Dark kitchen cabinets have been trending since early 2023, and it's easy to see why. Painting cabinetry in these pigmented shades gives the kitchen a sense of drama and boldness. However, it's important to balance these trendy shades with elevated, classic design details to ground them. F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton's kitchen is a masterclass in how to make forest green cabinets look luxurious.
Hamilton's space features dark green kitchen cabinets only along the bottom of the room. On the top, white marble streaked with reddish gray veins stretches up towards elevated upper cabinets. His brassy-colored cabinet pulls, oven, and extractor hood reflect the red tones in the marble, bringing a pinkish light into the space that contrasts the gorgeous forest green cabinets.
Though the kitchen cabinet color is an interior design trend, Hamilton's expert styling makes it fit effortlessly into the quiet luxury or 'old money' design style. This type of design should look effortlessly opulent and timeless. It's about high-end finishes that don't feel like it's trying too hard. Natural materials like marble and brass are staples of the style and are expertly used in this space.
Megan Slack, the head of Celebrity Style at Homes & Gardens, states: 'In the celebrity homes we look at, there has been an increased emphasis on timelessness over the past few years. While celebs are interested in the latest interior design trends and how to incorporate them into their homes, they're simultaneously keen to ensure their features prolong long after the trend cycle has moved on.'
She continues, 'Lewis Hamilton's kitchen layout is a great example of taking one trendy element, like forest green paint, and grounding it amongst timeless details. I think a huge part of why this color looks so elevated in the driver's space is that he has chosen to use it only on the lower cabinets. Not only does this choice allow the marble on the backsplash to shine on its own, but it also offsets the depth of the color. When juxtaposed with the bright white of the upper half of the kitchen, the forest green cabinets look all the more dramatic and bold, but in an understated way.'
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Even if you don't repaint your cabinets, you can bring the drama of forest green to your space with kitchen styling. Here are a few of our favorite pieces in the bold, stylish shade.
This green Dutch oven is just as functional is it is good-looking, and it's just as beautiful on our tablescape as it is atop our stove.
These gorgeous champagne glasses are perfect for featuring boldly in a glass cabinet.
This beautiful coffee is ideal for adding a touch of green to your coffee corner or open shelving. It's stunning enough to brighten our mornings.
To style forest green in your own kitchen, focus on balance. Instead of going all dark, be sure to incorporate lots of light elements. White countertops, lightwash wood floors, or lots of reflective glass on the upper cabinets are all great examples.
To make the kitchen cabinet trend last forever, we recommend incorporating lots of natural, earthy elements. Wood, marble, and natural metals bring uniqueness and warmth to the dark and moody shade. Would you try it?
