3. Dark Green Cabinets with a Warm Butcher-Block Island
A butcher-block island is the ultimate way to bring “soul” into a modern kitchen. When the perimeter cabinets are painted a dark, moody green, the island becomes the warm heart of the kitchen, softening the sleek edges of the surrounding cabinetry.
How to Make
Paint your perimeter cabinetry in a deep, hunter green with a satin finish. Center a large island with a thick, end-grain butcher-block countertop. The wood acts as the primary visual relief in the room. Keep the cabinets on the island green to match the perimeter, but let the wood be the main texture. Use simple, black metal hardware to reinforce the modern feel.
Things Needed
- Hunter green satin paint
- Thick end-grain butcher-block island top
- Matte black metal drawer pulls
- Sturdy wooden stools for the island
- Pendant lighting with wooden elements
