Sometimes the kitchen becomes the main gathering place for the family. Therefore, its atmosphere should be comfortable and cozy.
Many people are afraid of bright and saturated colors. And in vain!
Today we want to draw your attention to green kitchen sets and demonstrate how original and stylish such solutions can be.
General color characteristics
Emerald is considered a very refined and noble tone. It is allowed to combine other colors with it. However, the selection of the color palette must be careful. If the walls, flooring and furniture are not in harmony, the kitchen will become dark and gloomy.
Unusual emerald cuisine is rare
The emerald shade is best used as an additional shade. The abundance of this color in the interior can have a depressing effect.
Often kitchen cabinets, lighting fixtures and curtains are painted in an emerald tone. There are also many other interesting shades of green, such as pistachio. The flooring, wall and ceiling are often finished in white or pistachio. The result of this combination is a bright room with contrasting details.
The final selection of colors depends on the dimensions of the kitchen. Dark colors should be used for the interior of a large room. The light emerald shade is universal and suitable for a room of any size.
It is impossible not to note some lighting features:
- with small windows and the room itself, a white-olive or white-emerald design, complemented by bright lighting fixtures, will look very harmonious;
- the southern room can be decorated with a rich, cold emerald tone;
- for a northern room it is best to choose a warm shade - light green, olive, grassy.
There are cold (left) and warm (right) shades of emerald
Interior
Green furniture gives freshness and lightness to the room. For country style or Provence, you can use the color of olives or green grapes. For high-tech, a set in cool shades is suitable. In minimalism it is better to use acidic colors. When decorating a kitchen in a classic style, you can install furniture in dark and rich colors.
If the walls in the kitchen are green, then it is better to choose an interior in neutral shades. A light-colored set or natural wood cabinets look great.
Emerald color combination options
An original emerald kitchen can be beautifully combined with a number of colors and textures:
- tree;
- white and emerald colors;
- black with emerald;
- silver and gray color;
- blue;
- gold.
Tree
The combination of emerald color + wood is considered a win-win. Any light and dark shades will harmonize wonderfully with the main palette.
| Light woods | Dark woods |
| beech | wenge |
| maple | rosewood |
| ash | nut |
| birch | oak |
Mixing wood texture and stone is used to create an ethnic interior. The placement of light wood cabinets is typical of Baroque and romantic Provence.
White and emerald design
The combination of emerald and white is considered the most common. Most often they are used to decorate the ceiling and walls. Emerald appears in the facades of the furniture and a number of decorative elements.
To give the interior greater clarity, it is allowed to include black details in the design composition. They will help emphasize the desired object.
A glossy set or chrome-plated fittings will visually expand the space. A very original option is the combination of green wall decoration and white furniture.
Painting the ceiling green is highly not recommended.
A glossy kitchen set will visually add volume to the room
Black with emerald
The design, made in black and emerald tones, is very original. Dark details add a luxurious and aristocratic feel to this shade of green. However, you should not overdo it with dark finishes. It is recommended to dilute the interior with at least 2 white details.
Often, a combination of emerald and black tones is used to style a room as retro.
Silver and gray color
Silver is preferred for consumer electronics items. You can complement the interior with gray kitchen utensils. An excellent design option would be a cutting table and sink made of stainless steel. In addition, a gray kitchen apron would look nice.
Blue
Emerald blue kitchen decoration will create the illusion of coolness in the room. This feature is best used for a southern room. Placing a green carpet will create a lawn effect. Mixing blue and emerald in the interior will add visual depth to the kitchen.
Gold
The emerald and gold combination in the design of the room looks very solid. This kind of interior is associated with royal apartments.
Emerald cabinets with golden frames will look very unusual.
Emerald and gold color combination will elevate the room
Lighting and decor
To complement the natural picture, it is appropriate to decorate the window sill or wall cabinets with potted plants. Behind the transparent facades you can place colorful dishes, place figurines and souvenirs on the shelves, and also decorate the kitchen with paintings, bright potholders, towels and other decorative details.
For a modern kitchen space, choose spotlights for different functional areas or track lights that can easily move to the right place.
Lamps and chandeliers with green lampshades, which are used to equip the dining area, will help highlight the interior. Lampshades of malachite or mint color will highlight the place for eating.
The photo shows the decorative design of a dark green kitchen interior.
Decoration Materials
The following types of surfaces require finishing in the kitchen:
- flooring;
- walls and apron;
- ceilings.
Flooring
It is cheaper to create tile masonry, but the most successful option is considered to be a dark self-leveling floor. Depending on the style, the colors of the flooring can be neutral or contrasting. 3 colors are best suited for emphasizing expressiveness in the kitchen:
- black;
- beige;
- brown.
Walls and apron
As a decoration for the walls, you can choose one of the following list:
- dye;
- washable wallpaper;
- plaster;
- ceramic tile.
The predominance of painting walls in a dark shade is permissible only if the kitchen is large in size. For a small room, typical of Khrushchev-era apartments, it is necessary to use lighter colors.
Most often used for relatively small kitchens:
- white;
- light gray;
- beige.
You can place a stylized photo on the wall, emphasizing the emerald theme of the interior.
Black wall decoration is perfectly acceptable, but it needs skillful framing. Natural materials - stone and wood - can complement the luxury of the main shade and give the kitchen a natural flavor. To create a bright design, you can make one wall a rich color.
It is permissible to make a protective apron from a tiled covering. There are a large number of layout methods. The mosaic pattern will look very original. Glass and ceramic versions of aprons look no less good. As for the color design, this decorative element can be plain or with images of grass, fruits or flowers.
A white apron will refresh the room
Ceilings
It should be borne in mind that the tone of the ceiling should be slightly lighter than the surface of the walls. When painting ceilings, it is recommended to choose calm shades. To prevent the room from being gloomy, it is better to give preference to white.
Repair and finishing
Finishing materials for the kitchen space should combine decorative qualities and high practicality.
- Floor. The floor lined with green ceramic tiles will fill the interior with special freshness. An equally advantageous finishing solution would be a coating made of natural stone or its imitation. The most alternative solution is to cover the floor with laminate, linoleum or practical and wear-resistant parquet in a natural wood color.
- Walls. You can paste modern washable wallpaper or cover it with special paint that is resistant to grease and dirt. As an accent, it is appropriate to paint one wall a rich green color or decorate it with photo wallpaper depicting the underwater world, a bamboo grove, forest landscapes or a basket of apples.
- Ceiling. Green stretch fabric is considered a bold and unusual design move, which can completely transform the surrounding space. In a large room, a dark matte ceiling will look original and expensive, and for a small green kitchen, a white glossy coating will be suitable, reflecting and doubling natural and artificial light.
- Apron. It is appropriate to decorate the work area with ceramic tiles, mosaics or install heat-resistant glass. The design can be in harmony with the kitchen set or, on the contrary, represent a contrasting accent detail.
The photo shows an olive green set with a red tiled splashback.
A bright green kitchen will be perfectly complemented by an apron area in pale pistachio or dark bottle tones. The surface can be either monochromatic or decorated with any designs with a mysterious forest, fragrant lime or a spacious meadow.
Selecting individual kitchen elements
The list of additional objects placed in the kitchen includes:
- table and chairs;
- curtains;
- fridge;
- door;
- dishes;
- chandelier.
Table and chairs
To create an interior in Provence style, tables and chairs in olive tones are selected. A modern loft involves the use of black dining room furniture. In a classic style, a table and chairs should be made of wood.
Curtains
Bright textile curtains are suitable for an emerald kitchen. Such a decorative element will fit into all styles, except modern loft and minimalism.
In this case, you should choose blinds or not use curtains at all.
Fridge
The kitchen in modern styles is equipped with a black refrigerator. For Provence and country, it is better to choose a white model. In some cases, a silver refrigerator is installed.
Door
In bright kitchens, a white door looks best. If the set is an emerald shade, it would be preferable to paint it in accordance with the leading tone. For a loft interior, you need to install a black glossy door.
Dishes
Regardless of the style, the dishes should complement the overall look of the interior. Especially if dark tones predominate. It is recommended to choose white utensils. However, loft and minimalism allow for decorating countertops with black dishes.
Chandelier
A glass chandelier is the most successful option for an emerald interior. Its color can be green, white or black. For country and Provence, you should choose white porcelain models. The main condition is its contrast with the decoration of the ceilings and walls.
It is recommended to place several wall lamps at once. This is especially true for dark kitchens.
Which countertop is suitable?
The countertop allows you to complete the look of the kitchen. For a green set, you can choose a base in muted and restrained colors. A marble or granite countertop would be an excellent addition. A bright base lined with mosaics or tiles will look unusual and quite bold.
The photo shows a small pale green kitchen with an ivory countertop.
Emerald kitchen design styles
A kitchen space in which the emerald shade predominates can be designed in the following style options:
- Modern style. Its distinctive feature is a plastic or glossy set. The chandelier, curtains and furniture can be emerald green. Household appliances – metallic, black or white.
- Country. It is characterized by the presence of a wooden set, painted in a rich color. The shelves are decorated with ceramic dishes. Household appliances are located behind the facades. The curtains and tablecloth are made of light natural textiles.
- Modern. Involves the use of quality materials. Surfaces – glossy, mirror or metal. It is often decorated with a kitchen apron made of plain mosaic, glass or ceramics. Curtains replace blinds.
- Provence. With him, a wooden set is equipped in the kitchen. There are no too bright tones like the shade of rich lemon. Emerald can be ceramic dishes, a fabric lampshade, light curtains with frills and a tablecloth.
A loft kitchen is also suitable for small spaces.
When equipping a kitchen in which emerald color predominates, it is necessary to maintain visual harmony between the surface finishes and other objects.
By carefully following the design guidelines, you can create a truly stunning kitchen area yourself.
Which curtains look best?
Curtains in the same color harmoniously combine with green furniture facades. It is appropriate to decorate the window in the kitchen with laconic roller blinds, Roman models or classic tulle. Yellow curtains, contrasting with pieces of furniture, or universal beige, cream and milky curtains, suitable for any interior design, will fit beautifully into the design.
The photo shows a kitchen in green tones in a country style with a white tulle curtain on the window.
Olive
Olive color looks very noble. It can vary from pale green to dark marsh. The owner of the apartment must decide which shade to choose. But here it is necessary to take into account the color of the walls, the size of the room, and the presence of other furniture items.
“Blue kitchen design Provence: turquoise, mint and blue”
When choosing an olive kitchen set, you should consider:
- This color is only suitable for spacious kitchens.
- The kitchen should have good lighting. It is best if the windows face the sunny side.
- This shade combines different themes: plant, animal.
Choosing an olive-colored set. Pay attention to the facades. An excellent choice would be facades with panels, glass inserts or metal mesh. There should be both open shelves and cabinets.
Olive furniture looks perfect against a background of gray, brown and white shades.
Pistachio
Pistachio-colored furniture will look harmonious against the background of white walls. The floors in the room can be made of wood.
When choosing a pistachio-colored kitchen set, pay attention to the presence of carved elements. It is better to leave the upper shelves open. The lower ones can be curtained with curtains. Place beautiful porcelain, decor, and jars of spices on open shelves.
Attention! Plastic furniture cannot be used in such an interior. If it is not possible to purchase a set made of natural solid wood, it is allowed to use furniture made of laminated chipboard. Items made from wicker would also be an excellent option.
