Kitchen Paint Colors

Selecting the right kitchen paint colors can be a daunting task. There are so many different surfaces to consider such as walls, cabinetry, trim, islands, and floors that is challenging to determine which popular kitchen colors to choose. The first step in selecting the right kitchen paint colors is to consider the style and architecture of the rest of your home (or what you are planning it to be). This will likely determine the style and color palette you will be bringing into the kitchen. Also take note of the size and layout of your room. Dark kitchen cabinet paint colors may make a small space seem dark and cramped, whereas a light bright color will give the illusion of a larger more open room.

Choosing the right kitchen color schemes for your home is easy if you remember a few tips that I learned from our interior designer years ago.  First, you have to think of your home as one cohesive unit rather than individual rooms, and plan your color schemes accordingly. For example, if your adjoining dining room is a bright red  color with dark wood built-ins, continue that same palette into the next room rather than selecting cool blue kitchen paint colors with grey cabinets. This creates a unified and “finished” look like a designer would create, rather than I hodgepodge of mismatched rooms.  Also keep in mind the size of your room when selecting kitchen wall colors.

So many people ask me, what are the best kitchen paint colors for my home?  This room can be particularly challenging to select a color scheme for because there are so many design elements at play — from the cabinetry to the countertops and everything in between.  This space is also oftentimes the heart of the home, so the kitchen paint colors may have a large impact on decor schemes in nearby rooms.  My biggest piece of advice for selecting the right paint color for your space is to keep it simple. Like I said, there are so many competing design elements in this particular room, that bold colors tend to overwhelm the space. When in doubt, select a nice neutral shade that will accent your cabinetry finish well.

Our favorite behr paint colors were cool taupe and grey colors like “gentle rain” and “reflecting pool.” We went with the taupe shade for the walls, then mixed and matched classic white cabinets with some light grey pieces to add design interest. Painting the ceiling in a similar grey shade rounded out the look. Selecting the right kitchen paint colors is an important step in any remodel. There are literally thousands of different shades to choose from, and each can generate a different feel for the space. We love the look of a neutral color palette filled with muted grey tones, so we selected kitchen colors in a variety of similar shades.

When we decided to list our home for sale, we knew that we had to switch up our kitchen paint colors.  We have fantastic traditional white cabinetry, but the existing paint color made the space look so dark and outdated. When I was selecting the right kitchen colors with white cabinets, I was attracted most to neutral shades that would be good for resale but that were dark enough to make the beautiful trimwork standout. I think this warm taupe shade was a great choice to achieve both of these goals. We loved the kitchen paint ideas so much that we decided to continue the shade into the ajoined living and dining rooms. I think the finished product brings a beautiful cohesive and contemporary look to our home. 

Painting kitchen cabinets is a great way to update the look of your home without spending the money on a complete renovation.  You can achieve the same fabulous looks found in designer magazines at a fraction of the cost by simply refinishing existing cabinetry. Before you get started, determine what type of wood your cabinets are made of and review areas that are damaged and need repair. Then decide if you want to add any additional trim or decorative accents to update the style of the units. Finally, pick your kitchen paint colors before deciding on a shade to paint the cabinets. It is important to take this step because all shades used should contain the same undertone.