From soft black to bold blue, incorporate these popular shades into your kitchen color palette.
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The right colors can completely transform a kitchen, whether it's a light hue (think white, gray or powder blue) or a moody tone (like rich brown or dark green). While there's room to experiment with trending paint colors, you can't go wrong choosing a timeless color scheme. To help you settle on the best color palette for your style, we've rounded up the most common kitchen color ideas for this year.
If you're upgrading your current setup, look to the surrounding elements like your kitchen flooring, lighting, countertop style and backsplash choice. Also, take notice of the layout's size and number of windows in the space. Bright colors, like true whites or cool grays, work best in small kitchens or interiors lacking natural light. Rich tones, like emerald green or navy blue, can also make a statement in tiny spaces.
Try a classic color combination, like black and white, but don't be afraid to pair unexpected hues — like bright blue and yellow or teal and coral pink. On par with 2024 kitchen trends, green kitchens are still all the rage — ranging from light sage to forest green. We're also loving deep reds, dark blue and shades of black this year. No matter if your kitchen design is modern, farmhouse, country or maximalist, we've got a gorgeous hue that'll inspire your space.
Smoky green cabinets, painted in Benjamin Moore's Vintage Vogue, are paired with a deep black, intricately carved vintage table that doubles as a kitchen island. Get inspired by designer Alissa Johnson and layer in velvet stools and sleek gold hardware.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Vintage Vogue by Benjamin Moore
Blue and yellow are complementary colors, so it's no surprise that sunny yellow pendant lights are the perfect contrast to high-gloss blue cabinets. We love that designer Troy Spurlin skips the cabinet hardware to further the retro style.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Cobalt Glaze by Glidden
Warm up your interior with deep black, painting kitchen cabinets, walls and trim the matching moody hue, just as designer Zoë Feldman does here. Natural wood accents, namely the light wood dining table, complement the rich black.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Black Beauty by Sherwin-Williams
Rather than commit to a single paint color, design firm Forge & Bow opts for a nature-inspired green for lower cabinets and a crisp white for the uppers.
FIND SIMILAR SHADES: Buffett Green by Benjamin Moore Blank Canvas by Behr
Blue and yellow sit opposite from each other on the color wheel, which means these sunny yellow cabinets work well with a blue patterned tile backsplash.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Sundance by Benjamin Moore
From burgundy and auburn to muted mauve, warm rusty reds are trending this year. Here, Kelsey McGregor, founder of Kelsey Leigh Design Co., uses a wine-inspired paint color on walls, cabinets and window treatments for a monochrome moment, then weaves in gold hardware to complete the look.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Eating Room Red by Farrow & Ball
Lighten up an interior with powder blue, which evokes a calm, cool feeling, especially when paired with walnut wood accents. The pale hue, chosen by Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors, is elevated by gold hardware.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: The Early Stuff by Backdrop Home
Painting cabinetry black — a popular paint color this year — is an easy way to create contrast and add drama. Here, Woodland Road Design pairs the dark hue with a white tile backsplash to produce this iconic color combination.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Cracked Pepper by Behr
Contrast baby blue cabinets with bright white walls and a dark wood paneled ceiling. The dark wood creates drama and warmth, as well as a connection to the outdoors, according to Anna Popov of Interiors by Popov.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Glacier Stream by Behr
Dark yet calming, this cool green is filled with gray undertones that make it feel nearly neutral. The modern shade is a perfect complement to marble countertops with light gray veining.
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FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Pewter Green by Sherwin-Williams
Light, warm and welcoming, this off-white shade looks elegant paired with gold fixtures and marble countertops. We're also loving that Ellen Hatton of BarnesVanze Architects swaps upper cabinets for a wall of windows.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Creamy White by Behr
Light gray kitchens are timeless. Here, designer Kate Lester chooses a neutral shade that looks elegant and helps to reflect natural light, so the space feels larger.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Gray Screen by Sherwin-Williams
No matter your design style, rich blue cabinets are a hit. The dark shade looks bold, yet still feels timeless. Take note from Caren Rideau, founder of The Kitchen Design Group, and opt for a true blue patterned backsplash to complete the look.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Very Navy by Behr
Experiment with a dramatic color combination, just as designer Michelle Bordeau does here with dark green cabinets and terra-cotta-colored upper walls.
FIND SIMILAR SHADES: Coral Reef by Benjamin Moore Essential Teal by Behr
Looking ahead to 2025, we're predicting a surge of moody tones, and designers — like Emily Ruff of Cohesively Curated interiors — are loving rich brown. This deep shade creates an earthy feel when paired with natural stone countertops and wicker bar stools.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Rich Brown by Behr
Following the trend of Barbiecore home decor, hot pink looks striking on kitchen cabinets. Pair it with white walls and chrome hardware.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Peony by Benjamin Moore
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.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Supermoon by Backdrop
Gray doesn't have to be boring. Subdued blue-gray wall paneling tempers the dark gray cabinets in this kitchen design scheme.
FIND SIMILAR SHADES: Seize the Gray by Clare Graphic Charcoal by Behr
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.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Strong White by Farrow & Ball
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 dark wood lower cabinets and a display of wood cutting boards.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE: Picnic by Sherwin-Williams
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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