Trendy green kitchen ideas for every home
A green kitchen isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about creating a space that feels fresh, inviting, effortlessly stylish, and even eco-friendly. Whether it be adding sage green kitchen cabinets or putting up fresh decorative indoor plants, creating a green kitchen that elevates your home requires considerations and inspiration.
Styling ideas
- Use a black work lamp or pendant light alongside green to create contrast and a modern farmhouse edge.
- Pair green cabinets with light wood furniture or natural textures like pine and rattan for a warm, rustic touch.
- Soften the space with a smooth pastel palette, combining light green tones with earthy flooring and natural daylight for a calm, cohesive look.
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Room for more
Balancing aesthetics and storage room can be tricky, especially when the shelves do not fit the overall design. In this case, interior fittings and organisers such as those from the METOD and MAXIMERA kitchen system would be the best solution as they make the most out of a limited interior space without compromising your kitchen’s outward look.
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Install the UTRUSTA Corner base cabinet carousel to maximise your kitchen cabinet’s interior.
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MAXIMERA Drawers keep your pots and pans neatly arranged and save space.
Tidy up and streamline your kitchen cabinets with NICKEBO matt grey-green plinths.
Our METOD kitchen system come with 25 years guarantee
IKEA’s METOD kitchen system is a great solution for an organised and aesthetically pleasing kitchen. Not only is it made to fit IKEA’s green cabinets while maintaining your kitchen’s design, but it also comes with a long-term guarantee for longer satisfaction.
Ways to add greenery:
- Potted fresh herbs – Grow basil, mint, or rosemary for easy access to herbs.
- Wall-mount fresh herbs – Space-efficient design for small indoor plants.
- Potted plants on railings – Adds a natural ambience and accessible functionality
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Indoor potted plants
Indoor live plants such as IKEA’s FITTONIA, EPIPREMNUM, and CALATHEA are small enough to liven up any kitchen.
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Decorative artificial plant wall
A stylish, fuss-free way to introduce greenery without upkeep is by using artificial plants, such as IKEA’s FEJKA series.
Green that goes with everything
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Adding soft green utensils and tableware is perfect for earthy-coloured kitchens.
Have green functional accessories around the kitchen to add more splashes of the colour.
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Green kitchenware creates a stark and bold contrast alongside vibrant kitchen colours such as yellow, pink, or orange.
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A greener future begins with us
IKEA upholds a greener lifestyle through simple efforts such as converting to energy-efficient LED bulbs around your home, properly managing waste materials, and changing single-use plastics with reusable food containers. We encourage everyone to do their part in preserving the planet from the comfort of their homes.
Free online & in-store planning services
Get started on a beautifully organized home with our free online planning service or visit the Planning Studio in IKEA Malaysia stores. You can also use our self-planning tools to design every corner, from the kitchen to the bedroom. Let's make your vision a reality!
Finishing touches to complete the kitchen
Choosing the preferred green cabinet to express yourself is not the only step in creating your ideal kitchen. There are several other factors to consider before you can take a step back and admire a job well done.
Choosing worktops
Worktops are an essential piece in completing your kitchen. With green being a natural colour, it is recommended to use either light- or dark-coloured stone or laminated wood worktops to complement an earthy look or bring in some warmth with a butcher block or wood finish laminate worktop.
Choosing appliances
Appliances are often overlooked when it comes to a kitchen’s design. Though they are smaller pieces in the space, it’s the little things that complete the whole. Black or stainless steel appliances work well with a green kitchen as black stands out more while complementing the green cabinets, especially if paired with dark worktops. Meanwhile, stainless steel is a staple for any kitchen and works well in the foreground of any colour.
Choosing hardware
Another small piece of your that creates lasting impressions are the hardware such as cabinet knobs or handles. If you want to make a bold statement, fitting your cabinet with black hardware gives it contrast while silver or wooden knobs and handles will complement any shade of green.
Green is not just a colour but an aspect of assembling a complete ambience. Balancing a good use of green colour and space creates a lasting impression as well as a comfortable environment for you to make wonderful dishes for your family.