That murky but wonderful mix of green, brown and grey can be described as olive green, khaki green or perhaps more precisely terra green – an earthy natural.

While it’s somewhat dark and qualifies as a drab color (in the Victorian sense of muted vs. dull) it’s a stunning alternative to either gray or natural-wood tones in this 9 x 13-foot galley kitchen that opens into a dining room.

The eating bar-side of the island [above] is 42-inches high with seating for two on Meyer Square bar stools from Pottery Barn. The height of this counter screens out the standard 36-inch tall section on the working side that houses the sink.

The actual color is custom (from Live Oak Cabinetry) but easily matched since gray-green choices have multiplied due to their popularity for a better part of a decade. Lightly figured Carrara marble counters look modern against the earth tones – and no wonder – while they  pick up the grey of the Viking appliances, Rohl pot filler faucet over the stove, and the stainless steel backsplash.  (Source: Home 12/05)

Tags: Atticmag, Carrara marble counters, galley kitchen, olive green kitchen, Pottery Barn stools, Rohl pot filler, Viking appliances