There’s no escaping the allure of all-things green. Wall coverings, painted walls, accent furniture and kitchens too in a vast spectrum of green shades are popping up in all aspects of home finishing and interior decorating.
Whether or not it achieves the desired aim of drawing us closer to nature is up for debate, but the colour certainly commands attention as a bold choice for a part of the home that tends to be designed to stand the test of time.
In this catalogue of kitchen ideas, Design Dispatch explores whether green really is the new black for the heart of the home.
Dark olive
A dark shade of olive green livens up this Shaker-style kitchen by deVOL, complemented with brass hardware, industrial-style lighting and a sparsely-veined marble top.
Forest
This dark shade of forest green should be a contender for anyone drawn towards dark-coloured kitchens. With its hints of grey and blue, it’s an evocative colour that is moody, mysterious and yet still so warm.
Sage
A list on anything green wouldn’t be current if it didn’t feature sage. This versatile shade pairs perfectly with a wide range of colours, and has a curious way of bringing a calming effect to a space – even in a hectic kitchen.
Emerald
Somewhere on the scale of emerald green is a shade that made this kitchen simultaneously traditional and trendy. The vivid hue works wonderfully with the neutral plastered walls, wood countertop and matching open shelves.
Light Olive
The many shades of olive green are a testament to its versatility, and in this rustic-style kitchen, the earthy hue stands out against a white backdrop, complemented by a copper worktop for the main kitchen and a wood worktop for the island.
Mint
Fresh, light and positively uplifting, mint green is a convivial colour for a kitchen, seen here in striking contrast with the vintage-style dark cooker and playful brass knobs.
Main photo: Jaclyn Peters / Decoholic
