Neutral color kitchen cabinets
6 Stunning Neutral Colours for Your Kitchen Cabinets
Benjamin Moore Creamy White via Studio McGeeOkay can we all agree that picking a paint colour is kind of obnoxious? And perhaps even more so for cabinetry?There are so many factors that go into selecting a paint colour. If you get it wrong in one room – no biggie, it’s not that difficult (or expensive) to paint over. But to get it wrong on cabinetry? Yikes. That repaint will be no easy task.
So where to start when trying to select a kitchen cabinet colour?
Dark vs. Neutral Cabinetry
In my view, you can’t go wrong with either dark or neutral cabinetry. Both are classic in their own way, it’s all about what speaks to you. What kitchen images make your heart flutter? I adore the statement dark cabinets make, but I also knew the look is not something I could live with long-term. If bold cabinetry is your style, get it girl. If you’re all about that neutral vibe, read on.
How to Narrow Down Your Colour Choice
For our own kitchen I poured over image after image of kitchen inspiration to help me narrow down to a few contenders. While an online image doesn’t provide an exact colour depiction, it sure beats bringing home a dozen paint colours to sample (read: be confused by).
For me, using inspiration images to narrow down a paint colour choice will always, always beat looking at a paint deck or standing wide-eyed at the endless rack of paint chips at the store. Those paint chips are tricky little things, looking at two square inches of a colour is very deceptive and it’s incredibly difficult to visualize exactly how that colour will look once painted over an entire room.
And if I do happen to be lured by a certain colour in the paint deck, I always hit Pinterest first for inspiration images (just type the paint brand & colour name into the search bar) before running out to grab a sample. I think of it as quickly vetting a colour before you bring it home to see if it works in your space.
So let’s dive into those kitchen cabinet colour inspiration images, shall we?
6 KITCHENS THAT PROVE NEUTRAL CABINETRY IS ANYTHING BUT BORING
FARROW & BALL: LAMP ROOM GREY
Park & Oak Interior Design
Lamp Room Grey is a soft grey that leans slightly blue.
As you can see in this stunning kitchen from Park & Oak, Lamp Room Grey pairs beautifully with warm tones – the wood island cabinetry, the floors, and beams and brass cabinet hardware.
The warm tones balance the cool tones of cabinets to create a beautiful neutral space. The overall effect is soft but statement-making.
Park & Oak Interior DesignPark & Oak Interior DesignLITTLE GREEN PAINT: COOL ARBOUR
Kitchen & Beyond
There’s a lot to love about this kitchen – the heavily veined marble, the beadboard behind the shelves, the charming pot rack, to name a few, but to me the cabinet colour is the standout.
Are moody-neutrals a thing? I think this kitchen proves they in fact are. That slight khaki-green undertone gives this neutral kitchen depth & intrigue.
Kitchen & BeyondKitchen & BeyondPORTOLA PAINTS: FIGUEROA
Amber Interiors
This sandy-almond colour is very of the moment and yet classic enough to have some serious staying power.
The built-in hutch showcases the cabinet colour beautifully, while the sliding reeded glass doors keep the area from feeling too heavy.
BENJAMIN MOORE: CREAMY WHITE
Studio McGee
As you might guess by the name, Creamy White is an off-white that warms up a space while still giving the light and bright vibe of a white kitchen.
If you’re feeling a little daring, pair with a dark island, as shown here, or keep the look seamless by painting all the cabinetry in this same shade.
design: Studio McGeedesign: Studio McGeeBENJAMIN MOORE: CHANTILLY LACE
Scout & Nimble
If you are after that true-white kitchen look, picking a white with the right undertones is critical (imagine painting your entire kitchen and then realizing the white you picked has purple undertones. *shudder*).
Chantilly Lace is a gorgeous neutral white with minimal undertones. It is my go to for a crisp-but-not-cool white paint for walls, and it looks equally as chic on cabinetry.
BENJAMIN MOORE: REVERE PEWTER
Grey + Avery
Call me bias, but Revere Pewter might just be the perfect neutral for kitchen cabinets. This greige tone – warmer than grey but cooler than beige – adds a subtle cozy vibe to the kitchen and pairs beautifully with brass hardware.
After much research and consideration, Revere Pewter was the clear winner for our kitchen.
I’d love to know – which of these would you pick for your own kitchen??
xo,
8 Great Neutral Cabinet Colors for kitchens — The Grit and Polish
Ever since I started dreaming about the Farmhouse kitchen renovation (as in the the day we moved in 😉), I’ve imagined a neutral cabinet color.
Something light but off-white and with a hint of color to it. But finding that perfect neutral color is hard.
So I turned to some of my favorite designers and Instagrammers to see what they’ve used in their own neutral kitchens. And I’m sharing them today. All of these kitchen have done neutral perfectly well! Some are warm tones and some are cold, but they’re all beautiful.
Read on for 8 great neutral paint colors for kitchen cabinets (in real kitchens!).
Farrow and Ball, Lamp Room Grey
Park and Oak Interior Design
Lamp Room Grey is slightly blue grey and looks stunning in Park and Oak’s Hinsdale kitchen. It’s a soft grey that adds interest without strong color and a timeless feel. Farrow and Ball says about Lamp Room Grey “It is surprisingly strong when used in smaller rooms but softens in larger, well lit spaces.” Either way, it looks stunning in this kitchen!
FARROW AND BALL
lamp room grey No.
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Farrow and Ball, Purbeck Stone
Natasha Habermann (@natashaHabermann)
Farrow and Ball describes Purbeck as a “a clean and understated mid gray”. It’s one of those calming neutrals that would feel great in both old and new homes. And of course it looks amazing in Natasha’s kitchen! I love how it lends this neutral kitchen such a moody and classic feel.
FARROW AND BALL
purbeck stone No. 275
Dunn Edwards, Heather
Emily Sue Netz
Heather is in Dunn Edwards’ “cool neutrals” section, but it definitely feels warm and modern in Emily’s kitchen. It’s light enough to be a warm white but rich enough to feel like a neutral. It feels very on-trend and would look so lovely in a country or farmhouse inspired kitchen.
DUNN EDWARDS
heather
Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray
Heidi Musser (@SimpleOfferings)
Classic Gray is part of Benjamin Moore’s “classic color collection”, which they describe as timeless and elegant.
I can certainly see that in Heidi’s lovely kitchen. I love how well it plays with the marble countertops, wood floors, brass hardware, and black cabinetry.
BENJAMIN MOORE
classic gray
Little Greene Paint, Cool Arbour (UK)
Kitchen & Beyond
Not going to lie, this kitchen by Kitchen & Beyond makes me want to fly to the UK to buy gallons of this lovely color (I haven’t found it in the US 😩). The color is warm and gray and slightly green. Moody but not dark. And it looks beautiful with marble. Perfection!
LITTLE GREENE PAINT
cool arbour No. 232
Farrow and Ball, Elephant’s Breath
Bri (@burtsbrisplease)
Farrow and Ball calls this color a “warm and contemporary grey”. And I just love it in Bri’s kitchen. It feels so on trend and yet completely classic. It ties everything in Bri’s kitchen together so perfectly
FARROW AND BALL
elephant’s breath No.
229
C2 Paint, Vex
Our own Porch House renovation
We used this natural color in the Porch House kitchen and I get asked about it all the time! It’s definitely a neutral, but reads green in different lights. It is close to BM’s Revere Pewter on the sample card, but in person it reads like a very soft sage green or neutral.
C2 PAINTS
Benjamin Moore, Coventry Gray
@tingefloral’s kitchen (photos via Studio McGee)
Coventry Gray is in Benjamin Moore’s historical colors collection and while I certainly see it’s timeless appeal, I love that it gives off a contemporary vibe in this kitchen. And it looks absolutely stunning paired with warm brass and wood.
BENJAMIN MOORE
coventry gray
What about you? Any neutrals you love in the kitchen? Or do you have any favorite warm/green/greys that you recommend we check out?
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0 LikesKitchens 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:
- A large pattern 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.
- Vertical pattern "raises" the ceilings, visually "increasing" the height of the room.
- The horizontal pattern and horizontal stripes on the walls expand the kitchen while reducing its height.
- Diagonal lines on the walls bring dynamism to the kitchen interior, creating the illusion of movement.
- Textured wallpapers look very extraordinary. By endowing the surface of the walls with new qualities, they are able to create an additional dimension in the room. Thanks to the play of shadows and partial shadows, curious color nuances and unexpected alternations of textures, you can get a lot of interesting effects.
- When choosing the color of your kitchen, keep your own tastes and preferences in mind.
- Undoubtedly, the kitchen set must be in harmony in color with other design solutions of the room: ceiling, walls, floor. However, first of all, its color should cause you only positive emotions. Psychologists do not get tired of repeating that the coloring of the things around us directly affects the character, mood, well-being and even performance.
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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Bright, simple or neutral: how to choose the color of the kitchen?
08/08/2020
One of the first questions that customers ask us is how to choose the color of the kitchen.
The influence of color on the interior and mood is obvious to many, but it can be difficult to imagine which set will look best in your kitchen. We decided to analyze popular colors and compile a useful color guide for you, in which we took into account the factors of practicality and psychological influence. Here are some basic tips to help make the selection process clearer and more transparent:
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Listen to yourself, not fashion. If you already have certain shades in mind, think about what kind of associative array they evoke. The perception of color is subjective, and in this matter it is important to hear yourself. For example, the black that you like in other people's interior photos can be too depressing and oppressive if you honestly analyze your feelings.
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Consider light effects. The perception of color is directly dependent on the climate. If the kitchen window faces north, and you live in an area where there is little sun, even such a "cheerful" color as yellow will seem dirty and "morbid".
White is also unpredictable: a seemingly neutral color can literally dazzle in too bright rooms. -
Pay attention to the invoice. Glossy finishes always seem brighter than matte finishes, even when looking at the same shades. At the same time, coatings require a different level of care: matte is less easily soiled, and fingerprints are clearly visible on gloss.
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Choose not only a color, but also a shade: light or dark, saturated or diluted colors can create completely different moods in the interior. PVC film, which we cover the base for MDF facades, is presented in more than 150 shades. At the same time, the material provides a lasting color that will not fade in the sun, and it is very easy to care for it - with the use of any cleaning products. In addition, we create kitchens with plastic-coated MDF fronts. This practical material is presented in a palette of 30 shades.
Pure white: a kitchen with a versatile character
White has several advantages over other colors.
Firstly, white fits well into any palette and goes well with literally all shades. Secondly, white is perceived as visually light - this is especially important for a large kitchen so that the set does not look massive. Thirdly, the eye rests on the white color, which is why it is so often used for urban cuisine - so that the shade relaxes after a busy day. There is, however, a minus: it is on a white surface that the consequences of culinary experiments are best seen.
Strict black: the most mysterious color
In relation to black facades, our customers are divided into two camps: some dark colors seem gloomy and oppressive, while others consider black elegant and stylish. In fact, this color disciplines and gathers the entire interior around itself. If you want to create a trendy kitchen, use a life hack from designers: choose not black, but a very dark anthracite shade for the facades and combine it with a wood texture. Such a kitchen always looks solid and expensive.
Gray kitchen: a luxury solution
Shades of gray are the most trendy answer to the question of how to choose the color of the kitchen. The influence of color on the interior is ambiguous, but designers love it - and there are several reasons for that. First of all, gray is soothing and therefore perfectly matches the trend for cozy, relaxed interiors. Secondly, it goes well with bright accents - such a kitchen can be “revived” due to yellow, blue or red textiles. Thirdly, both classic and modern kitchens can be gray. The disadvantage of this solution lies in the subjective plane: we noticed that for many of our customers it is gray that tops the list of unloved colors - but this is purely a matter of taste.
Shades of blue: calmness and depth
Blue, blue and other color variations calm down, cause positive emotions in most people. Hence another non-obvious advantage of color: it is believed that blue helps fight insomnia - and sleep after an evening in the blue kitchen will be deep and healthy.
In terms of design, shades of blue also have an advantage - a large variety. Facades in rich blue look serious and solid; in gentle blue - modern and easy.
Passionate red: a solution for the brave
Shades of red are contradictory: on the one hand, they may seem aggressive, on the other, they inspire a sense of well-being and optimism. Subtle nuance: red enhances the feeling of hunger and provokes appetite. For those who are accustomed to monitor nutrition, this color property can come as an unpleasant surprise.
Juicy yellow: shades of optimism
Yellow is often associated with inner energy: in such an environment it is easy to restore it, so breakfast in a yellow kitchen can energize you for the whole day. True, color can negatively affect children and adults with an excitable psyche - it can annoy with its saturation and tire.
Fresh greens: a "battery" for a dynamic life
Shades of green are very popular in Eastern cultures: it is believed that such a range contributes to wealth and prosperity.
