40 Kitchen Color Ideas to Inspire a Refresh

From soft black and deep green to pale blue, try these popular colors for walls or cabinets.BY ALYSSA GAUTIERI AND MONIQUE VALERISUPDATED: JAN 29, 2024

BY ALYSSA GAUTIERI AND MONIQUE VALERISUPDATED: JAN 29, 2024SAVE ARTICLE

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The right colors can completely transform your kitchen, whether it’s a light hue (think white, gray or powder blue) or a moody tone (like rich brown or dark green). It’s important to consider trending paint colors, but when it comes to choosing the best color scheme for your cooking space, you’ll want to find a combination that feels timeless. To help you settle on a favorite shade, we’ve rounded up the best kitchen color ideas for 2024 and beyond.

If you’re upgrading your current space, look to the surrounding elements like your kitchen flooring, lighting, countertop style and backsplash design. Also, take notice of your layout’s size and how many windows you have. 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.

Choose to focus on one color for a monochrome moment, or experiment with timeless color combinations — you can’t go wrong with black and white kitchens. 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, sunny yellow and even Barbie pink 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.

LARA KIMMERER

1

Bold Black

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.

FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Cracked Pepper by Behr

CHRISTOPHER STARK

2

Pastel Blue

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.

FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
The Early Stuff by Backdrop Home

DAN LOPEZ PANIAGUA- ARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY. DESIGNED BY FORGE AND BOW

3

Forest Green + Soft White

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

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EMILY HART PHOTOGRAPHY

4

Wine Red

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.

FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Eating Room Red by Farrow & Ball

JOHN GRANEN

5

Light Blue + Dark Woods

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

SARA TRAMP-LIGORRIA

6

Deep Green

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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FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams

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ANICE HOACHLANDER

7

Creamy White

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

TARA DONNE

8

Sunny Yellow + Bright Blue

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

AMY BARTLAM; DESIGN BY KATE LESTER

9

Cool Gray

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

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MEGHAN BOB

10

Dark Blue

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.

FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Very Navy by Behr

LANCE GERBER

11

Teal Green + Bright Coral

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

CARINA SKROBECKI

12

Rich Brown

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.

FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Rich Brown by Behr