Joanna Gaines' Green Butler's Pantry is More Than a Design Choice – it Redefines the Rustic, Cottage Kitchen Look
Showcasing a unique blue-green shade, Joanna's butler's pantry is unexpected and yet totally timeless
Green may once have been a bold choice in a kitchen, but it's now so popular that most of us won't think twice about using it to transform our cabinets, islands, or even our walls.
In Joanna Gaines' butler's pantry, however, green feels refreshingly different. The secret? A unique, navy-toned green shade: Magnolia's Cottage Grove Green, designed in collaboration with KILZ.
Recreate Joanna Gaines' Green Butler's Pantry
This Magnolia paint color was inspired by the 20th century castle that Joanna restored with her husband Chip in 2022. It's bold, luxurious, and utterly unique.
If you really want to recreate Joanna's space, you'll want to include a few statement stone finishes in your kitchen or pantry – like this sleek marble tray. It pairs perfectly with brass accents.
Don't fancy repainting your entire space? Bring a dash of green to your countertops with these handsome ceramic canisters. I love the subtle scalloping on the lids.
Joanna nails the charming, farmhouse look, but her space isn't without a few modern details – and I think this deep green platter is a brilliant way to channel her design style.
Marry together both style and function with this gorgeous brass rail. I'd use it to show off my favorite pans and kitchen accessories (including a set of Magnolia's fern green kitchen towels).
Add some timeless flair to your kitchen with this brass pepper mill. It's the perfect way to incorporate metallic accents without changing up your hardware or fixtures.
While modern farmhouse-inspired design often favors breezy neutrals, green shades are commonplace in plenty of rustic, cottagecore-schemes – primarily due to an association with nature. Picture a charming home nestled in a meadow in the countryside, and a green kitchen or pantry just makes sense.
When it comes to Joanna's glorious space, however, her navy-toned green cabinets totally redefine the cottagecore aesthetic. Paired with patterned floor tiles and sleek brass accents, the color doesn't feel quaint, but dramatic.
Green may no longer be a surprising choice in kitchen design, but this scheme stopped me in my tracks. What's particularly striking is that the deep green hue brings an instantly cocooning feel to Joanna's space.
With even the window frames painted green, the kitchen seems to blend right into the lush landscape outside. It's an homage to the verdant location of Joanna's Texas home, and yet it still feels contemporary and sophisticated.
Decorating with green might be enduringly popular, but it can still feel daring – especially if you decide to try out the color drenching trend with a shade as dark as this one. Deep colors can risk absorbing too much light, making a space feel small or cramped.
In Joanna's space, however, deep green is used to spectacular effect – and subtle details make a huge difference. Take the vertical wood paneling, for example, which draws the eye right up to the ceiling even as the rich color seems to pull everything in tight. The soaring wood ladder plays the same role, emphasizing the scale of the room.
To prevent the space from feeling too dense or flat, Joanna also makes some ingenious stylistic choices. The brass rails and fixtures break up the design scheme, while the patterned floor tiles offer plenty of visual interest – and their similarly moody finish only adds to the drama.
Finally, scalloped detailing in the light pendants and handsome butcher table lends further dimension, and gleaming white countertops provide a breath of fresh air. This is what gives the entire room an airy, modern twist – and the luminous stone also helps to reflect light, ensuring that the room feels lively and dynamic.
Dark green hues bring timeless elegance to kitchen design – and they pair brilliantly with brass fixtures and white stone counters
What's truly impressive about Joanna's butler's pantry is that it doesn't just look elegant; it feels truly inviting. It's not easy to create a picture-perfect space that's also comfortable and lived-in, but designers say that this is what's driving kitchen trends in 2026.
'In a moment when kitchens are becoming more personal and less showroom-perfect, a space like this feels both classic and deeply livable,' says Val Nehez, Principal Designer at Studio IQL. 'Green shades are especially effective because they balance warmth and freshness, and they pair beautifully with so many different kinds of finishes.'
And while Joanna's blue-toned green can seem like a bold choice, it has plenty of staying power.
'Green continues to be a popular choice in kitchens because it bridges classic and contemporary design,' explains Camilla Masi, Interior Designer at Otto Tiles.
'An earthy green shade connects interiors back to nature – something both designers and homeowners are increasingly gravitating towards – but it also has longevity. Unlike trend-led brights, a muted, heritage-leaning green feels timeless.'
It looks like blue-green cabinets could really start to dominate the world of kitchen design this year – and Joanna is no stranger to setting trends, after all.
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