Let s take a look at some creative color combinations to really make your dark cabinets stand out.
Kitchen paint colors dark cabinets. Jet by dunn edwards. When painting your walls countertops cabinetry and shelves use colors that are different than the walls but without a huge contrast. The blue color on the island is benjamin moore whale gray 2134 40 and the rest of the cabinets walls windows doors etc. The key to working with dark cabinets is to create balance.
The light gray walls a popular kitchen paint color for dark cabinets provide subtle contrast and keep the room feeling bright and airy. Web gray by sherwin williams is a stylish yet timeless and versatile color for kitchen cabinets says melissa george the décor blogger behind polished habitat. Without abrupt shifts from light to dark your kitchen will look spacious and serene. Sherwin williams web gray sw 7075.
Choosing colors in the same color family is a useful strategy. White and a rich dark gray are my favorite colors to use in a kitchen. It is a little unexpected but still a solid neutral that works with everything from modern gold accents to farmhouse style. Dark cabinets can create a sleek and sophisticated look in any kitchen however they can look and feel too heavy or overwhelming if not done right.
This airy bright blue paint lightens the look of the deep espresso floors and. Bradshaw says she s partial to dark cabinets and can t wait to use farrow ball s studio green which pairs nicely with white oak either on flooring or on open shelving and adds a natural vibe to kitchen spaces. One of the most popular modern décor trends is dark kitchen cabinets. With ideas for blues grays greens and yes even white these versatile kitchen paint colors bring the beauty.
A glossy subway tile backsplash ties the room together. Are benjamin moore owl gray 2137 60. We recently used benjamin moore decorator s white on upper cabinets and farrow ball down pipe on lower cabinets in a kitchen project and it turned out so well. It s important to keep in mind how much natural light your space gets before deciding on paint colors.
We also love how the glass pendant lighting makes an artistic statement. Create a serene kitchen setting with a light and cheery hue inspired by the sky. Mix dark cabinetry with a colorful island or buffet paint the windows or doorways a bold hue or install a vintage countertop in a fun complementary color. But even i can t help but be wowed by these dark kitchen cabinet colors against clean white walls and upper white cabinets.
Coat your kitchen in a color you love with our favorite paint picks. Minimize contrast with countertops and cabinets. While going for dark colors may seem to go against the accepted perception that a kitchen should have bright and warm colors you might be surprised at how well it works for most kitchens.