When choosing a classic version of a wooden kitchen, you still want to make it interesting and even slightly playful. And in this case the color plays crucial. Natural wood shades are already boring and I want something unusual... Do you think it could be classic kitchen green? If yes, then choose this shade, because there are so many of them? How to make it so that it does not evoke melancholy, looks luxurious, but is homely and traditional? But let’s not guess, but rather see what famous furniture factories and designers from all over the world offer us. Relying on their professionalism and experience, you will be able to determine for yourself best option green kitchens!
Green has many shades and each of them affects the emotional state in its own way. Since it is an intermediate color between cool blue and warm yellow, an excess of one or the other gives the corresponding effect. Therefore, the green color calms and at the same time refreshes, encourages contemplation of natural beauty and dispels negative emotions. Looking at it, you feel peace and relaxation, as if you were in a forest or walking in a garden. You are filled with calmness and tranquility, and what more do you need after a hard day! If green has more yellow in it, it becomes livelier, and the kitchen interior looks light and joyful. Remember a young spring sprout or the first leaves on the trees. They contain so much strength and energy to grow and produce wonderful fruits. Therefore, yellow-green shades instill optimism in us and activate our vitality. And by using them in the interior of the kitchen, you will thereby create favorable conditions for the growth and prosperity of your family.
The photo above is bright green kitchen in country style from a colorful house in Spain. The kitchen drawers, stool and even the ceiling beam, which successfully plays the role of a shelf. Floral patterns on the tiles and geometric mosaics on the floor complement the happy idyll of a farmhouse that is full of life and color. If you like the joyful colors of the Mediterranean, but you can’t imagine how you can use them in a city apartment, then look at the project of the FOLK DESIGN studio (). A juicy light green buffet becomes a bright accent in the interior of the kitchen-living room, adding joyful notes to the everyday life of a large metropolis.
There is another option in the photo below. , painted in a warm green shade,
which makes a cozy dining area in the living room combined with the kitchen.
Using this traditional American kitchen as an example, we see that the yellow-green shade goes perfectly with cream and expands small space, where the top hanging drawers rest against the ceiling. Despite the simplicity, the interior looks festive, which is facilitated by the addition mosaic tiles, stone countertops and kitchen island in black. The composition of the modules is built around the island, but it is asymmetrical and therefore not boring to perceive.
In combination with white, a classic green kitchen looks even more solemn and fresh. You just need to create the right color composition and not forget that an element of surprise will make any interior stunning! Who could have imagined that the ceiling in the kitchen could be green checkered? But it turns out it's amazing and very cute, especially with such high ceilings!
In the photo above you see a magnificent kitchen made of emerald wood with gold trim. This glamorous option is worthy of a Hollywood star and created for a New York apartment famous actress Cameron Diaz, no less famous Californian designer Kelly Wearstler. Interior small kitchen It looks dazzlingly luxurious (like all Kelly Wearstler projects) and at the same time it is very functional and cozy. An ideal option for those who love and persistently achieve their goals!
When green is dominated by blue, it becomes more serious and stable. Jade, viridan, malachite, asparagus, turquoise - the names speak for themselves! These cool shades calm and reduce appetite, and this fact is an additional plus in favor of dark green. One of these options is offered by the Italian factory Florida Group. The strict composition of the dark green kitchen is refreshed with natural golden color tree. A traditional buffet, glass display cases and open shelves are combined into an interesting, diverse picture that will not let you get bored.
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The photo below shows a classic wooden kitchen from a German factory. The oak facades are painted in a viridan shade, but the characteristic texture noble wood remains visible and tangible. Wicker baskets and open wooden shelves complete the traditional image of a farmhouse, where comfort and stability are valued.
Life happens in the Provence style, and even in Russia. But I wonder how it is created and what comes out of it? Check out this fascinating photo report 50 pictures -.
Pastel shades green: mint, pistachio, pale olive, light turquoise. They refresh and soothe, are neutral and at the same time sophisticated, which is why they are most popular in the interior. Classic kitchen in pastel colors is ideal for the Provence style, creating an atmosphere of sensual romance and harmony. The main material in such interiors should be wood, which, with the help of aging and patination effects, acquires a noble touch of antiquity. ()
The ENGLISH MOOD collection from the Italian factory is simply charming in pistachio color and is an example of country style cuisine with traditional English motifs.
Luxurious Italian Megaros kitchens are stunning in light shades of green. Massive columns, carved cornices and flashy gilding correspond to the ornate Baroque style, but a calm pastel palette balances the excessive bohemian decor.
The classic Fortuna Gold kitchen in a refreshing menthol shade looks gentle, elegant and glamorous with gilded frames on wooden facades. ()
From the industrial loft, let's move on to the cheerful collection of Grand Cuvée kitchens from the Italian factory. Juicy aquamarine in combination with yellow wood literally sparkles with uncontrollable optimism, charging its inhabitants good mood from the very early morning! And with evening lighting, a green kitchen becomes calmer and more relaxing, leaving the delightful texture of natural wood in the foreground. The style of the kitchen cannot be called classic. This is a relaxed eclecticism of traditional and modern design, most likely, will appeal to young families who easily accept creative ideas and look to the future with great optimism.
Now I know for sure that green is great option for the kitchen, even classic! A variety of shades from sunny lime to mysterious emerald make it possible to create an interior of any mood: joyful aquamarine or melancholic jade, refreshing turquoise or leisurely olive, the most delicate mint or discreet viridan... And so you can continue and find emotions in every shade of green. And where else, if not in the interior of the kitchen, is there a place for it! Everyone knows that the color green has a beneficial effect on the body, slowing down the aging process (after all, it is the color of youth). When contemplating it, blood pressure decreases and muscle tension is relieved. Cool shades tone and activate mental activity, like green tea, and warm ones relax and soothe, like a flowering meadow on a sunny summer day. Another plus is that it reduces appetite, so when preparing breakfast or dinner in a green kitchen, you will always feel the need to eat something fresh: cucumber, salad, kiwi, grapes, or just drink green tea...
Analyzing our large review of classic green kitchens from the best furniture factories, we can identify several basic principles that should be taken into account when decorating the interior. If the kitchen is green, then the background should be light, calm, and natural. Simple plaster or brick wall, painted in white ideal for country, vintage or Provence style. There are tiles or parquet on the floor, wooden beams on the ceiling - all this creates a traditional Mediterranean atmosphere, for which all green shades are native. These are olive, mustard, mint, sea green, etc. And for more luxurious and glamorous interiors, you can use gold trim and patina on emerald, malachite, jade (you have already seen excellent examples of such interiors in the photo selection). When composing a kitchen composition, you should not be colorful; two or three colors are enough, preferably from the same thermal spectrum. White is an ideal partner for any shade of green, and beige will make a harmonious duet with warm ones. A classic kitchen can be monochrome or two-color. The third color can only be neutral gray, small accents of black or natural wood, which makes the interior cozy and reliable. It is better to find inspiration for green interiors in nature, which has already created beauty around us. And all we can do is feel this beauty and try to create something similar in our home!
The most common and pleasing color to the eye is green. surrounding a person, both in nature and in the interior, and a correctly chosen green kitchen set will emphasize the style of the room. It calms and has a positive effect on the mental state. A nice bonus is that any shade of green is suitable for kitchen decoration.
Features of choice
Before you decide on green color for kitchen furniture, it is best to correlate it with the color of the apron and appliances at the design stage. The advantages of a kitchen interior in green tones include:
- A calming effect, tested by experts and confirmed by time, as well as creating an atmosphere of comfort.
- A green kitchen set will suit any kitchen style and will highlight it if the rules for combining colors and textures are followed.
- Light green shade kitchen set(lime, lime, mint) visually increases the area of the room, which is important for small kitchens in apartments.
The green facade of the kitchen will look like a loser if the companion color is incorrectly selected and a combination of more than three colors is used in the same space. To avoid problems with color selection, you need to follow several rules.
For example, bright colors suitable for highlighting, but not for decoration kitchen countertop or a solid façade. Dark green (coniferous or myrtle shade) nobly reveals itself on a large area of the desktop or the upper cabinets of the headset.
In the design of a small kitchen, it is important to combine shades of green with light shades (white or light beige), while in a large space you can combine green with different colors.
For “hot” kitchens where the windows face sunny side, it is best to choose a cool color of the facade (mint, emerald, olive, moss color). For a “cold” room it is worth choosing warm shades(lime, pear, chartreuse). Matte, muted and plain design The set is characteristic of a classic kitchen, and the abundance of gloss, print and wavy geometry is characteristic of modern design.
Kitchen style with green furniture
Green is represented by a wide palette of tones that will be appropriate in one style or another.
- A set in a classic style made of expensive wood will emphasize the simplicity and luxury of the kitchen with the help of a monochromatic design of deep colors and matte surfaces.
- For Scandinavian style natural and pure tones of a warm palette are suitable.
- Country style involves a combination of pale and rich tones with wood and stone.
- The English and Provence style will be recognizable through the decor and olive kitchen furniture with the characteristic finish of the cabinets and dining group.
- A modern kitchen can combine several colors, for example, white top and green bottom with a black apron.
The photo shows a kitchen design in a rustic style, where they harmoniously combine wooden facades white and green, the work area apron brought something new to the interior.
Choosing a headset shape to suit the size of the kitchen
A green kitchen set can be of different shapes and configurations. The choice of shape option depends on the size of the room and its functionality (for example, it could be a food preparation area combined with a dining room).
Linear
A linear kitchen set occupies the space between two walls. It will be appropriate in a rectangular room and small narrow kitchens, where corner modules can hide the space. This layout makes it possible to place a dining table. A linear kitchen can be of different lengths and can be complemented with home appliances.
Angular
A corner kitchen set will help save space due to its spacious corner cabinet and a pencil case, as well as placing a sink or stove in the corner. This kitchen can be made in any style, and can also be combined with a bar counter.
U-shaped
The U-shaped kitchen set is placed along three walls and is suitable for medium-sized rectangular and square rooms, as well as a studio apartment. This arrangement of furniture makes it possible to install a sink and refrigerator next to the stove without violating zoning rules.
It is difficult to combine a dining group with a U-shaped kitchen set due to the high clutter of furniture, so it is better to receive guests and dine with a large family in a separate dining room or living room. In a small or narrow kitchen a U-shaped layout will be appropriate provided that there is a play of contrasting colors (for example, a green set, a black countertop and a white apron).
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The island kitchen set is exclusively suitable for large spaces and above-average sized kitchens. A kitchen island can serve as additional workspace, with a sink and interior cabinets for storing wine bottles or utensils, or maybe dining table and move on wheels.
The island fits well into both classic and modern styles. The peninsula option (adding an island to one side of the unit) combines a storage system and a bar countertop for quick breakfasts.
The photo shows the interior design of a green kitchen with an island, which serves as an additional work table with a hob.
Materials and quality of kitchen furniture: wood, MDF, plastic
There are frequent temperature changes in the kitchen and high humidity, therefore, the choice of wall decoration, frame quality and furniture facades should be approached with special attention. Chipboard, MDF, or wood with additional coating are suitable as a frame.
- can be made entirely of wood, or with MDF in the interior of the set. The advantages include environmental friendliness, presentable appearance and long service life. The downsides are finicky cleaning and a limited selection of shades of green.
- Kitchen facade made of MDF boards with enamel coating provides easy cleaning from dirt (from dust to greasy splashes), it is also resistant to moisture and does not absorb odors. Available in any shade of green in matte and glossy versions. Disadvantages include loss of color when exposed to sun rays and frequent cleaning of fingerprints.
- has the same properties, sufficient wear resistance, but over time the film will fade, and in the area of the slab and oven may peel off.
- Plastic kitchen fronts resistant to detergents, exposure to moisture and sunlight, have a long service life and are available in all shades of green. The basis is chipboard or MDF panels, which are tightly sealed with plastic, and the ends are finished with aluminum profiles or plastic edging. The disadvantages include the remains of fingerprints and the unnatural origin of the material.
The kitchen facade can be glossy, matte or combined with the addition of a pattern on the furniture film.
- Glossy surfaces reflect light well, so they are suitable for visually increasing the space of a small kitchen. The gloss looks impressive on modern kitchens in high-tech, loft, art deco style. Glossy kitchen furniture cannot be combined with a suspended ceiling and it is undesirable to combine it with a glossy apron or floor tiles. Green glossy facade Looks best with a discreet matte backsplash in a neutral or contrasting color.
- A matte kitchen set is more practical; drips or fingerprints and splashes are not so clearly visible. Such furniture will do to create classic style, minimalism, Scandinavian style and Provence. Matte surfaces conceal space, so in a small kitchen a green facade should be combined only with light tones of wallpaper.
- IN combined design option, gloss can only be on the top kitchen pencil cases, and the lower cabinets will be matte or with a wooden texture.
The photo shows an example of a corner monochromatic glossy set in modern style, which is not overloaded with details and looks stylish.
Rules for choosing an apron and tabletop
Since green kitchen furniture is attractive in itself, the color of the work apron and countertop should look more restrained and not conflict with the main shade.
By color scheme A win-win option would be a white, beige, light coffee apron, which will create an unobtrusive transition. It can also be several shades lighter or darker than the color of the furniture. A metal apron with high resistance to washing and its shine is suitable for modern and high-tech styles.
Bright green kitchen furniture can be combined with the same bright yellow or purple apron (this option is suitable for a spacious room). The work apron can be made of glossy or matte white tiles with bright green grout. For rustic style tiles with a wood texture in natural tones are suitable. Photo printing on a glass panel is acceptable if the facades are plain and matte.
The kitchen countertop can be made to resemble stone (marble, granite) or wood in white, beige, gray and black. For a white and green kitchen, it is better to choose a gray or black countertop; a green set goes well with a white countertop. In a small kitchen, it is best to combine the color of the countertop with the color of the apron.
Made from materials that are resistant to moisture, high temperatures and frequent cleaning, laminated chipboard is suitable, hard rocks wood (oak, pine), glass, ceramics, stone.
Decorating the room and choosing wall colors
The choice of color for finishing a kitchen with green furniture should be based on the principle of balancing: what brighter shade, the paler the shade of the walls.
- Walls. Wallpaper for a lime kitchen set should be white or ivory. As an accent, you can use brown or black in the details. Dining area you can decorate with photo wallpaper to match the tone of the furniture. An olive or pistachio set will look good against a background of pale yellow, pastel pink, white and gray wallpaper. An emerald kitchen will look good against the background of milky, white walls with brown patterns.
- Floor. For kitchen flooring It is most practical to choose porcelain tiles in the color of dark wood with a characteristic texture. It can also be glossy white tiles with green decorative mosaics. When choosing linoleum, you should pay attention to its strength and resistance to load and the degree of wear resistance.
- The ceiling should be light with a sufficient number of lighting fixtures. It's best not to add green here. Glossy ceiling suitable for a small kitchen with matte furniture. For a more classic option, a flat ceiling with a minimum of design is suitable.
The photo shows an example of an unusual kitchen finishing. Wooden beams The smooth ceiling was replaced, and the walls were not covered with wallpaper. This option is suitable for decorating a kitchen in a loft style.
Harmonious color combination
The right combination of colors in the set and a combination with a shade of wallpaper and curtains gives the kitchen an interesting look.
- The most common combination is a white and green kitchen set. It is suitable for classic design. To this duet you can add both dark and light accents in any proportions.
The photo shows a white and pistachio kitchen set in the interior of a small kitchen. The combination of these colors makes the room light and airy.
- The yellow-green facade of kitchen furniture itself looks bright and self-sufficient, so it can be played up purple curtains, or balance the interior details with white.
- Green-orange The kitchen set is combined with white wall decoration without additional texture or patterns.
- A gray-green kitchen is suitable for creating a country style and goes well with wood trim working area.
- Creates a feeling of pristine nature green-brown design of a kitchen set, which, together with wooden cladding, will emphasize the eco-style of the kitchen.
- In moderation, a glossy black and green kitchen set can emphasize the elegance and sense of style of the home owners. Does not tolerate addition of any third color other than white.
When choosing a green kitchen set, you need to choose suitable shade and a shape that will correspond to the size of the room. The pleasant and unobtrusive color combines with many shades of the warm and cold spectrum, so by replacing the tablecloth and curtains you can give your kitchen furniture new look. In addition, green will always be in fashion, so you can safely experiment with bright and pastel colors.
Photo gallery
Below are photo examples of using green furniture in the kitchen interior.
The Apple kitchen will give you a summer mood and a lot of positivity. Green colors will fill the room with energy, positivity, cheerfulness and amazing harmony. It is not necessary to make the interior completely green; it is enough to “dilute” it with a few elements. You can choose dishes, lamps, countertops, and towels in apple green color.
A kitchen in green tones soothes the eyes and has a positive effect on nervous system person.
The effect of green color on humans
Psychologists say that green color calms, has a positive effect on the nervous system, and is beneficial for the retina.
All the positive effects of this color on the human body cannot be counted. Among them:
- decline blood pressure in hypertensive patients;
- stimulation of the immune system;
- restoration of normal heart rhythm.
Therefore, a kitchen made in green shades, in addition to its aesthetic component, performs a huge health-improving function. When choosing colors and undertones for a green kitchen, you need to follow several rules:
Photo 1. For a green kitchen, it would be appropriate to use photographic film with an image of an apple or lime.
- Avoid use in large quantities dark shades. Otherwise, the room will visually shrink.
- For the “Green Apple” kitchen interior, the most common colors are: olive, grass green, lemon, May green, lime, moss.
- The background should be soft, muted colors, and the accent should be bright, rich colors.
- The smaller the room, the softer the shade.
- The sensuality of green will be enhanced by glossy, shiny and glass surfaces.
Green color harmonizes perfectly with blue, yellow and red. There is nothing surprising in this: in nature such combinations occur very often. White-green kitchens fit perfectly into interiors in country, Provence, and classic styles. And acidic shades are in harmony with glass and high-tech gloss, used in a minimalist style.
The use of red in the kitchen is considered a successful design move. Naturally, green takes the lead, and accents can be red: a chandelier, a table, a tablecloth, dishes, a vase.
Interior decoration “Apple”
Any interior begins with the design of walls, ceilings and floors.
It is better to leave the ceiling white. Another option is possible: install suspended ceilings depicting vegetation, such as trees. And then when eating, you will have the feeling that lunch is taking place in nature. A white ceiling can be decorated with unusual lamp green.
Photo 2. In spacious kitchens with good lighting In addition to green, you can use brown.
If the walls are smooth, they can be covered acrylic paint on water based or wallpaper with images of apples, pears or green peas. There is no need to put such wallpaper on all the walls. For example, we cover part of the walls with wallpaper with a print, and the other part with plain canvases in muted greenish tones.
The apron should be in harmony with the main color of the kitchen. It can be muted green, beige or with images of apples, daisies, vegetables and herbs. It is important here that its color is at least half a tone darker than the walls.
Don't forget about the hood: it should definitely be the color of a green apple.
Floor coverings are matched to furniture or walls. Light tiles – ideal option for the kitchen. Contamination and dust particles are not so invisible on it, it is easy to care for, it is durable and wear-resistant. Parquet light tone will also fit into the interior of an “apple” kitchen. But try not to “clutter” the space green, otherwise everything will merge into a faceless mass.
A green ceiling and white walls with a small splash of consonant shades will make the room unusual.
Kitchen furniture “Apple”
For the “Green Apple” kitchen, the modern furniture market offers corners and furniture oriented towards this design direction.
The color palette of furniture is quite diverse: from marble white to black facades. The most common colors are light wood, light green, and green. Light green facades and a white and green print with lime make even a simple setting special (photo 1). Light furniture adds cheerfulness to the interior, while dark furniture adds showiness.
Green Apple kitchens are practical and aesthetically inspiring. In most cases, they are modular designs, so choosing the size that suits a specific room is easy.
The countertops with greenish marble stains look original. Chairs can also be light green. It is permissible to install a kitchen sofa with such upholstery.
Wicker furniture will look incredibly stylish in such a kitchen. Accessories also play an important role here. Their purpose is to draw attention to themselves, so they should be contrasting and bright. There should be a lot of lighting in the “Apple” kitchen. Here, roller blinds or Roman blinds or plain fabrics, matching the color with the main tone of the interior, are appropriate for the windows.
A light transparent curtain will emphasize the beauty and lightness of the decor, and curtains decorated with a lambrequin will give the room respectability.
For a well-lit kitchen, a combination of yellow-green and dark brown colors – good option(photo 2). Green color is optimal for the kitchen interior. He doesn't tire or get bored. Kitchen “Apple” – right choice people who care about their health.