Popular Paint Colors For Kitchen Cabinetry

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Popular Paint Colors For Kitchen Cabinetry

Our team of designers and craftsmen at Walker Woodworking has been creating beautiful custom cabinetry and accessories in the foothills of North Carolina since 1999. While the actual design and craftsmanship of building cabinets rightfully take most of our time when starting a project, we realize that the colors of the final product will also be important to you.

Perhaps more than any other criterion, the finish and color of your custom cabinets will help determine how well they mesh with the rest of the décor and other major elements in your kitchen, such as countertops, appliances, and flooring. The following are three general color schemes that many homeowners choosing to remodel their kitchens choose among when selecting just the right look for their cabinets.

Neutral Paint Colors

These are time-honored and safe colors to go with, as far as not offending anyone else’s style sensibilities, should it ever become time to sell the home. This includes colors such as cream, tan, light gray, dark gray, and beige. They will blend in with most appliance finishes and countertop surfaces. In short, they are a versatile choice that will never go out of style, which is why so many people go with neutral colors.

Tuxedo Coloring

The fact that so many people go with neutral colors might make them a less-than-ideal choice if you’re trying to make your kitchen stand out from the pack. If you find neutral… well… boring, you might want to spice things up with this stylish two-tone color option.

Unlike an actual tuxedo, this kitchen cabinet color choice can be more than just white and black, though that would certainly be the highest-contrast option you could go with. You also have some choices about where to make the color contrast. A common approach would be to make the upper cabinetry one color and then the lower cabinets either a completely different color for a high-contrast look or a different shade of the same color. You can also use different colors between rows of cabinets at the same level, facing different walls in your kitchen. One color for wall cabinets and another for those in an island in the center is yet another idea.

Bold Colors

Using bold colors is the ultimate personal statement in your cabinetry color. You may have a particular color or mix of colors you adore, but you’re not sure if others would. If you know you’re planning to stay in the home a good long time, then you may want to throw caution to the wind and go for a color choice that makes you happy. Remember that bold does not, and probably should not, have to mean bright or gaudy. Bold colors can be done quite tastefully, so you can reduce any potential downside if you do end up selling someday while still having a cabinetry color choice you want.

Here For Your Cabinet Design and Finish Needs

The above color options are among the most popular. This is, of course, in addition to the prevalent alternative of going with a wood finish. Whatever specific look you’re going for with your kitchen cabinetry, our designers and artisans at Walker Woodworking can turn it into a reality. Read what Benjamin Moore has to say about adding a splash of color to the heart of your home.

With our showroom in Shelby, North Carolina, we’ve been designing and installing cabinets that help homeowners achieve their dream kitchens for two decades. For any of your custom or semi-custom cabinet and accessory needs, please get in touch with us, so we can show you how we can transform your kitchen or another room in your home with our fine woodworking.

Located 45 miles west of Charlotte, Walker Woodworking is your one-stop shop for all of your custom woodworking needs. Nestled in the foothills of North Carolina, we’ve been producing locally-manufactured cabinetry since 1999. We can provide beautiful, custom storage solutions for any room in your home. If you’re looking for distinctive cabinets for your kitchen, most off-the-shelf options available at retail stores will not do. Contact us, and we’ll find out how we can make your kitchen stand out from the ordinary at a price you can afford.

byStacey Walker/onDecember 7, 2018/updatedJanuary 28, 2026/inDesign Notes

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