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KITCHEN CABINET COLOR TRENDS FOR 2022

A new year means a new opportunity to set goals not just for yourself but also for your home. If upgrading your kitchen or renovating is one of your home goals for this year, you need to know about current cabinet color trends for 2022. While you never have to choose what’s trending, it is helpful to know what is popular in case you decide to sell in the next couple of years or are looking for inspiration. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and color plays a big role in the atmosphere, as it can influence our mood. The kitchen cabinets make up the most significant part of the space, so a good color choice is critical, as you will be looking at them for some time. 2022 has unique color choices trending, along with new twists on old classics. Let’s explore them together in this post.

Bold Cabinet Color Choices

For years, the standard color choices for the kitchen have included white, gray, and wood tones. Slowly, pops of color began to make their way into the mix, such as a dark kitchen island against white perimeter cabinets. Trend forecasts for 2022 indicate that bold colors are on the rise, with the selection broadening to include green and even plum purples, as well as regular choices such as black. One unexpected color choice was announced by Sherwin-Williams this year: red, which seems to be trending as a cabinet color option. There are several reasons why bold colors are an excellent choice for your kitchen cabinets, including:

  • Encourages communication between you and your guests.
  • Positively impacts the atmosphere
  • Stimulates the appetite

Bold colors allow us to make a statement, create visual interest, and add depth to a space. It influences the atmosphere of the kitchen, which means it matters because this is the heart of the home, the place where everyone gathers to enjoy delicious meals and celebrate achievements. A bold cabinet color choice can help make your guests feel welcome and encourage communication. The color red is known to stimulate the appetite; no wonder it is the number one choice for food logos, and can be an excellent option for the kitchen. Bold colors are a fun way to shake up the traditional and put more of you into the space. If you want to create something different, bold color choices for your kitchen cabinets are the place to start.

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Dark Wood For Kitchen Cabinet Color

Wood is a beautiful choice for kitchen cabinets, one that has remained a consistent option, but what has shifted is the wood species and stain selections. Rich, dark stains are trending in 2022, and it’s understandable; they complement multiple design styles and pair well with a wide range of color choices. Oak has endured as a wood choice for kitchen cabinets, but homeowners are now looking to make a statement through darker stains. It is a stain that speaks to those with a no-nonsense attitude, providing stability in the kitchen, the family’s main hub. Another strong, stable, and stylish wood choice that has been gaining ground over the last couple of years is walnut. Its natural beauty and rich tones make it a stunning choice for kitchen cabinets. Walnut is a beautiful complement to neutral color palettes, such as gray and white, and its durability ensures it will last for years. There is also an added benefit to opting for a dark stain color: less mess. Light colors are beautiful, but their one big flaw is their susceptibility to dirt. This is less of an issue with a darker stain, smudge marks, and fingerprints. A darker color scheme is also a good choice for those who enjoy a more modern design style. Whether you are going for a stable kitchen design, a contemporary/industrial feel, or a blend of natural and traditional elements, you can find the perfect color for your kitchen cabinets.

Nature Inspired

Regarding nature, designers are noticing a trend with homeowners; they want more nature inside the home, including color choices for kitchen cabinets. Colors like blue, green, and even yellow are becoming increasingly popular in cabinet design. The Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr colors of the year are all inspired by nature, with two leaning toward green shades. Green is a rising color choice, especially the softer shades, because it reflects an open, calm feel, a perfect representation of nature that can be brought into the home. Color impacts our mood, and by bringing nature’s colors indoors, you are mimicking that vibe in your home, creating a place of calm and repose. The kitchen should be a warm and welcoming space, a central gathering place for family and friends alike. Blues, greens, and yellows are good choices for cabinet colors and pair well with others. Consider a blue kitchen island surrounded by white cabinets; the result is a beautiful, finished look. Some of the benefits of selecting a color inspired by nature are:

  • A calm atmosphere
  • Healing environment

When these colors are combined with a kitchen that gets natural light, it creates a space that feels like a little piece of the outdoors inside. We spend a significant amount of time in the home, especially in the kitchen, so our color selection matters. Consider a natural color for your kitchen cabinets.

Warm White Mixed With Bright White

No matter how many color trends come and go, white will remain one of the top choices. The hue, however, can shift over time. The bright white has been a winner for several years, but in 2022, there seems to be a definite shift toward a softer, warmer shade. This white tends to be a better match for warmer color schemes such as yellows and reds, while the bright white is suited to cool colors like green and blue. In general, white is a color that makes a space look brighter, feel more open, and less cluttered. It also pairs with any design style and complements any color; it is suited to stainless steel or black appliances. If you have limited natural light in your kitchen, white cabinets would be a good choice for your space. A shift to a warmer tone also makes sense as more homeowners explore layering their look with pop colors or pairing it with wood. If you are looking for a color that complements a wide range of styles and is suitable for resale, then white kitchen cabinets are the color for you.

Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends For 2022

Is a new kitchen on your goal list for 2022? Our experienced design team is ready to assist you through the process and guide you through your renovation journey, including color decisions. We take the time to get to know you so we can help you select what best represents your style, something you will love and enjoy for years to come. We serve more than 15 counties, and our list continues to grow. Give us a call or visit our 5,000-square-foot showroom to explore our multiple kitchen displays. Together, we will create something amazing.

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