Why Dark Green Kitchens Attract Buyers

August 24, 2025

If you are drawn to deep greens, you are in good company. This blog post was is inspired by a recent post from Zillow and Sherwin-Williams showing how moody color palettes can actually help buyers connect with a space. In kitchens especially, dark green tones feel grounded and timeless.

Of course, it is hard to decorate purely for yourself without hearing that little voice aboutresale value. The nice part is you do not have to choose one or the other. Research from Zillow and Sherwin‑Williams notes that richer hues can correlate with stronger sale prices—olive in the kitchen, navy in the bedroom, and charcoal in the living room—so your love of deep green can be both personal and practical.

If you want a simple, budget‑friendly way to bring that color in, try pattern. You can go literal with a deep‑green motif—or pair your paint with a complementary print (like the tile‑inspired pattern in the first photo) to make the green feel even richer. My Jewel Tone Faux Mediterranean Tile collection plays nicely with wood tones, stone, and warm metals—no heavy remodel required.

And yes, wallpaper in a kitchen is absolutely a thing. Use it on a breakfast‑nook wall, the island back panel, above a wainscot, inside glass‑front cabinets, or even on the ceiling for a quiet wow‑moment. Kept away from direct water and high heat, quality wallpaper holds up well; a clear, wipeable topcoat adds an extra layer of peace of mind.

Choose Non‑Pasted Traditional Wallpaper for Kitchens

Non‑pasted wallpaper comes without adhesive; you apply paste to the wall or the paper during install. It is a touch more process than peel‑and‑stick, but it rewards you with a durable, long‑lasting finish—one reason it is common in commercial spaces, bathrooms, and kitchens.

My favorite way to start is with samples. Tape a few swatches around the room and live with them through the day—morning light, evening light, task lighting—to confirm both color and scale before you commit.

Need a custom print or a perfect paint‑color match?

I take commissions for custom prints and can match any paint manufacturer’s color (Sherwin‑Williams, Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, and more) to any pattern in my shop. If you have a swatch or a specific paint code, I can dial it in so your wallpaper or textile coordinates beautifully with your palette. Start here: request a resize/recolor or color match.