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A Guide To Green Kitchens

This guide to green kitchens covers the benefits of green and the many ways to style it. Green kitchens are more than just a trend—they reconnect us with nature, balance living spaces, and promote wellbeing. Each of our green shades is adaptable for any space and we have included tips on how you can get the most from each tone. You’ll also find advice on pairing this hue with other colours, so it’s easy to create a personalised palette.

Is A Green Kitchen A Good Idea?

Yes. From bringing the outdoors in, to promoting positive well-being, a green kitchen is a good idea for any home.

Reconnect With Nature

As a shade commonly found in nature, green creates a scheme inspired by the outdoors. It helps connect a home to the outside world and can extend garden views.

Create Harmony

Green sits right in the middle of the colour spectrum, so it naturally balances other tones for a harmonious design. Use it to add depth to pale palettes or to lift darker decors.

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Promote Well-being

This hue is linked to peace and tranquillity, which supports a positive atmosphere. As kitchens are often busy spaces, green is a great tone for maintaining a calming feel.

What Is The Best Shade Of Green For A Kitchen?

The best shade of green for a kitchen will depend on whether your room is north or south-facing, and the size of the space. Whatever the layout or orientation, we have a green kitchen that will bring it to life.

Sage Green

A subtle mix of cool and warm tones, sage green is a versatile option that suits interiors big and small.

Reed Green

A pale hue with hints of grey and blue, reed green brightens north-facing kitchens by maximising natural light.

Estate Green

Estate green is a dark tone available in our paint-to-order kitchens. It has a heritage look that suits shaker units.

Olive Green

With brown and yellow undertones, olive green offers a bold and earthy look that works in open-plan spaces.

Ash Green

Ash green has a grey base that softens sunlight in south-facing kitchens. It's exclusive to our paint-to-order collection.

Fir Green

Rich fir green has a luxurious look that creates a statement. Use it to make a large room feel more cosy.

A light estate green kitchen, with shaker doors and an island layout. It has wood worktops and stone-effect flooring.

Did you know ?

All our core green shades are in stock at your local Howdens depot. This means your tradesperson can pick up the kitchen and get started on a renovation straight away.

What Colours Go With A Green Kitchen?

To find out what shades go with a green kitchen, it’s worth getting familiar with a colour wheel. This design tool makes it simple to find shades that complement or contrast green tones and create a custom palette.

Green

Use the same green hue on all cabinets and walls to effortlessly create a coordinated design. This technique is called colour drenching and provides a cocooning effect, so it is best used in large layouts.

Neutrals

Tone down a green scheme with neutrals, like whites, greys, creams, and wood. These add a timeless touch and can be added to back cabinet runs or wall units to maintain a spacious interior.

A two-tone kitchen with blue and green shaker doors, white worktops, wooden floors, and brass knobs in a peninsula layout

Analogous

Analogous tones are next to your primary shade on a colour wheel. They have the same hue as the main tone, so create a cohesive look. For green interiors, use blues and yellows on units or accessories.

A two-tone, dark-red and light pink kitchen in an island layout. It has herringbone flooring and white worktops.

Complementary

For a bold layout, choose complementary colours. They sit opposite green on the colour wheel and create a high contrast for an eye-catching look. Pick red for a punchy palette or pink for a delicate decor.

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