What color cabinets

10 best colors for your cabinets |

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Considering the options for kitchen cabinet colors? Whether you’re remodelling your room or refreshing it, colored cabinets are a fabulous choice, with the potential to create both a look you love plus give your room a durable and easy-care finish.

Naturally, you’ll want to select kitchen cabinet paint colors that you’ll be happy to live with for a while to come. But you might also want to consider the decorative power of each hue. Different kitchen cabinet colors have particular benefits you may wish to exploit in your room design. Some can brighten and visually enlarge the room, while others make cleaning a less frequent necessity, for example.

And when it comes to the style of your cabinets, you might want to think about which colors complement their look best and fit in with the rest of your kitchen ideas.

Ideas for kitchen cabinet colors

We've selected the most stylish kitchen cabinet ideas and color palettes, so that you can find out the advantages of all the possible kitchen cabinet colors with advice from the experts.

1. Choose white for kitchen cabinets

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White painted kitchen cabinets can complement a whole range of kitchen styles. ‘Fresh and crisp, white is the perfect color to brighten up a traditional scheme, for example a Shaker kitchen,’ says Melissa Klink, creative director at Harvey Jones .

‘Timeless yet modern, it will give classic cabinetry an uplifting look that will work as the perfect base for neutral and colorful accessories and furnishings alike. Equally, white works well in modern settings, as long as it’s balanced by colorful or natural-looking features adding character and warmth.

‘If you think white will look too stark in your contemporary kitchen, try pairing it with a softer shade of beige or a more colorful green. This will create a more impactful look whilst still maintaining a neutral and fresh base.’

Pay attention to the room’s orientation if you’re considering using white when remodelling a kitchen. ‘Think about how the light enters the room: is it a cold northern light, and can it be warmed by the color of the cabinets or the flooring?’ says Tom Howley. If white is still what you prefer, look for one with undertones of yellow or pink to avoid a cool feel.

White painted cabinets also show dirt more readily than other colors, so they might not be the best choice for homes with young kids and pets, unless the extra maintenance involved is a price you’re willing to pay for the undoubted upsides of a white kitchen.

2. Go for gorgeous gray kitchen cabinet colors

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Leaning towards gray as your favorite among kitchen cabinet colors? There are a whole host of different takes on gray that are possible, from gray-whites through to dark grays that approach the drama of black painted cabinets (see below).

‘Gray is certainly one of the most popular colors we have seen in recent years,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘It works with virtually any style of kitchen, from country-style to ultra-contemporary.

'However, you need to be able to balance it with the right accessories and finishing touches. Gray kitchens can sometimes look a little dull, so choosing contrasting colors for the bar stools, accessories and even some cabinets can really brighten and balance the whole scheme.

‘For both modern and traditional styles, recent trends seem to be moving away from cool grays and leaning towards warmer and earthier shades of greige,’ she adds. And that’s certainly a strategy you might want to adopt if your kitchen receives northern light, which brings out cool tones.

The light reflectivity of paler tones of gray makes them a boon when it comes to small kitchens. ‘We have some beautiful light gray colors which are very timeless and will keep a small space fresh and feeling spacious,’ recommends Tom Howley.

As a neutral, gray is easy to team with other colors you might want to use for your kitchen wall decor and design features such as kitchen backsplash ideas, making it easy to put together a successful color scheme for the room.

Gray can be more forgiving than white when it comes to hiding the grime that comes about with everyday kitchen use, although the paler the version of gray you pick, the more cleaning will likely be involved.

3. Fall for beautiful blue cabinets

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Blue kitchen cabinet colors are an established trend, and one that seems set to continue. However, while deep rich navy blues may come to mind first, other shades of blue are growing in popularity.

You might want to consider fashion-forward powder blue, a take that’s fresh and clean but also relaxing to live with, or slightly gray-toned ocean blue, which is eye-catching without being overpowering.

‘Ocean-inspired blues work particularly well with timeless and traditional kitchen styles, such as Shaker-style cabinetry,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘Bold enough to liven up the scheme and introduce personality, yet easy to live with, blue cabinetry looks brilliant paired with quartz worktops and wooden features bringing light and warmth to the scheme.’

Blues at the paler end of the spectrum can help make a kitchen feel larger, so consider them if you're looking for small kitchen ideas and white is too clinical for your taste. They’re also a wonderful choice for south-facing rooms that have the benefit of warm light throughout the day where they’ll optimize the experience of light and space. Dark blues will advance visually, so are generally best reserved for larger rooms.

Another possible issue with blue is that certain takes on the color can feel cool, so get a tester to ensure your preferred shade isn’t going to make your room feel chilly. In general, blues that tend a little towards green are the ones to select for a warmer atmosphere.

A big advantage of blue kitchen cabinets – especially the darker versions? They won’t show the dirt easily delivering a low maintenance finish.

4. Embrace nature with green kitchen cabinet colors

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Green kitchen cabinet colors can range from the freshness of mint, through the earthiness of sage, to deep foliage green. Connecting us to nature, green can be a soothing shade, whichever version you choose, and make kitchen cabinets a fabulous feature of the scheme, rather than a subtle backdrop to colorful backsplashes or kitchen flooring.

They’re practical, too. Green painted cabinets can be forgiving of marks and grime to reduce cleaning time.

‘Green kitchens have overtaken blue schemes in popularity over the last year,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘Green is a versatile colour that looks at home in a sleek setting just as much as a farmhouse kitchen.’

A small kitchen can feel larger if you go for a lighter take on green. Dark greens, meanwhile, can make larger kitchens look super sophisticated. They needn’t be out of the question for smaller rooms, however.

Deep tones can make the space cocooning, and as green is positioned where the cool and warm colors meet on the color wheel, it will help create a cozy kitchen color scheme. Bear in mind that the freshest of greens can feel cool, so avoid them in north-facing rooms.

5. Make it moody with black

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Another of the kitchen cabinet colors that’s become a huge trend is black. It makes for an atmospheric room scheme, but one that’s easy to live with. Black cabinets won’t show grime, so they’re champions in the practicality as well as the style stakes.

Black looks both dramatic and sophisticated, but given that it will absorb rather than reflect light, is it only an option for larger rooms? ‘If you have your heart set on this style, make sure the room gets lots of natural daylight and that your kitchen lighting ideas are perfectly planned,’ says Tom Howley.

‘Add pale natural flooring or white surfaces and mirrors to help bounce light around and open out smaller spaces. Avoid too many pale contrasts though, as the beauty of a dark kitchen lies in creating a sophisticated yet snug ambience.’

When it comes to the orientation of your room, you might think the cool light in a north-facing kitchen rules black out, but rather than fighting it, you could simply welcome the opportunity to make the kitchen feel cozy and cocooning with black cabinets.

Black can be a winning option when considering modern kitchen ideas. ‘Sleek and contemporary cabinetry can often look a little clinical, especially if painted in minimal whites or grays,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘Black is a powerful color that will add so much personality, depth and definition to the scheme.

'Black handleless cabinetry looks very sophisticated, but if you prefer adding handles, brass or matt black brassware will provide an industrial and luxurious finishing touch.’

However, black should definitely be on your list of possible kitchen cabinet paint colors if you prefer other styles. ‘Black is also a great option if you want to bring a little bit of edge into a traditional Shaker or country-style scheme,’ Melissa continues.

‘Particularly with a more classic design, if you opt for black, make sure the room has enough natural light to take such a bold colour and add lighter touches through the worktop, soft furnishings, dining table and chairs.’

6. Opt for warming yellow or orange

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Bolder, brighter and warmer shades are a growing trend as kitchen cabinet paint colors. These bright shades can be used for the entire room or for sections – such as incorporated into kitchen island ideas and set against a neutral backdrop of white or charcoal. They’re energetic shades that can be the perfect backdrop for a kitchen where family and friends gather.

These colors are best used on simpler cabinet styles such as slab or Shaker rather than more traditional cabinets, to keep the look contemporary. They are options for smaller rooms too, but here paler takes on the colors are preferable rather than the bolder versions that might be too dominant.

As for the time you might spend on cleaning, they’re somewhere in between the two poles – easier to keep clean than white cabinets, but not as grime-concealing as darks.

Pay attention to the orientation of your room when choosing one of these warm cabinet colors. They might come to life beautifully as the sun hits them in east or west-facing spaces, but the boldest of these hues has the potential to be overpowering when the sun hits them. Use testers to check before committing.

7. Warm up with red kitchen cabinets

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If you are looking for kitchen color ideas that will never date, here is one to consider. Red kitchen ideas are having something of a moment, and it is easy to see why. A beautiful shade adds instant warmth to this rustic kitchen by Plain English . This muted orange-red is a shade that works so well with the authentic features and bare floorboards.

Rich, sophisticated and eye-catching, this kitchen cabinet color may just tempt you to ditch conventional colored cabinetry.

8. Embrace the dark side

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If you’re looking for kitchen ideas that are both dramatic and calm, the undeniable chic of a black kitchen is the perfect fit.

‘A dark or black kitchen can work very well in monochromatic schemes,’ says Gary Singer, Director of Eggersmann Design. ‘By bringing in dark cabinetry and layering the space with dark textures you can create a feeling of warmth and luxury. ’

‘Like the enduring ‘little black dress’, a black kitchen is a classic which will stand the test of time,’ says Richard Atkins, Managing Director at DesignSpace London.

9. Take a two-tone approach to color

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‘A two-tone scheme allows extra definition and interest without overcomplicating,' says Nicola Harding, director, Nicola Harding & Co.

'Most paint charts are arranged in families of colours, making it easy to find two shades that work together or contrast. Remember that dark colors take up more space visually. Use the darker shade below eyeline, and a lighter shade that’s closer to the wall color above; it will help break up expanses of cabinetry and feel calmer and less blocky than a high-contrast scheme.'

Try not to be too clever when choosing kitchen paint colors. Instead, take inspiration from decorative items you intend to include, such as art or upholstery, and see the paint as a backdrop, rather than the main event. ’

10. Be brave and decorate with a favorite color

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‘Playing it safe with kitchen cabinet color on a long-term investment like a kitchen is entirely understandable. But first, ask yourself: will it ever really make an impact, and will you end up wishing you’d been braver? Committing to a bright color requires time, effort, and a whole lot of tester pots. Bear in mind that you’re looking for a shade that will make your heart sing every time you’re in the kitchen. Once you’ve narrowed it down, put your chosen color on a trial door or very large sample and live with it for a few days to make sure it’s the one.’

Here, a salmon-pink color sets the scene for the rest of the scheme. This controversial hue can actually form a reliable background color that channels anything from a contemporary to a classical country-house spirit, as long as you find the right tone for the kitchens space and the light.

How do I pick the right color for my kitchen cabinets?

The starting point when you’re selecting kitchen cabinet colors is to consider how you want your room to look and feel.

‘Think about how it might relate not just to the living and dining areas, especially if it is part of an open-plan space, but also how it fits with your overall plan for the house,’ says interior designer Tiffany Duggan, founder of Studio Duggan .

Gather images of kitchens that inspire you and start to hone your ideas, thinking about how they might suit your space, the joinery elsewhere in the house and the period of your property.

Once you've selected your kitchen cabinet colors, our guide to how to paint kitchen cabinets has all the expert advice you will need for the next steps.

What is the most popular color for kitchen cabinets?

White is a popular color for kitchen cabinets. In the Design Trends 2021 study from the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association), whites and off whites were cited as the most popular kitchen color scheme for the near future by 47 per cent of respondents.

Meanwhile, grays and blues, along with beiges and bones, were mentioned by at least 25 per cent of respondents to the survey.

Owner of the eponymous kitchen company Tom Howley reports similar trends. ‘Last year we saw a sharp increase in orders of dark kitchens, with searches for gray shades up by 93 per cent in six months,’ he says. ‘Equally popular are dark shades of green, with searches and orders reflecting that the dark kitchen trend is here to stay.

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‘Dramatic deep shades, such as our color Avocado, luxurious charcoal hues, taupe and sophisticated black designs create cozy and comforting spaces. For a room that simply oozes high-end homeliness, combine dark shades with beautifully grained wood for added texture and warmth.’

Searches echo these observations, with Pinterest reporting a 50 per cent increase in those for the term ‘black kitchen cabinet’. Meanwhile green has taken the ‘kitchen’ hashtag on Instagram by storm; and of the possible shades of blue, it’s powder blue kitchen cabinets that have seen a huge increase in searches.

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. Previously executive editor of Ideal Home, she’s specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, and covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home for H&G. She’s written for websites, including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website, 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. It’s no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house renovator.

The Best Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors, According to 18 Designers

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Plus, how to paint with them

By Sarah Lyon

November 19, 2021

Choosing kitchen cabinet paint colors that will make your cupboards pop may seem like an impossible task when there are so many brands and shades to choose from. But whether your inclination is to go for a classic white or think outside the box a bit with a moody hue, there are plenty of designer-approved options that you should feel confident about choosing. Below, 18 designers weigh in on the kitchen cabinet paint colors that they find to be ultra-dreamy and perfect for your DIY painting job.

A kitchen by Amhad Freeman showcases wall cabinets in Sherwin-Williams’ Crushed Ice.

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Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647)

“This is the most absolute perfect color of light gray, and it’s as close to white as possible. I request that the cabinets be primed with standard white primer, as it will provide a clean and clear backdrop for the truest color. Always use semigloss paint, and have the cabinets hand-painted for the best look. This way, if the paint chips or gets scratched, they can be touched up much easier!”—Amhad Freeman

Farrow & Ball Pointing (No. 2003)

“It’s the perfect shade of creamy white and looks great with anything from veiny Paonazzo marble to Belgian Bluestone countertops. A little tip: I always recommend a hand-painted finish. I really adore seeing the faintest hint of paintbrush lines; I think this adds so much character.”—Alyssa Kapito

Behr Ultra Dark Cobalt Blue Extra Durable Semi-Gloss Enamel Interior Paint & Primer (PPU15-3)

“My favorite kitchen cabinet paint color is deep cobalt blue. While this color is striking, it also represents peace and serenity—perfect for one of the most-used places in your home. To achieve the desired look, you need three coats.”—Dominique Fluker

Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)

“This is a saturated warm gray that works well in kitchens and bathrooms. For cabinet durability, oil-based paint is the best. We have the cabinets sanded thoroughly, then use an oil-based primer. I prefer to have existing cabinets sprayed for a clean look, but they can be hand-brushed as well. If a client is sensitive to smell, I recommend using Benjamin Moore’s Stix primer followed by their waster-based Advance paint line.”—Laura Casey

Sherwin-Williams Caviar (SW 6990)

“Choosing a black with depth can be a bit challenging, but we’re leaning into Caviar as the perfect black for kitchen cabinets. To keep the cabinets from getting too flat and cold, we suggest utilizing festive hardware in brass finishes to warm them up a bit.”—Eneia White

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27)

“It’s one of those paint shades that looks beautiful in almost any setting. It breathes an air of sophistication and visual appeal to any space. I recommend two coats of paint paired with one coat of primer for optimal results.”—Nishi Donovan

Sherwin-Williams Salty Dog (SW 9177) and Sherwin-Williams Dark Night (SW 6237)

“These impactful blues allow for a lovely contrast when paired with lighter natural or quartz countertops. We recommend using a tinted primer close to your color to cut down on the number of coats needed—at least 50 percent of the full color should be in the primer. Don’t shy away from a fun and dramatic color!”—Laura Umansky

Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone (No. 241) and Farrow & Ball Strong White (No. 2001)

“Off colors that straddle the line between gray and beige are particularly stunning and can work well with both dark and light countertops. They have just enough pigment, so if your countertops are marble, the cabinet paint intentionally doesn’t match (versus a white, which has to be perfect). Like all paint jobs, be sure to test in different lights, such as early morning and dusk.”—Anne Mueller

Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117)

“We love a creamy white kitchen cabinet and often use this—it looks great with many different quartz and marble countertops and is clean, simple, and not too bright. From our experience, kitchen cabinets require a primer and a minimum of two coats of paint. We strongly recommend letting your paint cure for a minimum of 48 hours; we like to wait three days before adding hardware and all your favorite items back.”—Liz Goldberg

Sherwin-Williams’ Black Magic stars in this kitchen by Arianne Bellizaire.

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What color to choose a cabinet: basic rules and photo examples

Issues discussed in the material:

What basic rules should be followed when choosing the color of the cabinet
What color to choose a closet in the hallway, bedroom, living room
What are the nuances to pay attention to when choosing cabinet

When choosing furniture for home furnishing, special attention should be paid to its shade. If you find a color that will be in harmony with the tone of the walls, finishes and floors, then the interior will only benefit from this. Often, when the furniture is already in the room, it is its color that causes disappointment among the owners, they regret that they did not think about it in advance. What color to choose a cabinet and what rules should be followed - later in the article.

Basic rules for choosing the color of a wardrobe in a room

No matter how wonderful, beautiful, functional, reliable and comfortable your wardrobe turns out to be, it will look extremely out of place if its color does not match the main shades of the interior. Of course, when you are going to choose the material for finishing the facades and their shade, you need to proceed from your own preferences. However, it would be nice to follow a few rules, thanks to which you will definitely not make a mistake in such an important matter.

3 colors and no more than . You can choose absolutely any design for your interior, but it is important that it contains no more than three different colors or similar shades of the same range. In this case, the wardrobe will be combined with the decoration of walls and floors, or with the tone of upholstered furniture. In the case when a laminate or parquet board is laid on the floor in the room, we advise you to choose a cabinet model with facades that match the color of the floor and are decorated with natural veneer. Keep in mind: if the shade of the floor and furniture is dark, then the space will visually appear reduced.

White, on the other hand, will make the room look larger. Given this pattern, always proceed from the size of the room for which you need to choose a closet. In the case when you want it not to be too obvious, we recommend that you give preference to a finish that matches the shade of the wallpaper.

Unity with the general style . As for the design of the cabinet, it should not go against the general style decisions of the interior. Ideally, furniture should be ordered during the renovation process. Then you can easily choose materials for cabinet fronts that are similar in color to the decoration of the room. But if the repair is completed, when choosing a facade finish, start from the general style of your room. Facades made of frosted glass, on the surface of which any pattern is created, should be considered universal. Another suitable option may be facades with photo printing.
Matching room type . The correct choice is largely determined by how the room looks like in which the closet will stand. When decorating a bedroom, it is better to choose light pastel shades. At the same time, you should not give preference to white, since its predominance in the bedroom can cause some tension and interfere with rest and relaxation. If you add bright and colorful colors to the children's room, then it will become "alive". With the help of a light cabinet you will refresh the dark hallway, and with the help of a dark cabinet you will add coziness to the large living room.

According to psychologists, bright red and black colors do not affect the psyche in the most favorable way. Therefore, it is not worth decorating the interior with them. As for the other shades, you can safely experiment with them.

In any case, your choice is based on personal preferences. In this regard, it is meaningless to recommend only one color for all options. If your wardrobe is in a niche, then its color will be determined by the facades. When the cabinet is located near the wall, it is necessary to remember the color design of the sidewalls on the outside. The fashion for the same brown furniture has long sunk into oblivion. Today, manufacturers can offer all kinds of color solutions, so choosing a cabinet whose color would be in harmony with the interior will definitely not cause problems for you.

Speaking about modern wardrobes, it is worth emphasizing that manufacturers often make interior filling in neutral colors. It does not depend on the shade of the cabinet outside. It is important to make sure that the color of the edge and surface of the chipboard is the same. Sometimes this correspondence does not exist, because two manufacturers took part in the manufacturing process of the parts. This discrepancy is especially evident on the shelves and partitions, since they are always in sight. It is also not very good if the back wall has a different color. The cabinet should be considered finished only on the condition that all its internal elements do not differ in shade.

What color to choose a wardrobe in the hallway, bedroom, living room

So, what color to choose a wardrobe? When looking for the desired shade, proceed primarily from the color scheme of the room in which the wardrobe will be located. You should consider the decoration of walls, floors, ceilings. Decide for yourself what is important to you: contrast or restrained tones and smooth transitions.

Hallway

If you put a sliding wardrobe in the hallway, you will have access to the necessary things at any time. Here you can store seasonal outerwear and shoes, it is convenient to place bags, various shoe care products, all kinds of little things on the shelves and drawers. Due to the mirrored doors in the closet, the space will appear wider, the hallway will visually become larger, and you will be able to evaluate your appearance before you leave the house. A sliding wardrobe in the hallway will help you keep things in order when storing things.

Today, manufacturers are able to offer a wide variety of furniture colors. Usually buyers first of all pay attention to saturated shades. However, in addition to their advantages, they also have disadvantages. If you want to add light and space to the room, give preference to a pastel palette. If the task of lightening the space is not worth it, choose dark tones.

Bedroom

It happens that there is not enough space in an apartment or house to organize a dressing room, or it is simply not needed. In this case, the wardrobe is placed in the bedroom. Without forgetting about the purpose of this room (sleep and rest), a number of nuances should be taken into account.

It is important that the wardrobe in the bedroom is spacious enough and at the same time does not take up too much space. Visually, the cabinet will look compact due to the competent choice of color. In this case, it is better to purchase a light model with mirrors. Then your bedroom will not seem cluttered, it will have a lot of light and space. In such a room you can fully relax, enjoying the comfort.

With the right color for the facade, the bedroom will look renewed and more beautiful. There is such a science - chromotherapy, which studies the effect of various color combinations on people's health. It is addressed in the process of creating an interior, because it is known that color, transforming into electromagnetic waves, affects the general psychological state of a person.

When choosing wardrobe fronts, it is not recommended to rely solely on a single color. It is more correct to choose the most suitable combinations, in which one shade is the main one, and all the others only complement it.

According to psychologists, it is good when yellow takes over the role of the main color. This shade contributes to the stabilization of nervous processes. Peach, apricot tones can act as accents. Also very interesting is the green color. Such tips should be adopted, provided that the color of the wardrobe is combined with the shades present in the interior. To correctly choose the most appropriate tone, you should take into account the amount of sunlight in the room. This is largely determined by the geographical location of the windows (south, east side, etc.).

If you are trying to create the most harmonious bedroom interior, based on the shades of the closet fronts, we recommend that you contact the services of a professional designer. However, if you wish, you yourself can cope with this task. All that is needed is to analyze the general style of the interior, the colors of the walls, the floor and take them into account in the design of the future wardrobe.

If you do not have the proper level of knowledge about the correct color combinations in relation to wardrobes, then it is better to choose models with mirrored doors. So you solve your everyday problems, and the room will become visually more spacious and brighter.

Living room

The living room is usually referred to as the hallmark of the whole house. The function of the closet is to keep certain things hidden from prying eyes. In order to somehow highlight the interior, emphasize its originality, you can hang open shelves and put up racks, placing beautiful and memorable souvenirs on them. A home library located behind sliding cabinet doors with transparent or translucent glass will look no less impressive. One of the latest trends in the furniture industry has become a TV-zone, which is hidden in the closet.

In a living room decorated in a classic style, natural wood furniture should be present, because it always looks luxurious and presentable. Spectacular classic design of the facades of wardrobes are carved patterns, mirror inserts, gilded edging. For living rooms with a small area, we recommend choosing cabinets in the color of bleached wood and with a mirrored door. Usually such models are decorated with an intricate pattern. In spacious living rooms, a storage system made of mahogany or dark wood would be appropriate.

If we are talking about living rooms in a modern style, then for them it is preferable to draw up cabinet fronts with restraint. Often, storage systems have a solid surface of black, red, gray, white, and all shades of brown. As materials, glass, plastic, lakomat are usually used.

Other important things to consider when choosing a cabinet

When buying a cabinet, keep in mind that it should last a long time, not just a couple of years. Therefore, make your choice carefully, paying attention to a number of important aspects:

Decide where the wardrobe will be before you decide to buy it. So you will not only imagine what kind of wardrobe design you need, but you will not be mistaken with the sizes. If in doubt about the dimensions, we advise you to give preference to large models, especially if you have children. For apartments and houses with high ceilings, you should choose a closet with a mezzanine.
The selected size will also help determine the number of doors in the cabinet. If we talk about the classic version, then this is a wardrobe with two doors. Very large wardrobes usually have 3 doors.
Pay attention to the cabinet layout before buying this or that model. It is important to decide what kind of things you want to put there. It is convenient for someone to store only underwear and outerwear in the closet, while someone prefers to fold bedding and blankets. Decide on the number of hangers, the presence of boxes for shoes and shelves for small items. When you solve all these questions, you can go to a furniture store or workshop to choose a cabinet of the right model and color. There are situations when a large cabinet standing in the corner is poorly lit, then additional lighting is indispensable.
It is important that the color of the cabinet is in harmony with the overall interior of the room, suitable for wallpaper, curtains, and other pieces of furniture.
If you are just planning to choose a wardrobe, we recommend that you evaluate the door mechanism and profile before buying, which is the most wear-resistant part. It is important that the wheels made of plastic have a Teflon or metal coating. Plastic in its pure form is not suitable for daily use due to the fact that the elements made from it will deteriorate in the shortest possible time. As for the running parts, their movement should be smooth, they should remain in the grooves.
Buyers first of all pay attention to how the furniture looks in general. At the same time, they do not evaluate fittings and other finishing elements, savings on which are unacceptable. The most durable materials for small parts are considered to be steel and aluminum. The operation of steel elements is not accompanied by any noise at all. As for plastic, elements made from it will last very little.
With a wardrobe with a mirrored door, the space can be visually expanded. This should be taken into account when choosing a wardrobe model. Due to the closet with a large mirror, the room will be filled with light. This model will be an excellent alternative to a dressing table.
If you want to make a cabinet to order, invite a craftsman who will take all the necessary measurements. You should not do this on your own, because if you do not have experience with such measurements, you can make errors that will negatively affect the result.
For rooms with uneven floors, it is necessary to take care of the underlayment before placing the cabinet. With its help, it will be possible to minimize the unevenness of the floor and its slope.

How to choose the color of the wardrobe in the bedroom?

In this material you will learn:

What to consider when choosing the color of the bedroom wardrobe
What color is better to choose for the wardrobe in the bedroom
What are the features of white wardrobes in the bedroom
What to combine with and where to place a dark wenge wardrobe in the bedroom

Wardrobe in the bedroom has long been not only a convenient container for clothes, but also a beautiful element of the interior. This piece of furniture should not only contain a sufficient number of things, but at the same time look compact and aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, you should purchase one that fits perfectly into the decor of your room. This article will tell you how to choose the color of the wardrobe in the bedroom.

Choosing the color of a bedroom wardrobe: three important conditions

When deciding what color to buy a wardrobe for the bedroom, pay attention to three important points:

whether its colors are well combined with each other;
how harmoniously the color fits into the interior of the room;
Isn't the chosen shade too pressing psychologically.

Let's take a closer look at each of these points.

How to choose compatible shades

Perhaps everyone remembers the proverb-hint: “ K every about hunter w makes z nat, g de 90 020 90 021 fazanit”. And, probably, it's no secret to anyone that the human eye perceives a palette of shades that are made up of the colors of the rainbow. If you place the rainbow spectrum on a circle, then each tone will occupy a certain sector (measured in degrees from 0 to 365). By adding black or white to any shade, you can vary its brightness.

Using this circle allows you to determine which shades are best combined with each other, and apply this both when choosing the color of the wardrobe in the bedroom, and in the interior design of the whole house.

There are five color combinations that look harmonious and are recommended for interior decoration.

Monocolor , which involves the use of only one color in the form of its three shades, namely the main (basic), darker and lighter. Speaking specifically about cabinets, they often make a light facade and dark side parts.
Analogy, or the so-called nuance, when a three-color palette is formed from the main tone and two additional ones, taken on a circle at an angle of 10–30° . For example, if you take red as a basis, then the nuances for it are orange, brown, raspberry. It is worth mentioning that if you take an unequal angle to the left and right of red, then this will be a mistake. That is, you can not add purple to orange with red.
Playing with contrast . Choose shades from opposite edges of the circle. Examples: green and red, yellow and purple, blue and orange, etc. You should be very careful when using contrasts in furniture, sometimes there is really “too much”, and a person with a weak psyche, surrounded by too contrasting tones, may even have an attack. It is best to slightly muffle the main tones, slightly darken or lighten. For example, the color of the body of a bedroom wardrobe can be muted dark blue, then beautiful doors made of soft, very light orange glass will go well with it.
Using the accent, that is, you take three colors from one sector, and add a fourth as a contrast. For example, for the side parts of the cabinet.
Color tetrad , that is, the main tone and two opposite ones on the circle are taken. But there is a nuance: for contrast, when choosing, an angle of 180 ° is used, right there it can be from 90 ° to 175 °. The softest combination is obtained at a small angle.

Following these simple rules, you can choose harmonious shades for the interior, decide on the main tone and complementary ones that match it. The main thing is not to overdo it and stick to the chosen range. Up to four shades are allowed. You can use a monogamous option, that is, one main tone plus exactly its shades. Or combine the main tone with an additional one, plus a couple of accents.

Now, having an idea about the rules for combining different shades, you can choose the color of the wardrobe in the bedroom.

Harmonious combination of furniture color with the overall interior of the room

Often doubts may arise: how to consider the color of a cabinet if its surface is heterogeneous, has a complex texture (along with the floor, ceiling or wallpaper)? From which shade should you start in the first place in order to correctly select combinations? There is a pretty simple tip here: imagine that you took a picture of your closet, but the picture turned out to be blurry, as if blurry. Some small details are not visible, but the shade will be perfectly visible. Here it is and take it as the basis for design.

If, for example, you have white wallpaper with greenish ornaments on the walls, then, in fact, this can be considered as a light green tint. And when the color of the cabinet doors imitates a cut of a tree, then it will be any shades of brown, from the darkest (even reddish) to light, almost yellow.

If you want the furniture to blend harmoniously with the overall interior of the room, follow the rules listed below:

Choose the color of the bedroom closet as close as possible to the shade of the wallpaper. This advice is especially relevant for small rooms. Then the wardrobe doors will visually merge with the walls, and the room will seem more spacious, and the closet itself will not be so bulky. The rest of the body parts may be of a different shade. Choose according to the above recommendations.
Use an eye-catching shape as the dominant element. This advice, of course, is relevant for spacious bedrooms, when the area allows you to freely arrange furniture. Here you can play well in contrast, for example, if the walls are light, then put a dark, textured wardrobe that stands out from the rest of the interior.
The color of the wardrobe in the bedroom should be well combined with the rest of the furniture in terms of shade and even texture. The room will look harmonious if you not only have a wardrobe in wenge color, but also other pieces of furniture (beds, cabinets, etc.).
The wrong approach is to try to match the look of the wardrobe with the finish of the front door or the shade of the floor. Nevertheless, a closet is, relatively speaking, like a part of the wall, which means that it should look appropriate. Do not underestimate the importance of the decor on the doors, its various elements can perfectly complement the overall design of the room.
Remember mirrors. They are appropriate almost everywhere, create the illusion of a wide space, come with a beautiful matte coating. By the way, as for the coating, it should not be dissonant with the overall stylistic design. For example, a mirror with a curly floral ornament is not suitable for a high-tech interior.
Looks good additional elements made of plastic and other materials. With their help, you can recreate a completely original piece of furniture. But keep in mind that, choosing the color of the wardrobe in the bedroom, the finishing elements must be selected in a suitable color scheme. Either close to the shade of the wardrobe, or so that the decor fits well with the overall decor of the room. The space will not be perceived harmoniously if you use too many different tones.
Photo printing on the doors looks very nice and modern. However, here you should be careful not to get a lurid bad taste instead of a unique interior. It is important that the pattern fits well, firstly, directly into the door, and secondly, into the overall design of the bedroom. Plus, do not forget to take into account the color of the rest of the furniture and walls.

How the selected shade affects psychologically

The psychological effect of different colors is also of no small importance.

Each of the five color combinations listed above, made up of a circular spectrum, can be perceived differently by people.

Contrasting combinations are preferred by decisive people with a strong character and great self-confidence. It is for them that such color-saturated interiors, tint schemes of strength, energy, passion are suitable.
Nuance solutions and mono-color are chosen by calmer personalities who feel more comfortable in a discreet interior. Such people should stop at pacifying schemes of relaxation, relaxation.
The triad and nuance are preferred by extraordinary natures, who do not seek peace, including in the interior. For such, the more creative original solutions, the better. Such combinations look great in modern, creatively designed apartments and houses.

Do not forget about the psychological impact of different colors on people. For example, beige is considered calming, and red, on the contrary, is exciting. The colors of fun are yellow and orange. Blue - serious, business. Plus, remember about the individual perception of people of the same shades. Just black for some is associated with elegance and style, and for others - with mourning and sadness. The same can be said about mirrors: some people like them, while others annoy them.

Therefore, it should be understood that all the recommendations and advice listed above are given only as an aid, as if to help, but these are not iron rules. The final choice is still yours. It is up to you to decide what color to choose for the wardrobe in the bedroom so that it fits perfectly into the overall interior of the room.

A few recommendations on how to choose the right color for the wardrobe in the bedroom

When choosing furniture, not only its design features are important. Whatever room it is intended for, color is no less important in interior design. Most often, bedrooms are not very large, and here the main task is to visually expand the space as much as possible. Therefore, the color of the closet in the bedroom is important. It is necessary to choose such a shade for the doors so that the wardrobe does not look too bulky, as if merging with the rest of the situation.

The assortment is now, admittedly, very wide both in stores and in catalogs. It is easy to get confused and buy something wrong, but how to navigate? What criteria to rely on when choosing the color of the wardrobe for the bedroom?

In order not to find that the option you like does not fit into the interior, take a closer look at your bedroom:

If the room is large enough in size, decorated in a classic style, or there is more minimalism, then select dark pieces of furniture. In such a bedroom, walnut-colored cabinets look luxurious.
Light or bright juicy color wardrobe will perfectly fit into a modern or fusion style interior.
Many are attracted to red, but this, as they say, is not for everybody. It does not look good in every room, in addition, it can be very annoying for some people, and then normal rest will be impossible.

If you listen to the advice of professionals, then the best colors for a bedroom closet are calm shades close to natural, such as milky, beige, coffee with milk, ivory and the like. In such colors, the room looks more spacious and in general it turns out to be cozy, pleasant for rest and sleep.

Wardrobes that combine several shades close to each other (one as a base, and the rest as an addition) look more advantageous than plain ones.

If you listen to psychologists, then, in their opinion, the best color for the bedroom is yellow, because it has a positive effect on the nervous processes in the brain. Yellow is advised to be taken as the main one and complemented with shades of green, apricot, peach. At the same time, do not forget that the wardrobe should harmoniously fit into the overall interior. In addition, it matters if your room is sunny or not. It also depends on how the color of the wardrobe in the bedroom plays.

It's good to get advice from experienced designers when designing your bedroom interior. But this is not at all necessary, you yourself can, after looking more closely at the general appearance of the room, the decoration of the walls and the floor, figure out and imagine which cabinet is best suited. Try to stick to one chosen style and color palette.

An excellent horse move is to mount mirrors in the sashes. Then you will save yourself from the dilemma: what color to choose for the wardrobe in the bedroom. Plus, the room will visually look brighter and more spacious.

White corner cabinets for the bedroom: advantages and features

The bedroom is primarily a room for rest and sleep, it should be calm and comfortable here. Therefore, the most suitable shades for furniture are non-flashy and soft. This is just what white is.

Special qualities of white color

In most cases, the sleeping room is quite small, and it is the light design, a lot of white or pastel shades in the interior that will help visually enlarge it. Moreover, the white color is universal, easily combined with any others, it can be taken as a basis or used as an accent. This is a great option for small rooms, which, due to the white design, look much more spacious. And do not worry about the impracticality of white - the dust on it is much less noticeable than on dark surfaces.

In addition, a bedroom with white furniture looks very bright, which means that it does not need a lot of lamps, two will be enough.

Here are some of the reasons many people choose white for their bedroom closet:

It's a versatile option to pair with any texture, hue or interior style. You can furnish a room in a classic or any more modern style, and white will be appropriate everywhere.
In this case, you can use any decorative elements, glossy surfaces (which, by the way, are very practical). White pieces of furniture fit elegantly into the interior of Provence, loft, minimalism and can even be successfully interspersed with the Scandinavian style.
White looks very stylish. It is a favorite color in classic and Art Deco interiors. Gloss is often used here, gold and silver elements, which, in combination with white, look very beautiful and even luxurious. If we talk about styles, then in the classics, as a rule, more strict straight forms are visible.
White furniture, contrary to popular belief, is quite practical. Dust and spots on it are completely invisible (unlike dark surfaces). It is enough just to take care of her in the usual way, and there will be no problems.
Goes well with different shades. If the room is bright, then dark pieces of furniture will look rather cumbersome in it. Whereas the white color of the wardrobe in the bedroom will give the interior lightness, and against the background of dark wallpaper, it will add contrast and distinctness to the lines. For a children's room, it is better to choose bright, playful tones, they are more in line with the purpose of the room. It can be green, orange, yellow.
Visually enlarges the room. A room with white walls, ceiling, and furnishings looks much more spacious than it really is.

Quite organically in a white interior, pieces of furniture in ivory, milky colors will look good. However, remember the sense of proportion. Be sure to add colored blotches to the interior so that there is no association with the hospital.

Varieties

Furniture items differ not only in color, but also in the material used to make them. Usually this is chipboard, MDF, veneer or natural wood. The latter option is, of course, the most preferred and popular.

Here are some of the existing cabinets:

White corner cabinets for the bedroom . In most cases, they are made to order, so they take a little longer than others. Very practical, ideal for small apartments, because they allow you to maximize the use of space. Harmoniously fit into any stylistic direction.
Built-in structures. Very convenient in that they have a good capacity and at the same time do not clutter up the room. Additional fasteners will be needed for the doors, but the result is an excellent dressing room.
Straight models . They are placed only along the walls, and this is somewhat inconvenient. However, they have a very good capacity.
One piece constructions . This refers to those that can be freely moved from place to place (this is their main advantage). An example of such a model is a cabinet-pencil case.

What color to choose a wardrobe in the bedroom is a personal matter for everyone. Take a closer look yourself, compare in the photo and decide whether dark or light options are more to your liking.

Directions for use

Here are some helpful tips on how to furnish your bedroom and make it as comfortable as possible:

Make sure the room doesn't look boring. For example, if the corner wardrobe in the bedroom is white, then the wallpaper will suit contrasting, even dark ones (for example, blue or brown). If the entire interior is made in light colors, add bright spots in the design or special lighting.
Option for fans of white (if the whole room is made in this color) - buy a wardrobe, bed and nightstand in a beige shade, or coffee with milk, etc.
Remember that glossy surfaces reflect light very strongly, and with such furniture you will not need additional lighting. This gives a good savings on electricity.
You can make an accent on a white wardrobe with the help of textile wallpapers. This will add coziness to the room.
Make sure that the design of the entire house (or apartment) is in the same style. Sharp transitions from one direction to another spoil the overall picture.
It is best to put the wardrobe close to the bed so that you can quickly take and put things back.
It's good if you can place the closet near the window, because it's brighter there.
Wardrobe will serve as an excellent way of zoning a room if you have a studio apartment.
Mirrors will look great on the doors of a straight chiffonier placed along one of the walls.
The effect of unobtrusive intimate lighting is provided by a strip of LEDs placed at the top of the wardrobe along the entire edge.

Soft, not too bright light, beautiful chandelier with pendants, original texture of curtains and other interesting decorative additions will add comfort to any bedroom.

Variety of shapes and stylistic directions

There is a huge variety of wardrobes with various finishes and decorations on sale. And if you choose a white wardrobe for the bedroom, then think in advance how it will fit into the design of the room. Buy furniture only after you have decided on the overall style of the interior.

A white wardrobe with gilding, carved details and hinged doors looks luxurious in the Empire style or classicism. Most often, solid wood is used for such furniture, which guarantees a long service life. These models have a lot of carving, painted elements, smooth lines, gilded inserts.

Contrast is often used in baroque, for example, the whole room is decorated in a light tone and then bright accents interspersed: a lamp or a bedside table, etc. High-tech is characterized by strict forms, straight cabinets with mirrored doors or metal trim.

White is a favorite color for the Provence style, it is used for wardrobes, beds, chests of drawers, but only without gloss. Many people like artificially aged furniture, but this is not for everybody. This effect is achieved with the help of special paints, which do not give an even layer on the surface, but lay down with stains and cracks. Antique handles are often used in such an interior, as, by the way, in the Scandinavian style.

Mediterranean style looks very concise. It is characterized by furniture made of natural wood, and in such a bedroom a white wardrobe with a glossy finish will look great.

The Victorian style is distinguished by great restraint and rigor, which, by the way, is one of the most unpopular. There are practically no decorative additions, there are clear straight lines.

Each chiffonier model is made special by front sashes, in the form of doors or sliding apart.

There are different ways to design them, keep this in mind when choosing a wardrobe:

Using different colors in one model.
Decoration with mirrors and glass. Such doors look quite simple and at the same time visually increase the size of the room. Glass is used very differently: ordinary, acrylic, with a wide variety of colors and laying in several layers.
Leather elements look luxurious on beds and other furniture.
For greater originality, additional decor is applied to the mirrored doors, namely photo printing or any drawings.

Wenge-colored wardrobe for a bedroom: how to put it and what to combine it with

Wenge is a unique tree that grows in Africa, which is rich in interesting species of flora despite its, to put it mildly, not the most favorable climatic conditions for vegetation. Another name for wenge is "Congolese rosewood", it reaches 20 m in height and 1 m in diameter. Wenge wood has a very unusual color, and this quality was appreciated by both manufacturers and lovers of beautiful furniture. In the process of its manufacture, the veneer of this tree is used, and the finished products are special, even luxurious.

Why this color is interesting

Rosewood shades can vary greatly depending on how old the wood was used. If the plant is relatively young, then the material from it will turn out to be a dark brown tone; in mature rosewoods, the wood is black, often even slightly purple or with a hint of gray-brown. If you look at the saw cut through a magnifying glass, you can notice interspersed as if golden threads in the wood. The trunk of wenge in the very center is almost completely black, and closer to the bark (the so-called sapwood) it brightens, becomes close in shade to bleached oak.

When choosing the color of your bedroom closet, keep in mind that interior experts consider wenge to be more suitable for men. Dark tones look rather strict, brutal, with a certain amount of asceticism. A room decorated in this style inspires calmness, speaks of the stability, reliability and aristocracy of its owner.

It is easy to guess that logs, boards and even veneer from African rosewood are very expensive. Therefore, manufacturers quickly orientated themselves in the market and came up with a way out: to create other materials that repeat the wenge shade.

Materials used for the production of wardrobes

Chiffoniers for bedrooms and other rooms are made either from solid rosewood or from its veneer. It is worth mentioning right away that wenge is one of the so-called valuable tree species. And this means that all materials made from it are very expensive. Manufacturers realized that not everyone would buy furniture made from solid wenge wood, so an alternative was invented that was much more affordable. Namely - wenge-colored plastic wardrobes, decorated with mirrors, as well as glass and metal elements.

The main structural components are made from sheets of plywood, fiberboard, MDF, chipboard, and then covered with plastic on top.

There are a number of advantages for such furniture:

it is resistant to moisture;
is strong enough;
is easy to care for, wash off any dirt, dust or grease;
is almost mold free;
does not cause allergic reactions.

If we talk about the shortcomings, they are practically absent, with the exception of one: all shades of the plastic coating are predominantly dark, and the surfaces are matte. This means that even the smallest fingerprint will be immediately visible.

Regardless of the color of the bedroom wardrobe, decoration is practiced with additional metal inserts. The base itself, that is, the frame, is also made from it. The aluminum frame looks very interesting and peculiar. Mirrors and glass elements (and natural wood shades) are also very popular. They are used not only for wardrobes, but also for other pieces of furniture, living rooms, hallways, etc. Manufacturers produce glasses and mirrors of various shades, the same bleached oak, which is so close to wenge sapwood.

Combining wenge with other shades in the interior

All wenge shades are very dark and saturated. Such furniture looks really rich, dignified. Decorating the interior with similar pieces of furniture, you can perfectly play in contrast with light colors, for example, curtains or other furnishings.

Specialists-designers do not recommend adding objects from other wood to the interior, the structure of which is as rich as that of rosewood. Why? Such a combination puts wenge on a par with other materials, it loses its advantages, playing only an additional role in the overall picture. The only option with which wenge is combined very harmoniously and does not lose its superiority is white oak.

If you have chosen a wenge wardrobe for your bedroom, you can emphasize its uniqueness and luxury in several ways:

combine with turquoise, blue and pink;
warm chocolate-burgundy shades of "wenge" look good with yellow, red, green, pistachio;
lilac, gray and raspberry can advantageously shade purple rosewood.

As for the choice of decoration for walls and floors, parquet and light wallpapers, close in shade to bleached oak, look great together with wenge. If no interesting options come to mind, go to the Internet, there are a lot of photos of ready-made interiors. For example, rosewood furniture is chic with white chairs and mustard-colored curtains.

Choosing a stylistic direction

The ideal place for a rosewood suite is an interior in modern style. It is here that natural wood is preferable, including wenge. The advantage of this type of wood over other varieties is also that it is much stronger than others. Modern is also suitable for using wenge because this interior direction is characterized by bright, contrasting, bold elements in the design. And this is exactly what favorably emphasizes and dilutes the severity and balance of the dark shades of African rosewood.

A chic combination - wenge color and classic, especially if you complement the interior with mirrors, preferably large ones, as well as some light details for contrast. If you have already searched the Internet for photos of rooms decorated in a classic style with wenge-colored furniture sets, you might have noticed that such an environment is ennobled by the addition of elements of a shade of bleached oak.

Wenge bedroom wardrobe is a good choice. And to make the room look harmonious, correctly select the rest of the items so that they all blend well with each other in shades and textures.

The correct location of the wardrobe in the bedroom

Wenge wood is very dark, so furniture of this shade is more suitable for spacious rooms. In a nursery or a small bedroom, a dark wardrobe will look bulky and, as it were, cover all the free space with it. Such an environment will turn out to be very dull and uncomfortable.

If, choosing the color of the wardrobe in the bedroom, you settled on "wenge", then the best option would be a closet, even a corner one. And sliding doors can be decorated with glass or mirrors of the same wenge shade.