Crazy for Color? Your Kitchen Cabinets Want In
Make over your kitchen in spectacular fashion with just colorful cabinet paint? Now there's a bright idea
We have all seen homeowners transform their kitchens incredibly on a dime by simply repainting the existing kitchen cabinets and swapping out hardware. You may be itching for your own kitchen makeover now that you know how little it takes. White and wood are classics, and gray painted cabinets have been done, so you may be wondering what the new colors are for a contemporary kitchen update.
Consider yellow — but not a pastel country-kitchen yellow. Try a saturated egg yolk yellow to add sunshine and smiles. It looks amazing with white walls and blonde wood floors.
With Emerald as Pantone's Color of the Year, all shades of green are in the spotlight. A lighter pastel version of the rich hue looks refreshing as a kitchen cabinet color.
If you like the idea of mint green in the kitchen but don't want to commit to doing the whole kitchen this color, apply it just to the island and keep the other cabinets white. Many new kitchens are showing a mix of finishes, and an island is a good place to play with color.
If you just can't imagine anything except pristine white kitchen cabinets, but you are drawn to a little mint, feature it in a small area, such as a new tile backsplash.
A green closer to olive paired with marble accents will keep your kitchen looking classic for years to come.
Shades of turquoise work with retro-style kitchens for a nostalgic wink — and also look great in modern kitchens.
Turquoise can be overbearing in large doses, so I advise using it sparingly. This kitchen uses just the right amount on the upper cabinet frames, balanced with warm wood lower cabinets and terra-cotta floor tiles.
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See more of this kitchen
I do like turquoise, peacock and robin's egg blue, especially for laundry cabinets — as an offshoot to the kitchen instead of on the prime real estate.
Black as a cabinet color choice is catching on like wildfire in some kitchens.
Are You Ready for a Dark and Sophisticated Kitchen?
Are You Ready for a Dark and Sophisticated Kitchen?
Navy is this year's black. When black seems too masculine or gloomy, navy will do in a pinch to add neat and preppy charm. It looks especially good paired with white upper cabinets.
Color Guide: How to Use Navy Blue
Color Guide: How to Use Navy Blue
Navy also looks fantastic with this year's metal of choice: copper. Whether you use copper as the finish for lighting, plumbing fixtures or hardware, or simply display your collection of copper pots and pans, think navy for at least part of your kitchen.
Tell us: What color is your kitchen?
More:
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Tell us: What color is your kitchen?
More:
8 Great Kitchen Color Schemes
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Sexy Color Touches for Neutral Kitchens