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I'm happy to report that the renovator who added sage green kitchen cabinets to his home wasn't pandemic-era. This trend will continue. It's easy to see why. Color balances everything. Equal parts citron and slate, this gray-green color purifies a space as much as the aromatic plant it takes its name from. But don't mistake it for being boring. It's both energizing and calming, and without being overbearing in the slightest, it can act like a neutral figure in a noisy space or assert itself in a neutral home. A chromatic chameleon that appeals to every design style, from farmhouse to modern minimalist. Need I say more?
The fun part is finding the perfect shade for your kitchen. If you're considering nature-inspired colors, read these 13 rooms for inspiration.
Sage green kitchen cabinets that make use of nature
Naturally, sage looks great in the home when placed alongside natural materials such as wood. The effect is clean and refreshing, like a summer forest. In this space, Pluck Design combined maroon doors with painted doors. To further tie the two together, the studio chose finger holes instead of pulls and used contrasting shades for each (wood for the sage front and vice versa).
Sage green kitchen cabinets complement cottage core
British designer Matilda Goad chose a warm, inviting backdrop painted in Little Green's sage green for the kitchen cupboards in her north London home. The walls are covered with blush lime wash paint (only that) It shows The round stone backsplash is finished with sweet scalloped edges. Add vintage brass handles (some sourced from old ships) and you'll complete the sophisticated magpie theme.
Sage green kitchen cabinets with color range
For the client's modern cabin, designer Shea McGee designed a streamlined sage cabinet with a marble countertop, a matte black oven hood, a globe pendant chandelier, and matte black hardware (instead of the usual brass) combined. Contrasting with the adjacent open-plan, all-white dining area, deep greenery creates a dramatic twist while remaining functional.
Sage green kitchen cabinets with built-in contrast
Want to create instant contrast? Just pick up a color wheel and identify opposites. Here, a coral island and skirt, and a pink-painted backsplash brighten up the sage cabinets in an unexpected way. “The colors in the kitchen are bold but follow the rules of classic color theory,” says Plack co-founder George Glasher of this London project. “That’s why this combination works so well.”
Sage green kitchen cabinets create an attractive scene
Whether you think of mint chips or pistachios (yes, we're talking about ice cream), one thing's for sure: this Atlanta kitchen has completely gone black and white. Misfit House designer Monica Stewart took the kitchen's existing layout as a guide and designed it with Farrow & Ball paint, matching sage-colored backsplash tiles, custom cabinet fronts with cutout details, and scalloped The charm is layered in the form of the La Cornue series with a brass hood.
Sage green kitchen cabinets go beyond builder basics
Not all kitchen renovations require custom cabinetry or color. Washington, DC-based designer Basma Masood works with her clients to make budget-conscious decisions every step of the way to make their dream kitchen a reality. The big savings was keeping the layout and replacing the existing cabinets with off-the-shelf Sage He color from cabinet maker Local Cabinet Source. Warm wood fronts and white quartz counters were added throughout the island to break up the greenery and brighten the room.
Sage green kitchen cabinets with cool color blocking
Polish design firm In Architekci made this small Warsaw kitchen the focal point of the room rather than blending into the background. In this case, the only floor-to-ceiling cabinet painted in a playful sage color serves as an accent wall of sorts against the cornflower and bubblegum pinks. Create your own color block compositions to refresh your palette.
Sage green kitchen cabinets with a groovy 70s vibe.
Almost every item in this Laurel Canyon kitchen is new, but you'd never know it. Homeowners Caroline Edwards and Nicholas Craft wanted an old-world feel and a kitchen with character, inspired by their new, breezy, bohemian Los Angeles neighborhood. Designer Giampiero Gaglione did just that, choosing sage green beadboard cabinetry, antique brick on the walls, a zellige backsplash, and vintage knobs and pulls.
Sage green kitchen cabinets pursue streamlined simplicity
Jess Stern founded Mustard Made, a line of old-school style lockers in 10 carefully selected colors, to make storage more fun. It's no surprise, then, that the London kitchen she shares with her partner Mark and her daughter Poppy is highly functional and beautifully painted. Howdens cabinets feature customized interiors, including a pantry with spice storage and a coffee station. As for the door, naturally the mustard color matched her maid's sage her green locker.
Sage green kitchen cabinets from a European cafe
“I noticed that he looked very nice standing in a beige garage in pale green jeans and a sky-coloured cotton shirt,” designer Elina Moussakulova recalls of her husband's outfit. . That day's color combinations later set the palette for a complete home renovation for a client in Kazakhstan, and served as a reminder that inspiration can be found around every corner. A custom sage green was applied to the kitchen cabinets (along with the doors and trim around the apartment), and sunny yellow provided a happy contrast.
Sage green kitchen cabinets for cozy craftsmanship
What happens when an avid cook moves into a house with a 1920s kitchen? The obvious answer is renovation. San Francisco-based Jessica Mikesell worked with her friend, designer Grace Lee Lim, to transform her dark, dated space into a place where she and her husband can enjoy her cooking every day. I changed. Thankfully, the layout and original terracotta floors were left intact. New cabinet boxes coated in Clary Sage by Sherwin Williams and contrasting black counters create period-appropriate drama. “She was worried that the black and green combination would be too dark,” says Mikesell. “But it actually creates a more welcoming atmosphere.”
The sage green kitchen cabinets are so nice they were painted twice.
Lauren Homme, a longtime renter and first-time owner, turned to her skills as an artist, illustrator, and muralist to renovate her kitchen shortly after purchasing it in Detroit. The result of her first DIY reno was a flimsy teal and pink kitchen. The cabinet was flimsy. A few years later, she upgraded to a bright yellow upper, carrying the paint all the way to the ceiling for her continuity, and adopted a saturated sage lower for an authentic statement. Final touches: Seal all cabinets with Minwax clear polyacrylic polish to prevent chipping.
Sage green kitchen cabinets as a supporting role
Overlooking Australia's Sydney Harbour, this coastal kitchen brings attention-grabbing natural materials to the fore, including sparkling speckled Brazilian quartzite, walnut veneer cabinetry and brass handles. Kellyanne Jones designed the kitchen with her young family of four in mind. This meant that the cabinet had rounded corners and an island full of the protagonist's energy. A full accent wall of seafoam-look sage green cabinetry along the back adds a calming sophistication to the mix.
