15 Green Cabinet Paint Colors Designers Love for Kitchens

Green is the hot color trend for kitchens! Sharing timeless paint color shades for green cabinets and how to style them in your kitchen.

Learn about the green cabinet kitchen design trends, along with the best finishes to pair with this beautiful color. Painting cabinets green can be a cost-effective way to refresh your kitchen’s appearance.

With green there’s a connection to the outdoors as an emerging theme, with designers layering warmer whites, earthy greens and wood tones to create a sense of nature, calm and harmony.

We’ll explore everything from olive to emerald green paint colors, with styling tips to create the perfect green kitchen.

Designing a green colored kitchen:

• Green kitchen cabinets add a refreshing and versatile touch that complements a wide variety of styles from traditional to modern.
• The right shade of green cabinets paired with the right hardware and wood tones will instantly create a warm and inviting kitchen.
• Looking for a cost effective kitchen update without a full remodel? Painting your cabinets a new shade in green is a cost-effective alternative to full cabinet replacement.

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Green Cabinets: A Trend Worth Embracing

There was no denying after my walk through the largest kitchen and bath industry show (KBIS) that green is hot new color scheme!

Depending on the overall look and feel of the design, green is an ideal choice for both traditional, transitional and modern kitchens.

Green painted cabinets paired with warm wood, gold or black hardware and pops of white is fresh and welcoming.

Now is the perfect time to consider green kitchen cabinets for your home! Green is a classic and timeless paint color that just happens to be trending now

Choosing the Perfect Green Paint Color

When it comes to painting cabinets, the right shade of green can make all the difference! Sage greens, vibrant greens, and deep greens are some of the popular choices.

In 2021, I called out green cabinetry as an emerging trend and in 2024 it’s definitely now the HOT color in new kitchen design.

Whether you’re going for a rich shade of dark green or a light bright shade of sage green, I’ve found timeless green paint colors to consider.

Want to paint the upper and lower cabinets different colors or just the kitchen island? Green is the perfect complement with a wide variety of colors from warm beige to bright white.

Tired of your brown granite countertops, but can’t replace them? Try painting your cabinets green for an affordable update.

I’ve pulled together green and white kitchen paint color combinations in this post. Or check out this post for two toned kitchen design ideas with a green island.

What to consider when choosing a green for your cabinets:

What’s MOST important is you choose the right shade of green. To help you hone in on the perfect shade, pay close attention to not only the undertone of the paint color, but also the light reflective value (LRV).

• Remember deeper darker greens will reflect very little light. Lighter green kitchen cabinets will reflect a lot of light. Take note of the natural light your kitchen receives, so you can determine the right value (light or dark).
• Darker cabinetry will create a rich cozy feel and lighter cabinetry will create a fresh clean feel. It’s really up to you to determine the look and feel that is right for your home.
• Consider the undertone of the green: cool or warm. The latest trend is to combine white oak and warmer wood tones with warm toned greens. Or to pair cooler greens with warm gold hardware.

You’ll need to think through the full kitchen design NOT just pick a paint color for green kitchen cabinets.

Need help starting a room makeover? You can follow this guide.

15 Green Cabinet Paint Colors Designers Love

The most cost effective option is painting cabinets green, allowing you to update your kitchen’s look without spending a fortune.

• Here’s a tutorial on how to paint cabinets and get a professional finish.

If you’re ready to paint, I’ve pulled together 15 of the BEST green paint colors for cabinets for every kitchen style and design.

Click the link on the color name to purchase a peel and stick sample:

Cabinet Paint Color	Manufacturer	Color Number
Silverstrand	Sherwin-Williams	SW7057
Oyster Bay	Sherwin-Williams	SW6206
Intrigue	Benjamin Moore	1508
Sea Salt	Sherwin-Williams	SW6204
Silvermist	Sherwin-Williams	SW7621
Greyhound	Benjamin Moore	1579
Rainwashed	Sherwin-Williams	SW6211
Raindance	Sherwin-Williams	SW6212
Quietude	Sherwin-Williams	SW6212
Sage Wisdom	Benjamin Moore	CSP-775
Enchanted Forest	Benjamin Moore	700
Calico Blue	Benjamin Moore	707
Billiard Green	Sherwin Williams	0016
Hidden Falls	Sherwin-Williams	714
Hunter Green	Benjamin Moore	2041-10

Green Cabinets in Various Kitchen Styles

You’ll see in these kitchens that green can be used in any type of kitchen design.

Love modern, traditional or farmhouse kitchens? Here are some green kitchen cabinet ideas to consider for each type of design.

Modern Kitchens

Modern kitchen design is all about minimalism, bold colors, and open spaces. A modern kitchen usually features a prominent kitchen island, sleek lines, and minimal hardware.

Now, imagine adding green cabinets. The result? A perfect blend of contemporary design and nature based color.

Olive green cabinets, bright emerald or deep forest green – there are so many choices for cabinetry in modern kitchens.

These shades beautifully complement materials like white quartz or marble countertops, white or cream walls, and dark or light backsplashes.

When paired with black and gold accents, they create a modern look that’s hard to resist.

Incorporating minimalist accents with green cabinets can bring a whole new level of sophistication to your modern kitchen.

Farmhouse Kitchens

Farmhouse kitchens are known for their rustic charm, open shelving, vintage accents, and iconic farmhouse sinks. Warm wood tones are a key element adding character to the space.

When it comes to painting cabinets in a farmhouse kitchen, the ideal colors are warm shades like sage and olive green, as well as cool tones like mint, and deep, rich hunter green.

What’s more, classic hardware styles like latch knobs (pictured above), cup pulls, and pulls with beaded details will complete the look.

Both black and gold cabinet pulls can add a striking contrast to the green cabinets, enhancing the rustic charm and vintage look of the space.

I’m a fan of polished nickel due to the warm undertone of the silver finish. If you don’t love gold, try polished nickel hardware instead!

Traditional Kitchens

Traditional kitchen design is characterized by the use of natural materials such as deep stained and carved woods, darker granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, paired with darker hardwood floors.

Try pairing a mid-tone to deep green with glass doors on upper cabinets for an elegant touch. Or with open shelving with collectable dish-ware or silver serving pieces.

A rich shade of green can add depth and sophistication to your traditional kitchen cabinets.

Styling Green Cabinets: Hardware and Faucets

Whether you’re going for a modern, vintage, or sophisticated look, the right hardware and plumbing fixtures can make your green cabinets stand out.

Let’s talk about the best finishes that complement green cabinets to make the color pop!

best Hardware Finishes for green cabinets:

• Brushed Gold
• Matte Black
• Shop my favorite hardware

Black pulls will complement the green color, adding a striking and stylish touch to cabinets.

Like more traditional styling? Matte black is also perfect in a farmhouse kitchen adding an industrial design touch.

Matte black hardware on green cabinets brings a bold and contemporary look, creating a dramatic contrast that adds sophistication to a kitchen.

GOLD hardware is the hot finish being shown with green cabinets. Brushed golds offers an elegant and classic look that perfectly complements the green tone of the cabinets.

With so many different golds to choose from, I am sharing my favorite finishes for kitchen faucets.

Best Gold finishes for kitchen Faucets

Need help finding cabinet hardware to match your faucet: 50 Cabinet Hardware Options to Match Your Faucets!

Green Cabinets on a Budget

Green cabinets don’t have to break the bank. You can find affordable options at the major home improvement stores:

• Lowe’s Green Cabinets
• Home Depot Green Cabinets

Replacing kitchen cabinets opens up a world of possibilities. Costs are $5,000 on average, but for a custom cabinet design $10,000 or more. All of this depends on factors like material, design, and installation labor.

A budget saving idea for updating to green kitchen cabinets is to reface your existing cabinets. You can replace just the door and drawer front in a beautiful new color without a full renovation.

If you’re willing to DIY, painting your existing cabinets green can be a cost-effective way to give your kitchen a fresh, new look.

Or hire someone to paint them for you! That’s what I did when I remodeled my kitchen.

Summary

Green kitchen cabinets are a trend worth embracing. They’re versatile, stylish, and can fit into a variety of kitchen styles, from modern to farmhouse.

With a wide range of green shades to choose from, and a variety of complementary hardware finishes in brushed gold or matte black this kitchen cabinet update will look fresh and new…bye, bye gray!

So whether you’re planning a kitchen renovation or just looking to refresh your existing space, consider painting your cabinets green.

It’s a simple change that can make a big impact on a limited budget. Who knows? You might just fall in love with your kitchen all over again!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is green good for kitchen cabinets?

Yes, green is a great choice for kitchen cabinets as it adds color and liveliness without being too overwhelming, and darker greens can bring sophistication while lighter shades add playfulness.

Green brings the beauty of nature indoors and will always be a classic cabinet color. From lighter greens to deep hunter, there’s a perfect shade for your kitchen design.

Are sage green cabinets timeless?

Yes, sage green cabinets are one of my favorite choices for a classic kitchen. Paired white white it’s the perfect choice.

Sage green cabinets remind me of Martha Stewart, so feel safe in choosing this calming color.

What color pulls for green cabinets?

Black and gold hardware are the perfect choice to complement green cabinets in your kitchen.

Love a silver finish? Try polished nickel! It has a warm undertone that will pop off of any green you choose.

What colors go well with green cabinets?

Pair your green cabinets with light to warm wood tones. Depending on the shade of green warm or cool, you can choose countertops in the same undertone.

To highlight green, paint walls a pretty shade of white. Check out my favorite white paint colors.

I hope you find the PERFECT green for your cabinets. Any of these colors can be used for bathroom cabinets too…all the same design advice applies!