If you’re interested in designing a new kitchen, the cabinet color can significantly impact the look of your space. A dark green kitchen lends a brooding, modern look to this important part of the home. When it comes to modern trends, forest green kitchen cabinets are an excellent choice to create a dark, natural look. 

Even if you’re not well-versed in interior design, these stylish, nature-inspired kitchen ideas can help you get started. Whether you’re making minor updates or doing a full renovation, it’s easy to jump on the green kitchen trend. Check out these beautiful, nature-inspired ideas for a stunning forest green kitchen you’ll love.

Beige Stone Countertops Elevate the Rich Greens in This Modern Kitchen

The bold shade of green for the cabinets in this space adds a dramatic effect. Paired with the beige stone countertops, this combination is a match made in heaven. While the cabinets’ unique hue lends this kitchen a lively aesthetic, the bright brass hardware on the cabinetry really helps it pop.

A brushed-brass faucet complements the hardware, while the simple open shelf above the sink is a sleek, modern accent. While most shades of forest green are deep, this particular shade has a brightness that creates a lively yet welcoming space. 

Styled by Petra Yngfalk, photographed by Dana Ozollapa for Historiska Hem

Dark Green Kitchen Cabinets Add a Moody Effect

In this kitchen, the emerald green cabinetry pops against the light beige walls. Matching green stone countertops elevate the green kitchen cabinets, creating a seamless and cohesive look. The coordinating green wooden shelving on the wall also adds visual balance to the space.

The light herringbone floors in this kitchen help to put the deep forest green of the countertops and cabinets in the spotlight. When buying a new kitchen, consider which elements you want to use for the focal point and choose the boldest colors for that component. 

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A Light and Bright Corner Kitchen Design

When it comes to design trends, you can never go wrong with white walls, especially when you’re incorporating other bold colors into the room. In this beautiful two-tone kitchen design, the cabinets’ dramatic green shade stands out against the stark walls and light floors.

Butcher block countertops complement the floors perfectly and help to draw the eye toward the green cabinets. A sleek, white scalloped backsplash on one wall adds visual interest and a modern touch.

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Go Nature-Inspired with Sage Green

The chic white-and-natural interior of this kitchen is punctuated by earthy sage-green cabinets. Open shelving adds a convenient place for stylish decor, houseplants, and other items. An open floor plan makes this kitchen airy and bright, along with a massive window just across from the sink and countertop area.

When it comes to green kitchen ideas, you can incorporate the color subtly into the design, as seen here. Rather than making all of the major elements green, the homeowner simply chose to add a flush of this soft, earthy hue to the main cabinetry. Instead of a kitchen island, they chose a simple wooden dining table and chairs to match the natural aesthetic. 

Styled by Gärde, photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem

A Dark and Moody Kitchen Renovation

This space is the true definition of a forest green kitchen with the walls, ceiling, upper, and lower cabinets all matching. The large burgundy tile backsplash lends it a dramatic contrast, along with the industrial-inspired black metal vent hood. 

Natural wood countertops soften the space and add a lighter element to tone down the forest-green walls and ceiling. Sleek silver drawer hardware also adds an elevated, modern component. If you like the idea of deep olive cabinetry in the kitchen, adding a few other elements in different colors is a smart way to keep things from becoming too monotone.

Styled by Studio Rydman, photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem

Grassy Green Elevates this Cheery Kitchen

Rather than using dark forest green, these kitchen designers chose a lighter grassy green. This color works beautifully against the white walls and white ceramic tile, which helps to make the green color stand out. 

Rustic natural hardwood floors ground the space, which is flanked by a sunny window that fills this kitchen with sunlight. Long worktops directly across from the sink and stove give the homeowner plenty of space to prep food. 

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A Kitchen Bathed in Beautiful Blue-Green

While many of these kitchens feature forest or olive green cabinetry, this one has a much different shade. The brilliant blue-green color adds an elevated, modern look to this large cooking space. 

The white countertops and white subway-tile backsplash help create a stunning, two-toned aesthetic in this cozy space. Some of the upper cabinets feature glass doors, offering a perfect place to display a few favorite décor items, glassware, and more. A small, simple round-top table and upholstered stool create a comfy area to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning.

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Escape to Nature With this Farmhouse Kitchen Design

This cozy farmhouse kitchen features shiplap walls and ceilings, and the olive green cabinets pay homage to the natural world. Virtually every surface in this stylish kitchen has a live plant, whether it’s fresh herbs or flowers, adding a lush, natural vibe to the space. 

With plenty of windows that let in natural light, it’s easy to feel instantly welcome when walking into this part of the home. Rather than focusing solely on the kitchen’s design, the homeowner chose to bring in a plethora of personal elements that make it feel lived-in and enjoyed. 

Styled by Asa Copparstad for Historiska Hem

A Modern Kitchen with Hunter Green Cabinets

This large, open-plan kitchen is replete with modern details, including the sputnik-inspired chandelier above the island and the luxe marble countertops. Wide wood plank flooring softens the space, as does the bright white subway tile on one wall. 

Although the cabinets are a deep green, the light countertops add a nice balance, keeping things light and airy. Two large windows bring in lots of light, and a large modern piece of art near the island completes this ultra-modern space, adding a harmonious finishing touch.

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Sage green is a warm, earthy color that brings a welcoming, natural vibe to any room. This muted hue has hints of gray and brown undertones, making it a versatile choice for most spaces, including the kitchen. If you’re thinking of updating your cooking space, consider adding sage green.

Whether you’re doing a complete remodel or just want to make some simple changes, these inspiring ideas for sage green kitchen walls will inspire you. From sage green paint on kitchen cabinets to unique wall colors, keep these lovely sage green kitchen ideas in mind if you’re planning to elevate your own kitchen.

Use Different Types of Paint for Unique Texture

In this kitchen, sage green paint was used to color the cabinets and wainscotting on the walls. However, a limestone wash behind the stove gives the room a subtle contrast and a slightly different texture.

The ceiling is painted bright white to help the sage green paint colors pop. Stainless steel appliances and white stone countertops lend this kitchen a modern, sleek finishing touch.

Styled by Annica Clarmell and Emma Fischer, photographed by Janne Olander for Stadshem

Highlight Sage Green with Touches of Brass

Warm, earthy green hues make this kitchen a welcoming and delightful space. However, it’s the addition of brushed brass that really helps the beautiful green kitchen cabinets and walls stand out. From cabinet handles to appliances, light fixtures, and faucets, just the right amount of brass works well to showcase the warm green tones.

White and gray marbled stone also does a good job of playing off of the kitchen’s main green hue.

Styled by Helen Sturesson, photographed by Lisa Wikstrand for Kulladal

Make Sage the Star of the Show

For this space, the homeowner chose to paint the walls of this eat-in kitchen a lovely, soft sage green. Note how the ivory pantry door, the wall with the window, and the matching floor trim give it a lovely contrast and a rich, comforting feel.

The addition of solid wood open wall shelves adds storage and a rustic element. A black pendant light dangling above the dining table brings this kitchen a slightly modern element.

Styled by Livin Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg, for sale via Stadshem

Elevate an Older Kitchen with Sage Green

This traditional kitchen features a beautiful sage green color on the kitchen cabinets and the wainscotting. Wood butcher block countertops help to maintain this kitchen’s rustic appeal.

A large window on the opposite side of the room brings in lots of light to make the kitchen a breezy, airy space perfect for cooking and entertaining.

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Add a Light Sage Green Color to the Wall

Although this particular shade of sage green is extremely light, it adds just enough color to make the space more appealing. The bright white kitchen cabinets in this space help the beautiful green tone stand out.

Stone counters and a matching backsplash complement the white theme, and a section of wainscotting also painted white works to bring the entire color story together.

Photographed by Henrik Linden for Alvhem

Paint Your Entire Home Sage Green

This beautiful, open-concept home has a warm vibe thanks to the gorgeous sage green walls in every room, including the kitchen. Light brown wood plank flooring adds an earthy element to this home, while the butcher block countertops work well with the other materials in the space.

However, not every element here is rustic. In fact, a plethora of modern touches add a fun vibe including the polka-dotted couch, the sleek Sputnik light fixture, and a myriad of funky artwork.

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Try a Stunning Clary Sage Color

Clary sage has slight yellow undertones that give it a grayish look in certain lighting and a relaxing, calming vibe. In this kitchen, the sage green walls look elegant paired with the dark wood upper and lower walnut cabinets. A unique stove exhaust gives this kitchen a bold, unusual feature.

Light gray stone countertops and a matching backsplash tie it all together and work beautifully with the clary sage walls.

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Make Sage a Feature Wall Color

Instead of using sage green on every wall or opting for sage green cabinets, this homeowner chose to make it the accent wall color. The bright white ceiling and white walls in the rest of the space help draw attention to the sage feature wall, which is also where most of the action happens in this space.

Black industrial lights above the counters bring the kitchen a unique touch, and gray marble lends it a luxurious, beautiful pop of texture and contemporary color.

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Bring in Natural Elements

In this nature-inspired kitchen, the homeowner added sage green to the cabinet doors and the walls. Modern patterned wallpaper in an adjacent room adds a playful element to the home and helps to break up the space.

Shelves accented with houseplants and pottery adorn the back wall of the kitchen to add a natural element along with some visual interest. Finally, the gray and white countertops bring the kitchen an air of elegance.

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Paint Furniture and Built-ins Sage Green

This charming kitchen features a unique, functional built-in with lots of open shelving for storage. The sage green paint is the same color as the cabinets for a perfect match. Using sage green here is a great choice since it gives this kitchen a timeless look.

This particular color of green is extremely versatile, so it goes well with just about every other color and finish you might choose to bring into your space.

Styled by Siri Gärde, photographed by Mia Borgerlin for Historiska Hem

Try a Darker Shade

The designer chose a darker shade of sage here to contribute to the modern look of this kitchen. Darker gray lower cabinets work well against the green wall, and the white subway tile goes all the way to the ceiling.

If you want to create a modern style, dark green paint is a great choice. A vintage chandelier hangs over the table, which brings this kitchen a nice blend of antique and contemporary.

styled by Grey Deco, for sale at Alvhem

Incorporate Some Sage for an Elegant Kitchen

Sage green is a perfect color if you want to create a luxurious, elegant kitchen design. Here, the homeowner painted a portion of the walls and the lower cabinets a lovely sage green with a light fixture to match.

Crystal knob hardware and solid stone countertops work to tie everything together and give the kitchen a luxe feel. The large window bathes this gorgeous kitchen with lots of natural light.

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Use Color to Tie Old and New Together

Even a small kitchen can look incredible with the right colors and finishes. In this example, the retro-inspired black and white floors give it a vintage vibe, while the sleek pendant lights over the beautiful white farmhouse sink add a modern component.

Sage green covers the walls and cabinets except for the plank ceiling, which features a classic bright white. A large houseplant resting on the counter by the window adds a cozy, organic feel to the space.

Styled by Helen Sturesson, photographed by Lisa Wikstrand for Kulladal

DIY Your Kitchen With Sage Green Paint

Sage green is a good color for DIY projects since it instantly makes any room feel warmer and cozier. You don’t have to buy custom sage green cabinets or other fixtures and finishes.

Simply updating your existing cabinet doors with a lovely sage green paint and changing the hardware will immediately make your kitchen look and feel brand new again.

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Soft sage green kitchen walls with a rustic vintage touch

This cozy kitchen design perfectly blends the soft elegance of sage green walls with a rustic vintage charm. The muted green backdrop creates a calm and natural base, complemented by light grey cabinetry and classic white open shelves. The combination of wooden furniture, vintage decor, and handcrafted details adds warmth and character.

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Soft sage green walls paired with classic kitchen details

This charming kitchen features soft, sage-green walls that create a calm, natural vibe. The muted color works well with the shaker-style lower cabinets and brass hardware. Light wood furniture and accessories add warmth and texture. A corner cabinet in a matching tone, along with open shelving displaying decorative glassware and plants, enhances the cozy, curated feel of the room.

Styled by Studio Rydman, photographed by Mia Borgelin for Historiska Hem

Window seats can be a great spot to enjoy the view of your garden or over the city from. They are a prime spot to enjoy the natural light coming into your house or apartment and they can be integrated into your interior without too much cost or effort.

To me, the best window seat ideas are the ones that integrate and blend in with the surrounding furniture and interior. You can style your window seat with a mixture of throw pillows, blankets, seat cushions, and the optional sheepskin to make it the coziest spot in your interior.

In the kitchen, window seats can be a great way to provide the space with a breakfast nook, but it can be a great solution to integrate a cozy window seat inside of the kitchen layout as well. In the living room, dining room, or even kids room on the other hand they can provide you with the ultimate spot to enjoy the sun or to read a good book.

A kitchen window seat to create a dining room section as part of the kitchen floor plan

This beautiful beige kitchen has a smaller section with a window for the dining table. To optimize the space to the fullest, a window bench was added on one side of the table with extra storage underneath it. The tall cupboard right next to the window bench separates the kitchen layout nicely from the dining area.

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Two window seats meet in the corner for an impressive effect

This is probably one of the biggest window seat ideas on the list, as this corner layout consists of two long benches that meet each other by the window. The seat cushions pair nicely with the mix of different patterns and textures in the furniture and accessories and the color palette is elegant and sophisticated.

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A cozy window seat in between the lower kitchen cabinets

This is one of the more functional window seat ideas, where the seating bench is used to be able to fit the window in the kitchen layout. The blue and white pillows match the color palette in the kitchen and the white tile walls finish off the backsplash and the background of the window seat in a lovely way.

Architecture by Andreas Part (who also lives in this home), photography by Kristofer Johnsson for Residence

A built-in window seat in between the kitchen modules

The tall white cupboards in this shaker kitchen go over into a beautiful window seat with the same design as a way to integrate the large window in the kitchen layout. A pendant light above the window seats provides the space with a reading light and the sheepskin turns this into a super cozy spot.

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A beautiful kitchen window seat looking out over a snowy landscape

When you have the opportunity to look out on the outdoors like in this beautiful house, it would be a shame not to integrate a window seat from which you can enjoy your morning coffee while looking over the beautiful scenery.

In this plywood house, the kitchen modules are used as a window seat in between the window frame with a combination of closed and open storage underneath the seat.

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A dining room window seat with added shelves and storage space

The entire space in front of the window in this dining and living room, with white floors and light grey walls is dedicated to a wall-to-wall window seat. The tall floorboards are added to the bottom of the window seat to make it look integrated into the space. Both sides of the seating area are filled with Ikea Eket modules that provide both open and closed storage space in this living room.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Entrance Makleri

Dark windows paired up with a dark leather window seat

The dark frame on the kitchen windows is paired up with dark blue kitchen cabinets and a dark leather seat cushion for a slightly moody color palette in this room.

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A white kitchen with a built-in window seat

The layout of this kitchen is planned mainly on one wall. The kitchen cabinets continue by the window, where they are lowered into a window seat with a beautiful leather seat cushion. The wood side panel and the cognac leather cushion add a lot of warmth to the color palette of the interior design.

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A window seat to optimize otherwise lost floor space

A small window seat like this is great for adding extra storage and it makes for a perfect reading nook as well. Add a small side table and you have a perfect spot for your morning coffee at the same time. The blue and white pillows in combination with the red leaves on the window sill add a subtle pop of color to this kitchen with white cabinets.

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A small breakfast nook with a window seat next to the main kitchen layout

The interior design of this beautiful kitchen with wood cabinets includes a dining room section that has been fitted with a small window seat decorated with a mix of throw pillows to make it cozy and inviting. The table and dining room chairs allow for this small seating area to be used as a spot to have dinner at night as well.

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A large window seat that includes open and closed storage space

This is one of the most creative living room window and seat ideas on the list. The wide living room window has been turned into a comfortable window seat with cupboards and drawers for storage, an extra layer of shelves for books, and a cozy sitting area with a backrest built into the window seat.

Styled by team Sarah Widman, via Alvhem

A long bench with a window seat inside of a niche space in the wall

An awkward space is turned into a comfortable window seat paired up with storage in this beautiful kitchen space. The long bench extends into the wall niche right next to the window, where blankets and throw pillows provide a cozy spot to have your morning coffee.

The rest of the bench includes cubbies and a drawer to provide more storage to the kitchen layout.

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A modern interior design with a large day bed lifted off the floor

To me, this is one of the most contemporary window seat ideas on the list. The kitchen and living room are combined into the same space, with a day bed lifted up to the same height as the kitchen counters from which an abundance of natural light can be enjoyed.

 project by Ask og Eng and Maison Jackie

A bay window bench paired with an oval marble table

A bay window typically lends itself to a dining room, as you can enjoy the view while eating. This beautiful kitchen bay window is a great place to add extra seating and create more storage space.

The white marble oval table complements the classic kitchen look and the window seat is fitted with dark grey cushions and lighter grey back pillows to make this spot extra cozy and comfortable.

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An impressive attic interior design with a long window seat

This is one of the most space-saving window seat ideas, as the lower area underneath the sloped roof wouldn’t be used for anything else anyways. An extra-long window seat right next to the dining space with built-in storage fills the entire space underneath the attic windows.

The built-in drawers are made out of the same dark wood as the kitchen cabinets. They transform this otherwise unused space and match it with the rest of the furniture and kitchen modules.

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Built-in window seat with a tone-on-tone seat cushion

The main kitchen module with blue kitchen cabinets continues into a lower window seat section with storage underneath it on the other side of the space. The blue cabinets are matched with a blue seat cushion for a minimal look against the crisp white walls in the space.

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A breakfast nook made out of the same cabinets as the kitchen

The light grey kitchen cabinets of the main kitchen module are constructed as a window seat that provides extra storage. The rectangular table and dining chair turn this window seat into a sitting area that can also be used as a breakfast nook or eating area.

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A contrasting black kitchen with white walls and a window seat

There is a stark contrast between the big black kitchen module on the right side of this kitchen and the breakfast nook with the window seats on the left side which makes the total layout of the space appear a lot lighter.

The corner window seats are paired up with a table and chair so it becomes an eating area which is finished off with an impressive chandelier that stands out against the white walls in the background.

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A cozy window seat in a light grey kitchen layout

This impressive kitchen layout fills three entire walls and utilizes the floor space in the middle with a kitchen island. To make the kitchen design lighter, the area right next to the large cupboards has been turned into a cozy window seat with a white cushion that matches the color of the countertops.

The floating shelves in the corner rather than upper cabinets contribute to a lighter layout appearance as well.

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An easy DIY window seat idea in between a dormer window

This must be one of the easiest window seat ideas on the list, as the window seat is made out of a simple wood panel.

The living room window is a dormer window that lends itself to a window seat to utilize the space. Instead of working with built-ins, the perfect solution was created by a custom-cut wood panel resting on both the walls of the dormer window.

The addition of a reading light and a magazine rack transforms this area into a cozy reading nook that is decorated with a mixture of beige and white throw pillows.

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A breakfast nook in the corner of the kitchen

This beautiful kitchen design continues into a window seat nook inside of the kitchen corner. The addition of the table and chairs turns this dining area into a breakfast nook with added storage underneath.

The darker tone of the kitchen cabinets is paired up with white countertops that complement nicely with the crisp white seat cushions on the built-in bench.

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A built-in bench made out of bamboo wood

This beautiful bamboo kitchen module continues into a built-in bench that is covered with a mixture of beige throw pillows for a subtle effect against the concrete floors and provides a comfortable place to sit and have coffee right next to the window.

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A shiplap window seat with a green velvet seat cushion

This beautiful sage green shaker kitchen is placed on one entire wall of the kitchen floor plan with the dining table in the middle. The wall by the window is covered with a large window seat that is enhanced with shiplap and beautiful green velvet seat cushions that complement the color of the kitchen.

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A window seat that gets an abundance of natural light

This beautiful kitchen space with a high ceiling and majestic industrial windows is practically asking for a window seat. The area in front of the window is the perfect place for both kitchen cabinets and a lower window seat module since there is more than enough room on the rest of the floor plan to include the other kitchen functionality.

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Built-In Bookshelves Frame the Window and Balcony Door in This Clever Seating Nook

Floor to ceiling bookshelves wrap around both the window and the balcony door, turning an otherwise transitional wall into a fully considered reading and lounging spot. The window seat itself sits low and inviting between the cabinetry, with the integrated heater element tucked neatly beneath to radiate warmth through the base of the bench.

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