Green Kitchens Become Trendy in 2026

From sage to avocado, green is the new color of choice for kitchen design.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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As white-box interiors and modern farmhouse styles fade, designers are embracing green kitchens as a way to inject more life and personality into the space. Brands like Officine Gullo are even releasing new green-hued appliances. Designers praise green's versatility, noting it pairs well with natural materials like wood and stone, while also functioning as a neutral that can work in a variety of interior styles.

Why it matters

The rise of green kitchens signals a shift away from the all-white, minimalist aesthetic that has dominated in recent years. Green offers a fresh, nature-inspired alternative that allows homeowners to add more personality and warmth to their kitchens.

The details

Designers are using a range of green shades, from calming celadon and sage to bolder avocado and matcha tones. The color works well with natural materials like butcher block and stone, and can be incorporated into both traditional and modern kitchen designs. Experts recommend using brighter greens in more classic spaces and darker greens in moodier, historic-inspired kitchens.

  • In 2026, green kitchens have become a major trend in interior design.

The players

Roger Higgins

A Nashville-based designer who has seen a resurgence in green kitchens.

Laura W. Jenkins

An Atlanta-based designer who used Farrow & Ball's Breakfast Room Green in a recent kitchen project.

Sheila Bridges

An ELLE Decor A-List designer who used a leafy green shade inspired by Vermont's license plates in a recent kitchen.

Lindsay Anyon

A designer at Anyon Interior Design who added a green kitchen to one of her projects.

Pierre Yovanovitch

An ELLE Decor A-List designer who chose a creamy avocado shade for custom kitchen cabinetry in a recent Paris project.

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What they’re saying

“We have certainly seen a resurgence in green kitchens. It's a nice change of pace from an all-white kitchen yet still feels timeless if you use the right shade.”

— Roger Higgins, Designer (elledecor.com)

“What I love so much about green is that you can 'dress' it in so many different ways.”

— Laura W. Jenkins, Designer (elledecor.com)

“Green feels fresh but also old world. We see clients steering away from white or gray kitchens and wanting rich, complex palettes with a focus on materiality. Green millwork plays so well with this.”

— Lindsay Anyon, Designer (elledecor.com)

The takeaway

The rise of green kitchens signals a shift in design preferences, as homeowners seek to add more personality and warmth to their cooking spaces. Green's versatility allows it to work in a variety of interior styles, from traditional to modern, making it an appealing option for those looking to move beyond the all-white aesthetic.