Unexpected Pop of Color: Kitchen Cabinets

I love white cabinets. I really do. We painted our old kitchen cabinets white and it completely transformed the space, like shockingly different. I also painted my mom’s kitchen cabinets white and it refreshed the room. Then of course we chose white cabinets in our new house as well.

But if I didn’t redesign every room in my home after a hot minute, then I might have tried something bold… an unexpected pop of color on the kitchen cabinets.

I mean just look at these mint green cabinets.
Love the mix of rattan chairs and those glass pendants.

Traditional Kitchen by Natick Kitchen & Bath Designers Rob Kane – Kitchen Interiors Inc.

How about just a pop of red at the kitchen island?

Traditional Kitchen by Grand Prairie Kitchen & Bath Designers USI Design & Remodeling

This light blue is bold and bright, but makes this country kitchen smile.

Farmhouse Kitchen by Little Rock Interior Designers & Decorators Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Classic black? I adore this clean look.

Traditional Kitchen by Atlanta Carpet & Flooring Authentic Pine Floors, Inc.

Green with a bit of dark wax? Gorgeous.

Mediterranean Kitchen by Los Gatos Kitchen & Bath Designers Kitchens of Los Gatos

Or how about something bright and cheerful
like this buttery yellow kitchen?

Traditional Kitchen by Doylestown Kitchen & Bath Remodelers Superior Woodcraft, Inc.

Can’t commit to a full kitchen of painted cabinets?

How about the two tone look?

Traditional Kitchen by The Woodlands Interior Designers & Decorators Carla Aston | Interior Designer

I’m simply loving the mix of green and white.

Traditional Kitchen by Nashville Kitchen & Bath Designers Hermitage Kitchen Design Gallery

And my new favorite, navy blue island with white cabinets.

Traditional Kitchen by Hatboro Architects & Designers OMNIA Group Architects

So, would you ever paint your cabinets in unexpected color?

Or try the two tone look?

Comments

Kim G says

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I would love to paint ALL of my cabinets, but my hubster is dead set against it. He doesn’t even like colored walls, but I just paint them anyway! I think doing the cabinets would push him over the edge! 🙂 Thankfully when we built our house, the builder used a great local cabinet maker and I have high quality oak cabinets that still look almost new (16 years later). I love the navy and white cabinets, too. I’m also on a big turquoise kick right now so I’m pretty much diggin’ the turquoise cabinets.
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  I’ve heard local cabinet makers are the way to go! Well, maybe we can just start with a bathroom? 😉
angie says

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I LOVE the green! It’s the perfect shade- not too bright but definitely brings some color.
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  Totally agree!
Deb says

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I cannot decide on a color for my cabinets. The backsplash has beiges, the floors are darker with greys, beiges, browns. Do I choose contrasting color or one that matches?
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  I would go contrasting. It’s hard to say without seeing a picture, but from what you’re telling me, contrast may be the way.