Green, Blue, And Earth Tones: 5 Nature-Inspired Design Boards For Your Kitchen And Bath

Designs inspired by nature are redefining home interiors, with green and earthy tones taking center stage to create warm, tranquil spaces. Evoking the beauty of lush forests and serene coastlines, these hues enhance aesthetics while fostering a deep connection to the outdoors.

Among them, green has emerged as a powerhouse in interior design, particularly in kitchen and bathroom palettes. Homeowners and designers are embracing shades like sage, forest, and emerald in cabinetry, countertops, and paint selections to bring a refreshing, nature-infused touch to their spaces.

MSI stays ahead of evolving trends, seamlessly integrating them into product development to deliver stunning, on-trend surfaces. Our Minted Marvel collection embodies this shift, offering a striking range of surfaces that celebrate the green movement while complementing both classic and contemporary styles.

To showcase this trend, we’ve curated five design boards featuring MSI’s premium surfaces—from quartz countertops to tile backsplashes—each presenting a unique expression of organic elegance. Whether you're drawn to deep emeralds, soft beiges, or soothing blues, these nature-influenced palettes enrich any space with harmony and sophistication. From sleek modern kitchens to cozy rustic retreats, every combination enhances interiors with warmth, depth, and lasting appeal.

Explore these inspired looks and find the perfect fusion of color, texture, and style to elevate your home.

Perfect Pairing 1: Warm and Earthy Elegance

Products: Audacia Quartzite, Brickstone White Brick Tile, and Laurel Reserve Flaxen^™ Luxury Vinyl Planks

• Audacia Quartzite: This product features perfectly neutral beiges and grays with pops of charcoal and emerald, ideal for creating a warm, earthy vibe. It blends well with various color palettes, offering a touch of visual intrigue with its deeply colored veining.
• Brickstone White Brick Tile: These 2” x 10” brick-look porcelain tiles are an excellent match for the soothing tones of Audacia Quartzite. With cool whites and the textured look of genuine brick, these tiles are an outstanding choice.
• Laurel Reserve Flaxen^™ LVP: The toasty greiges and soft taupes of each 9” x 48” plank, adorned with natural knots and grains, tie this welcoming look together. The pale blonde palette complements the overall neutral theme of this design board, meshing with the rest for a refined result.

Ideal for: A kitchen with natural textures or a spa-like bathroom with rustic charm.

Perfect Pairing 2: Tranquil Seaside Retreat

Products: Calacatta Miraggio Seaglass^™ Quartz, Convex Olive Tile, and Whitehill Ashwood Porcelain Tile

• Calacatta Miraggio Seaglass^™ Quartz: With its mesmerizing network of aqua, chocolate brown, and charcoal gray atop a cool white background, this option is an absolute show-stopper. Adding LumaLuxe Ultra^® elevates the captivating palette, enhancing how light dances across the marble-look quartz.
• Convex Olive Tile: This tile’s sleek olive hue and three-dimensional wavy look add depth and dimension to this design board. The color complements the blues and grays of the quartz, contributing to a coastal feel.
• Whitehill Ashwood Porcelain Tile: This wood-look porcelain tile’s pale, sun-bleached blondes unify the board, adding a hint of authentic wood-like allure through realistic wood hues and subtle knots and grains.

Ideal for: A coastal-inspired kitchen or a breezy, refreshing bath retreat.

Perfect Pairing 3: Timeless Forest Charm

Products: Calacatta Viraldi^® Quartz, Icelandic Green Hexagon Mosaic Tile, and McCarran^® Wayland Engineered Hardwood

• Calacatta Viraldi^® Quartz: Delicate brown and sage green veins dance across a warm white backdrop on each of these slabs, complemented by the addition of LumaLuxe^®, which reflects light beautifully. It sets the stage for a woodlands-inspired theme and is a phenomenal choice for bath and kitchen countertops.
• Icelandic Green Hexagon Mosaic Tile: Various soft greens meet the timeless yet contemporary geometric tile shape and are a stunning choice for this nature-themed design board. The varied shades tie into the wispy veins of the quartz, creating a cohesive and well-planned space.
• McCarran^® Wayland Engineered Hardwood: The rich coffee hues of this engineered wood flooring complete the look, bringing the genuine allure of hardwood to this lineup. Each 9.5” x 86” micro beveled plank features natural knots, grains, and CrystaLux Ultra^™ for a durable yet sophisticated result.

Ideal for: An elegant kitchen or a dramatic, nature-infused bathroom.

Perfect Pairing 4: Coastal Meets Contemporary

Products: Azurmatt^™ Quartz, Gems Caraibi Fluted Tile, and Daria Umber Luxury Vinyl Planks

• Azurmatt™ Quartz: A cool white backdrop meets subtle gray veins in each slab, accentuated by icy aquamarine undertones and the exclusive LumaLuxe^® It embodies the look of authentic quartzite, laying the foundation for a space where oceanic inspiration meets modern allure.
• Gems Caraibi Fluted Tile: This fluted tile’s glossy jade hue and classic “slat” look marry these two themes, tying deep nautical green with eye-catching modern appeal. It’s a flawless pairing to this design board, combining both components in one stunning product.
• Daria Umber LVP: The stylish grays and greiges of this 7” x 48” luxury vinyl plank flooring harmonize with the rest of the board, courtesy of undoubtedly contemporary vibes. It boasts wood-look knots, grains, and CrystaLux Ultra^™ for a classy and enduring finish.

Ideal for: A bold, modern kitchen with oceanic inspiration or a luxe bathroom escape. 

Perfect Pairing 5: Sophisticated Serenity

Products: Calacatta Miraggio Cielo^™ Quartz, Capri Blue Valentino Fluto Marble, and Woburn Abbey^® Luxury Vinyl Planks

• Calacatta Miraggio Cielo^™ Quartz: Dusky blues, silvery veins, and whispering hints of cloudy gray stretch across an expanse of cool white in each of these quartz slabs, paving the way for a peaceful, refined design board. The addition of LumaLuxe Ultra^® magnifies that look by heightening luminosity.
• Capri Blue Valentino Fluto Marble: The light gray marble, adorned with varying gray, blue, and gold tones, exemplifies the theme of this design board. With quiet colors and a textured, wave-like design, it’s the perfect addition to this lineup.
• Woburn Abbey^® LVP: The pale grays of this wood-look 7” x 48” vinyl flooring add the finishing touch, meshing well with the overall soothing shades of this board. As an added benefit, each plank is 100% waterproof, has a lifetime residential warranty, and comes with the exclusive CrystaLux^™ protection layer for ultimate durability.

Ideal for: A refined kitchen with subtle color play or a calming, spa-like bath retreat.

Bring Nature-Inspired Tranquility Home

Incorporating nature-influenced design into your kitchen and bath is an outstanding way to enhance aesthetics and wellness for a beautiful, soothing retreat. Soft quartz colors and organic materials promote relaxation, turning your space into a sanctuary.

Ready to infuse your home with organic elegance, serenity, and timeless style? Explore curated pairings with MSI’s Kitchen Visualizer tool to see how your favorite elements come together. Chat with us online or visit an MSI showroom to find stunning tiles, flooring options, and quartz countertops in your area.