Every housewife dreams of a beautiful kitchen where she can relax and recharge her batteries - rich natural colors will help with this. A kitchen in green tones is not only a tribute to fashion, but also an option to enliven the house, give it uniqueness, and create an oasis of freshness.
According to psychologists, green is associated with nature, so a person is charged with energy and good mood in the morning. Photos of real objects presented in the article will help you decide on the style direction and shades.
The advantages of green when decorating a kitchen
The color green is rich in advantages, which both psychologists and designers agree with:
- it is neutral , so it can be combined with many colors and shades. Thanks to this, you can create incredible and original interiors using various shades - from soft pistachio to rich malachite;
- Thanks to its neutrality and variety of shades, green can be used in any room - small or large. Moreover, some styles, for example, country or Provence, look most advantageous in green shades;
- green color even relaxes a person - the nervous system calms down, and stress goes away. Inner peace , joy and good mood appear
- green is most often found in nature, therefore it is associated with life, freshness, and harmony. At the same time, it has a positive effect on vision and eyes , relieving their fatigue;
- it promotes appetite and improves digestion . At the same time, you want to eat right, which has a positive effect on your health.
If you choose and combine shades of green wisely, you can create an amazing, soothing interior full of life and light.
Muted shades
Muted green shades, such as olive, also go well with all shades of brown, as the next photo shows us. In this photo, by the way, shades of brown are clearly visible: the chairs, table and display cases are chocolate-colored, the wall on the right is reddish, the floor is a light beige shade.
Fresh, cool green shades - mint, cucumber, willow leaf, green tea - pair well with warm and neutral tones, like the one on the left. Here, the warm beige-brown color of the floor complements the green color of the walls well.
Please note that dark shades against the backdrop of bright and fresh shades of green give the interior a very high contrast, and if there are a lot of dark brown elements, as in the photo on the right, then the room turns out to be quite dark.
This is another interior that uses a rich green background and different shades of brown, and overall it looks good, minus the excessive contrast and too massive dark elements (showcases and doors).
Green - what is it?
Green has too many shades and undertones: from bright wasabi to delicate eucalyptus and dark deep malachite. To decide on a specific shade, you need to understand what kind of atmosphere in the kitchen is desirable:
- relaxing;
- invigorating;
- calming;
- cheerful and so on.
Each shade has its own characteristics, so they are used in different situations and purposes. For example:
- emerald and malachite are more often used in classic designs, since they only emphasize luxury and sophistication with their rich, deep color. But the shades are quite difficult to use, so they are used to decorate decor and furniture - it is not worth applying it to the walls and ceiling, since there is a chance of creating a “box” instead of a room;
- olives and pistachios - on the contrary, can be used as the main color on the walls. This will create a cozy, warm atmosphere that will be useful in a country or Provence style kitchen;
- yellowish shades are the brightest and most dynamic, so they will look good in a modern interior.
Depending on the purpose, green can be used as the main color or only as accents - with all these options, the interior can safely be called green, although the external design will be very different.
Secrets to choosing the perfect shade
The correct choice of shade depends not only on the preferences of the housewife, but also on external factors, for example, on the location of the kitchen - on the north or south side of the house:
- if the windows face north, then it is better to give preference to yellowish warm shades;
- on the south side it is better, on the contrary, to choose a dark, deep palette.
It is not necessary to dilute the green with other colors: you can paint the walls in a light pistachio shade and choose an emerald set. Or vice versa, you can add greenery only as an accent - in the form of lower drawers of a set, furniture or an apron with a tabletop, and do the rest in neutral colors.
Basic design rules
Following these rules will help create a harmonious green interior.
- When arranging a kitchen, you should start with the set and furniture, since they form the basis of the room. Only after this the shades in which the walls and ceiling will be decorated are selected.
- Bright colors are not suitable for decorating large surfaces - this will cause dissonance, and over time such an interior will begin to oppress and irritate. This does not mean that brightness should be abandoned in the kitchen - it can be used as accents.
- Small kitchens, for example, in Khrushchev-era buildings do not forgive dark shades - because of them, the room becomes even smaller. It is better to use a light palette, for example, paint the walls light green, and use white furniture and fittings.
Otherwise, the design is limited only by imagination.
English
The English classics are explained by the external artlessness and general simplicity of a cozy house in one of the ancient settlements of England. It encourages the use of a minimum of necessary things with impressive textile decor. Colorful curtains, colorful pillowcases and bright furniture.
This style allows you to create a delicate light green kitchen, as if straight out of an illustration of Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother’s house. You can use colors in it that are between grass and yellow in muted pastel colors.
In addition, it is recommended to combine from 3 to 5 shades to create a dynamic and spacious room, in which, by the way, thanks to this assumption, it is easy to place accents. For example, decorate the apron in the most saturated tone, place a few rich decor, or hang spectacular lamps.
To maintain an authentic appearance, you will have to introduce an impressive amount of wood and abandon contrasting and intense-sounding green shades in favor of a calmer and sunny spectrum, which allows such an interior to be particularly cozy and tender.
The role of green in the kitchen
By role we mean filling the kitchen with green, because it is not necessary to immediately choose a monochrome interior. If the housewife has already had experience in living with a lot of green, and it left only pleasant impressions, then yes, you can take a risk and make the kitchen monochrome. In other cases, it is better to “try out” the color in detail.
As the main
The concept of the main color in the interior is used in cases where walls and furniture are decorated with it. This is quite a bold decision, in which several points must be taken into account:
- in such cases, only calm shades are used. Yes, the kitchen is a room for active cooking activities, but most often it is also a dining area where the family gathers for dinner, and in this case it is better to choose calm shades;
- the ceiling, floor, and countertops should be made in neutral colors, for example, white, gray or beige. Brightness is acceptable only in a few accessories. It is worth keeping an eye on the color combination. Yellow, red, orange, blue, brown and sometimes black look great with green. But the last two should not be overused.
If you have no experience interacting with large amounts of green, then it is better not to start with this option.
On the whole or part of the facade
Modern fashion trends allow you to combine different colors of the headset, for example, green at the bottom and white at the top, or vice versa. In this case, there are no restrictions on the choice of shade, but it is worth considering that too bright colors will become boring over time. Calm tones will be optimal:
- pistachios,
- mint,
- apple;
- green moss.
If the room is spacious, then you can experiment with darker shades:
- emerald;
- malachite;
- nephritis;
- blue-green.
The main thing is to keep the rest of the interior in light colors to balance the room.
As an accent
If you are wary of decorating a large kitchen space with green, you can first try it on small and easily replaceable areas of the interior. For example, hanging green wallpaper on one accent wall - re-pasting it is much easier than buying a new kitchen set. Green can be used to decorate an apron that can be quickly replaced. These options include:
- MDF panels;
- glass;
- plastic.
The photo shows a beautiful white kitchen with a green splashback, ventilation, chairs and a spectacular accent wall at the breakfast bar.
Even if such volumes of greenery are met with caution, then there are very simple ways to green up the kitchen - change the textiles. For example, hang green curtains, buy a tablecloth with tropical leaves, a painting of a forest, or even a mint saucepan. You can easily and quickly get rid of these things, or, conversely, increase their influence and allow you to “take over” the kitchen more and more.
Using green in the kitchen
Now let's move on to a more practical side of the issue and look at how to use green in different kitchen spaces.
Set
The set is the central element of any kitchen. Now there is such a variety of them on the market that you can choose a green set in both rococo and high-tech styles, that is, completely different directions.
If the kitchen is small, then you should choose light shades. Moreover, they can vary from pastel to bright:
- olive;
- pistachio;
- light green;
- mint.
Dark colors in the kitchen will look too gloomy and also eat up space. There is one more wish if you choose a green set - it is better to decorate the walls in neutral colors so as not to overload the interior.
Do not forget that the set can be designed in two colors.
Green top
This option will look good only in large rooms. You can add greenery to the upper cabinets, curtains or blinds on the windows.
Green bottom
A green bottom will suit any room, regardless of size or style chosen. In this case, we mean the lower tier of the headset and sometimes the floor. The floor can be contrasting - brown, black, or neutral - beige. Dark green floor tiles will look great.
Apron and countertop
This option looks great in kitchens in Provence, country, classic or Mediterranean styles. It is better to give preference to natural materials:
- ceramics;
- glass;
- stone;
- tree.
If tiles are preferable, then it is better to avoid too large sizes, and prefer mosaic - it will look much more interesting. To make its maintenance as easy as possible, you need to invest in epoxy grout - this way the seams will not absorb dirt and will retain a presentable appearance longer.
Glass is also gaining popularity in apron finishing. If you are unsure about a green apron, you can choose transparent glass and paint the wall behind it or wallpaper it in the shade you like. This design can be easily changed in the future.
You can not limit yourself to just an apron, but also make the set green along with it. There is one important condition - do not use one tone. For such a case, you can choose glass with photo printing and order any image on it. Popular options often include forest, leaves, and grass.
Table and chairs
A green dining area will be a wonderful accent. The main thing is again to avoid having only one tone, otherwise the kitchen will look tasteless. It is much better to show skill in combining shades and thus add zest to the interior.
The combination of a green apron with a dining corner looks beautiful. This solution will add freshness and comfort to the room.
Exquisite green upholstery of chairs in the kitchen-living room.
But with a green set, you should be careful in choosing a green kitchen corner. In this case, the best solution would be to leave the table glass and choose the chairs to match the set.
Curtains
Green curtains can brighten up any interior. If we are talking about classic interiors, then curtains will look great. And in modern-style kitchens it is better to replace them with blinds.
In any case, you should give preference to mixed fabrics, since they are optimal for the kitchen:
- do not absorb dirt, odors, water;
- do not fade in direct sunlight;
- They do not shrink when washed, but wash well.
It is necessary to ensure that the tone of the curtains is in harmony with the walls, but they do not have to be the same shade or even color.
Walls
Green walls will be appropriate in any interior. The main thing is when choosing a tone, take into account the size of the room: the smaller it is, the lighter the walls should be. Almost any materials can be used in finishing:
- wallpaper or photo wallpaper;
- tiles;
- paint;
- plaster.
It is not difficult to determine which wallpaper is suitable for the kitchen: it must be washable. An excellent option is vinyl with a non-woven backing. If you want to make a bright and original design, one wall is decorated with green in a darker and more saturated shade. Light furniture with a wood texture is suitable for this design.
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Floor and ceiling
A green ceiling can create an original atmosphere of being in a forest or jungle. At the same time, even bold bright shades that go well with yellow, blue, and brown are suitable for ultra-modern designs. If you plan to make the floor just as bright, then it is better to leave the walls white.
In the classic version, the ceiling should be the lightest in the kitchen - walls, furniture, ceiling. It is desirable that it be at least two shades lighter. Most often, in such an interior, preference is given to a white or light pistachio ceiling.
It is best to make a green suspended ceiling: the paint may peel off, the wallpaper may come off, and a similar shade may no longer be found. With a suspended ceiling such a problem is impossible. In addition, this is one of the most technologically advanced solutions for the kitchen, because the canvas does not absorb dirt and water, which means it will protect you from a neighbor’s flood.
Read more: Is it possible to install a suspended ceiling in the kitchen - and is it worth it?
The floor can also be a distinctive feature of the kitchen. The rules for it are exactly the same as for the ceiling, but keeping them in the same shade is very risky - it’s difficult to make such a room beautiful. Moreover, there is a risk of oversaturating the room with color and visually lowering the ceiling.
Combination of green with other colors
Since a monochrome green kitchen is a rather bold and rare solution, it is worth considering its combination with other tones in order to create the most harmonious kitchen.
White
This is the very first and most familiar combination with green - it adds space and a feeling of freshness to the room. It will suit any style, but looks best in a classic interior or in a kitchen in Provence or country style.
This combination leaves a huge scope for imagination: the walls can be white, and the furniture can be green - and vice versa. In addition, you can decorate the lower cabinets in green, and the wall cabinets in white: an emerald cabinet looks gloomy, and white will give the room freshness and harmony.
Yellow
Such a bold combination will look great in kitchens in modern styles such as modernism, minimalism, pop art and hi-tech. The colors used are bright and rich: for example, shades of citrus fruits - lime and lemon. Additional color accents can include:
- orange:
- khaki;
- chocolate;
- green-blue;
- mustard;
- pink;
- beige.
It is worth remembering one rule: the colors must be of the same saturation.
If you add bright lime to a pale yellow, the yellow will turn into off-white and will look ugly. But pale yellow in combination with pale green will look great in classic interiors, in a kitchen in country or Provence style.
Brown
Another combination of green that is perfect for a classic design. It brings the room closer to nature and makes the atmosphere more peaceful. Brown is usually used in the kitchen corner, furniture or floor, while green is used in the countertop, decorative elements, and, less often, in the furniture.
Another option for this color combination: white floor, green furniture and brown table. Wooden furniture and brick wall decoration will look trendy.
Black
This is a beautiful, but also dangerous, modern duet of colors that looks most impressive on glossy surfaces. It is quite difficult to combine them, so most often they adhere to the following scheme: black and green facades and light green tiles on the floor. But imagination may not be limited to this hint.
You can start small and add black only to accessories, such as tableware. Then add a black table with chairs or an apron with a tabletop. There is no need to worry about the gloominess of such an interior: bright green tones will balance the color scheme.
Black appliances look very impressive and expensive - stove, hood, refrigerator. They will add ambiance and contrast to the interior. But it is also worth taking into account the practical factor - dust is clearly visible on black glossy surfaces, and you will have to rub the equipment several times a day.
Orange
A very bright solution that fits perfectly into the Art Nouveau style. The orange-green combination will improve your mood, appetite, delight you with colors and fill you with energy.
Most often, orange is used as an accent, since there is a high risk of oversaturating the interior with it.
In orange color you can design:
- curtains/blinds;
- apron;
- lamps;
- decorative elements.
The set and tabletop are often left green, and the background is beige or white.
Grey
A very harmonious and noble combination of colors, which is worth paying attention to if you want to get a kitchen in soothing colors. The green should be light and slightly muted, and the gray should work as a background.
The following solution will be beautiful: the walls and ceiling are decorated in gray, and the set, curtains and accessories are decorated in green.
Another option: paint three walls green and the rest a cool gray.
Of course, the equipment is also selected in gray metallic shades. A small gray kettle, toaster and other small household appliances will look most relevant.
Red
The red-green combination is very pleasing to the eye with the right shades, but at the same time it is difficult to implement. It is best to choose deep shades - for example, a burgundy floor with an emerald set: this combination looks expensive and noble. The rest of the red should be an accent: an apron, curtains, tablecloth.
Beige
Beige is a neutral color that can be combined with any shade of green, even the brightest. Usually they decorate a table with chairs, and beige curtains are hung nearby - this solution will highlight the deep and bright green tones as much as possible. The photo below is an example of a corner beige-green kitchen.
Violet
Purple color is very difficult to combine with green, but if you do everything correctly or contact a specialist, the result will be amazing. Purple should be dosed as much as possible and used only in small quantities as accents.
An excellent solution would be to add purple to the apron - in the form of flowers on ceramic tiles or photo printing on glass. You can buy dishes and lamps to match. If you want to increase the scale, add a sofa or chairs with purple upholstery.
Pink
Another combination of colors, spotted from nature, because roses, tulips, peonies are always next to green leaves. For this reason, designers boldly use tones together. To create a light spring atmosphere, it is worth using delicate green tones (pistachio, light green) along with pink colors of varying brightness and saturation.
It is better not to use more than three primary colors, so as not to oversaturate the kitchen, make it too colorful and not add house to the room.
Design
The kitchen room requires a design that is conducive to the relaxing preparation and consumption of food; therefore, the vibrant and rich green color in all its diversity is ideally suited for realizing this goal.
From a psychological point of view, its effect on a person is assessed as calming, when you can be collected, thoughtful, your thoughts are ordered, and, in general, you feel relaxed.
Such a color scheme would be unsuccessful for many places - from the bedroom to the work area, since the characteristics associated with green color will not help you experience drowsiness or reveal your work potential, however, with prolonged exposure they relieve stress and inspire a surge of vital energy .
After all, in the kitchen it is very important to be both attentive and focused, as well as well-behaved and inspired.
Style
Thanks to the variety of shades of green, it can be matched to almost any interior. The main thing is to choose the right tone, maintain its relationship with other colors and correctly place accents.
The only exception can be called a loft, because it is an industrial style that is as far removed from nature as possible. The most that can be green there are real flowers.
Modern style
Modern style is becoming more and more popular in Russian kitchens. It attracts with its simplicity and functionality. Modern style abandons everything unnecessary, resulting in a beautiful, harmonious and functional space.
It’s not difficult to create a similar interior in your kitchen. The main thing is to purchase a modern set made of smooth green plastic. Olive and malachite shades are popular. The same tone can be used in the form of decor, upholstery, curtains and lamps.
An interesting solution would be to purchase green household appliances, but this risks oversaturating the room with greenery. But white or silver household electrical appliances will be a win-win option.
White, gray and black are frequent companions of green in a modern kitchen. An apron is considered an important element of the kitchen. In modern interiors, the usual ceramic tiles have long been abandoned; now the wall near the work area is decorated with glass - either transparent or with photo printing. The last option is also called skinali.
Country
Green goes well with country style. The ideal option would be a wooden set, painted in a light or rich green color and made antique or with a patina. Ceramic dishes are placed on the shelf, and equipment is hidden behind the facades.
Textiles are light, maximum - linen, with images of flowers, circles or checkered patterns. It looks beautiful when the curtains and tablecloth are made of the same fabric. It is important to create a warm and cozy atmosphere of a wooden village house - for this purpose they refuse synthetic materials. The permissible maximum is a synthetic material stylized as natural: for example, laminate.
Provence
Provence is a French subtype of country, which is distinguished by greater chic and sophistication. It also helps create a warm, cozy atmosphere in the home. A white or pale green set is again an excellent solution for such a kitchen.
Bright colors should be avoided, preferring muted tones. Pistachio color can be used to decorate window curtains, tablecloths, and lampshades. In addition, do not forget about the dishes - they will also fit beautifully on the open upper shelves.
You can add terracotta notes to the green set in the form of an apron, because this is the natural color of clay, which means the design will look harmonious.
Modern
Modernism is extremely demanding on materials - they must be of high quality and expensive. Glossy, metal and mirror surfaces will perfectly complement the interior.
Green will be appropriate only in small portions: for example, in an apron, chandelier, paintings or blinds. The floor can be laid with dark green porcelain tiles, but the best option is a dark self-leveling floor.
Classic
For a kitchen in a classic style, a brown tone is often added to green - the result is a natural combination of leaves and a tree trunk. It is in brown color (often a wenge shade) that the tabletop, chairs and large massive table are made. Sometimes you can find a chocolate set, but for a small kitchen this solution may be too dark, so it is changed to pale green or another light color.
The apron is made of tiles or mosaics, where white and green tones alternate. You can take a closer look at the tiles, where green patterns are depicted on a white background. If space allows, a stylization under the fireplace is laid out in the same style - this will result in a harmonious kitchen in white and green tones.
Mediterranean
The Mediterranean style was formed by mixing different cultures. Here you can find Spanish, Greek, Italian and even African notes. Green is rightfully considered one of the main colors of such interiors, especially if they are inspired by Italian culture.
There are practically no restrictions in the Mediterranean style: the set can be bright emerald or lime color. Other pieces of furniture should be kept in light colors, for example, a chair with chairs must be made of light wood or painted.
The highlight of Mediterranean cuisine is the apron. There are several interesting solutions for it.
- If the set is light, then the apron can be made bright. For example, decorate it with bright blue tiles combined with white or yellow. You can also add orange paints in the form of a pattern on the tiles.
- A bright glossy apron will look great against the background of the main green furniture or walls. But in this case, the set is selected in neutral tones.
- Calm colors of the apron are required only with a very saturated or bright set. You can choose cream, beige, white or coffee mosaics or tiles.
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It is better not to experiment with other and more modern materials for an apron in a Mediterranean kitchen.
Scandinavia
The main idea of the Scandinavian style is unity with nature. Its interior should contain only natural colors, preferably those presented in Scandinavia. Green is represented quite sparsely: moss, conifers and water.
It is important to keep the inclusions of these colors small so that the kitchen does not smoothly turn into Provence. You can decorate the upper or lower tier of the headset with these shades, at the same time capturing the apron, but nothing more.
Details
The advantage of a green kitchen is that it will go perfectly with almost any household appliance: white, black, silver harmonize perfectly with greenery.
If you wish, you can try combining different shades with each other, for example:
- olive walls and green floor lamp;
- mint set and chairs in khaki color.
The main thing is to show a little courage and imagination.
Of course, a green kitchen is not complete without flowers. The more foliage, the better, so it is more practical to use flowers in pots, which can also be painted in a suitable shade of green. Nature is the main assistant in the design of such a kitchen.
Filled with Freshness Kitchen in Green Color
Decor and accessories
Since green is a rich and very beautiful color, a large number of details will cause chaos and destroy the atmosphere of calm. Therefore, they should be introduced gradually. Designers advise choosing several colors and combining them with each other.
Functional items are often used as accessories in a green and white kitchen: plain or painted ceramic dishes, lamps, kitchen utensils. Green branches in transparent vases on the windowsill. Matte plant pots on a wooden open shelf.
Even a bright green refrigerator or microwave will serve as decor. The main thing is that the shade and appearance of the equipment fits into the style idea of the interior.
