Anne Hathaway’s Seafoam Kitchen Cabinets Are a Study in Softer Hues – They Beautifully Replace Heavy Navy Blue for 2026
Designed by Studio Shamshiri, these cabinets swap out moody blue palettes for the wellness-focused power of pale green
Megan Slack
Is there anything more suited to 2026 than a seafoam green color scheme, especially as we welcome the refreshing energy of spring and summer?
At a time when our happiness and health feel more important than ever, it is only right that we want to surround ourselves with shades that symbolize nature, growth, and seasonal renewal. This desire has not gone unnoticed by interior designers and decorators. They recognize the inherent power of green, reintroducing it into the kitchen in smart, sophisticated ways. In fact, many trend and color forecasters predict that this color will continue its resurgence in popularity well into 2026. Used in imaginative ways, it is a hue that transcends passing fads.
When it comes to decorating with green in 2026, there is a clear departure from once-popular navy blue toward mid-tones that feel much fresher. Expect to see colors like seafoam, pistachio, and mint dominating design choices in 2026, serving up a bold yet tranquil dose of color.
In actress Anne Hathaway's modern rustic kitchen, the subtle, pale green kitchen cabinet color scheme sings rather than shouts. This shade is truly transformational when used in the kitchen. It is a versatile color, perfect for creating calm in busy rooms or adding tranquility to quiet spaces.
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One of the standout details on Anne's shelves is a striking blue vase that instantly catches the eye, and this rustic option offers a very similar look. With its artisanal feel, it works beautifully not only in a kitchen but also styled on consoles or coffee tables throughout your home.
With its sculptural, scalloped edge and warm brass finish, this pendant light brings a subtle vintage elegance to your kitchen. It’s the kind of statement lighting that works beautifully above an island, dining table, or even in a cozy breakfast corner.
Delicately carved from acacia wood, this fruit bowl brings warmth, texture, and an organic feel to a kitchen or dining space. Its sculptural shape makes it just as beautiful left empty as it is filled with vibrant lemons, oranges, or seasonal produce.
If you have open kitchen shelving, your everyday crockery should be as beautiful as it is practical. This timeless set strikes that balance perfectly, with an understated palette that pairs effortlessly with almost any style while looking just as good on display as it does on the table.
These acacia wood salad servers bring an effortless modern rustic feel to a kitchen or dining table, a look that continues to grow in popularity. The wood grain gives them a warm, timeless appeal that feels so elevated, making them the kind of pieces you’ll want to leave out on display.
Made from glazed earthenware, this vase brings a sculptural, collected feel to any space. Available in three shapes, each piece features rich tones and thoughtful detailing that look especially striking styled alongside stacked plates and other ceramics on open shelving.
Evocative of warmer climates and sunny summer days, seafoam green creates a beautiful backdrop for almost any other neutral shade. Serene yet uplifting, this muted green acts like a neutral in interior design, permeating spaces with the comforting, grounded tones of nature. Busy areas often benefit from muted, quieter colors – and a kitchen, with its modern-day status as the hub of the home, is the perfect candidate for this treatment.
Green is deeply entwined with the permanence and beauty of nature, making it a timeless choice for quiet luxury kitchens. Decorating with green – especially in its paler variations – brings a naturally relaxing energy into a room. As a color that directly represents the natural world, it fosters feelings of positivity and well-being, fulfilling a fundamental desire for the heart of the home.
Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball, agrees: 'Green is a joy to use: the primary color of nature. It is the perfect option to deliver calm and tranquility, and therefore has the flexibility to be applied to the busiest rooms in the home to ensure it remains a place of comfort. It symbolizes renewal and growth.'
In this modern rustic kitchen, the pale green hue, inspired by the Caribbean sea, serves as a perennial favorite for classic, timeless decor that brings a splash of summer warmth indoors all year round. As one of the cleverest greens in the spectrum, this color-shifting hue shares subtle blue and green tones. This makes it a sophisticated choice for modern homes while introducing the biophilic benefits of its organic origins.
'We are noticing a change to the use of softer hues, such as sage and seafoam being used all over as a base color, just as neutrals have been used traditionally,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene.
'These are very calming, positive shades with a timeless quality, that are muted but not enough that they fade into the background, so they work beautifully as a foil for similar earthy tones and richer colors such as browns and ochre, which can give a more dynamic effect.'
Our Interiors editor, Hebe Hatton, believes that this kitchen color idea will endure long into the future. 'In addition to its mood-enhancing properties, pale green is loved by interior designers for its versatility, and it is a color that I expect will dominate our homes in 2026, too.'
Classic, calming, and synonymous with the freshness of nature, pale seafoam green is a peaceful hue that beautifully captures the essence of spring and summer.
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