
green island

This kitchen, designed by Tom Sheeler for a client on New York's bustling Upper East Side, proves you don't have to choose between a classic all-white kitchen or a trendy green one . Here, Scherer incorporated a custom island painted a bright pea green, a hue seen in the John Derian decoupage trays on the walls and the charming botanical wallpaper above the cabinets.
key lime green cabinet

Talk about feeling spring in your step… or in the case of this happy alcove bar designed by Gary McBurney, let's talk over drinks. In this expansive Beverly Hills mansion, the designer (who cites orange as his favorite color) didn't shy away from exuberant shades of green. Here, Benjamin Moore's “Shades of Spring” covers the upper and lower cabinets, while matching wallpaper by Peter Fasano covers the rest of the corner.
olive green cabinet

This deep green island and matching cabinetry (painted in Behr's Russian Olive) set the stage for what I call “the most romantic eat-in kitchen south of 14th Street.” Homeowner and designer Augusta Hoffman says: But it's true, I love green. I consider it pretty much neutral. ” Please be careful if you don't like colors.
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green lacquer cabinet

ELLE DECOR A-List designer Fabrizio Casiraghi bathed this Parisian apartment in glossy green lacquer. Follow suit and coat your kitchen cabinets with a glossy finish.
celery green cabinet

Fashion designer Chris Benz covered his kitchen in the palest green. This gives it a fresh and timeless look. Here and in the rest of the house, he chose Teresa's Green by Farrow & Ball.
rustic green cabinet

Brother-sister design duo Ramin and Pamela Shamshiri chose Farrow & Ball's rustic Direhaven Green for this intimate Southern California kitchen. White shiplap walls and pale wood floors keep the look organic and unpretentious.
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green lacquer island

Just outside this White Webb-designed Woodstock, New York, kitchen lies acres of “forever wild” forest. The designers wanted to bring the magic of nature into the cooking space, so they created a bright green mosaic backsplash and added a lacquered island to match. Its shiny texture reflects all the light and forest scenery.
spring green island

When Nozawa first laid eyes on the kitchen in this recent Bay Area project, the entire space was painted a dusty blue. “As a result, the space felt dark and heavy,” she says. solution? Cover the space with white and paint the center island a fresh shade of green. And in her view, there can never be too much of a good thing. “I'm currently in a kitchen where the lower cabinets (and island) are all made of oak, and the upper cabinets are going to be a rich emerald color.” Although green, our countertops are very colorful. It will be a green marble. ”
DayGlo green cabinet

This look may not be for the faint of heart, but it's certainly perfect for the energy designer Leah Ling wanted to cultivate in her California desert retreat. Here in the kitchen, she painted the cabinets and island a vibrant shade of acid green, her favorite color, and chose floor tiles and blue accents to incorporate the look above. “It’s great for creative work,” she says. “But it's so much fun that it can be hard to concentrate.”
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emerald cabinet

The texture and color of a jewelry box inspired ELLE DECOR A-List Titan Kelly Wearstler while designing a New York City pad for actor Cameron Diaz. What better gemstone to add to your kitchen than emeralds? Here, the color has a Midas touch thanks to the brass trim and matching backsplash.
farm fresh green

This English-style kitchen may be located in one of the most charming country houses we've ever seen, but owner and Toast CEO Susie de Rohan-Wilner says the space's We looked to our continental cousins for inspiration. It reminded her of France,” she told us. The result is a bright green cabinet painted in Farrow & Ball's ultra-fresh emerald.
classic green cabinet

What makes this elegant Parisian apartment so impressive? Green kitchen cabinets, of course! Designer Lorenzo Castillo painted the surfaces in Farrow & Ball's Studio Green and finished the walls with paper upholstery that complemented his own designs. Sky blue ceilings give the exterior an outdoor feel.
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clover green cabinet

In this colorful, contemporary Houston home designed by J. Randall Powers, the custom lower cabinetry in the kitchen is painted green with a striped effect.
olive green cabinet

In this rustic Greek island home, the kitchen doors, window frames, and custom cabinetry all feature custom green splashes that are reflected in accent pieces throughout the home. The kitchen countertop is made of concrete.
green layer

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sage green cabinet

Elegant, understated shades of green elevate the style elements of this Connecticut kitchen. Designed by Rachel Ryder Interiors.
acid green cabinet

The shocking shade of poison ivy green has been all the rage lately, and we're loving the trend (courtesy of David Netto). He enhanced the upper lime cabinetry with stainless steel and the lower blue-gray cabinetry.
barely green cabinet

Pale jade cabinetry accentuates the airy feel of this unassuming Texas bungalow designed by architect Paul Lamb. Bonus: This shade reflects the subtle green palette found throughout the home, including the tiles that cover the exterior.
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blue green kitchen cabinets

If acid green is not very To suit your style, consider deeper, moodier hues, like this deep green from Perifio's founder's mansion in Hudson, New York.
green and gold storage

If you're not ready to commit yet, paint one zone of your kitchen green. We love this plan from Los Angeles company LAUN. Rather than sticking to a single material, we use well-specified stone and brass alongside smooth lacquered storage volumes.
Anna Fixsen, associate digital editor at ELLE DECOR, focuses on how to share the best of the design world through in-depth reportage and online storytelling. Prior to joining the staff, she held positions at Architectural Digest, Metropolis, and Architectural Record magazines. Eldeco.com
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