Mastering olive green cabinetry in Australian kitchens

Olive green has quietly become 2025’s kitchen cornerstone in Australia. From new coastal developments in Noosa to character-filled renos in Brunswick, this nuanced hue brings warmth, depth and a seamless link to our landscape. Whether you’re building from scratch or breathing new life into an existing kitchen, here’s how to embrace olive cabinetry in a way that feels both on-trend and entirely practical.

Why Olive Green Works for Homes & New Builds

Olive green hits the sweet spot between neutral and statement. It grounds open-plan layouts in a soothing tone, yet still reads as a design choice. Paired with natural materials—think oak shelving, honed stone benches or aged brass handles—it elevates everyday routines into thoughtful design rituals.

Four Steps to Confident Olive Cabinets

Plan Your Cabinet Layout
For new kitchens, map your storage zones and decide which runs make sense in olive. Many renovators choose all lower cabinets or a feature wall of tall pantry units. This creates a cohesive base without overpowering the room.
Select the Right Finish
- Laminate: Polytec’s Topiary or Laminex’s Daintree offer durable, easy-clean surfaces in true olive tones.
- Painted MDF: High-quality paints like Dulux Olive Blend deliver a velvety finish if you prefer custom cabinetry.
Coordinate Your Surfaces
Olive looks modern beside crisp white stone or honed marble. For contrast, consider a waterfall-edge benchtop in white quartz, or warm Grey Carrara marble to catch the light. Overhead, open oak shelves or glass-fronted cabinets break up the colour run and showcase décor.
Hardware & Details
Solid brass cup handles, matte black pulls or aged bronze knobs each change the mood. Brass warms the green, black sharpens it, and bronze adds a vintage flair. Choose a finish that echoes your lifestyle—brass for a luxe feel, black for graphic punch.

Beyond Cabinets: Layering Texture & Lifestyle

Kitchens are lived-in spaces. Soften olive green with tactile elements: woven linen runners, stone mortar and pestles, or terracotta plant pots on your shelves. Install under-cabinet LED strips to highlight the cabinetry’s depth and texture at night. These details turn a beautiful colour scheme into an inviting heart-of-home.

Your Designer Shortcut: Urban Earth Styl Set

To visualise these choices in your space, our Urban Earth Styl Set bundles the exact olive-green swatches alongside warm oak, and stone samples. Lay them on your benchtop or tabletop to see how your cabinetry, benchtop and hardware coordinate - no guesswork, just clarity.

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