Designer Approved Green Cabinet Colors
Painting your walls can totally transform your space and the same goes for when you put a fresh coat of paint on your kitchen cabinets.
What color are we loving right now for kitchens? Green.
First off, green a more interesting to the eye than a standard white kitchen but its a color that still can read as neutral when done correctly.
Secondly, the color green is proven to have a calming effect on the brain as its associated with nature. Studies show that being around the color green can reduce anxiety, promote relaxation and potentially even enhancing creativity.
SO, now you to know WHY green is a popular kitchen cabinet color among designers and now we will dive into commonly used designer greens.
Designer insight: best paired with unlacquered brass and great option for lower cabinets when doing a two-toned kitchen.
Benjamin Moore - Essex Green
Designer insight: this color is BOLD and can read as black if used in a room without natural light. Therefore, we recommend using in a kitchen with lots of natural light. This color would also be great for small accent cabinets in your kitchen such as walk-in pantry or floor to ceiling pantry cabinet.
Benjamin Moore - Rosemary Sprig
Designer insight: this color is a little "brighter" than I would normally consider but we have recently seen designers using this in homes that are "cottage-core" and it works SO well with that vibe.
Farrow & Ball - Duck Green
Designer insight: this color has both blue and grey tones mixed in but also changes dramatically based on the light. When in full light, it reads more green while in more unlit areas might look more like a deep green with hints of blue.
Behr - Mountain Olive
Designer insight: this might be my favorite green for a kitchen - this green reads slightly muddy but somehow looks so neutral in a kitchen. Definitely worth checking out.
Sherwin Williams - Ripe Olive
Designer insight: Ripe Olive is a really sophisticated look - its moody and interesting color. Again, this is another great option for a deep neutral green in our opinion.
Pro Tip: Be a Color Copycat
Not sure if you have ever fallen in love with a color you found on an inspiration picture but then to find out its from a company that requires ordering online and you want to get started ASAP. In times like this, its worth exploring having your closest paint store try to "color match" the color you fell in love with. They typically can get a formula that is a fairly accurate match that allows you to get started right away!
Want other ideas for easily updating your kitchen? Check out this article about low risk, high reward updates.
