully. Lastly, the black and white checkerboard marble flooring finishes off the look nicely.
via DeVol Kitchens
Add a modern touch of glam with brass fixtures and hardware
The dark olive green kitchen cabinets in this impressive corner kitchen layout pair nicely with the hardwood flooring in this kitchen. The olive tone on the cabinets is paired with a beige limestone countertop and backsplash. As the cherry on top, the kitchen design is finished with brass hardware and a brass faucet for a subtle glam effect that adds depth. The brass also comes back on the trim underneath the cabinets.
via Picky Living
Go floor-to-ceiling for an impressive and space-saving effect
The olive green shaker cabinets in this studio home are built floor-to-ceiling for an impressive effect in the space and lots of storage opportunities. The matte finish on the green cabinetry is paired with a delicate beige limestone countertop. Finally, the chrome hardware adds a modern element to the kitchen cabinetry.
via Entrance Makleri
Balance olive green cabinets with white upper glass cabinets
This two-tone kitchen features subtle olive cabinetry on the bottom finished off with a grey limestone countertop. The upper cabinets are white to provide the kitchen with an overall lighter appearance.
The natural elements in the kitchen accessories and the cabinet inlay balance out this white, grey, and olive green color palette.
via Nordiska Kök
Stainless steel appliances add a modern metallic touch
The pale olive green cabinets in this farmhouse kitchen design are balanced out by the stainless steel countertop and the white subway tile backsplash, which provide a subtle industrial touch to the beautiful setting.
This perfect shade stands out against all the white surfaces in the space. Meanwhile, the stainless steel appliances add a modern element.
Photographed by Lisa Wikstrand, styled by Helen Sturesson for Kulladal
Pair a pale shade of olive green with contrasting black countertops
This modern farmhouse kitchen gets a lot of natural light through the large window, which is reflected beautifully onto the pale olive green cabinets with a warm undertone.
To add a bit of contrast, the olive green tone is paired with black countertops for a contrasting effect. Lastly, the soft wood tones in the dining table and chairs provide a warm glow to the olive color of the cabinets.
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Pick an olive green with blue undertones for a cooler effect in the room
The cabinets in this room are painted in a shade of green-grey with blue undertones, resulting in a cooler aesthetic. The green cabinetry is paired with subtle chrome hardware, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and chrome hardware.
To finish the upper part of the layout, a vintage white glass cabinet is added, resulting in a light and unique look.
via Picky Living
Use olive green to add depth to a minimal kitchen design
White kitchen cabinets are often preferred in a minimal and modern kitchen. If you are looking to add a bit more depth, olive green cabinets are a great option to fit within a minimal aesthetic.
In the example below the olive green tone of the cabinetry pops out of the white walls and hardwood flooring, while ensuring the clean look remains. To finish the room off, the black pendant lights above the counter add an elegant contrast.
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Dark green kitchen cabinets in a two-tone look pairs the best of both worlds
The olive green on the bottom cabinets is complemented by a beige terrazzo countertop and white and wood cabinets on the upper part of the layout.
The upper cabinets rest on top of the lower cabinets directly and the ribbed glass of the cabinet doors adds a lovely texture to the white frames.
via Himlekök
Go for olive green to add a modern touch to a farmhouse kitchen
A classic kitchen design can be made to appear more modern by selecting a fresh color palette. The green tone on these classic shaker cabinets provides a subtle modern look to this classic setting.
The white backsplash with shiplap panelling accentuates the impressive height of the kitchen, while also allowing the olive green kitchen cabinets and dark elements to stand out.
Complement dark olive tones with warm elements
You can find complementary colors in the countertop materials and the leather details throughout the olive kitchen in the example below. The leather details on the rail and bench seat cushion, paired with the beige limestone countertop provide a warm aesthetic to this space.
Instead of leather, you can also work with copper hardware to add a warm tone to your olive-green cabinets.
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Apply the olive green palette to your kitchen island as well
The olive green cabinets in this kitchen are paired with an olive green kitchen island. Both kitchen modules are fitted with white marble countertops, which softens the transition between the dark olive color of the cabinets and the light grey kitchen wall color.
Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi and Emma Fischer, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem
Olive green as a complementary element in a family room
The olive green kitchen module stands out against the light grey walls of this living kitchen, without overpowering the look of the space. The white marble countertops and the white subway tiles on the backsplash lighten the dark tones of the green cabinetry.
Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson, for sale via Alvhem
Pair your olive green cabinets with dark wood countertops
The olive green cabinets on this corner layout kitchen are paired with dark butcher block countertops for a subtly rustic effect. Both the wood tones and the olive green pop out against the backdrop created by the white hardwood flooring and the white shiplap backsplash.
To finish things off, a white dining table and chairs are placed in front of the kitchen window. The dining set blends in with the walls and flooring and doesn’t take any attention away from the olive green in the background.
Styled by Linnéa H. Manaberi, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem
Add a playful element to bring the olive green cabinets to life
This kitchen design pairs olive green cabinets with an elaborate hexagon tile backsplash and leather cabinet pulls for a unique and modern aesthetic in the space. The grown-up color choice of the cabinets is paired with a playful element in the tiles, which results in a striking balance.
via Historiska Hem
Pair Olive Green with a Warm Wall Color
When you love green but are afraid it won’t have a warm effect in your space, pair it with a warm wall color like warm beige or soft pink just like in the example below. The white wall lamps and the white crown moldings are accentuated by using this striking combination of warm walls with green cabinetry.
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