Dark Green Kitchens [Kitchen Trends 2022]

 You've probably seen a green kitchen or two if you browse Instagram and keep tabs on interior design trends like I do. These lush kitchens vary in depth and lushness and in lightness and airiness, but they all have a striking green accent. They stand in stark contrast to the all-white kitchens that were popular in the early and teenage years of the 2000s. 

There are many different shades and flavors of green, but the one I'm focusing on here is a deep green that is rapidly nearing black. From forest green that you'd find deep in the woods to peacock green with ink. 

I first noticed this color while residing in the Philadelphia region right after graduating from college. I remember seeing it on old furniture and décor as a native Californian and wondering if it had Pennsylvania Dutch or early Colonial roots. 

Since I was working at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania at the time, I refer to this color as "Kennett Square Green" in my thoughts. Although I'm still unsure of its exact origins, there is unquestionably proof of early American paint in deep green and blue. 

I ended up buying a matching set of the cheapest drawers money could buy, buying a can of that deep green, and painting the plastic-like drawer fronts with it while leaving the faux wood grain on the frame in all its "natural" glory. I was so mesmerized by this color and its blue-green murky depth that I ended up doing this. It was actually my first adult DIY project. 

I now see that my inclination towards this rich, deep green has persisted through time. It's in so many wonderful kitchens now, and I love seeing it there—in part because it's an unexpected location. 

Come learn more about this dark green kitchen trend with me because I am personally in love with it.

What color, after all, is more closely associated with nature than green? So whether you're interested in learning more about deep natural colors or if you're just searching, this post is for you!

We'll talk about the following:

Advice on how to use dark green: light and airy versus dark and dramatic

Guidelines for blending greens for effective monochromatic palettes

Don't go "full green," but do go "green"

Considerations for various green hues

How to work with a dark green kitchen palette

I believe it's crucial to first think about the kind of environmentally friendly atmosphere you want to create. Do you prefer dark, dramatic, and brooding, or light, bright, and airy with a dramatic green punch? These two styles are, um, somewhat dramatically different from one another. Let's think about both.

Dark green + light and white kitchen

Check out the lovely kitchen below. This, in my opinion, is a fantastic illustration of how to have your cake and eat it too. You may enjoy the brightness of a predominantly white kitchen while also adding drama with a dark color. 

Going with green on the lower cabinets and going bright up top is a smart way to accomplish this. Open shelving, light counters and backsplash, and/or white walls can all be used to achieve this. 

With kitchen cabinets that are dark green, white goes naturally. It offers a delightful airy airiness that contrasts beautifully with dark green if you're not trying for deep and somber. 

Dark, moody, and dramatic green kitchens

But if you want to create a dramatic and somber environment, nothing beats combining that dark, murky green with other dark colors. To be really honest, there is something about these kitchens that just screams to me and makes me want to purchase a Cotswold farmhouse that is several hundred years old with exposed beams and stone floors. See the gorgeous green gloominess below:

Tips for mixing greens

Stick to similar hues

Check out the kitchen below, which is decorated in a variety of greens. Because of their comparable colors—in this example, predominantly blue greens—it works so beautifully. Greens with a yellow base are not visible. The pothos plant is the only permanent kitchen decoration that I can see. Even if it were only a plant, a splash of vivid chartreuse wouldn't complement the blue-based greens as well. (Having said that, include the chartreuse plant if it makes you happy.

Monochromatic palettes - limit it (mostly) to the greens

In addition to keeping them all the same hue, I'd advise restraint with your accent colors if you want to create with different shades of green (or any monochromatic color palette). The different shades of green make up your diversity rather than one main color plus contrasting accent colors. Therefore, take into account sticking with neutral accent colors like black, white, and your wood tones. 

The stunning kitchen by Juniper Home below uses a single shade of green—the deep olive cabinetry—in contrast to a lot of white to try to demonstrate the differences. The old rug and the coral-colored countertop, in my opinion, look lovely next to each other. 

Of course, none of them are absolute laws; rather, they are only ideas that may be of assistance to you. Color manipulation can be challenging. 

So what exactly did I just say? Limit your use of green to neutral accent colors only? Absolutely ignore it, but if people like DeVOL show up, I'll have to retract what I said. Enjoy the sight of this peacock blue-green outfit with pink walls, green tiling, and other accents. Perfection!

Go green without going “full green”

Utilizing green kitchen trends on a smaller scale is an additional strategy. It might be as simple as adding a bunch of greenery and accent decor items to a neutral kitchen's open shelf or tabletop. Or have a look at the kitchen below, which was beautifully transformed by designer Dee Murphy using a green range as the focal point. 

Shades of deep green

Are you considering adopting this deep green trend yourself?

Being green is simple (for once)! Look at these brilliant Samplize peel-and-stick samples made with actual paint! Without bother or muss, test out your green-paint concepts first. The days of picking paint colors by messing around with actual painting are past!

Consider the following examples of popular deep green paint colors:

What do you think about kitchens that are dark green? Do you share my fascination? Post a comment down below!