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    Month: April 2025

    The Trend of Green Kitchen Cabinets, From Basic to Bold

    Posted on by Kristina Ferrigan

    Kitchen with stained island and lower cabinets, blue/green painted upper cabinets. Featuring subway tile and quartz countertopsMore greens in the kitchen can be a good thing, and not just spinach and kale. Color has found its home again in kitchen remodeling, and the green kitchen cabinet trend is going strong, with the color linked to feelings of relaxation.

    “As people become more comfortable adding color back into their kitchen designs, we’re seeing calming tones like blue and green, and also blue-green variations,” says Normandy Designer Bryan Brisky. “Green kitchen cabinets are trending — green is one of those colors that can feel earthy, neutral or bold depending on what shade you choose.”

    The shade of green and how much cabinet area you cover creates a wide variety of options. And when adding color, you don’t have to go big or go home.

    Green island in a white kitchen looking into the colorful dining room beyond“When considering color for a room, a small section can still have a big impact,” Bryan says. “If you want to add green to your kitchen cabinetry, you don’t have to do all the cabinets. You can pick the island, or perhaps just the top cabinets or the bottom cabinets. Maybe you’d like to add a pop of color to a separate area like a pantry cabinet or coffee bar.”

    Or you can choose to go full tilt with all your cabinetry, including your range hood. Depending on whether you go with a bold or subtle shade, and the design elements you choose, green can fit into any aesthetic.

    “From rich greens to spring greens, these can fit into any kitchen style, from modern to farmhouse to traditional,” Bryan says. “The final look depends on your overall selections, from cabinet style and hardware to backsplash and flooring.”Kitchen with stained island and lower cabinets, blue/green painted upper cabinets. Featuring subway tile and quartz countertops

    If you’re feeling adventurous and are totally in love with a particular shade, there is also the color drenching route.

    “Color drenching is also trending, where the majority of the room is one color,” Bryan says. “But even in that case, you can choose different shades of a color, along with patterned and textured tile, to create depth and visual interest.”

    Color isn’t the only way to put a personal stamp on your kitchen design. Set up a time to talk with Bryan about how to make your next kitchen practical and jaw-dropping all at once. Any day of the week, you can find design inspiration on our Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok accounts. Check out our photo gallery of past projects for more design ideas as well.

    Rainforest green cabinet with glass panels  White kitchen with gold accents and green island cabinetry   Blue green painted kitchen cabinets with medium stain maple cabinets

    Forest green kitchen with white beadboard, and quartz range backsplash   microwave drawer in green kitchen cabinets

    The Versatile Style of a Minimalist Hood

    Posted on by Kristina Ferrigan

    Minimalist kitchen hood with textured vertical backsplash tileThere are several reasons why you might choose a more minimalist hood for your kitchen design. There’s the aesthetic appeal, of course, wanting a cleaner, simpler design overall. Or maybe you’ve already selected other statement pieces, and an elaborate hood would be too over the top.

    “When designing your kitchen, one element tends to be the star, and it’s not always the hood,” Normandy Designer Ashley Noethe says. “If you have a more decorative backsplash for instance, you may want to balance that out with a simpler hood design.”

    A classic material for a minimalist hood is stainless steel. You can also choose to extend your cabinetry to streamline the design. “Wood is also a good choice due to its durability and customization options, like stain or paint,” notes Ashley.

    “Rift cut white oak is popular choice for custom pieces. It’s a sleek-looking wood that doesn’t have a pronounced grain, and the lighter shade allows it to better absorb a range of stains,” Ashley says. “There are also stucco or tile options that can keep a range hood design really simple.”

    Minimalist hoods work well in both small and large kitchens.Modern white kitchen with dark gray island and drywall hood “In larger kitchens with high ceilings, a kitchen design that tries to fill that space can look busy and too visually heavy,” Ashley says.

    “Simpler hoods are great in small kitchens as well. They can be a way to make the space feel larger since they don’t take up too much space.”

    Another benefit of a minimalist hood design is that it’s also generally easier to access the mechanicals inside if repairs are needed.

    “Some local building codes require that the front panel be removable to access the ventilation mechanism if it needs to be serviced,” Ashley says. “A simpler panel can be easier to pop off versus something more ornate.”

    Budget can also come into play. “If you’re looking for a more cost-effective design, something like an understated dry wall hood may be a good option,” Ashley says.

    If you’d like to talk more about how to make your kitchen vision a reality, set up a time to talk with Ashley. Find more examples of home remodels in our photo gallery, or get news on projects to your email by subscribing to our newsletter. And for regular updates on design trends and tips on home remodeling, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest!

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    mid century modern kitchen with stained cabinets and blue backsplash tile wood hood with contrasting band in white kitchen with dark countertops white painted maple kitchen and stainless steel oven hood with glass tile backsplash

     

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