Whether they’re intense and dark or light and elegant, greens always feel connected to nature and the outdoors, so their tranquil quality makes for a relaxing space. A kitchen in this shade works especially well if it has French doors or windows that link it to similar hues outside. Alternatively, complement it with house plants and verdant foliage. Different shades deliver varying results – if you’re after nostalgic charm, try a woodland green, which combines well with dark wood, leather and brass; for an airy and fresh atmosphere, go for a gentle mint or eau de nil; for an invigorating effect, choose lime.
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OPPOSITE A splashback in handmade Moroccan glazed Zellige tiles sets a theme for glass and ceramics 1 Pea-green units (Farrow & Ball’s Yeabridge Green) evoke the air of a traditional scullery but are teamed with sleek, contemporary lighting, a wooden butcher’s block, a hand-painted geometric tile design from Fired Earth above the range cooker and copper pans 2 Glazed cupboards break up the impact of colourful kitchens – these ones in soft pistachio green are matched to other pieces 3 Walls and units in Little Greene’s vibrant Garden are teamed with woodwork in a purplish brown 4 The Whitstable kitchen in Emerald Green updates a Shaker style as part of the Country Living range at Homebase
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