This gorgeous turn-of-the-century apartment (Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Fredrik J Karlsson for sale via Alvhem) has an eye-catching combination of a cool sage green tone on the walls in the bedroom, paired with a beige tone in the living room. Since both rooms are adjacent, these wall colors can be observed together for a beautiful play between cool and warm.
The white kitchen with black countertops adds a wonderful contrast to the soft beige walls in the kitchen space and the elegant beige dining area is so modest it almost blends in with the walls.
In the bedroom, the sage green walls are paired with a custom wardrobe in the same color and a vintage secretary desk that is a true focal point in the interior.
An elegant living room with light beige walls and a black accent sideboard
The beige living room walls are paired with a modest palette in the furniture and textiles for a calm and elegant look that is finished off with a classic crystal chandelier. The light grey fabric sofa blends in with the wall color for a subtle effect.
The seating area features a black sideboard, which really stands out against all the light colors in the living room.
A white kitchen with black countertops and a white subway tile backsplash
The budget-friendly IKEA Bodbyn cabinets are paired with classic materials to give the kitchen design a high-end appearance.
The upper glass kitchen cabinets are perfect for storing cups and glasses, while also allowing the layout of the kitchen to appear less heavy.
An elegant oval kitchen dining table in front of the balcony window
Opposite the kitchen, you can find a large dining area with a subtle oval dining table with a beige tablecloth that blends into the wall color. While the kitchen itself provides the space with a powerful contrast, the dining area has a modest and elegant look.
A spacious bedroom with sage green walls
The sage green walls in the bedroom make the intricate crown molding underneath the ceiling and the historic details on the white porcelain fireplace stand out in a powerful way. The textiles and furniture pieces in white and beige tones add a subtle note to the powerful wall color.
The mirror by the bed makes this spacious bedroom appear even bigger and the white frame matches the rest of the interior details.
The wardrobe has been painted in the same color as the walls for an integrated effect. The storage module is placed on top of a floor module that has the same height as the floorboards so it looks like it has been built in.
The vintage secretary desk has a reddish wood tone, which stands out perfectly against the sage green bedroom walls. The combination of three different wood species in the hardwood floor, desk chair, and antique piece results in an eye-catching home office corner in this fresh bedroom enhanced with green plants.
A minimal daybed by the window adds a place for lounging in front of the bedroom window.
This gorgeous and minimal home (for sale at Eie, photographed by Dag Sandven belongs to Catrine Svellingen, located in Norway. The white walls come back throughout the apartment, where they are contrasted with a variety of brown and wood tones.
The kitchen is the central hub of the apartment, with the oval kitchen dining table standing in between the kitchen itself and the living room. The dark wood kitchen cabinets paired with the beige stone countertop add a beautiful dark tone to the apartment, which comes back in the sofa color as well.
The bedrooms have been decorated in a very minimal way, while the bathrooms in cement and marble have a modern, stylish appearance.
A minimal kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a light wood oval dining table
The white walls of the kitchen are contrasted with beautiful dark wood kitchen cabinets without cabinet hardware. The dark wood of the cabinets also comes back in the simple floating shelf above the kitchen on the right side, where a beautiful selection of ceramics and interior objects is displayed.
The dark wood of the cabinets is contrasted with a gorgeous beige stone countertop with an elaborate texture and a white undermount sink with a white faucet that blends into the white kitchen walls.
The delicate beige curtains by the kitchen window filter the daylight coming into the space and make it softer and slightly warmer.
The combination of the dark wood kitchen cabinet with the light hardwood flooring is finished off with an oval dining table in oak wood and a mixture of different dining chairs for an interesting look.
To give the kitchen layout a lighter appearance, the high cupboards containing the larger appliances are white, blending in with the kitchen walls so that they don’t take up a lot of space visually.
A minimal living room with white walls and a brown sofa
The living room is decorated in an elegant, yet minimal way and just like in the kitchen, the walls are all painted white. The white furniture pieces and fluffy white area rug create the perfect backdrop for the brown Togo sofa, which really stands out in this interior.
Behind the sofa, a small part of the wall has white-painted exposed brick, which adds a wonderful texture to the setting. The white Flos 265 wall lamp and the small white artwork decorate the wall above the sofa in an elegant yet subtle way.
A wood and white wall shelf is the perfect spot for displaying a selection of books, accessories, and a table lamp that adds coziness to this corner at night.
A minimal bedroom with an open wardrobe setup
The grey bedframe and the wood bedside table are the main elements that stand out in this minimal master bedroom. The white pendant lamp, white bedlinen, and white wall lamp blend in with the white walls, resulting in a very minimal appearance.
The small wall next to the bed is filled with an open wardrobe module that contains four hanging modules and two sets of drawers.
A guest bedroom with an exposed brick wall
The minimal guest bedroom is decorated with warmer textiles: beige linen curtains and a terracotta bedspread add a beautiful contrast to this space.
The same open wardrobe as the one used in the master bedroom can be found against the white-painted exposed brick wall in the guest bedroom.
A modern hallway where a concrete floor meets a hardwood floor
The modern hallway is defined by the combination of a concrete and hardwood floor, which meet in a curved line. The wall mirror is great for checking your outfit, yet it also reflects daylight into the low-lit hallway space.
Minimal built-in hallway cupboards blend into the white walls and fill the hallway with ample storage opportunity.
A contrasting bathroom with marble tiles on the wall
The black sink and faucet stand out against the white marble tiles in the bathroom, which is reflected in the large custom mirror above the sink.
The guest bathroom is finished with a beige micro-cement which has been applied on both the walls and on the cabinet doors of the storage above the toilet.
This beautiful home (styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Henrik Linden, for Alvhem) in Sweden has the most wonderful selection of both old and new furniture, which enhance the gorgeous turn-of-the-century details in the window frames, ceiling moldings, and door frames.
The spacious adjacent living room and dining room are decorated with a beautiful selection of old and new furniture pieces, with the blue-painted vintage cupboard on which the vinyl player sits being the bright focal point in the entire space.
The kitchen and master bedroom are decorated in a modest and natural color palette with a cozy and inviting look.
A natural color palette living room with a bright pop of blue
The color palette in the living room consists of a mix of beige and grey in the textiles and soft furnishings, which also comes back in the colors of the gallery wall above the sofa. The large beige area rug underneath the light grey sofa adds a lot of texture and the subtle light grey wall color makes the white crown molding underneath the ceiling stand out beautifully.
The vintage cupboard for the vinyl player is painted in a bright blue color that stands out against the modest color palette used in the rest of the room.
A vintage surfboard decorates the corner of the living room and adds a unique touch.
The blue of the vintage side table comes back in the colors of the vintage map of South America on the wall.
A spacious dining room with a vintage dining table
The dining and living room are connected to each other with beautiful historic double doors, from which you can take a peek into the other room. Because of this, it’s important that the color palettes of each of the rooms match each other.
The dark wood dining table rests on a natural rug and is paired up with a mixture of different dining chairs for a unique effect.
The colors of the dining room are in perfect harmony with the color palette applied to the living room interior.
A large mirror leaning against the dining room wall reflects the space and makes it appear even bigger. The wood tones of the piano and the bookshelf complement nicely with the rest of the dining room furniture.
The living room gallery wall can be seen from the dining table and is framed by the beautiful double interior doors.
A dark wood kitchen with greige walls
The dark wood kitchen is a bit dated, however, by focusing on a beautiful design at the kitchen dining table, the space gets a modernized look.
The greige walls in the kitchen are paired up with a beautiful mixture of wood tones and an elegant fabric pendant light dangling above the dining table.
A cozy bedroom in beige tones with a vintage touch
The master bedroom is decorated in a similar color palette as the other rooms, with a beautiful mixture of beige and brown tones around the bed, beige curtains by the window, and vintage furniture pieces for storage.
The polka dot wall rug provides a beautiful and alternative way to decorate the wall space above the bed.
The vintage sideboard works well in front of the beautiful backdrop created by the subtle light grey wall color on the bedroom walls.
A kid’s bedroom with a palm pattern wallpaper
The kid’s room is the most colorful room in the apartment, as it has eye-catching wallpaper with a bold palm pattern. Also here, you can find a vintage piece: the desk in front of the window matches the style of the rest of the apartment furniture and is perfect for homework.
A hallway with shoe storage underneath the steps of the stairs
The hallway connects the kitchen and living room with each other, which are on a different level, resulting in a staircase with two steps in the entryway. The area underneath these steps is hollow and perfect for storing shoes as a way to optimize storage space.
Twelve pairs of shoes fit perfectly underneath the steps of the small hallway staircase.
A beautiful gallery wall decorates the wall of the hallway.
This beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment in Sweden (for sale via Alvhem) has a light color palette, enhanced with wood tones and a few blue accents paired with white walls throughout the interior to optimally reflect the daylight coming in through those large windows.
The living and dining rooms are included in one space, which is separated from the kitchen with an additional wall, allowing for a half-open layout where the kitchen is still in a separate area, yet easily accessible and part of the same space.
The bedroom includes an impressive wardrobe that goes wall-to-wall and a two-person workspace fills the area by the window.
A spacious dining area in front of the living room window
The living and dining areas are connected to each other with a long section of Ikea Besta wall cabinets that spread over the entire back wall. The String shelf adds a spot for books and the light color palette is enhanced with natural beige tones and a combination of wood and hemp in the two rugs.
A living room with a brown sofa and a lovely combination of art prints
The brown sofa in the living room is paired with a modest gallery wall in brown and blue tones, which mimics the color palette in the textiles on the sofa.
A round mirror on the wall reflects the space and the daylight coming in through the dining room windows.
A white kitchen separated from the living room with a half wall
Rather than include the kitchen and living room in one space, a half-wall is built between the two sections to create a half-open layout.
While you can opt to paint your interior wall in a beautiful limewash paint, in this case only the area inside of the niche space where there used to be a doorway is treated with limewash, for a beautiful grey accent in the space from which the round mirror stands out.
A bedroom with light grey walls and blue bedding
The light grey bedroom walls pair nicely with the white-washed hardwood flooring in the space and I love the way this wall color stands out against the white trim underneath the ceiling. The brown fabric headboard is paired up with a mixture of beige, white, and blue bedding. This combination of warm and cool tones adds an interesting contrast to the bed.
The bed fits perfectly between the wall and the wardrobe, still allowing for two bedside tables to be placed on either side of the bed.
A wall-to-wall built-in wardrobe in the same color as the wall
The elegant wardrobe is spread over the entire bedroom length, creating ample storage space for clothes in the bedroom. The upper cabinets that are reachable with a step ladder only can be used to store away items that are less used. The wardrobe doors are painted in the same color as the bedroom walls, for a tone-on-tone effect that is finished off with small stainless steel knobs.
A two-person workspace in front of the bedroom windows
When you both work from home, it’s often smart to include a double desk so you have a larger home office. The space in front of the window includes a large table top on Ikea trestle legs and two wood chairs. This white and wood combination also comes back in the String Pocket shelf on the wall where office accessories can be stored.
Adding wallpaper to any room will add style and personality, yet a home office can especially benefit from a beautiful focal point to boost your creativity. Wallpaper can be a great way to add a personal touch to your office, something you can only take advantage of when working from home.
The inspiring home office wallpaper ideas in this list vary in style, pattern, and color and you can use them to get inspired to transform your own desk space. Work with an accent wall for a subtle touch or cover the entire room with wallpaper patterns to achieve an overall look.
Wallpaper can be a great option to add color and texture to your space and you can go bold or subtle in the pattern design so it can fit perfectly to the space. Wallpapers can also be used to visually separate your home office area from the rest of the room if you don’t have a dedicated room to work from.
A subtle office wallpaper paired with a vintage desk
When you prefer calm and tranquil energy in a room to focus and get some work done, you might want to select a subtle and subdued pattern for your room or feature wall. This gorgeous home office space with a vintage desk is finished off with a subtle green-grey wallpaper that matches perfectly with the paint color on the historic door right next to it.
The darker tones in the vintage desk and art prints stand out against the subtle pattern and the natural light coming into this space adds a subtle glow to this work area.
A cozy office space corner that stands out against the wallpaper design
The mixture of the rattan desk chair, sheepskin, and the beautiful selection of accessories on and around this home office desk create a cozy, welcoming, and overall good working environment. The natural textures in the materials are enhanced by a beautiful green office wallpaper design that is applied to the whole room.
An entire room with a bold wallpaper design featuring a small home office spot
The bold pattern wallpaper is applied to the whole room of this turn-of-the-century home, making the white historic doors stand out in a powerful way against the dark color of the wallpaper design. The classic decor paired with the antique desk is an excellent choice for this setting and the old typewriter is the perfect decor addition while the desk is not in use.
A blue home office wallpaper paired with a black desk
The intricate bird pattern on this beautiful office wallpaper instantly puts you in a creative mood. Big pattern wallpaper designs are often used for feature walls or bigger spaces, while smaller patterns tend to do well in smaller rooms.
The calm and natural sage green wallpaper design used on these home office walls really makes the white desk and natural oak desk chair pop out from its backdrop. Rather than using green paint, the home office wallpaper adds a bit more texture, which eliminates the need for additional decor pieces to decorate the office space.
A modest wallpaper allows you to focus on a difficult task
When you find it hard to focus in a bold space, pick out a wallpaper that is subtle in both the design and color palette, like the one used in this soft and delicate home office. The brown shades in the wood and leather warm the look up and turn this corner into a cozy spot to get some work done.
An accent wall covered in wallpaper is great when you want to include your home office inside of the living room, bedroom, or kitchen space. Not only will the wallpaper add character and style to the setting, but it can also serve to separate the functional areas visually from each other.
A delicate floral pattern on the wall of a small hobby area
When you use your home office for creative hobbies as well, you might want to focus on achieving a creative atmosphere when selecting the perfect wallpaper for your office walls. I love the way this floral design pairs with the old photographs on the wall and with the old desk and chair.
A wallpaper with a marble pattern in a bedroom home office corner
This must be one of the most impressive home office wallpaper ideas on the list, as the entire bedroom height is covered with an impressive wallpaper in a brown tone that is complemented by a full-length mustard curtain.
Even though there is a wide selection of wallpapers available that look like natural stone, this brown-tone marble design has an amazing effect in this home office, combined bedroom.
A professional home office with a subtle grey wallpaper
When you are lucky enough to have an entire room available to call your home office, it makes sense to cover all the walls with wallpaper to achieve a cohesive effect throughout the space. When you face the wall with your back, the wallpaper will provide a great background on video calls with clients or colleagues as well – added bonus.
A subtle wallpaper background in a kitchen home office section
The countertop on the kitchen cabinets in this space is continued over into a work table, which is a great solution for adding a home office to your house when you don’t have a dedicated room. The greige kitchen cabinets with the wood countertops are paired with a classic and delicate wallpaper that adds an elegant backdrop to the mix of vintage pieces.
We’ve seen this home office spot on this list with another wallpaper design, yet with this dark and bold pattern, it easily becomes one of the most characterful home office wallpaper ideas on this list. I love the way the white table lamp jumps out of this setting and the way the blue swatch on the wall complements the wallpaper color so perfectly.
A small home office setting with a large and contrasting wallpaper design
The big leaf patterns on this beautiful green and blue wallpaper transform this home office and add a bold pop of color and pattern to the otherwise very neutral color palette and energy in the furniture and accessories.
A dark and classic design is the perfect option for a bedroom home office corner
The classic style of this combined vanity and work spot is brought to life by the elegant wallpaper in a deep color, that softens out the daylight coming in through those historic windows. The brown and pink tones in the desk, chair, and curtain contrast beautifully with the cool undertones on the wall.
A retro design adds structure to this home office space
This is one of the most retro home office wallpaper ideas on the list, which provides the space with clean lines on the wall. The clean lines of the wallpaper and desk are contrasted by the curves on the Wishbone chair, in the arm of the lamp, and in the art print on the wall.
Imagine this office without the wallpaper and it would not look that interesting, wouldn’t it? I think the balance between creating a good working environment that is both inspiring and calming is achieved perfectly in this space by using a subtle pattern in a beautiful, calm sage green tone.
A blue floral wallpaper around a desk integrated into an old doorway
The beautiful custom structure created by the white desk that fits inside of what used to be a doorway is accentuated by the use of a blue floral wallpaper, which makes both the white desk and the doorframe stand out in a gorgeous way.
The blue tones are paired with black accents and natural tones in the cardboard storage boxes and the cork pinboard on the wall.
We’ve seen many home office wallpaper ideas for working from home, yet kids’ rooms are ideal candidates for wallpapers as well. While home offices need to be professional, a wallpaper design in a kid’s room can be all about inspiration and creativity.
To find the best wallpaper for your kid’s homework table, apply the same rules as for adults, yet add a bit more fun and whimsy.
The botanical wallpaper with green and red tones used in the room below is paired up with green and pink tones in the furniture and accessories as well, for a fun yet stylish theme that is characterized by the little flags hanging from the ceiling.
Even though the green wallpaper in this kid’s room can be used in adult home offices as well, it’s paired with such fun and elegant accessories so clearly belonging to a child that the overall look gets a playful appearance.
A dark green floating desk combined with wall shelving in the same color is applied to a wall that is treated with floral wallpaper in brown tones for a moody effect that complements the color of the door to the children’s room.
The cute pastel pink desk in this kid’s room is complemented by a mixture of grey and pink tones in the wallpaper, creating a whimsical office spot for doing homework.
Adding upper cabinets to your kitchen is an easy way to add more storage space, however, in some cases, this can make the kitchen design look busy and crowded. Kitchen cabinets with glass doors offer a great alternative to keep the kitchen design light, and at the same time, they provide a spot for your dinnerware, glasses, and accessories.
When you are planning out a new kitchen, it’s easy to select some or all upper cabinetry with glass doors. If you have an existing kitchen, you can always check with the supplier if it’s possible to exchange some of the existing doors with glass doors to upgrade your kitchen.
When deciding where to include kitchen cabinets with glass doors, think about how many of your kitchen items are worth displaying and how many need to be stored behind closed doors. Since you will be able to see the contents through the glass doors (whether frosted glass, stained glass, or clear glass) you need to find an elegant way of storing the things in there.
Glass kitchen cabinet doors in a two-tone kitchen
This beautiful kitchen design features light grey kitchen cabinets with brass hardware on the bottom and white cabinets with glass doors on the top. The cabinet frame of the upper cabinets includes small drawers with the same knobs as the ones on the glass doors.
The glass cabinets are styled with bowls, glasses, and antique apothecary bottles for a calm and stylish setting on the shelves.
White upper cabinets with glass kitchen cabinet doors in ribbed frosted glass
The green kitchen cabinets on the bottom of this kitchen are paired with grey limestone countertops and chrome hardware for a modern look that is paired with white kitchen cabinets on the top that are finished with ribbed frosted glass doors often part of furniture design trends as well.
The upper cabinets are lined with oak wood, which can be seen through the glass doors, which adds extra material charm to the setting.
Glass cabinets on top of the lower cabinets for an impressive look
The entire wall of this kitchen is filled with a large module of lower cabinets combined with glass front cabinets that sit right on top of them for an impressive effect in the space that gives the impression of a historic pharmacy or shop.
The glass kitchen cabinet doors are sliding doors with gold handles on the bottom and a beautiful arrangement of decor items, glasses, and ceramics turns this space into a beautiful display.
In this green kitchen, upper cabinets are applied over the stove only, with the hood built inside the cabinets. On each side of the hood, longer wall cabinets with small glass inserts are applied to store glasses. The marble backsplash behind the stove follows the irregular bottom of the upper cabinets and the open space on top of the cabinets allows for the beautiful crown molding to shine against the greige walls.
The area above the copper sink in this beautiful grey-green shaker kitchen is filled with upper cabinets with glass doors. The shiplap backsplash behind the sink continues in the back of the glass cabinets, making it feel integrated into the space.
I love that the copper material of the gorgeous sink also comes back in the copper cooking pan on display behind the glass door. It’s finishing touches like these where you can really make a difference in the styling of your glass cabinets.
Upper cabinets with frosted glass are applied to either side of the stove in this beautiful light grey kitchen with a large kitchen island. The soft lines in the textured glass fronts come back in the grout lines of the vertical tiles used for the stove backsplash and the glass cabinets come with integrated lighting to make the contents stand out even more.
This beautiful kitchen with greige kitchen cabinets and a gorgeous terrazzo countertop on both the island and backsplash is finished off with upper cabinets with sliding glass doors with a ribbed texture so that the contents on display appear blurry for a more subtle and calm effect.
The light wood inlay used for the insides of the glass cabinets works well in combination with the warm tone of the hardwood floor.
A majestic kitchen with glass kitchen cabinet doors on the upper layout
This spacious dream kitchen consists mostly of lower cabinets, yet the area against the wall has been fitted with a large upper module with sliding door glass cabinets for the glasses and ceramics. This glass cabinet in combination with the classic stove and the antique-looking kitchen island gives this majestic kitchen a classic and elegant appearance.
The classic design of the kitchen matches perfectly with the wainscoting in this space and the molding on top of the glass cabinet frames the kitchen in a nice way.
A minimal grey kitchen with glass kitchen cabinets on top of the sink
This corner layout kitchen with a kitchen island in the middle includes a lot of storage cabinets on a relatively small surface. By including transparent glass panel doors on top of the sink, the kitchen design looks a lot lighter, and the combination of other materials like black marble and chrome work well together to achieve the right design.
Even though the neutral kitchen design looks quite modest, the combination of the different materials makes it shine.
Kitchen cabinets with glass doors as tableware storage on top of the main kitchen element
Rather than applying upper kitchen cabinets to the wall, you can place your upper cabinets right on top of the countertop, just like in this kitchen design. What you might lose in countertop space is made up by the extra amount of storage gained with the higher kitchen cabinet doors and by using glass doors, you ensure the design doesn’t get too heavy.
White kitchen cabinets with glass doors on top of a green bottom module
Similar to the previous example, this kitchen features a bottom module with the kitchen cabinets with glass doors fitted right on top. By picking out the two different cabinet types in different colors, an interesting design is achieved.
The ribbed textured glass makes the contents of the cabinet blurry for a calmer effect and the wood shelves stand out in front of the glass.
A large glass cabinet in the same style as the off-white kitchen is placed against the dining room wall. This massive glass kitchen cabinet can hold all dinnerware in the drawers, closed cabinets, or in the oak-lined glass kitchen cabinets in the top half.
Two strips of small glass panels on either side of the kitchen layout
The upper kitchen cabinets with the small glass panels on either side of the stove module in this kitchen add a gorgeous textural element to the layout and break up the classic design by using different types of materials.
Dark wood kitchen cabinets with glass doors contrast with white cupboards
The big wall of white cupboards in this spacious kitchen with a big kitchen island continues into glass kitchen cabinets made out of dark wood above the sink. The upper kitchen cabinets pair nicely with the stainless steel countertop by the sink and complement the dark wood of the kitchen island in a nice way.
A greige kitchen with two small glass cabinets on the wall
This greige kitchen with a black countertop and chrome hardware is finished off with open shelving above the sink, paired with two small glass cabinets on either side. The glass inserts give the hanging cabinets a lighter look and they fit perfectly on top of the beautiful wainscoting that covers the walls of this room.
Three glass panel kitchen cabinets with drawers on the bottom
Four same-size kitchen modules are fitted right next to each other, with three of them finished off with glass front cabinets. Both the open corner module and the three closed modules have shelves on the same heights, allowing the lines to connect throughout the design.
The wood shelves and cabinet inlay matches the wood species of the hardwood floor and of the door frame, which is an elegant finishing touch to the design of this blue kitchen.
This minimal off-white kitchen is finished off with a glass cabinet in the same style by the dining table. The upper part has glass doors with an oak inlay from which the carefully selected items stand out, while the bottom part features a full wood door to hide away the items you don’t want on display.
In this beautiful sage green shaker kitchen, only two small upper cabinets have frosted glass doors, just enough to break up the upper layout and give it an interesting design.
The area above the sink with the stainless steel countertop consists of an open shelf and two narrow frosted glass doors on either side framing the arched cutout above the sink.
Greige kitchen cabinets are timeless and versatile and are a great choice for remodeling a kitchen that can be kept for years to come. Greige cabinets can be the perfect alternative for a white kitchen if you want to go just a little darker, yet still want to maintain a modest and neutral look.
Griege (aka grey-beige) is really a grey with warm undertones and it can be used on all styles of cabinets and with a variety of different hardware and countertop materials. You can pick out a greige paint color that’s light or darker, yet whichever shade you select, painting cabinets in a greige tone will give them a bit more variety than pure white cabinets.
Take a look at the greige kitchen cabinet ideas in the list below and get inspired for your kitchen remodel or if you are thinking about painting kitchen cabinets in another color. At the bottom of this post, you can find a few suggestions for greige paint swatches to give a try in your own kitchen.
Greige kitchen cabinets in a shaker kitchen with a black countertop
This gorgeous shaker kitchen features greige cabinets combined with a sage green kitchen island and a contrasting black countertop. While the paint color on the cabinet doors and frames has warm undertones, the wall color is a bit cooler, which results in a beautiful contrast between the two colors, highlighting the molding on the kitchen wall.
Warm greige kitchen cabinets paired with contrasting black tones
It’s hard to say whether this kitchen has greige or taupe kitchen cabinets, as the direction of the light will highlight the cabinet paint colors in different ways.
The kitchen is finished with beige limewash paint on the wall that complements the greige colors and the black tones in the countertop and window frames add a beautiful contrast to the setting.
A light greige color on the lower cabinets paired with a light grey wall color
The warm undertone in the greige kitchen cabinets stands out against the neutral grey wall color in this kitchen. The black hood, countertop, and pendants add contrast, while the brass hardware adds an elegant touch to the kitchen design.
Greige paint colors on both the cabinetry and the walls
The beautiful color on the greige kitchen cabinets comes back in the paint on the wall of the kitchen as well, which results in an elegant tone-on-tone look. The impressive white marble countertop lightens up the look, which is finished off with black hardware. The pink pendant lights are a real focal point against the greige undertones in this space.
This beautiful classic DeVol kitchen features greige shaker cabinets and a crisp white quartz countertop that continues into a breakfast bar by the window. The subtle color variation between the cabinet colors and the white countertops results in a subtle look that is enhanced by the soft daylight coming through those historic windows.
A classic kitchen with subtle greige kitchen cabinets
The elegant greige shade on these wood shaker cabinets highlights the historic details in the windows of the house. The brass faucet, white marble countertops, and brass hardware complement the warmth of the gorgeous kitchen design that consists solely of neutrals.
A contemporary greige kitchen with grey marble details and limewash walls
This modern and minimal kitchen design features light greige kitchen cabinets paired with grey limewash walls and an impressive grey stone stove detail. The kitchen cabinets are pushed to open, giving them a clean aesthetic.
A subtle greige kitchen with white walls and a white marble backsplash and countertop
This elegant kitchen design features a light shade of greige on the kitchen cabinets that are balanced out by the white wall paint color on the walls and the white marble countertop that is continued on the tall backsplash.
A light greige paint color on wood kitchen cabinets
This light shade of greige can almost be called an off-white depending on the direction of the light. The white countertops highlight the beautiful greige cabinets and the brass faucet and hardware add a certain warmth to the gorgeous classic setting.
A two-tone kitchen with black and greige kitchen cabinets
Greige kitchens can appear monotone to some people, so working with two different cabinet colors might be the solution for you in this case. If you can’t decide on the best colors for your kitchen cabinets, just mix two of them in different sections.
In this beautiful kitchen, black lower cabinets were combined with greige kitchen cabinets on the other side of the kitchen. Both modules share the same limestone countertop to tie them together and I love that the door is painted in the same greige paint color as the cabinets.
This is one of the darkest greige kitchen cabinet ideas on the list and this shade results in a bit more of a moody design style. The stone backsplash makes the greige kitchen cabinets stand out even more, while the chrome hardware adds a modern touch to the space.
Light greige kitchen cabinets and white walls in a spacious shaker kitchen
This spacious shaker kitchen with light greige cabinets and white walls is finished off with a darker stone countertop and chrome cabinet pulls. The warm hardwood flooring stands out against this color palette and is enhanced by the soft oak dining table and different wood shades in the kitchen accessories.
A classic shaker kitchen with greige kitchen cabinets and marble countertops
The classic greige cabinets in this historic kitchen are the darkest element in the space, allowing the brass details and impressive countertops to shine. The white color on the walls makes the greige cabinets stand out even more.
Greige-taupe kitchen cabinets with a minimal expression
This minimal kitchen design features greige-taupe cabinets with black countertops and expressive black pendants above the sink. The walls have been painted in a slightly lighter greige tone to complement the kitchen. Imagine this design as a white kitchen and it wouldn’t have the same unique character.
Greige cabinets paired with beige walls and a bright marble countertop
The greige kitchen cabinets in this beautiful corner kitchen layout with high cupboards on the side pair beautifully with the soft beige walls in the space. The bright white marble countertops lighten up the palette and the same material comes back on the backsplash as well.
The chrome hardware finishes off the kitchen and adds a modern touch to the warm shades in the room.
Greige paint colors to try out a swatch from for your cabinets
Greige is a bit of a tricky color to get right, as the cool or warm undertone in the paint is highly influenced by the type of daylight that you get in a room. Make sure to try out a swatch and observe it on a kitchen cabinet in your own kitchen at different times during the day to get an idea of the final look.North-facing rooms have cooler daylight coming in, which benefits from a warmer undertone, while south-facing rooms typically receive a warm tone of daylight.
Benjamin Moore paint colors
Benjamin Moore natural cream: a light greige that is easy to pair with both warm and cool colors (to paint color)Benjamin Moore Revere pewter: as an iconic neutral, Revere pewter provides a bridge between warm and cool tones (to paint color)
Sherwin Williams paint colors
Sherwin Williams agreeable gray: a grey with a beige undertone that exudes a subtle warmth (to paint color)Sherwin Williams accessible beige: a beige with an undertone of grey (to paint color)Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray: a grey with warm brown undertones (to paint color)
Sage green wallpaper typically has a bit more depth than a painted wall, as the pattern and color variations will add extra texture. Sage green is a perfect color for a bedroom, living room, or kitchen as it has a calming and tranquil effect on an interior, however, also adds a bit of interest to your walls.
Pair sage-green wallpaper with furniture and soft furnishings in soft and neutral colors to make it a real focal point in your interior, or add greenery to make the wallpaper color pop even more.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great option if you are unsure about transforming your space, as it can easily be changed if you are unhappy with the result. However, as sage green is a rather neutral color, trying out a swatch should give you a perfect idea about the effect of the wallpaper in the space.
In the list below, you can find the most inspiring sage-green wallpaper ideas for different room settings in your home.
A sage green wallpaper in a bedroom with natural colors
Wallpaper in the bedroom can have such a great effect, especially when the interior itself is rather minimal. The wall behind the bed is covered in a floral wallpaper, eliminating the need of hanging any artwork above the bed. The army green headboard pairs perfectly with this look, which is complemented by calm beige tones in the fabric curtains and bed linens.
A light palette living room with a subtle green wallpaper
This wallpaper color goes in the direction of mint green, which adds a bit more of a fresh touch to this living room palette which consists mainly of white fabric furniture pieces and textiles. The classic pattern of the wallpaper contrasts nicely with the black squiggle foot of the floor lamp, which really pops out of the wallpaper background.
A sage green wallpaper with a gingham pattern in a kitchen with green cabinets
Kitchen wallpaper can finish off the materials you pick out for your countertops and kitchen cabinets. The green kitchen cabinets in this interior are paired with a white terrazzo countertop, gold faucet, and a sage green gingham pattern wallpaper on the walls from which the floating shelf and the black wall lamp stand out in a powerful way.
A green wallpaper pattern on a sage green background
Different shades of sage green are combined in this beautiful wallpaper design that stands out against the white door frame and the white desk and mushroom lamp. The beige artwork breaks the pattern surface of the wallpaper in a nice way and the touch of nature in the flowers matches perfectly with the pattern in the background.
This minimal white kitchen is paired with a vintage dining table and chairs that give the interior a bit more of a romantic look. To add a bit more romance, the walls have been treated with a subtle sage green wallpaper that makes the wall shelves and the items displayed on top of them stand out in a lovely way.
A dining room with a floral sage green wallpaper design
The sage green floral design of this wallpaper adds a slight romantic touch to this otherwise minimal dining space. The black wall lamp and white dining table pop out of the sage green background, providing the interior with a lot of depth.
On a plain wall like this, without windows, sockets, or other details, you can easily apply any type of wallpaper. Depending on the price, you can switch out the look on a wall like this as you wish, using a peel-and-stick wallpaper. Peel-and-stick wallpaper is also renter-friendly, as it is easy to apply and it doesn’t leave any residue when removing it.
A floral pattern wallpaper in a sleeping space with a romantic touch
The mixture of the floral sage green wallpaper with the floral bedding and the vintage furniture pieces adds a beautifully romantic touch to this interior.
A sage green wallpaper in a low-lit interior with black accents
The soft daylight coming into this north-facing home is reflected beautifully off the sage green wallpaper, adding a soft touch to the space. The black accents add a wonderful contrast to the space.
A barely-there sage green wallpaper that looks like paint
If you are debating whether you want to paint your walls or add (peel-and-stick) wallpaper, you can go for a barely-there pattern that will look like paint from far, but once you get closer, you can notice the subtle pattern that adds just that little extra to your interior.
A subtle pattern wallpaper design for a modest look
The subtle color of this sage green wallpaper is paired up with contrasting brown and white textiles, resulting in an interesting, yet subtle effect in the space.
A pale sage green wallpaper paired with warm wood tones
If you want to pair your wallpaper with warm tones, go for a pale sage green tone which goes nicely with warm wood tones and beiges just like on the walls in this example.
An elaborate floral wallpaper pattern mixed with different patterns in the interior
The mix of the sage green wallpaper design with the different patterns in the textiles and the colorful painting has quite an eclectic effect on this home interior. If you want to achieve this effect, make sure to browse for larger pattern wallpapers, as they will help you achieve a bold look more easily.
A delicate floral bedroom wallpaper paired with vintage pieces
The beautiful sage green wallpaper with floral wallpaper provides a beautiful accent wall in this bedroom, from which the vintage mirror and bedside table stand out. An accent wall is a great candidate for peel-and-stick wallpaper, as you can easily change it over time,
A sage green geometric pattern paired with a range of brown tones
The beautiful vintage filing cabinet is definitely the focal point of this interior. The color of the bed sheets pairs well with the wood tones in the cabinet, which pop out of the subtle backdrop created by the sage green geometric pattern on the wallpaper.
Add a subtle floral sage green for a delicate effect
The subtle effect of this grey-green wallpaper in this kitchen breakfast nook has a beautifully delicate effect on the interior, highlighting the different wood tones in the dining table and chairs. The wall clock with the sage green border is a nice addition on top of the wallpaper.
A small patch of sage green wallpaper inside a built-in bookshelf
While you will have a more impressive effect when applying wallpaper on a larger surface, you can also achieve a sage green look with your favorite wallpaper in a tiny space. The area behind this built-in bookshelf with storage, for example, has been treated with a beautiful botanical wallpaper design in sage green tones that forms the perfect backdrop to make the accessories, books, and products on the shelves stand out.
While many homeowners will go for a wood kitchen made out of medium-density fiberboard finished with wood veneer, solid wood cabinets tend to have better quality and durability than mdf cabinets.
Kitchens made out of engineered woods are more affordable, however, if you are planning a kitchen that will last for years, real wood cabinets are a great option. Unlike other materials, they can easily be refinished or repainted. You can repair scratches by sanding and refinishing the solid wood if needed, making it easy to maintain over the years.
Moreover, wood is a naturally renewable resource that adds less stress to the environment than other materials often used by cabinet makers.
Each wood species and wood treatment has own unique characteristics, making the kitchen design stand out in terms of wood grain and color. In the list below, you can find the most inspiring kitchens with solid wood cabinets of different wood species, each offering a different look and expression to the kitchen design.
Solid wood cabinets paired with a backsplash and island in the same material
The solid wood cabinets in this beautiful kitchen space are made of natural oak that is treated to appear warm, with an apparent natural wood grain that provides a wonderful texture to both the kitchen cabinets and the impressive backsplash behind the sink.
The kitchen island is made out of the same wood as the backsplash and cabinet materials, and accents in black add a wonderful contrast to the space. The kitchen floating shelf above the counter is fitted with a custom LED, which makes the natural wood grain a real focal point.
Oak wood kitchen cabinets with a white pigmented stain
Solid wood cabinets can be treated in many different ways, and in this beautiful kitchen, the wood cabinets are stained with white pigment. The white oak cabinets combined with the light natural limestone countertops and the white walls provide the perfect backdrop for the black elements in the pendant lamps and the ceramics.
The white pigment softens the natural wood grain and the white oak bar stools blend in with the kitchen island for a calm and modest appearance. The wall cabinets don’t go all the way up to the ceiling, giving the kitchen a wider impression.
The cabinet doors in this gorgeous kitchen design have a solid wood frame combined with veneer in the middle. The solid wood construction makes the kitchen cabinets durable, while the veneer inlay makes them more affordable to produce.
Because of this interesting combination of techniques, the wood cabinets have different wood grain directions, which adds an interesting design element to the base cabinets of this kitchen. The upper area is finished off with beautiful vertical pattern tiles and the herringbone flooring adds yet another wonderful texture to the mix.
Solid wood cabinets combined with laminate cupboards on the side
The combination of custom cabinets in this kitchen design gives the space an interesting look and makes it very functional. While the center of the kitchen contains wood cabinets paired up with white marble countertops and no upper cabinets, the side of the kitchen is fitted with floor-to-ceiling mdf cabinets in a laminate that has the same color as the wall, which makes them blend into the space.
The solid wood section of the kitchen doesn’t have any upper cabinets for a light appearance that has been enhanced by a single floating shelf right next to the window.
Solid wood cabinets in a solid wood interior space
The wood materials of the floor and ceiling in this beautiful house give the interior a soft expression, which is accentuated even more by the selection of a kitchen with solid wood cabinets treated with a white pigment. The solid wood kitchen, the dining, and the living room are all located in the same space covered with pine flooring.
The white-pigmented solid wood cabinets have a different grain than the one on the pinewood floor, allowing an interesting play between the two materials. The gold faucet and the black kitchen hardware finish the look off perfectly and add a more modern touch to the solid wood cabinets.
Dark-stained solid wood cabinets paired with a stainless steel backsplash
The solid gray stained walnut wood cabinets in this kitchen have an impressive effect on the space. the stainless steel countertop and backsplash on the wall section of the kitchen reflect the space in a soft and blurry way. The combination of the solid wood grain and the matt brushed steel works wonderfully in this moody kitchen design.
The dark stain on the solid wood cabinets brings out the grain in the walnut even more, adding an elegant look to the cabinets and the side of the kitchen island.
The solid wood cabinets are stained in a warm tone, matching the warm tone wood of the doors and windows in this 70s home. The limestone countertop softens out the contrast with the wall and allows for a smooth transition between the warm wood tone and the white walls.
The natural wood grain is very apparent in the area underneath the kitchen island seating area, where black bar stools add a beautiful contrast to the solid wood.
Similar to the 3rd kitchen example on this list, these custom cabinets combine a large solid wood frame with veneered mdf cabinets in the middle section. The warm stain on the solid wood gives the kitchen a rich impression with red tones similar to cherry wood, which pairs beautifully with the black countertops, white walls, and warm hardwood floorboards.
While the lower area of the kitchen layout is defined by the warm solid wood cabinets, the dark grey and black tones in the upper area with the floating shelves add a moody and industrial touch to the mix.
White-pigmented solid wood cabinets combined with white-pigmented walls
The kitchen remodeling in this interior was done while keeping the interior of the house in mind. The white-pigmented walls and ceilings paired up with the grey concrete floor in this space have clearly influenced the selection of materials in the kitchen as well.
The kitchen pairs up white-pigmented solid wood cabinets with a grey terrazzo countertop and backsplash, fitting perfectly within the living and dining room. The black cabinet hardware paired up with the black lighting fixtures and faucet provides a beautiful contrast against the white wood cabinets.
Both the bar stools by the kitchen island and the dining table and chairs on the other side of the kitchen have been picked out in the same material as the solid wood kitchen cabinets and walls, for a coherent design in the modern space.
Solid wood cabinets paired up with white laminate cabinets
The minimal kitchen design pairs white pigmented oak cabinets with a white countertop and other cabinet materials on the lower part of the kitchen and cupboards. The white laminate cabinetry lightens up the design of the kitchen and accentuates the beautiful wood grain in the light solid wood cabinets on the kitchen island and upper kitchen area.
Both the laminate and wood cabinets are pushed to open, allowing a minimal look that matches the modern design of the interior and furniture pieces.
The wood kitchen cabinets on the back of the kitchen island are perfect for storing dinnerware right next to the dining table.
Plywood kitchen cabinets with an integrated handle
While most of the wood types in this list were more high-end, you can also go for a more affordable option. Plywood is a perfect choice as a cabinet material for those who want to keep things budget-friendly, yet also want to take advantage of the long-lasting qualities of solid wood cabinet doors.
The cabinets are manufactured with a hole on the side that also functions as a handle, giving the kitchen design a minimal appearance that adds focus towards the natural wood grain of the plywood.
The grain in the plywood cabinets adds a playful touch to the kitchen interior in combination with the aged texture and grain in the durable hardwood floor. The dark beige limestone countertop adds an elegant finishing touch to this beautiful space.
Originally designed in 1944 by Vilhelm Lauritzen, back in the day, the majestic VLA61 Monarch chair was produced only 10 times. As you can probably imagine, this made the chair a much-coveted piece for collectors and auction houses. In collaboration with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects the iconic design piece is now made available by Carl Hansen & Søn to a wider audience for the very first time and I’m so happy I could try out this masterpiece in my own home.
The design of the chair is inspired by the majestic Monarch butterfly, a keen interest of Vilhelm Lauritzen himself, and the reason behind the chair’s name.
The design of the VLA61 Monarch chair
The VLA61 Monarch Chair has generous upholstery, a curved armrest, and teardrop-shaped bars with an organic appearance. The design embodies a light, artistic expression with a high-end appearance at the same time. The small brass feet and hand-polished joints finish the chair off perfectly and are a true testament to Lauritzen’s consistent design signature.
The double-curved armrests and the beautiful organic frame give the chair a clear expression with a supreme level of comfort that embraces you the moment you sit down.
I picked out the chair in a white upholstery fabric paired up with oiled oak, which pairs great with the historic hardwood floor and minimal white furniture pieces in my dining room.
Vilhelm Lauritzen: a pioneer of Danish modernism and a master of details
Vilhelm Lauritzen (1894-1984) was a leading Danish architect whose buildings are cultural monuments nowadays as a testament to his pioneering approach to functionalism. Often called the master of details, Lauritzen created the interiors for all of his buildings with the highest attention to detail including chairs, tables, chandeliers, fixtures and even sockets. He designed the Vega Chair, which I wrote about a few months ago for the Vega Concert Hall for example.
In 1944 he designed the Monarch VLA61 Monarch chair for a building project that was never realised, however, the chair was produced in 10 copies only. An extremely rare and sought-after design piece you can imagine, which is why it’s such great news that the piece is now available to a wider audience.
A form that complements function was an important factor in the design process of Vilhelm Lauritzen, which was driven by his functionalist approach. The VLA61 Monarch Chair is the perfect example of this approach with its double-curved armrests, the organic frame design, and the elegant brass feet that finish this design classic off. When you sit down in this comfortable chair, it feels like an embrace, which speaks to the designers’ emphasis on functionalism.
The handcrafted production process of the VLA61 Monarch Chair
Carl Hansen & Søn teamed up with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects to re-introduce this carefully considered design piece with a modern perspective on material composition and details.
Hours of passionate craftsmanship go into the production of each chair. It’s a complex and time-consuming production process as many of the parts are curved and even double-curved. All parts are polished by hand several times before assembly, after which the entire piece is hand-polished again to ensure a perfect finish.
The backrest is upholstered after the chair is already assembled to ensure a perfect finish. It’s subtleties like these that contribute to highlighting the sculptural expression of the designers’ masterpiece.
A perfect addition to the Carl Hansen & Søn collection, available in multiple colorways
After the introduction of the Vega Chair and Foyer series, which has been received very well worldwide, Carl Hansen & Søn is pleased to work together with Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects again to introduce another of his masterpieces to a global audience.
The team worked with the designers’ initial sketches, detailed hand drawings, old pictures, and auction descriptions to get as close as possible to the original design while also giving the chair a modern expression with the materials. The VLA61 Monarch Chair comes in 9 variants, all of which pay tribute to this classic design piece.
This blog post was written in collaboration with Carl Hansen, however, all opinions are my own. You can read more about the VLA61 Monarch Chair here.
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