Green with envy
8 Min.Color trends come and go, but some have true staying power. Green is one such enduring color.
Over the past 3-4 years every time I’ve asked JF head of design Paula Accioly what she’s seeing in design trends she has said, without hesitation, Green. From vibrant emerald to subtle greyish green, from sage to apple. Green has become such a staple in kitchens of the 2020s that it could almost be considered a neutral. Move over white, green is here to stay.
Pigeon
One of our favorite green hues is Pigeon by Farrow and Ball. This soft, greyish green is sophisticated and subtle. It becomes a neutral shade in the kitchen but with a little more visual interest and style than a beige or light gray.
Hunter Green
It’s long been the rule that small spaces should avoid dark colors. We say phooey to that. This amazing little pantry/home office works beautifully with not only a vibrant dark green but also a dark floral wallpaper. This also proves that you can mix tones of the same color to great success.
Green Smoke
Work in progress! This wonderful space is still in the design phase, but the greens have already been selected. Paula has chosen Farrow and Ball Green Smoke for the cabinetry, and paired natural walnut with Farrow and Ball French Gray for the cabinet interiors. As she says, “I am always a fan of greens. Bringing nature inside”.
Studio Green
Studio Green by Farrow and Ball is a classic British Racing Green. In some light, it is almost black, in others, it shines with deep dark green. The feeling from this green changes dramatically depending on what other materials it is paired with. Here, with walnut interiors and gold hardware, it feels traditional and rich-toned. But when paired with chrome hardware and natural rift white oak it has a completely different look.
Dip your toe
Not quite ready to take the plunge into the green pool? Add a touch of green with tile. This lovely square backsplash is a handmade Zellige Ceramic tile, it’s uneven edges and irregular surface give the backsplash movement. We sourced this from the fine folks at Discover Tile in the Boston Design Center.
JF Content creator and marketing director. Olivia loves beautiful spaces, inside and outside. When she’s not writing and talking about gorgeous kitchens Olivia can be found riding her bicycle around the country.