Transform your kitchen with any of these paint color pairings.
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Choosing a kitchen cabinet color is hard enough, but choosing two colors to complement each other requires some extra thought. You can keep it neutral, go bold, or try a trendy pick. Or maybe a timeless color scheme is right for you. The options are seemingly endless. Luckily, we've gathered designer-approved inspiration to help you narrow it down. Ahead, take a look at kitchen cabinet color combinations that are actually worth your consideration.
Give your space a spa-like atmosphere with olive green and soft white cabinetry. In this kitchen by designer Augusta Hoffman, the range hood was given a patinated finish to look like iron and further warm up the space.
Create an elevated yet playful atmosphere—like in this kitchen by designer Philip Mitchell—with sky blue and white cabinetry. Plenty of metallics make the room look luxe.
Opt for a moody environment with black and white cabinetry. In this kitchen by Nicole Hollis Studio, black upper cabinetry with glass fronts and a white backing pairs nicely with the crisp white cabinetry beneath it that bears black hardware.
For a Georgia kitchen, designer Laura Jenkins covered custom cabinetry in Stone Blue and Teresa's Green by Farrow & Ball. A peachy Fireclay Tile backsplash completes the spirited display.
This color combo is for anyone who wants an all-white kitchen with some depth to it. It still feels light and airy from the white, but the dove gray makes it feel more inviting.
See more at Amber Interiors.
If you're going for a cottagecore aesthetic, consider mixing dark purple and eggshell cabinetry. Here, designer Rita Konig finished the look with rich purple-veined marble and Antoinette Poisson's Jaipur wallpaper.
Want to use wood in your kitchen but fear that wood-on-wood will look too rustic? Combine it with sleek lines and glass-front cabinets.
See more at Amber Interiors.
Earth tones take over in this Amsterdam kitchen designed by Nicole Dohmen of Atelier ND Interior. The cabinetry is painted in Invisible Green by Little Greene, and the island features Mouse’s Back by Farrow & Ball for an overall relaxing look.
Take blue and white to the next level with a vibrant burst of cobalt, like in this kitchen designed by Mark D. Sikes. It makes a bold statement but still feels classic.
If blue and white seem too coastal for you, opt for navy. The richer tone is grounding. Plus, it pairs well with marble and wood accents, like in this kitchen designed by Pure Salt Interiors.
Grays can soften the contrast between black and white. Just take it from this kitchen designed by Jon de la Cruz, which features white cabinets, gray cabinets with a wood grain, and a black range hood. Better yet, the gray cabinetry looks nice with the stainless steel appliances.
Play it safe with timeless neutrals like the cream and gray cabinetry in this kitchen by designer Tobi Fairley. Silver pendants and hardware tie the look together, but you could pair it with gold accents to warm it up more.
If the contrast feels too stark between white and blue, opt for gray. The cool tones create a mellow, relaxing place to get your bake on.
See more at Nicole Franzen.
Emerald green cabinetry can easily give your kitchen a jolt of energy. Since it steals the show, pair it with white cabinetry for a sleek look.
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