Lean into Green

This kitchen gets cooking with a bold, tone-on-tone palette in a seriously on-trend shade.

BY LESLIE CORONA

Meet the Designer REBECCA GIBBS

It’s all about color in the kitchen right now, and this one in Abilene, Texas, is as saturated as they come. Catering to the homeowner’s funky, cool tastes, Rebecca went all in with a green palette built around emerald tiles. “I didn’t want the space to be overly bright. I wanted it to feel cozy and warm,” she says. She chose a soft sage for the cupboards, which coordinates with the tile’s grout, and wood loors and marble counters to balance out the green.

Get the Look

Just Beaming

Install wooden ceiling beams to add warmth and natural texture Rebecca chose a super-pale shade of pink paint with brown undertones for the ceiling, as a surprising and softening touch.

Color Theory

An all-green room might be a bit much Mixing in neutral elements, like cream bar stools and wooden shelves, prevents color fatigue.

Set In Stone

The backsplash above the stove, made of the same Carrara marble used for the countertops, breaks up the dark tiling, which otherwise could feel heavy

TO BUY: Aubrey Counter Stool, $411; roveconcepts .com. Evergreen Star & Cross Tiles, $42 per sq. ft.; ireclaytile.com. Staggered Glass Chandelier, $599; westelm.com.

Hummingbirds by Janet Hill, from $39; artfullywalls .com. Lupe Wall Sconce, $174; mitzi.com. Paint: Burma Jade; sherwin -williams.com for info Teak Bowl, $70; cb2.com

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EXPERT EDITION!

Pros in everything from food to fashion share the products they lean on to make life easier. Pick some up and start knocking out your to-do list in double time!

BY LESLIE CORONA AND ERICA FINAMORE

PAINTER’S TOOL

This unassuming gadget is actually a chisel, scraper, paint can opener, bottle opener, nail puller, roller cleaner, nut driver, and more! TO BUY: Husky 15-in-1 Painter’s Tool, $7.50; homedepot.com

Danielle Guerrero @OURNESTONPOWELL

Danielle is a self-taught power tool pro. She and her husband bought a builder-grade house in 2019, and she’s been posting their projects ever since.

Electric Screwdriver

Danielle says this compact and easy-to-maneuver screwdriver makes assembling Ikea furniture a breeze.

TO BUY: Ryobi 4V Lithium Screwdriver, $20; homedepot.com

Safety Headphones

These protect Danielle’s ears from loud drilling noises and double as Bluetooth headphones. “I can listen to my favorite jams while I’m working,” she says. TO BUY: 3M WorkTunes Connect Hearing Protector, $49; amazon com.

Electric Lighter

Box Cutter

Opening boxes—fun. Slicing your inger—not fun. “This tool is awesome,” Danielle says. “The ceramic blade prevents anything but the tape from getting cut.”

TO BUY: Slice Ceramic Box Cutter, $19; amazon.com.

Picture Hanger

This damage-free hanger doesn’t require any tools and hangs art like a champ. “It works like a nail, but you don’t have to make a hole in the wall,” she says.

TO BUY: Command Universal Picture Hanger, $5.50; thecontainerstore.com

“I’m never going back to traditional lighters again,” Danielle says. This electric one charges with a USB cable and is both wind- and splashproof. Use it to get the ireplace going or light candles on a birthday cake.

TO BUY: Suprus Lighter with USB, $10; amazon.com

Paula Knight @KNIGHT_TIME

For brilliant, trendy picks, we turned to Paula Knight, the head of brand marketing and creative at Intermix, a luxury clothing retailer.

SUNNIES HOLDER

Instead of digging through your stuf for your sunglasses, try a cute case. “I tie this to my belt or bag to always have mine nearby,” Paula says.

TO BUY: Alvie Sunglasses Case, $195; ullajohnson.com.

CLOTHING FRESHENER A ig-scented wax oval is way cooler than a lavender sachet. Hang it in a closet or stash it in a dresser to keep clothes smelling nice. TO BUY: Scented Oval, $55; diptyqueparis.com

JEWELRY CLEANER Really, who has time to sit down and clean their rings? “I’ll clean in a cab or on a shoot—wherever I can ind a moment,” Paula says TO BUY: Diamond Dazzle Jewelry Cleaner, $9; target.com

FABRIC BRUSH Paula calls this her “cashmere savior.” Swipe it over sweaters, scarves, and coats to minimize pilling TO BUY: Sweater Comb, $21; thelaundress.com

FASHION TAPE If you’re looking for a quick solve for dresses with tricky necklines, Paula swears by this tape to hold everything in place TO BUY: Boob Tape, $19; nuebootape.com.

PLANT SUBSCRIPTION

If you’re a nervous plant parent, a subscription set will give you the conidence boost you need. You’ll receive a plant in a sixinch pot, plus care instructions to help that baby thrive. TO BUY: Month-to-Month Subscription, $28; heyhorti.com.