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40 Best Kitchen Paint and Wall Colors for 2023
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From off-white to seafoam green, find popular hues for your kitchen walls and cabinets.
By Alyssa Gautieri and Monique Valeris
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It's always fun to consider paint color trends, but when it comes to choosing the right color palette for your cooking space, it's important to embrace both function and style. You'll want a shade that makes cooking and cleaning easy (which means dark colors must be carefully considered). You may want contrasting colors for your walls, trim and cabinets — or prefer a monochrome look. From no-fail neutrals (of course, white cabinets are here to stay) to moody hues, we've rounded up our favorite kitchen paint colors for 2023 — there's something everyone will love.
Before choosing your favorite shade, consider your flooring, lighting, backsplash and whether your space has natural light. We love rich tones like dark gray and navy, but they work best in sunny kitchens. If you're working with a small kitchen, it's best to keep your space light and bright (we suggest true whites or subtle grays). Mossy green, sage and creamy whites pair well with wood cabinets and accents, while earthy reds and browns can be great for a Feng Shui kitchen. As always, we love the timeless black and white kitchen combination. One of the biggest kitchen trends for 2023: blue and green kitchens — we're loving everything from emerald green and navy to mint green and baby blue.
All that's left to do is find the best interior paint and get to work on your kitchen refresh. Lucky for you, we included links to our favorite shades from popular brands like Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball and Clare.
MEGHAN BOB
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Light Green
Draw on the beauty of nature with a soothing green shade, like Caren Rideau of The Kitchen Design Group does here. She elevates the style with a display of wood cutting boards.
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Picnic by Sherwin-Williams
@kylie fitts
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Bright White
Crisp white paint is a timeless choice. It helps brighten your work station, and gives you the flexibility to decorate with bold accents. In her personal home, Shelby Girard — Havenly's VP, Creative & Design — contrasts an all-white palette with gold fixtures and raw wood bar stools.
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True White by Farrow & Ball
John M. Hall
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Mint Green
Give your retro kitchen a refresh with a layer of sweet light green paint. For a cohesive look, paint the exterior and interior of your cabinets — plus the backsplash.
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Two Scoops by Clare
Tara Donne
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Gray
Subdued gray wall paneling tempers the dark gray cabinets in this kitchen design scheme.
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Seize the Gray by Clare
Emily Hart Photography
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Navy
Create a modern, moody aesthetic with a rich blue hue. Here, interior designer Kelsey McGregor uses the same deep shade for cabinets, walls and trim.
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Old Navy by Benjamin Moore
Tim Lenz
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Breezy Blue
Bring in a calming blue shade that adds color to your kitchen without overpowering the space. Take a note from the Mendelson Group and find a pale blue that feels bright, fresh and welcoming.
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Summer Friday by Clare
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Brown
With an olive brown on top and a sandy beige below, this country kitchen doesn't settle for one shade of brown.
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Dirty Chai by Clare
Brooklyn Cowboy by Backdrop
Adam Macchia
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Moss Green
In this Austin residence, the team at BHDM Design goes for an earthy green hue for the kitchen cabinets, trim and island base.
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Oakmoss by Sherwin-Williams
Lauren Pressey
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Steel Blue
If you're worried about committing to a bold paint color, keep your walls and cabinets a neutral shade (like white) and add a pop of color to your kitchen island base.
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Steel Blue by Benjamin Moore
Sara Tramp
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True White
Instead of going for a classic all-white kitchen, interior designer Emily Henderson creates intrigue with natural wood accents — from the wood paneled ceiling to the kitchen island base.
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Supermoon by Backdrop
Ryan McDonald Photography
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Moody Gray
Create a moody, monochrome look with similar shades of gray — as
Studio Sven does here with gray cabinetry, walls and decor.
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NO CURFEW by Backdrop
Good Housekeeping
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Red
For a unique style, consider a bold hue — like a retro red. It pairs well with stainless steel appliances and a black center island.
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Candy Apple by Glidden
Kylie Fitts
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Off-White
To pair with your true white walls and ceiling, opt for a soft white for cabinetry. With a tint of yellow, this 0ff-white shade adds warmth to the space.
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Harvest Moon by Backdrop
Miki Duisterhof
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Dark Turquoise
From walls to cabinetry, this velvety blue-green is the perfect shade to make a statement. Complementary hues: bright yellow, hence the flowers.
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Tucson Teal by Benjamin Moore
Grace Mitchell for Country Living
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Seafoam Green
Recreate this bold, ocean-inspired interior with seafoam green cabinets and baby blue walls. The finishing touch: a woven pendant light.
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Arsenic by Farrow & Ball
Elizabeth Krueger
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Stormy Gray
Elevate your neutral kitchen with a calming gray hue, like interior designer Elizabeth Krueger does here.
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Stormy Gray by Behr
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
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Soft Cream
In this airy kitchen, balancing soft cream wall tiles with cabinets in a deeper shade of the hue make for a cohesive look.
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Casa Blanca by Sherwin-Williams
Courtesy of Benjamin More/ John Bessler
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Warm White
Complete your farmhouse aesthetic with creamy white walls. The shade adds instant warmth to any kitchen.
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Like Buttah by Clare
Stoffer Photography
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Dark Green
Bold shades of emerald green, including painted cabinets, anchor interior designer Jean Stoffer's West Michigan kitchen.
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Forest Green by Benjamin Moore
Kylie Fitts
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Aqua Blue
For a modern look, have fun with a high-energy color like sky blue. It's the perfect choice to bring personality to cabinets.
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Cool Aqua by Benjamin Moore
Photo courtesy of Reform
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Pale Pink
Pink may not be the most popular pick for kitchen cabinetry, but it looks great when it's done right. Here, Reform pairs creamy white walls with pale pink cabinets.
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Wing It by Clare
Alison Gootee / Studio D
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Mint Blue
In this charming kitchen setup, mint blue cabinets steal the show and create visual interest alongside the exposed brick wall.
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Wave Top by Behr
John Bessler
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Black and White
Black and white is a versatile color combination that can blend seamlessly in a kitchen. Take a cue from this spacious layout that features Benjamin Moore’s Almost Black for a dose of drama.
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Almost Black by Benjamin Moore
Molly Culver
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Deep Blue
A navy blue island and cabinets provide visual contrast to the neutral porcelain tile in this Houston kitchen by Mary Patton.
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Surf Camp by Backdrop
©Kylie Fitts
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Teal
Havenly designer Levi Austin chose to complement a faux concrete kitchen wall with pops of teal in this open-concept home.
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Vardo by Farrow & Ball
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Pale Green
In this light-filled kitchen, soft green serves as the perfect backdrop against striking black cabinets and window frames.
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Dirty Martini by Clare
Annie Schlechter
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Matte Black
The ceiling, which designers like to refer to as the fifth wall, is often overlooked. This kitchen's daring black ceiling proves that it's worthy of attention.
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Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball
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Shades of Green
The kitchen is one of the best places to experiment with color weights, like this design's trendy mint green and teal color palette.
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Two Scoops by Clare
Teal by Benjamin Moore
WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ/ART + COMMERCE
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Pastel Blue
In this inviting East Hampton cottage, a glossy blue kitchen ceiling begs one to look up.
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Yarmouth Blue by Benjamin Moore
Raquel Langworthy
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Gray Blue
Thanks to a rich shade of blue, an oversized cabinet becomes the main focal point of a white kitchen design scheme.
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The Early Stuff by Backdrop
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Alyssa Gautieri Associate Lifestyle Editor Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design.
Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital.
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55 Best Kitchen Paint Colors
Tessa Neustadt
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Olive Green + Warm Wood Tones
Though designer Tammy Randall Wood is a believer in hiding appliances and other kitchen essentials away behind closed doors, she also makes a strong case for allowing the enclosures to shine with a bold paint color that nods to nature.
Shop a similar shade of green paint below:
BUY NOW Valspar Satin Brisk Olive, $44
Heidi Caillier Design
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Black and Charcoal
This kitchen designed by Heidi Caillier is only separated by an archway, so to create visual separation without totally clashing, she chose a bold and dark color scheme for the kitchen. The wood-paneled walls are painted black and a charcoal-hued natural stone material serves as a backsplash and also frames the windows for an extra punch of style.
Shop a similar shade of black below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Pitch Black $46
Heidi Caillier Design
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Pale Icy Blue and White Brick
Heidi Caillier painted the cabinets an icy blue hue and the brick walls white for a brighter aesthetic and then secured a small piece of artwork to bring some moody depth. The brass hardware and fixtures speak to the gilt frame.
Shop a similar shade of blue paint below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Graupel, $110
Read McKendree
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Pale Yellow
The cabinets climb almost all the way up the wall in this coastal kitchen by Kevin Isbell, but that didn't stop the designer from applying a soft shade of pale yellow paint to the top of the wall and ceiling. This cheerful shade contrasts with the blue painted floors just enough!
Shop a similar shade of yellow paint below:
BUY NOW Backdrop Disco Nap, $45
Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside
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Khaki Green, Gray, and Pink
The rest of the home designed by Nicole Dohmen of Atelier ND is dominated by rosy hues, so to prevent it from taking over the kitchen while still ensuring flow with the surrounding rooms, she opted for earthy tones on the cabinets. Violet still makes an appearance in the Calacatta marble counter and backsplash zellige tiles, and a dusty blush tone veils the ceiling.
Shop a similar shade of neutral paint below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back, $115
Emily Hart
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Midnight Blue
Oklahoma designer Kelsey Leigh McGregor used charcoal gray Negresco granite on the backsplash and countertops of this kitchen so they would nearly disappear against the dark paint color used on the walls, hood, and cabinets. Though it's dark navy, it appears black in certain lighting.
Shop a similar shade of paint below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue, $110
Karyn Millet
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Light Pink and Burnt Orange
A super light shade of pink applied in a plaster-like finish and paired with a burnt orange island makes a statement in this small New York City kitchen designed by Celerie Kemble. The faux finish channels the texture of wallpaper.
Shop a similar textured paint below:
BUY NOW Portola Paints Specialty Finishes
James Merrell
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Eggplant
In this striking London kitchen, design Rita Konig opted for cabinets from her own colorful line for Plain English in a shade of purple dubbed Burnt Toast. Calacatta Viola, a mauve-streaked marble, brings out the inky eggplant.
Shop a similar shade of purple paint below:
BUY NOW Rita Konig Burnt Toast cabinets
William Abranowicz
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Forest Green
Polished concrete gets a surge of warmth from the green cabinets and abstract blue artwork in Kathleen McCormick's home. It's the perfect combination of edgy and homey.
Shop a similar shade of green below:
BUY NOW Valspar Peacock Green, $30
Katie Newburn
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Marigold and Brick Red
The cheerful yellow wallpaper in Shavonda Gardner's kitchen proves that you don't need tons of windows and natural light to make your kitchen feel sunny. The red range and lower cabinets add a fun and unexpected contrast while the unlacquered copper pots, soapstone counters that quickly patina, and wood tones tine the two warm colors together.
Shop a similar shade of red below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Pelt, $110
Nicole Franzen
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Pale Blue-Green
In this tiny Brooklyn apartment, Patrick McGrath sectioned off the kitchen from the living space with a freestanding island but he also did so visually by painting the wall of cabinets a soft blue-green shade.
Shop a similar shade of light blue below:
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Polar Sky, $55
Emily J Followill
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Navy Blue
This kitchen designed by Melanie Milner gets the royal blue treatment, which is glamorous on its own, but even more so with the bronze, mahogany, and natural stone materials used throughout.
Shop a similar shade of light blue below:
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Deep Royal, $55
Heidi Caillier Design
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Greige, Cream, and Muted Mint
A greige tone is used for the cabinets while a cream tone is used on the ceiling and accent wall. But the color-blocking fun doesn't stop there in this Heidi Caillier-designed kitchen—the door is painted in a muted mint shade that picks up on the unique color of the range.
Shop a similar neutral shade below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball California Sand, $110
William Abranowicz
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Marigold + Terracotta
Paint isn't the only way to bring color to your kitchen. In this impressive hacienda kitchen, The vaulted ceiling is covered in terracotta tiles while the marigold zellige tiles assert a sunny atmosphere.
Shop similar yellow tiles below:
BUY NOW Clé Tiles Saffron Zellige Tiles, $20
JARED KUZIA
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Cream + Dark Green-Blue
Designer Karen Swanson limited the number of cabinet uppers she installed in this English countryside-inspired kitchen, explaining that, "so many people want to blanket the wall in cabinets, but that can make a kitchen feel heavy and claustrophobic." Instead, she left a windowed wall bare so light can pour in, and so she could hang artwork. Dark cabinet lowers and storage columns pick up on the dark green in the still life but don't overwhelm the room.
Shop a similar shade of cream below:
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Sugar cookie, $55
Annie Schlechter
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Sky Blue
In this kitchen by Sheila Bridges, a shimmering blue wallpaper is accentuated by glossy sky blue paint. If you're tempted to paint a small kitchen all white to make it feel larger but also find yourself craving color, consider this space your sign to the plunge with a pastel.
Shop a similar shade of blue paint below:
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Grandma's Sweater, $46
George Ross
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Fire Engine Red
Birgitte Pearce designed a hidden pantry to keep stored items discrete behind sliding doors with textured glass—but once open, the pocket doors reveal a bright red surprise (a great introduction to the world of bright paint colors for the uninitiated!). The wood floating shelves and brass door handles warm up the saturated colors.
Shop a similar shade of blue paint below:
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Heritage Red, $90
Emily Followill
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Cadet Blue
Because the kitchen sits at the center of this home designed by Meredith McBrearty, she used the same blue-gray color in adjacent rooms and then hung lime green pendant lights to inject a splash of fun.
Shop a similar shade of blue paint below:
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Normandy, $46
Thomas Loof
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Glossy Green
Kati Curtis opted for jewel tones throughout this old Tudor home to open it up and give it that surge of energy that only saturated colors can accomplish. The lush green paint is even richer in this high-gloss finish. The custom matte metal panels over the refrigerator is a welcome surprise next to such shiny materials.
Shop a similar shade of blue paint below:
BUY NOW Benjamin Moore Shamrock Green, $46
David Tsay
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Pale Green
A pale green blends seamlessly between the kitchen and dining area of this "jungalow," by Justina Blakeney, especially when paired with the Moroccan clay tile backsplash and ombre dining bar stools in the living room.
Shop a similar lacquer finish below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Cooking Apple Green, $110
deVol Kitchens
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Marigold
In this DeVol kitchen, the warm marigold paint is grounded by cool gray cabinets. The floor tiles speak to the gray tones while the gold hardware complements the yellow for a cohesive whole. For a similar feel, opt for a yellow paint that's clean and bright but also rich enough to be warming.
Shop a similar shade of yellow paint below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Babouche No. 223, $110
Douglas Freidman
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Peach Lacquer
This showstopping kitchen by by Michelle Nussbaumer is not afraid to play with color. The blush pink/peach and deep aqua lacquered cabinets are reflective, which means they make the space feel large (like the classic mirror trick, but colorful!).
Shop a similar lacquer finish below:
BUY NOW Fine Paints of Europe Hollandac Brilliant, $155
House Beautiful
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Lavender
This kitchen is unique yet timeless, glamorous yet grounded. The lavender swirls of paint on a buttercream backdrop complement the elaborate blue chandelier, too. Then the classic, neutral cabinets and island ground the space.
Shop a similar shade of purple paint below:
BUY NOW Glidden Violet Shimmer, $23
MIKHAIL LOSKUTOV
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Cobalt Blue
In his Brooklyn apartment, Crosby Studios designer Harry Nuriev powder-coated the surfaces in a cobalt blue for a bold, durable finish.
Shop a similar shade of blue paint below:
BUY NOW Behr Dark Cobalt Blue, $16
Douglas Freidman
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Crimson
Feeling adventurous? Take a cue from this kitchen. Interior designer Michelle Nussbaumer chose a warm color palette and packs plenty of texture-rich materials into the small space to make it feel less stark. The red anchor brings a full and sultry feel to the room.
Shop a similar shade of blue paint below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball Incarnadine, $110
Arent & Pyke
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Marine Blue
An inky, marine blue will ground a kitchen in an open space and feel more formal than a light color without being as moody and as dark as black. We also love the idea of painting the interior cabinets a color that corresponds with an accent piece in the room, like this orange cabinet designed by Arent & Pyke to match the carpet.
Shop a similar shade of blue paint below:
BUY NOW Farrow & Ball De Nimes, $110
Nicole Franzen
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Coral
This coral pink kitchen is like being on vacation all year long. With rattan and bamboo elements and a fresh coat of cheerful pink paint, it's quirky, upbeat, and unique without being too over-the-top.
Shop a similar shade of pink paint below:
BUY NOW Glidden Coral Silk, $22
2LG Studio
28 of 55
Baby Blue
In this kitchen designed by 2LG Studio, the cabinets are soothing baby blue hue. The inverted circular cabinet pulls add to the gentle, sweet personality.
Shop a similar shade of blue paint below:
BUY NOW Glidden Blue Ice Age, $17
Danielle Colding Interiors
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High-Shine Yellow
If you want a super shiny statement in your kitchen but don't want to paint the whole room, opt for a glossy lacquered backsplash or back-painted glass, as seen in this kitchen by Danielle Colding Design. A pop of yellow never fails to cheer up a room.
Shop a similar shade of yellow paint below:
BUY NOW Fine Paints of Europe Hollandac Brilliant, $155
Fantastic Frank
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Matte Black
There's nothing sexier than matte black when it comes to kitchen paint colors. Expect, that is, when you cover the bottom of the overhead cabinets a gold mirrored material.
Shop a similar shade of black paint below:
BUY NOW Glidden Onyx Black, $22
The combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen
When planning to renovate the kitchen or when planning to buy new kitchen furniture, everyone is faced with the problem of decorating the kitchen interior and choosing colors for such an important room in our house.
Based on the designers' recommendations, we have compiled the basic rules for combining colors in the interior of the kitchen. When deciding on the choice of color for decorating the interior of the kitchen, two main points should be remembered :
1. All dark colors can hide and reduce space, while light colors expand it. Therefore, for a small kitchen, it is desirable to use pastel colors in combination with bright accents. Too spacious kitchen can be made more comfortable if you combine bright colors and low-key dark color in its interior, and make the kitchen set two-tone.
2. The interior of the kitchen can be done in multi-color or single color. In a multi-color kitchen, one color should be dominant.
Single color (monochrome kitchen)
If you are going to design a kitchen set in a single color, you must not only choose one color for the set itself, but use its shades in interior design.
The basis of a quality kitchen design lies in the maximum harmony of furniture and decor with wall, floor and ceiling finishes. It is very important that the components of the interior fit each other both in terms of stylistic orientation and color scheme.
Every person associates the kitchen in the house with the comfort and warmth of the hearth. This effect can be achieved only if the right combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen.
Designer's advice on choosing a color palette and its intensity:
* The kitchen can be decorated in several colors. However, you should not use more than three shades, as in this case the main idea of \u200b\u200bthe design of the room will be lost.
* If the color of the walls and the color of the kitchen set are the same, then the shade of the furniture should be darker, at least one or two positions.
* In most cases, it is not recommended to make the floor and ceiling in the same color and texture. This will lead to an imbalance in the volume of the room.
* The countertop and backsplash (wall panel) should preferably be designed in colors that are opposite to the kitchen set and other furniture. The game of contrasts helps to place the right accents.
* If the furniture in the kitchen is light unsaturated colors, then the walls, curtains, upholstery for chairs or sofas, tablecloths must take the lead in using brighter and more catchy colors. Otherwise, the kitchen will be boring and uninteresting.
* If the walls are painted in bright, eye-catching colors, then the kitchen set should be made in soothing colors that do not attract the eye. And vice versa. The defiant color of the kitchen set does not allow making walls that are active in color.
Color rules:
White - goes with everything, best with blue, red and black
Beige - goes well with blue, brown and white
Gray is a boring color that is nevertheless basic. Pairs well with dark pink, red, purple, hot blue
Pink - this color goes well with brown, white, olive, gray, turquoise
Red - perfect with yellow, white, green, blue, gray and black
Brown - with bright blue, cream, pink, green, beige
Orange - with blue, blue, purple, violet
Yellow - with blue, purple, light blue, gray, black
Green - goes with golden brown, yellow, black, light beige
Blue - with red, gray, pink, orange, white, yellow
blue to lilac, green, yellow, orange, red
Black is a versatile elegant color. Looks good with all colors. Best combined with orange, pink, green, white, red and yellow.
At first glance, choosing the perfect color scheme for your kitchen seems like a difficult and impossible task. Indeed, you need to spend a lot of time to achieve the desired result. However, by applying the above rules in practice, you will see that the game was worth the candle.
A popular color option for the kitchen is a combination of the base color and its shades with white.
Basic rules for choosing wall colors for the kitchen * A large pattern on the walls visually reduces the size of the room. * A small pattern, on the other hand, makes the room appear larger than it really is. * Geometric patterns on the walls of the kitchen in the form of intersecting stripes, like the ornament on Scottish kilts, create the illusion of a continuous space.
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Today, designers are actively using an interesting option - the use of silver instead of white. If white is the traditional choice in a monochromatic interior, the use of silver is in line with the latest trends in interior design. Designers love metallic for its neutrality and the ability to combine this color with many others. Gray color is perfect for the kitchen in view of its practicality and non-staining.
So that a plain kitchen does not turn out boring, designers recommend following certain rules:
* choose at least three additional shades in the interior, one of which must be dominant.
* use different shades of the base color to divide the kitchen into functional areas. This technique, among other things, allows you to correct the shortcomings of the layout.
* use different textures of materials - one color looks different on materials of different textures. Contrasting accents. Even one item that contrasts with the main color of the kitchen will make a monochromatic interior more “alive”. For this, the already mentioned black color, and any bright shades, are suitable. The main thing is not to oversaturate the interior of the kitchen with separate bright details.
Another use of colors is two base colors and complementary shades of transition from one color to another.
Contrasting color combinations in the interior of the kitchen
When using contrasting color combinations in the interior of the kitchen, you must be extremely careful. For in this case, you risk making the kitchen too aggressive or tastelessly decorated.
The combination of opposite colors in the spectrum, where only one of the selected colors is the main one, looks good in the interior.
Contrasting kitchen looks stylish and trendy.
When designing a contrasting interior, furniture should be the starting point.
Furniture should be darker than the walls and lighter than the floor.
The most popular color combinations for a contrasting kitchen interior: * orange and blue * orange and black, gray * yellow and purple * peach and blue * white and black * red and black * red and gray * red and gray white * beige and dark brown * green and black * lilac and warm green In addition, a combination of any bright color with white or black is considered a contrast.![](/800/600/http/i2.wp.com/oppressionquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/white-kitchen-cabinet-color-schemes.jpg)
Conclusion Whatever design option you choose, whatever combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen you choose, follow the basic rules: * White or black color can be combined without risk with almost any other color.
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Design wisdom says that incongruous colors do not exist. The combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen depends, first of all, on your taste preferences.
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Ceiling design in the kitchen - photo0003 Ceramic tiles for the floor of the kitchen - tips, photo "Chess" in the kitchen - Stylish floors Kitchens of red -black and red color In case of insufficient light and especially the lack of sunlight, choose warm, calm shades for the walls - yellow, orange, light brown and beige. If a lot of sunlight enters the room, it is better not to paint the walls in saturated colors, as they will become even brighter when illuminated and may change color. Green color is popular now. It is believed that the green color has a good effect on digestion. For the kitchen, it is advisable to choose pistachio or soft salad shades. Also popular pastel colors, yellow gloss, red copper. The universal color is white, it can be used in any style, from classic to modern. Consider the color and design of the kitchen furniture. For example, white kitchen furniture goes well with red, green, burgundy, peach, yellow, blue walls. Classic furniture in brown shades looks good against peach, beige or white walls. Furniture is one of the most important elements of the interior, so you often have to choose the shade of the walls specifically for her, and not for other interior details. If your kitchen set has a very light and calm shade, and the kitchen is large enough, you can choose a brighter and more saturated color for the walls. Solid color furniture needs to contrast with the walls - walls can be bright, patterned and large decorative elements. If pieces of furniture should not attract attention (furniture is old, in poor condition or simply ugly), then emphasis should be placed on juicy and expressive walls - catchy patterns and shades that please the eye. If the room is small and the number is furniture is also not enough, then you can paint the walls in calm, restrained colors, and decorate one side with a bright large picture. In general, it is recommended to stick to the colors closest in tone. Soft, warm colors of the walls look equally harmonious with both light-colored furniture and darker tones. Look at the design of furniture . If it is chosen in a romantic and rustic style, then it is better to leave the walls light - pale green, beige tones, with bright contrasting stripes of brick shades. For an interior in a classic style, more solid and juicy shades are suitable - cold pink, strictly blue, beige. For furniture in a modern style with its metallic sheen and subdued brightness, it is better to choose a solid, conservative and calm wall finish. There are several "forbidden" colors for kitchen walls: is black and all dark shades of brown. They oppress and make the room cramped, evoke associations with dirt. * To understand how comfortable you will live with the chosen wall color, hang sheets of white paper, old wallpaper or cardboard on the walls. as choose the right color for the walls in the kitchen
If the furniture needs to stand out, then regardless of its color, the walls should not be bright and do not contain catchy ornaments. The more unusual and original the furniture looks, the more restrained the walls should be - calm shades, without flashy patterns.