Create Tranquil Spaces with Green Quartz Countertops

How the subtle beauty of nature’s neutral color evokes a sense of calm.

Written by:Angela Johnson
A kitchen with an Ivybridge quartz countertop and backsplash with green cabinetry

Cambria design shown: Ivybridge™

Green continues to be a popular color in interior design for its soothing psychological effects—and green quartz countertops are a distinctive choice that can imbue any space with a sense of serenity. So not only can you enjoy the luxury and durability of quartz countertops, you can also create a statement-making focal point that incorporates the calming characteristics of a green color scheme. Also, unlike the solid saturation of green painted walls or cabinetry, which are beautiful in their own right, Cambria’s green quartz designs offer a completely different type of visual interest. Let’s have a look.

An open kitchen with green cabinets and an Ivybridge quartz island and backsplash

Cambria design shown: Ivybridge

A Unique Take on Green Quartz Countertops

In the kitchen pictured above, the deep green painted cabinetry is an anchoring element in this open and airy space with light painted walls and natural wood flooring. In a recent Cambria Style interior design webinar, beloved designer Jean Stoffer spoke about the popularity of a similar paint color—her best-selling Stoffer Home Bradbury Green cabinetry. “Green is such a fabulous neutral, all shades of it,” said Stoffer. “And [Bradbury Green] is really, really dark. It almost looks black sometimes.”

Contrast a deep green paint with the cool white quartz of Cambria’s Ivybridge design that has dark teal diagonal veins that create a powerful sense of depth while delicate gold shimmer adds a playful, effervescent quality. You get a space that is perfectly balanced in tonality with a touch of opulence in the metallic faucet and cabinet hardware—an organic call and response to the outdoors.

A kitchen with a Praa Sands quartz backsplash and island table

Cambria design shown: Praa Sands™

Green That Complements Dramatic Dark Kitchens

Designer Jean Liu of Jean Liu Design said on a Cambria Style interior design webinar, “I mean green in my world…is totally a neutral.” Designer Ethan Greenfeld of Ethan Charles Design concurred, saying, “Warmer colors. I think we’re gonna see a lot this year…a lot of browns and greens.”

Say no more. Everything from wood cabinetry to wood-paneled walls and wood ceiling beams are being stained in a variety of deeper brown shades, creating a feeling of cozy warmth. You can introduce contrast with all manner of white quartz countertop options. But why not consider a less conventional quartz surface design?

Cambria’s Praa Sands pictured in the kitchen above, has a sophisticated gray backdrop interspersed with streaks of black and aquamarine veining while splashes of creamy tones and glistening specks add depth and dimension. Accent the look with green painted walls in virtually any shade, from sage to mint to avocado, and you’ve established a sophisticated yet welcoming space.

A green bathroom with Montgomery quartz countertops and backsplash
Flooring is Carrick and White Cliff.

Cambria design shown on the vanity: Montgomery™

Green Quartz Countertops in the Bathroom

Bathrooms are increasingly moving beyond mere necessities to becoming in-home sanctuaries. And we’re loving how green helps further a sense of respite and relaxation in luxury bathrooms. In this European style primary bathroom, green wainscot walls and a tiled floor pair perfectly with the vintage inspired console vanity with exposed plumbing.

Topped with Cambria’s Montgomery quartz design—a refined study of whites, ivories, and creams coalescing with subtle, understated veins of seafoam green and a light dusting of pearlescent sparkle—the vanity gently leans into the green trend. A classic ogee edge profile makes this green quartz countertop feel at home in either traditional or transitional spaces.

Combine the durability of quartz surfaces with the enduring longevity of euro-inspired design, and you’ve got an on-trend aesthetic that won’t go out of style no matter the color scheme. Bonus—a maintenance-free Cambria countertop that carries a transferable Full Lifetime Warranty makes the investment worthy of your love of green.

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Want to see more green quartz countertops by Cambria? Check out Kendal™ (left) and Clifton™ (right).

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