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Forecasters predict that varying shades of green, from earthy olive to muted mint, will be one of the top kitchen color trends this year, a phenomenon that has shown no sign of stopping these past few years. Interior designers have also gone gaga for green kitchen cabinets and its easy to see why. I love using green in kitchen cabinetry because it is vibrant in a way that belongs with much of the produce we bring into our kitchens, says San Franciscobased designer Noz Nozawa, who cites Benjamin Moores Herb Garden as a favorite hue. You could take inspiration from deep zucchini greens to rich blue-green lacinato kale to the bright electricity of limes, and any of these hues would pair beautifully with wood cabinets, many countertops, and whatever meal youre preparing!If youre feeling green as grass when it comes to decorating with color, never fear. Green is mercifully easy to match with your existing finishes and fixtures, and a verdant coat on your cabinets is a surefire way to create a look thats both trend forward and classic. But, Nozawa advises, if youre still nervous, Starting with your island is a great way to contain the color. If your perfect green is deeper or more muted, [you could paint] your whole kitchen! To set you off on your own emerald expedition, weve thumbed through our archive to find 35 exemplary cooking spaces that feature green kitchen cabinets.1Green Cabinets and Green TileDustin AkslandIn a Brooklyn townhouse designed by Elizabeth Roberts, the range is by Wolf and the green cabinets are custom with hardware by E.R. Butler & Co. The complementary custom tile backsplash is from Alchemy Materials.2Green FloorsWilliam Jess LairdGreen cabinetry got you feeling queasy? Then make like designer Jenna Chused and opt for a glossy green floor instead. Chused doused the planks of this upstate New York farmhouse kitchen in Fine Paints of Europes Brunswick Green. The pendant is by Urban Electric and the vintage Thonet bentwood and rattan swivel desk chair are from Antik.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Green and White WallsFrank FrancesDesigner Sheila Bridges was inspired by the distinct green shade of Vermont license plates when she tackled this double-height kitchen. The cabinets are painted in Farrow & Ball's Calke Green, the complementary pendants are by the Urban Electric Company, and the brass-trimmed hood is by Bluestar.4Mottled KhakiWilliam Jess LairdA mottled khaki plaster from Bauwerk Colour dresses the walls of this California ranch, designed by Studio Muka. The open shelving and countertops are in a contrasting warm wood tone, while the cabinetry is painted slate blue.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Prada-Inspired Pale GreenMatthew WilliamsStudio DB created a nearly-neutral love nest for one Manhattan couple whose passion for fashion inspired their galley kitchen. The mint green of Prada stores was the main reference for the compact space, offset by a pale pink door and window treatment.6Avocado CabinetsGiulio GhirardiELLE Decor A-List designer Pierre Yovanovitch created an avocado cocoon for one lucky couple in Paris, pairing custom green cabinetry with black hardware and a hand-painted tile mural by artist Matthieu Cosse.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Glossy GreenBen PentreathBritish designer Ben Pentreath chose Farrow & Ball's Green Smoke for the millwork and custom island in a stately Austrian townhouse.8Green MarbleKelly MarshallDesigner Mark Grattan chose a deep-veined green Brazilian quartzite for the countertops, backsplash, and custom island of Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird's kitchen. The cabinetry is in a pale green shade, contrasted by oxblood tiles and seating from Cassina.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Green-Painted WallsPernille LoofIn the home of event planner Bronson van Wycka former tae kwon do studio in an 1883 Western Union building overlooking Madison Square Park, naturallythe green-painted kitchen features a custom island clad in salvaged pine and a pot rack from Urban Archaeology.10Warm Wood Tones and Green CabinetsDouglas FriedmanTo achieve a contemporary Scandinavian vibe that still feels rustic, designer Ken Fulk contrasted the antique oak flooring of this kitchen with custom green cabinetry.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11Emerald CabinetsWilliam AbranowiczJewelry-box textures and colors inspired ELLE DECOR A-List Titan Kelly Wearstler when she was designing a New York City pad for actor Cameron Diaz. And what better jewel than emerald for the kitchen? Here, the color got a Midas touch thanks to brass trim and a matching backsplash. 12Green Lacquer CabinetsCerruti & DraimeELLE DECOR A-List designer Fabrizio Casiraghi doused this Paris apartment in a layer of glossy green lacquer. Follow suit by coating your kitchen cabinets in a high-shine finish. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Olive Green CabinetsTim LenzThis deep green island and its matching cabinets (painted in Behrs Russian Olive) set the scene in what our writer called the most romantic eat-in kitchens south of 14th Street. Homeowner and designer Augusta Hoffman tells us: Im still pushing myself to expand my colors! But its true, I do love green. I think of it almost as a neutral. May the color-shy take note! 14Key Lime Green CabinetsAnnie SchlechterTalk about putting some spring in your stepor, in the case of this happy alcove bar designed by Gary McBournie, in your tipple! In this sprawling Beverly Hills manse, the designer (who cites orange as his favorite color) didnt hold back when it came to exuberant green hues. Here, Benjamin Moores Shades of Spring coats the upper and lower cabinets, while a matching wallpaper by Peter Fasano covers the rest of the nook. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Green IslandFrancesco LagneseThis kitchen, designed by Tom Scheerer for a client on New Yorks tony Upper East Side, proves that you dont have to choose between a classic all-white kitchen or a trendy green one. Here, Scheerer incorporated a custom island painted in a bright pea green, a tint thats picked up in the John Derian decoupaged trays on the wall and in the charming botanical wallpaper above the cabinets. 16Celery Green CabinetsKelly MarshallFashion designer Chris Benz coated his kitchen in the palest of greens, a move that feels fresh and timeless. Here and in the rest of the house, he opted for Farrow & Balls Teresas Green.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Earthy Green CabinetsStephen Kent JohnsonBrother-sister design duo Ramin and Pamela Shamshiri chose Farrow & Balls earthy Dyrehaven green for this laid-back kitchen in Southern California. White shiplap walls and pale timber floors keep the look organic and effortless. 18Green Lacquer IslandRead McKendreeJust outside this Woodstock, New York, kitchen designed by White Webb are acres of forever wild forest. The designers wanted to bring natures magic into the cooking space too, so they created a luminous green mosaic backsplash and added a lacquered island to match. Its shiny texture reflects light and all of those woodsy views. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Spring Green IslandChristopher StarkWhen Nozawa first set eyes upon the kitchen in this recent Bay Area project, the entire space was painted in a dusty shade of blue. As a result the space was dark and heavy feeling, she tells us. The solution? To douse the space in white and paint the central island a fresh shade of green. And, in her view, you can never have too much of a good thing: Im working on a kitchen right now where all the bottom cabinets (and the island) are oak wood, and the upper cabinets will be a rich emerald greenbut our countertops will be a very colorful green marble! 20DayGlo Green CabinetsLaure JolietThis look may not be for the faint of heart, but it certainly suits the energy designer Leah Ring wanted to foster in her California desert retreat. Here in the kitchen, she painted the cabinets and island in a zippy shade of acid greenher favorite colorand selected floor tile and blue accents to take the look over the top. Its great for creative work, she tells us. But its so fun, it can be hard to concentrate.Sean SantiagoDeputy EditorSean Santiago is ELLE Decor's Deputy Editor, covering news, trends and talents in interior design, hospitality and travel, culture, and luxury shopping. Since starting his career at an interior design firm in 2011, he has gone on to cover the industry for Vogue, Architectural Digest, Sight Unseen, PIN-UP and Domino. He is the author of The Lonny Home (Weldon Owens, 2018), has produced scripted social content for brands including West Elm and Streeteasy, and is sometimes recognized on the street for his Instagram Reels series, #DanceToDecorAnna FixsenDeputy Digital EditorAnna Fixsen is the deputy digital editor of ELLE DECOR, where she oversees all facets of ELLEDECOR.com. In addition to editing articles and developing digital strategy, she writes about the world's most beautiful homes, reviews the chicest products (from the best cocktail tables to cute but practical gifts), and reports on the most exciting trends in design and architecture. Since graduating from Columbia Journalism School, she's spent the past decade as an editor at Architectural Digest, Metropolis, and Architectural Record and has written for outlets including the New York Times, Dwell, and more.