Dublin Kitchens
Green Kitchen Cabinets in Ireland: Shades, Finishes and What to Pair Them With
Green kitchen cabinets are one of the main colour choices people look at when they plan a new kitchen in Ireland. The trouble is that “green” covers a lot of ground. Reed green, sage, moss, heritage green and evergreen all look different on a door, and the same green can look completely different in vinyl, painted MDF or painted timber. This guide goes through the greens we actually sell, what they suit and how to keep a green kitchen from feeling dark.
Quick answer: For a softer, lighter green, look at sage. For a classic mid-green that suits shaker doors, look at reed green. For a deep, rich green, look at heritage green, moss green or evergreen. Pair darker greens with a light worktop and splashback, and choose the material (vinyl, painted MDF or painted timber) by budget and how you want the door to feel.
The greens in our ranges
| Shade | Look | Example ranges |
|---|---|---|
| Sage | Soft grey-green, light and easy to live with | Greenwich Sage Green Painted Timber, Parker Sage Painted MDF, Albany Sage, Belair Sage |
| Reed green | Mid green with a grey undertone | Dylan Matt Reed Green Shaker, Valentina Slab Reed Green, Harlem Reed Green, Parker Reed Green |
| Meadow green | Fresh, slightly brighter green | Alaska, Berwick, Hillwell and Verona Meadow Green |
| Heritage green | Deep, traditional green | Monroe Heritage Green Painted Timber, Tribeca, Chatham and Salisbury Heritage Green |
| Moss and liberty green | Dark, earthy greens | Campbell Moss Green Painted Timber, Gladstone Moss Green, Hartford and Parker Liberty Green |
| Evergreen and fir green | Very deep green, close to bottle green | Bastille Evergreen, Rathlin Evergreen, Valentina Slab Fir Green |
Colour names vary between suppliers, so always judge the shade from a real door, not a screen. Phone and laptop screens make most greens look brighter than they are.
Vinyl, painted MDF or painted timber?
The same shade comes in different door materials, and the material changes both the price and how the door looks up close.
- Matt or superior matt vinyl is a wrapped door. It’s the most affordable way to get a green shaker or slab door, and it wipes clean easily.
- Painted MDF gives a smooth, even painted finish with crisp edges.
- Painted timber uses solid timber with the grain showing through the paint. It’s the most traditional of the three.
Our guide to kitchen cabinet materials compares them in more detail.
Shaker or slab?
Green works on both door styles. The frame on a shaker door gives a dark colour some detail, so a heritage or moss green shaker reads as classic rather than heavy. A green slab door, such as Valentina Slab Reed Green or Fir Green, looks more modern and works well with wood-effect worktops or open shelving.
Making a green kitchen work
Keep the worktop light with darker greens
With heritage, moss or evergreen doors, a pale worktop and a white or light splashback stop the room closing in. Our worktop colour guide has more on combinations.
Choose the handle with the door in your hand
Brushed brass is the most common choice with green and warms it up. Black handles look sharper with lighter greens like sage. Chrome or steel can look a little cold on deep greens.
Think about the light
A north-facing kitchen makes greens look cooler and darker. If your kitchen doesn’t get much sun, go a shade lighter than you think, or use green on the base units and a lighter colour above.
Green kitchens we’ve fitted
In Castleknock we fitted a Dylan Matt Reed Green shaker kitchen on a single wall with a freestanding island, white quartz worktops and a traditional cornice. See more on our kitchen projects page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which green is best for kitchen cabinets?
There isn’t one answer. Reed green is a popular mid-green for shaker doors, sage is lighter and softer, and heritage or moss green suits a more traditional, darker look.
Do green kitchen cabinets make a kitchen look smaller?
Darker greens can if the worktop, splashback and floor are dark too. Keep those light and a deep green looks rich rather than heavy.
What worktop goes with green kitchen cabinets?
White or light marble-effect worktops are the safest choice. Wood-effect worktops also work well, especially with sage or reed green.
Are green kitchen doors available as replacement doors?
Yes. Many of our green finishes are available as replacement doors if your cabinets are in good condition.
Want to see the greens side by side? Visit our showroom at Unit 45 Grange Avenue, Baldoyle, or book a free design consultation and bring a photo of your room.
