As white-box interiors lose steam and the “modern farmhouse” look fades, designers are seeking to inject life and personality into spaces—particularly the kitchen—by going green. “We have certainly seen a resurgence in green kitchens,” says Nashville-based designer Roger Higgins. “It’s a nice change of pace from an all-white kitchen yet still feels timeless if you use the right shade.”
Beyond cabinets, appliance brands have taken note of the shifting preferences. Officine Gullo, for instance, recently released a new hue—matcha—for their high-end ranges and hoods, with hardware in 24k gold. Below, we take a closer look at why the trend has taken off.
It’s Easy to Pair: “I do see shades of green popping up all around the interior design world,” says Atlanta-based designer Laura W. Jenkins, who deployed Farrow & Ball’s Breakfast Room Green in a recent project. “What I love so much about green is that you can ‘dress’ it in so many different ways.”
Part of the color’s appeal stems from how nicely it pairs with the earthy materials often found in a kitchen, like butcher blocks and natural stone. “There is also no denying that green calls back to nature, which is always one of the best references,” Jenkins says.
Such was the case for ELLE Decor A-List Titan Sheila Bridges, who used a leafy shade (Farrow & Ball’s Calke Green) inspired by Vermont’s license plates in a recent kitchen that featured a medley of warm wood and richly veined stone elements.
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