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30+ Spaces That Show the Versatility of Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets

So you’ve solemnly sworn to update your kitchen cabinets this year. There’s just one problem: You can’t commit to a color scheme. Sure, there are trendy colorways like green and the enigmatic black look, or you could always stick to a classic, like all-white or gray. We’re here to let you know that it is possible to have the best of both chromatic worlds with multicolored cupboards. In fact, two-tone kitchen cabinets can help you accomplish a myriad of design goals through complementary and contrasting colors or materials. Looking to accentuate those traditional Shaker cabinets? Consider accenting them in bright white, à la designer Jean-Louis Deniot. Want all eyes on your kitchen island? Paint your cabinets to suit, as designer Ken Fulk did in a stunning Sonoma scullery. No matter what you choose, these 32 lively kitchens prove that, when it comes to cabinets, two colors are often better than one.

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Green and Stainless Steel Cabinets

Andrea Ferrari

Leave it to Emiliano Salci of Dimorestudio to transform his small kitchen into a work of art. Here, the green cabinet units provide a delightful contrast to the shiny stainless steel ones. The color-block magic continues on the walls with the black and gold paint.

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Outlined Cabinets

Stephan Julliard

Jacques Grange gave one of his dear friends a bright kitchen to match her cheery personality. Here, an otherwise all-white kitchen is given a quirky twist with cabinets outlined in a bold azure.

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Weathered Green and White

Maureen M. Evans

Everything is timeworn in Elena Reygadas’s Mexico City apartment—including the well-used green kitchen island, which had a prior life as a carpenter’s bench. The mottled tones make the perfect contrast to the crisp off-white cabinets behind.

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Warm Timber and Bright White Cabinets

Eric Piasecki

Take a page from designer Ellie Cullman’s book by matching your cabinets to your island but keeping your cupboards white and staining the island to a deep, toasted finish. The hexagonal backsplash tiles, marble countertops, and splashes of yellow add even more contrast.

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Pale Green, Copper, and Timber Cabinets

Thomas Loof

The minty-fresh cabinets in this Hamptons home designed by Celerie Kemble are given a country twist with the warm copper tones found on the island and also on the hood, sink, and hardware.

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Light Timber and Grass Green Cabinets

Stephen Kent Johnson

What could be more relaxing than kitchen cabinets coated in a plucked-from-nature shade of green? Studio Shamshiri took the rustic look even further in this California dream home by leaving the monumental kitchen island au naturale.

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Mirrored Cabinets

Paul Raeside

Instead of contrasting color on your kitchen cabinets, you could also juxtapose textures and sheens. We love how the architectural salvage gurus at English firm Retrouvius added mirrors to the cabinet panels in this eclectic London home.

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Color-Blocked Cabinets

Ema Peter

Why have just one or two kitchen cabinet colors when you could go for three? This graphic scheme, in a Vancouver mother-daughter pad designed by PlaidFox, incorporates matte gold, teal, and charcoal tones for an ultracontemporary vibe.

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Striped Cabinets

Mikhail Loskutov

Or take the two-tone look another direction by painting your kitchen in Op Art–worthy stripes. Designer Tim Veresnovsky clad this entire pint-size kitchen in black-and-white eucalyptus veneer.

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Black and Stainless Steel Cabinets

Nathalie Krag

The residents of this Capri dream home have run their family-owned restaurant for generations. It was only fitting then that they get a kitchen with commercial grade appliances. Their designer Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva found them handsome black-and-stainless steel ones with contrasting cabinets to match.

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Timber and Tile Cabinets

Lindsay Brown

This once-dated ski chalet received a light-filled makeover, courtesy of designer Sara Oswalt, who gave the kitchen a modern-yet-cozy vibe with the custom timber cabinetry and contrasting tiled island. Bonus points: The wood cabinets complement the dramatic beams.

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Gray and Timber Cabinets

Thomas Loof

This Manhattan apartment has plenty of Art Deco pizzazz (just check out those floors!). We also love how designer Bradley Stephens selected muted gray cabinets to allow the rich wood island to be the real showstopper.

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Red Lacquer and Brass Cabinets

Stephan Julliard

Red-hot Parisian designer Hugo Toro gave these kitchen cabinets a leather effect with layers of lacquer (there’s a first time for everything!), but the kicker is the brass accents framing them out, not to mention the mesmerizing marble floors and walls.

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Dark Blue and Green Cabinets

Stephen Kent Johnson

We know this is an article about cabinets, but we love the idea of contrasting your open shelves too. In the case of designer Charlie Ferrer’s tiny New York kitchen, that meant blue lower cabinets topped with classic green shelves.

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Weathered Timber and Metal Cabinets

William Abranowicz

This Japanese-inspired house, located in upstate New York, is proof that you can achieve plenty of contrast on your kitchen cabinets just by mixing the right materials. Here, the brawny island is made from different woods and accented in riveted metal.

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Robin’s-Egg Blue and White Cabinets

Dominique Nabokov

Fashion legend Agnès b. has called this historic manor, located just outside of Versailles (yes, that Versailles), her home for the last 30 years. The kitchen reflects her easy sense of living (and dressing) with the robin’s-egg blue cabinets flanked by crisp white ones.

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Mixed Material Cabinets

Ye Rin Mok

Another approach to kitchen cabinets? Block them out! Here, in a Los Angeles bungalow designed by LAUN, each segment of the kitchen received its own dramatic volume in a single material, including polished brass, lacquer, and stone.

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Cream and Gold Cabinets

Ricardo Labougle

When you hire Lorenzo Castillo, you’re guaranteed some glamour—especially in the kitchen. In this historic home, a maximalist backsplash and swoon-worthy chandelier (it was sourced from a palace!) is brought back into the realm of mere mortals with country-style kitchen cabinets in mustard and cream.

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Pale Oak and Brass Cabinets

Stephen Kent Johnson

Here’s another example where the materiality of your kitchen island can play up that of your cabinets. In the case of this Hamptons home, designer Poonam Khanna kept the cabinets in cool, pale oak but clad the island in polished brass that will patinate over time.

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Blue and Black Cabinets

Peter Murdock

These two facing cabinet blocks might appear strait-laced, but if you look closer, you’ll see that designer Joe Nahem cleverly complemented and contrasted them with blue-versus-black cabinetry, and terrazzo-versus-stainless steel countertops.

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Duck-Egg and Dark Timber Cabinets

Douglas Friedman

Contemporary and antique sensibilities blend perfectly in this Ken Fulk–designed kitchen. The dark weathered island gives gravity to the room while duck-egg cabinets and white marble countertops keep things fresh.

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White-Edged Cabinets

Stephan Julliard

What could be prettier than this French kitchen in the seaside getaway of designer Jean-Louis Deniot? He painted the cabinets in a calming ocean blue and accented the panels in bright white for oodles of old-world charm.

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Acid Green and Gray Cabinets

Roger Davies

Who says kitchen cabinets can’t have a sense of humor? Designer David Netto gave this Arizona home electric lime–green upper cabinets, with more staid pale blue ones, akin to the desert skies just outside.

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Wood, White, Tile

Richard Powers

In this stunning house in Marrakech, owned by the founders of tile design house Popham Design, enchanting floor and wall tiles provide a textured backdrop to white and wood cabinets.

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Seafoam and White

Monica Wang

In this Spanish style home, sea foam base cabinets and white wall cabinets are unified with brass hardware.

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Powder Blue and White

Björn Wallander

In this Beverly Hills cottage belonging to designer Madeline Stuart, a lover of the Arts and Crafts movement, the kitchen’s cabinetry—powder blue on bottom, white up top—is custom made and the flooring is Marmoleum.

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Glossy White and Warm Wood

Eric Piasecki

In a Manhattan home overlooking the Hudson River, the kitchen counter is by Antolini, the stove and oven are by Miele, the refrigerator is by Sub-Zero, and the sink fittings are by Dornbracht. The real story though is the play between warm wood cabinets and glossy white.

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Stainless and White

Simon Upton

In this New York townhouse’s black and white kitchen, the sleek pendants are from a Czech factory, and the 1940s stools are by Warren McArthur.

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Black Border

William Abranowicz

In photographer William Abranowicz’s Westchester, New York, ranch house, pendant lights by Produzione Privata hang above the marble-top kitchen counter, adding a clean, minimalistic accent to the black and white space.

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White and Wood

William Abranowicz

Designer Stephan Jones and San Francisco art dealer Francis Mill turned a former warehouse space into an art-filled apartment. The kitchen is no exception: The statement wall sculpture is by Manuel Neri.

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Grassy Green and White

Eric Piasecki

This stunning Houston home makes organization bold with its lower custom cabinets painted in a strié effect and the upper cabinets painted in Sherwin-Williams’s Roman Column.

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Black and White

Björn Wallander

In this modernist San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, home, an island encased in wood that was charred on-site contrasts with a local granite backsplash with a leather finish and stainless cabinets.

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30 Stylish Two-Toned Kitchen Ideas (From an Expert)

The Look Works With All Kitchen Sizes

Studio McGee 

Say goodbye to the stark white kitchens of the past and hello to the mix of colors that define the kitchen trends of the present. According to Yelp's home expert, interior designer Lauren Makk, "a two-toned kitchen is a really easy way to create instant interest. " While the look has been around for a few years, it's clear that two-toned kitchen cabinets are a stylish, dynamic trend that's here to stay. It involves playing with different variations to paint your kitchen cabinets two different colors, usually by contrasting the upper and lower cabinets.

A frequent iteration of the look includes a darker color for the lower cabinets and a lighter shade for higher shelves. Think white cabinets above the sink paired with shades of blue, black, or brown below. However, there are no set rules for which color combinations or design elements work best.

Trade restrained color schemes like white-on-white for bold contrasts of black and gray, variations of green and blue, and combinations of tan and white. Even a small kitchen can have two-toned cabinets for a striking statement. "Whether your home is a chic cottage or a modern mansion, this trend can easily be implemented into any good design or style," Makk says. Grab some paint swatches, a few brushes, and an old T-shirt to start designing.

Here are 30 two-toned kitchen cabinets to inspire your next show-stopping interior design project.

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Sarah Sherman Samuel

"Variables like tile and appliances may change in the future, but your cabinetry tends to stick around a bit longer, so pick combos you can live with for years to come," Makk advises. Here, gold handles connect white cabinets to complementary light green cabinetry beneath a white marble counter. The subtle green of the lower cabinets is a choice that could easily adapt to other changing design features.

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Kate Osborne Photography DESIGN: Studio McGee

A crisp way to test out two-toned kitchen cabinets in black and white is to contrast white countertops, backsplash, and upper cabinets with a bold black paint color below. With bright subway tile and a statement-making patterned floor, this kitchen appears refined and highly designed.

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 Black Lacquer

"Whether your space is big or small, a two-toned effect adds instant drama to any well-designed space," Makk says. When mixing colors, don't be afraid to opt for unconventional materials and textures to bring the drama. This contemporary kitchen features slick black cabinetry paired with lighter ones made of an entirely different material. These disparate elements play with the contrast of the brown wooden door and table to give the kitchen a variation of colors and textures.

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 Sharyn Cairns DESIGN: Fiona Lynch

For something with a touch more edge, experiment with a unique hue like this pastel mint green. The burst of color completely shifts the tone of this otherwise minimalist gray and white kitchen. The muted palette of the rest of the space draws the eye upward and allows the cabinets to pop against the marble wall.

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 Alexandra Rowley DESIGN: Studio DB

"Most kitchen designers have shaken it up by mixing traditional wood cabinets with a colorful kitchen island," says Makk. This two-toned kitchen seamlessly incorporates white upper cabinets with wooden lower cabinets. White countertops are continued to the island's waterfall design, while wooden features from the floor, under the island, and on the lower cabinets unite the space. The subtle black from the hanging pendant lighting also matches the black barstools to tie the kitchen together.

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 Ragnar Ómarsson DESIGN: Pella Hedeby

Using multiple colors doesn't mean you have to opt for bright, loud hues. This black-and-gray kitchen is subdued and sophisticated. The primary colors match the minimalistic décor of the space, making the kitchen look clean and streamlined. 

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 Thomas Dalhoff DESIGN: Brett Mickan Interior Design

Instead of contrasting upper and lower kitchen cabinets, try color-blocking and leaving one wall of cabinets a single shade while switching things up on another wall. Here, all-white cabinets, counters, and subway tile backsplash stand apart from a wall of charcoal-colored cabinets. This gives the space some serious dimension.

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Jessica White Photography DESIGN: Studio McGee

For a subtle distinction in color, pair white cabinets with a cool blue hue. According to Makk, "your color combinations are always reliant on a variety of things, and should complement your finishes." This design features two-toned kitchen cabinets in blue and white, offering a bright shade on the upper cabinets and understated blue shades below. By pairing the combination with a marble subway tile backsplash, the gray tint is brought out in the lower cabinets.

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Sarah Sherman Samuel

A surefire way to ensure that two-toned kitchen cabinets remain cohesive is to use the same material throughout the room and only vary the design in color. This industrious kitchen ensures that white and blue cabinets look connected by uniting the elements with the same material featuring vertical lines and gold hardware.

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 Amber Interiors

"One common mistake is to choose colors that are too trendy and won't withstand the design test of time," Makk explains. Two-toned kitchen cabinets can stay aligned with popular looks by keeping the color choices simple.

To avoid this pitfall, stick with color combinations that you know work well together. This space utilizes a black island to add dimension and flair to the rest of the white kitchen. This look still features pops of color found in the pink runner rug and brown textured barstool chairs.

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Becky Kimball Photography; DESIGN: Studio McGee

Take the flooring into consideration when selecting colors for the rest of your kitchen. In this space, navy and white kitchen cabinets stand out against dark wood flooring, making the colors pop even more. The two-toned cabinets also match the island, keeping the various blue and white elements connected for a cohesive design.

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 Alexander Design

A simple variation in color and texture between a kitchen island and kitchen cabinets adds so much interest and dimension to a space. This welcoming kitchen features a wooden island with deep brown cabinets that stand out against the black countertop and darker cabinetry above. Along with the cabinets, a colorful kitchen rug adds another element of design to the room.

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 BHDM Design

This small kitchen in the Upper East Side is brimming with stunning décor and sleek design elements. Shiny white cabinets sit above the countertops and complement the textured tile backsplash. Opposite a neatly organized gallery wall is darker cabinetry on the lower half of the kitchen. With lighter elements on top and dark pieces below, the kitchen feels much more spacious.

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 Elizabeth Roberts

This blue and white kitchen proves that the dynamic design can look and feel traditional. Located in a Carroll Gardens Townhouse in Brooklyn, the white subway tile backsplash, navy blue lower cabinets, and white upper shelving create a timeless look. Try using gold hardware like this to tie the varied elements together.

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Elizabeth Roberts

Not only is this kitchen two-toned, but it also features beautiful marble countertops, shelves, and backsplash. Sleek, seamless white drawers and appliances on one wall contrast with black lower cabinets beneath the sink. Combined with the stunning marble countertops, this loft kitchen is a sight to be seen. Add a bold countertop into the mix to get the look for yourself.

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 Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

The bones of this kitchen may have been built in 1885, but the two-toned cabinets and gold light pendants make this space entirely modern. A glamorous white ceiling, walls, and cabinets contrast with the dark wood of the kitchen island. In addition to the varying shades between the island and the cabinets, the white drawers also stand out again the black stove. If you have room, try incorporating a large square wood island in the center of an all-white kitchen to achieve a similar look.

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Cathie Hong

This modern kitchen shows how subtle changes can upgrade a space. With two-toned cabinets in gray and white, it offers a minimalist perspective by pairing a textured white backsplash with the upper cabinets. Adding in the light wooden shelves just below the upper cabinets adds a brand new sense of depth, creating an interesting space to display smaller items. Incorporate some wooden shelves under your cabinets for extra space and an aesthetic boost. 

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Blakely Interior Design

Choosing your colors is essential, but so is their placement. Before finalizing your decision, keep in mind what you want the kitchen's focal point to be. If you have a stunning backsplash nestled between upper and lower cabinets, it's helpful to select a color (like this dark ocean hue) that will contrast enough to showcase it. With additional white cabinets under the sink and island, there is plenty of backdrops to allow the blue to shine.

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Maite Granda

Committing to painting an entire row of cabinets in a bright color can feel risky—but there is a way to make it work. Use a kitchen island as a focal point to display a radiant, eye-catching hue. This works exceptionally well if your kitchen is primarily a neutral shade, like this mostly white one, so your chosen color can shine without overpowering the whole room.

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House Sprucing

Two-tone color schemes can suit a variety of designs, including different shades of the same color. Using a pale blue on the higher and muted periwinkle blue on the lower cabinets, accented with a wooden counter, gives a fresh, clean look. Select a color and experiment with different hues to ensure the space looks cohesive while still adding variety.

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Gold a la Mode

Sticking to strictly neutrals isn't the only option if you want something subtle. Using white on upper cabinets and pairing it with a paler version of another hue, like the sage green used here, gives a minimalist atmosphere while still including non-neutral possibilities. Try using muted tones of your favorite color to try the trend out for yourself.

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Louis Dunca-He

If you want to embrace your eclectic side, a bright color for your upper cabinets can be a fun way to mix things up. This kitchen used a bright teal for the top cabinets, which command attention immediately. However, rather than pairing it with a white or strictly brown color, use dark wood instead. It works perfectly as an anchor and adds some variety. Throw in some circular modern light fixtures to add some flair.

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Naked Kitchens

White and black kitchen cabinets already look classic, but adding some dark wood into the picture takes it a step further. This kitchen uses ceiling-to-floor white cabinets that flow into a black and white marble backsplash, giving the impression of a larger space. Adding the kitchen island that contains charcoal cabinets, a marble counter, and dark wood gives the hallmarks of an upscale classic kitchen.

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Naked Kitchens

Colorful kitchens can be tricky, but they're absolutely worth it with the right design elements. These teal lower cabinets and pastel pink upper and side cabinets are tied together with a stunning marble-inspired backsplash containing both hues. It's a perfect way to tie the whole room together.

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Naked Kitchens

Matte finishes can give a clean, fresh look to whatever space they're in—and kitchens are no exception. Using rich yellow for the cabinets along the wall provides a contemporary vibe and makes a perfect frame for the white and gray backsplash. Contrasting with deep blue cabinets under the island and topped with a white, reflective counter keeps things looking smooth. Use complementary colors with a matte finish to try the look in your space.

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Naked Kitchens

There is no need to shy away from brighter colors for your kitchen cabinets. Pairing a lighter pink on the lower cabinets and a darker plum shade on the upper seems like it's breaking the rules. Still, the result is a dazzling and inviting kitchen space that's worth it. Choose a lighter and darker shade of your favorite hue to add some excitement to the place you prep your meals.

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Naked Kitchens

Farmhouse styles don't always have to be the standard white and blue color scheme; gray works just as well. If you want to give your kitchen a modern farmhouse twist, lean towards a darker blue and light, muted gray, with golden wood accents and silver hardware.

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Naked Kitchens

There is more than one way to create interest in your kitchen through cabinets. Instead of hiding plates and glassware behind solid doors, go for options with a glass door and white trim. The inside of the cabinets show off a stunning bright teal and make the space feel larger by revealing what's inside. Switch out your upper cabinets for options with glass doors and see how much your space changes.

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Naked Kitchens

There are several aspects to consider when applying two-toned cabinets to your kitchen. Keep in mind what your wall color is—it may be the key to tying together two different hues. This kitchen combines multiple colors and textures: bright, blue-green lower cabinets and dark wooden upper ones, a marble backsplash, and a light, gray wall that serves as the perfect backdrop.

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Serghei Starus via Getty Images

Shiny white upper cabinets and deep purple lower cabinets capture your attention right away in this kitchen. Add reflective cabinets to give a futuristic, modern feeling to your space, then incorporate a non-distracting backsplash and minimal dećor to keep things clean and sophisticated.

20 Gorgeous Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors Designers Love

Kitchens of different colors in the interior - designers' advice on choosing colors for the kitchen and 95 photos

The choice of color for the kitchen set depends on how you would like to see the kitchen after all the work is completed. It can be calm or tonic, effective or calming, bright or gentle. Consider in this article the basic rules and advice from designers on choosing colors for the kitchen.

Designer tips on how to choose the right kitchen color and what to watch out for:

* Do not use more than two colors in one kitchen set.

* If the kitchen set is designed in two colors, then the color of the upper cabinets should be lighter in tone than the lower cabinets.

* A monochromatic kitchen looks better when it is made of colors ranging from light beige to dark brown, pleasant, calm and not too flashy. A plain kitchen looks good if the kitchen space is not large.

* Only one color should be the dominant color in the headset if the headset is made in different colors.

* Different colors of the kitchen unit must be combined with each other.

The starting point in the design of the interior of the kitchen should be furniture.

If you are planning to buy brightly colored furniture, it is advisable to make walls in calm, neutral colors.

And vice versa, a monochromatic and not bright kitchen set requires more catchy, contrasting walls and surrounding decor.

The following color combinations are popular in one set: black and white, black and pink, black and red, black and orange, red and gray, red and white, yellow and blue, beige and gray, green and light yellow, dark brown and light brown, brown and beige, orange and dark brown, lilac/purple and yellow, burgundy and light pink, green and brown.

* In a small kitchen space, you do not need to use dark saturated colors.

Remember that a light color visually enlarges the space.

* A room with a large area will become more comfortable if the light suite is supplemented, "diluted" with bright accents.

* Too dark a kitchen set, even in a large kitchen, can create a gloomy atmosphere.

* The colors of nature are best suited to the color of kitchen furniture.

The best color combinations in one kitchen set:

- White - goes well with almost all colors. Best with blue, red and black;
- Beige - matches blue, brown, gray and white;
- Gray is a neutral color that can be used as a base color. Pairs well with beige/cream, pink, red, purple, brown, blue;
- Pink - brown, white, olive, gray, turquoise matches this color;
- Red - ideally combined with yellow, white, green, blue and black, combination with gray is also possible;
- Brown - with bright blue, cream, pink, green, beige, light brown;
- Orange - with blue, blue, lilac, violet, green;
- Yellow - with blue, lilac, light blue, gray, black, lilac;
- Green - goes well with golden brown, yellow, black, light beige;
- Blue - to red, gray, orange, pink, white, yellow;
- Blue - to purple, green, yellow, orange, red;
- Lilac - to yellow, green, brown, beige;
- Black is a universal elegant color. Looks good with all colors. Best combined with orange, pink, green, white, red, yellow.






Color plays a huge role in a person's life, it affects well-being, mood, performance, relationships. The kitchen is an important part of our home, we spend a lot of time there, so choosing the color of the walls for this room should be taken seriously.

Basic rules for choosing wall colors for the kitchen:

Each person has an individual approach to the choice of color, so you should figure out what will be relevant for the kitchen, and what can hardly be called the right decision.

Let's take a closer look at the main color options:

Red - This color is considered one of the most intense, bright, impressive and eye-catching. However, do not forget that it can not only arouse appetite, but also inappropriately increase blood pressure. Psychologists say that such a solution for the kitchen is preferable for people who are strong-willed, self-confident and able to always keep any situation under control. Psychologists have come to the conclusion that bright red furniture should not be installed by those who regularly diet, wanting to lose weight.

Pink - This shade of red can have different effects on a person - it all depends on the saturation. However, he is not so aggressive, but, on the contrary, carries a tendency to calm and tranquility. Pastel shades of pink are able to improve mood, give a feeling of lightness and tenderness, but crimson ones - awaken appetite, increase tone, excite, make people more emotional.

Orange - If the lady of the house chooses this color for her kitchen furniture, she will always win. The fact is that it is orange shades that moderately increase appetite, and communication in such a bright environment is always relaxed and easy. This is one of the reasons why such tones are chosen in many modern cafes and restaurants. They are considered the key to movement, dynamics and communication. Who should choose such a solution? First of all, those people who are used to quick snacks are active and purposeful.

Yellow - A yellow kitchen will be filled with light, warmth, comfort and boundless good mood all year round. This choice is most often inclined to cheerful and loving people who love to start their day with beauty. Even in cloudy weather, when it is autumn or winter outside, it will always be sunny and clear in a yellow kitchen. Experts say that this color awakens the "muse" in creative people, and also contributes to the manifestation of imagination, prompts a desire to experiment, including in culinary business. A variety of shades allows you to choose the best one, but it should be borne in mind that too bright contributes to anxiety, and dim - a breakdown.

Green - Green has long been considered the most pleasant color to perceive. It evokes a feeling of calmness, and the interior in such colors gives people comfort and a sense of security. In addition, it is a symbol of growth, life, development, relaxes, protects from stress, nervous overload. Choosing a green kitchen is for those people who do a lot of work, read, work, and also regularly experience psychological or physical stress. In addition, scientists have found that this coloring is able to reduce pain in the abdominal cavity, harmonizes the general condition of the body.

Blue - A blue kitchen is sure to give its owners a sense of calm. It is natural that such an environment will evoke associations with relaxation, sea, sky, water. Well, how can you not relax here? Paradoxically, scientists have found that the popularity of blue shades increases at times when a country or the world as a whole is experiencing crises, including economic ones. It's easy enough to explain. It is the heavenly colors that are a sign of security, trust and even devotion. If there are those in the house who want to say goodbye to excess weight forever, then it is worth acquiring a kitchen in a bright blue color, since, unlike red, it perfectly fights hunger, dulling it.

Violet/Lilac - Violet kitchen is always a bit of a daring option, which always reeks of brightness. Many are inclined to this choice, knowing about some mystical properties of such shades - to attract wealth, strength and power. Nevertheless, it is the purple color that is considered an expression of sensuality, subtlety. To make such a kitchen look luxurious and stylish, you should pay attention to the right combination of shades and accessories. Calm tones, in turn, will create a unique romantic atmosphere in this corner of the house, where it will be pleasant not only to cook and eat, but also to receive guests with a cup of fragrant tea.

Brown - In most apartments today you can find kitchens in brown made of wood or "under it". This is not surprising, because such a color gives a feeling of confidence, stability, trust, comfort. In addition, it is considered the most neutral, since, in most cases, it does not affect the general well-being or mood. It is worth noting that brown is one of the most combinable colors, as most of the others are combined with it.

Black - A kitchen in black is, as they say, an amateur. The fact is that many modern people are prone to prejudice and consider this color to be mournful, mystical, dark. However, designers prove the opposite and, with a skillful combination of accessories, turn the black kitchen into a stylish and presentable room, which, in addition to everything, looks spectacular and harmonious. This is a classic that will remain relevant and in demand at any time. Most often, black is combined with white, red and orange.

White

The indisputable advantage of such a kitchen is the visual expansion of space. Also, this color is able to soften combinations of any, the brightest shades. It is known that it is completely impractical, but it always looks stylish, spectacular, expensive. However, you should not get carried away too much, as the abundance of white can cause eye strain and even headaches.

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HOW TO PAINT KITCHEN CABINETS - BLOG

November 28, 2021 October 20, 2021

Renovating your kitchen can add value to your home, both in terms of the enjoyment of using the room, its aesthetics, and its sale. Instead of spending thousands on a new kitchen, you can make a lot of budget upgrades that will really change your life.

This improvement is the painting of kitchen cabinets. Items that take up so much space, with such an important level of functionality, and such an aesthetic impact, are a great choice for a renovation project. With something as simple as repainting your kitchen cabinets, you can really change the feel of your home.


Of course, as with any DIY project, you have to do a good job to really add value to your home. It's not always that easy if you haven't painted kitchen cabinets before, especially if you're not very good with needlework.


The best news is, to help you out, we have not one, but two really simple, easy, and effective drawing methods that are perfect for the task. Read on if you're ready to transform these kitchen cabinets with ease.



Contents Hide 1 Can kitchen cabinets be painted? two What kind of paint to use for kitchen cabinets 3 Should I use a primer for kitchen cabinets? 4 How to paint kitchen cabinets 4.1 Method 1: Paint the kitchen with spray paint 4.2 Method 2: Use a brush and roller 5 FAQ 5.1 Can kitchen cabinets be painted without removing the doors? 5.2 Should I clean the kitchen before painting the cabinets? 5.3 What color should the kitchen cabinets be painted? 5.4 How long does it take to paint my kitchen cabinets from start to finish? 5.5 Do I need to ventilate when painting kitchen cabinets? 5.6 Is painting kitchen cabinets a good idea? 5.7 Do you paint both sides of kitchen cabinet doors? 5.8 How can I make my newly painted kitchen cabinets look professionally finished? 6 Now You Have Gorgeous Kitchen Cabinets Transforming With Shoelace 6.1 Related Posts:

Can kitchen cabinets be painted?

Whether your kitchen cabinets are made from MDF or you have glossy kitchen cabinet doors, kitchen cabinet painting can be done with the right preparation. In addition, painting kitchen cabinets is an extremely economical and effective way to transform your kitchen without spending a lot of money.

What kind of paint to use for kitchen cabinets

When it comes to painting kitchen cabinets, you have several options to choose from. By choosing the right paint, you have the best chance of not only getting great results, but also keeping them for a long time.

The first thing to consider when choosing paint for a cabinet is the material you are painting. Some materials, such as laminate, require a primer before painting. The laminate also needs to be in excellent condition for the best results.


Other materials, such as wood, will require sanding and preparation before painting.

When it comes to the paint you use to paint your cabinets, once properly prepared, you have several options to choose from.

The most reliable choice, specifically designed for this type of work, is special cabinet paint. These types of paints are made to be incredibly strong and durable, so the regular contact, bumps, and scuffs you might expect from a cabinet won't cause the paint to degrade quickly.

However, if you don't want to purchase cabinet paint, there are additional options for kitchen cabinet repair.

High quality commercial satin paint such as Dulux Diamond Satinwood or Johnstones Aqua Satin is a really good choice.

Dulux Diamond Satinwood is a great choice because it's available in many different colors (and can be color matched), it uses stain repellent technology, and it's very durable. You can even brush it to remove dirt and scuffs and it will hold up to the cleaning you apply.

Johnstones Aqua Satin is another great choice because it has the same feel and ease of application as regular satin but dries faster and is much easier to deal with odor than an oil based product because Aqua Satin is it is a waterproof product. founded. In your kitchen, paint is especially good to use because it's very durable and will hold up to the kind of scuffs and bumps you'd expect from your cabinets.

From an aesthetic point of view, there are some clever decorating tricks that can help improve the look of your kitchen. For example; If your kitchen has little natural light or is compact, gloss on your cabinets helps reflect light and can help it look bigger.

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It can still show fingerprints and dust more than matte paint, so if cabinets are used a lot, you can weigh the benefits of gloss, which makes the kitchen look bigger and lighter, versus signs of use. much more obvious with this type of paint.

Do I need to use a primer for kitchen cabinets?

As with most paint topics, there is no clear yes or no answer to this question. Instead, it depends on the surface you are painting.

Here's a really simple overview of preparing to paint a kitchen cabinet to help you determine which surfaces need to be primed before painting. This is a bit more detailed than our preparation guide below:

Step One - Clean the Cabinets

Before doing anything else, the cabinet fronts must be properly cleaned. In this case, a bit of all-purpose cleaner won't work. Instead, you need to use a degreaser to make sure all the oil that the kitchen cabinet can collect is gone.

Step Two - Remove Handles

Step Three - Key to Surface

You will need to apply a key to the surface to make sure the paint adheres well. It simply means lightly sanding the surface with fine sandpaper to achieve a matte finish.

You can then wipe the surface and let it dry before doing anything else. You should do this for any wood surface, but you will need to apply knotting and then primer if it is raw wood. This is in order to stop the paint from being absorbed into the wood.

If the surface is glossy, you will need to sand the surface, but you do not need to apply a primer. If the surface is glossy due to the fact that it is a laminate, you first need to make sure that the laminate is in excellent condition. It may need to be replaced before any further action is taken. If it's in good condition, you'll need to add an adhesive primer that says it's strong enough to stick to the laminate surface.

It's also important to note that if you're painting light on dark, you can try using a lighter primer to help you start this lightening process.

How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

To help you paint your kitchen cabinets, we have listed two of the easiest painting methods to give you a great finish that will make the heart of your home more functional and aesthetic:

Method 1: Spray paint your kitchen

Painting Spray kitchen cabinets can take a lot of effort!

  1. Remove the cabinet doors and try adding a sticker to the hinge (and the corresponding one on the corresponding cabinet) so you know which cabinet door goes back to which cabinet.
  2. Clean and prepare cabinet doors as above, paying particular attention to any dents or bumps that need to be repaired.
  3. Prepare your kitchen by covering all adjacent surfaces, walls, ceiling, floor and countertops. You'll also want to cover and seal appliances such as the stove. Once this is done, you will need to prepare the cabinets in the same way you prepared the cabinet doors.
  4. If you are applying a primer, wipe the cabinet door one last time before you are ready to apply it.
  5. Prime cabinet doors on one side before priming the prepared cabinets themselves, including frames and sides. You'll want to use a brush for this to avoid skipping areas and spraying primer everywhere with a roller.
  6. After you have primed the surface, wipe it again, then apply the necessary compounds or fillers for this step, wait until they dry, and then sand the surface before repriming. Repeat for the other side once the second coat of primer is dry. You will need to do the same with the kitchen cabinet frame.
  7. You are now ready to spray paint your kitchen cabinets. To do this, it is best to paint the frame with a brush and spray paint the cabinet doors. However, you can spray paint the entire cabinet if you have enough reach and you can properly protect the rest of the kitchen. You can also completely remove the cabinets and paint them separately to avoid clutter, but this can take a lot of extra time. Most people take the cabinet doors off and paint them completely, then paint the outside of the cabinet without removing it.
  8. For any areas you wish to spray paint, you will need to practice spray painting with the spray gun of your choice. Store the spray in a box or booth so it doesn't get all over the place. You can then put on the mask, fill the sprayer according to the instructions, and spray the paint about 10-12 inches from the surface of the cabinet. Since you've removed the cabinet doors, it's a good idea to do this first to practice the technique. A sweeping motion is usually the best approach so you don't rely on your wrist for smooth application. Once the paint is applied without running, you are moving in the right direction.
  9. IMPORTANT NOTE. Before you start repainting your kitchen with spray paint, it's important to triple check that all areas are properly covered with tape or film.
  10. Let the first coat of cabinet paint dry overnight and then apply a second coat. Bump out with a brush while the paint is wet, or if it starts to dry, wait a day and then sand and repaint the area.
  11. Once everything is properly cured, you can open the doors back to the cabinets.
  12. If you are a half-brush/half-spray painter, see the brush application tips below.

Method 2: Using a brush and roller

Using a brush and roller is easier, but does not look as good as spraying.

  1. Prepare the kitchen as above by removing cabinet doors as you did with spray paint.
  2. Follow the same priming processes as the spray paint process above.
  3. For flat surfaces such as flat doors and cabinet walls, use the roller in all directions to obtain a smooth and level surface. Then you can touch it up with a brush. Once you've done all the sides and doors once, let dry overnight and then sand and recoat using the same method. Very light paint on very dark paint will require a third coat.
  4. For any cabinets with raised panels, you will need a brush to apply the paint to various surfaces. For flat parts, you can use a mini roller, which will apply the paint evenly. Any shading can be done with a brush while the paint is still wet. After you are done, you can let them dry, sand and then apply a second coat.
  5. Reinstall cabinet doors for a beautiful finish.

FAQ

To give you even more information and information about painting kitchen cabinets, we have answered the common questions and answers regarding this popular renovation topic:

Can kitchen cabinets be painted without removing the doors?

You can, you just need to make sure the hinges are really well covered with masking tape and any other parts you don't want to paint.

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Should I clean the kitchen before painting the cabinets?

Some people clean everything they can from the kitchen before painting. This is because even with the best of intentions, paint can be very messy! So you can either cover everything with sheets, tape, and plastic, or you can remove whatever you can, and then you'll have less to cover. It all depends on which option is the easiest for you.

What color should the kitchen cabinets be painted?

Most people choose a neutral color that goes well with a variety of flooring, countertops and light fixtures. The best way to look at it this way is that you're going to be changing floors and countertops less often than painting cabinets, which is really cheap and easy to do, so you're the least limited in your cabinetry paint choices. .

You can check out some really nice and whimsical kitchen paint options in this video for inspiration and ideas. That said, if the cabinets are rented, the best choice would be a neutral color resistant paint that most people will like.

How long does it take to paint my kitchen cabinets from start to finish?

It depends on the size of the kitchen and the workforce, but it's actually a good idea to set aside a week for this. This includes preparation, cleaning, sanding, applying paint, drying it, and finishing the job. The process can be completed over the weekend, but about 5-7 days gives enough time for the process.

Do I need to ventilate when painting kitchen cabinets?

You must ventilate all the time you work in the kitchen, including when you are sanding and any areas you work in outside the kitchen, such as the garage. Bilateral ventilation is ideal (two points of ventilation open like a door and a window). You will also want to wear a mask and possibly eye protection while sanding.

Is painting kitchen cabinets a good idea?

If you're short on time and energy, your best bet is to pay someone to do the work, or pay for new cabinets if you have the budget. Otherwise, painting kitchen cabinets is the cheapest option because it transforms cabinets with little labor or material cost, and the finish is beautiful.

Do you paint both sides of kitchen cabinet doors?

This is a personal choice. Some people choose to do this for a cohesive finish. Others, if the inside of the cabinets roughly matches the new paint on the outside and are in good condition, will leave the inside as is and just paint the doors and sides of the cabinet.

How can I make my newly painted kitchen cabinets look professionally finished?

In addition to a good preparation and painting for a smooth and flawless finish, another way to give your kitchen cabinet a makeover is to add new handles. Perhaps the handles were a little scratched and worn before, or they don't match with other metals in the room (including fixtures and fittings).

Adding new handles in the same metallic color as the fixtures, accessories and fixtures in the room will add a level of cohesion and finish that looks really professional.

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Using any of the above methods, you can create a stunning new look for kitchen cabinets for very little money.

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