40 Kitchen Color Ideas to Inspire a Refresh

Painting cabinetry black — a popular paint color in 2024 — is an easy way to create contrast and add drama. Here, Woodland Road Design pairs the dark hue with a white tile backsplash.

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Cracked Pepper by Behr

Lighten up your interior with powder blue, which evokes a calm, cool feeling. The pale hue, chosen by Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors, looks stunning mixed with walnut wood accents and gold hardware.

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The Early Stuff by Backdrop Home

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.

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Buffett Green by Benjamin Moore
Blank Canvas by Behr

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.

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Eating Room Red by Farrow & Ball

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.

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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 natural wood flooring and marble countertops.

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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.

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Creamy White 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.

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Sundance by Benjamin Moore

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.

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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 blue patterned backsplash as well.

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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.

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Coral Reef by Benjamin Moore
Essential Teal by Behr

Twenty twenty-four is all about warm earthy tones, and designers — like Emily Ruff of Cohesively Curated interiors — are loving rich brown. This deep shade creates a moody feel, without making the interior feel too dark thanks to a surge of natural light.

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Rich Brown by Behr

After the year of Barbiecore home decor, hot pink looks striking on kitchen cabinets. Pair it with white walls and chrome hardware.

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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.

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Supermoon by Backdrop

Gray doesn’t have to be boring. Subdued gray wall paneling tempers the dark gray cabinets in this kitchen design scheme.

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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.

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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 a display of wood cutting boards.

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Picnic by Sherwin-Williams

Create a modern, moody aesthetic with a rich blue hue. Here, interior designer Kelsey McGregor uses the same deep shade for cabinets, walls and trim.

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Old Navy by Benjamin Moore

Give your retro kitchen a refresh with a layer of sweet light green paint. For a cohesive look, paint the exterior and interior of your cabinets — plus the backsplash.

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Two Scoops by Clare

Bring in a calming blue shade that adds color to your kitchen without overpowering the space. Take a note from the Mendelson Group and find a pale blue that feels bright, fresh and welcoming.

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Summer Friday by Clare