40 Kitchen Color Ideas for a Look You’ll Love
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Whether you prefer subtle neutrals or boldly saturated hues, the right kitchen color scheme makes the room more personal and inviting. This collection of kitchen color ideas will inspire you to mix and match your favorite hues when choosing a palette. Many daily tasks revolve around the kitchen, so make it a space you enjoy being in.
Teal + Natural Wood + Gold
Jay Wilde
The teal blue cabinets in this kitchen are bright and eye-catching without being overwhelming. Paired with white and gray marble and a natural wood range hood, the kitchen feels fresh and inviting. Gold accents, including island pendant lights, the faucet, and drawer pulls, warm up the room cool blue base cabinets.
Gray-Green + Dark Wood + Canary Yellow
Robert Peterson
Mixing gray-green with dark wood creates a serene kitchen color scheme. Circular gray and white tile adds visual interest to the backsplash without taking center stage. Yellow bar stools add the perfect splash of color and invite guests to take a seat and relax.
Baby Pink + Gray + White
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
For an unexpected kitchen color idea, introduce shades of pink to a gray and white palette. Featured on the wall above the stove and the rug, pink hues warm up cool surfaces like marble countertops and bright white cabinetry. Gold hardware and wood floors further warm up this traditional kitchen.
Cobalt Blue + Olive Green + Gray
Laurey Glenn
This kitchen incorporates a modern mix of both contemporary and vintage elements. Blue cabinets serve as a foundation for striking green and gray marble countertops. The green of the marble is accentuated with matching olive-green barstools. Black and gold finishes and abstract artwork keep this retro-leaning kitchen current.
Emerald Green + White + Gold
Werner Straube
Jewel tones star in this luxe kitchen. Gold and emerald green stand out against a white tile backsplash, creating a stunning space for cooking and entertaining. Natural wood shelving and bar stools complement the bold cabinets and range hood.
Powder Blue + Cream
Nathan Schroder
Powder blue and cream are the primary colors of today’s popular cottagecore and Nancy Meyers aesthetics. The pair makes a kitchen feel cozy and lived in while staying bright and fresh. This kitchen leans into cottage style with the classic blue and white, as well as bamboo stools, hardwood floors, and a jute rug, which add warmth to the cool tones.
Cobalt Blue + Blonde Wood + Black
Julie Soefer
A blonde wood island and ceiling beams take center stage in this modern open layout, while a graphic black and white backsplash serves as a background for cobalt blue open shelving. Pairing light wood with bold dark colors creates visual interest and can’t-miss contrast.
Cream + White + Black
Joyelle West
If you want your space to feel open and airy, turn to cream or white when considering kitchen color ideas. Here, shades of the neutral cover the ceiling, cabinetry, and walls, while black accents and hardware help to provide contrast.
Black + Dark Wood
Adam Albright
This kitchen proves it’s possible to tastefully double down on dark colors and finishes. Two shades of dark wood on the cabinetry and island pair with a black range hood and backsplash. While the dark tones may seem daunting, with effective use of natural light, this space feels moody and inviting.
Powder Blue + Black + White
Denise Hauser
This kitchen has a timeless feel due to its classic color combo—blue, black, and white. Powder-blue base cabinets pair well with white upper cabinets for a lofty look. Black and gold fixtures and trim provide just the right amount of visual contrast in this traditional kitchen.
Dove Gray + Maple Gold + Mixed Metals
A warm dove gray and gold-toned maple kitchen color scheme abounds in this modern farmhouse. Light maple floors and rustic wood beams contrast natural texture with a sleek subway tile backsplash and deeply swirled marble countertops. Aged brass hardware stands out against simple Shaker-style cabinets painted gray. Dual pendants with copper shades introduce another metal to the mix.
Mint Green + Kelly Green
Robert Peterson
This colorful kitchen features two shades of green that are bold without being overwhelming. A white tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances keep the look clean and simple, while a blue painted ceiling adds interest overhead.
Black + Navy
Dane Tashima
This kitchen color idea features a timeless palette to create a modern look. Navy tiled flooring and a painted island provide a fresh contrast to black upper cabinets. Glass doors, a white backsplash, and a butcher-block countertop break up the dark colors in the room. Stainless-steel appliances and gold hardware continue the modern feel.
White + Blue + Green
White kitchens get a personality update when accented with a colorful tile backsplash. Here, glossy green subway tile adds color to a transitional-style kitchen outfitted with white Shaker-style cabinets and black stone countertops. Multihued dishes add another burst of color to open cabinet shelves.
Dark Wood + Light Wood
Julie Soefer
Dark and light wood complement each other in this traditional kitchen. Dark base cabinets ground the room and contrast cream-colored upper cabinets. Modern pendant lights, open shelving, and a decorative tile backsplash add interest.
Blonde Wood + White + Black
Classic yet modern, this timeless kitchen sets off its elegant black cabinets and bold floor tile with a warm wood island. The distressed blonde wood finish anchors the space and grounds the high-contrast kitchen color scheme. White-tiled walls and marble countertops create continuity throughout. Brass cabinet hardware and fixtures add shine that brightens the dark kitchen cabinet paint color.
Sage Green + Dark Wood + Red Wood
Werner Straube
Mixing wood tones with earthy neutrals is a perfect recipe for a warm and inviting kitchen. Red and dark woods make for a rich foundation for this kitchen. Sage green paint and patterned terra-cotta tile behind the stove keep the grand space cozy.
Navy Blue + Gold + Gray
Navy blue and gold make a bright and bold kitchen combination. The perfectly preppy kitchen color scheme looks striking when blue is used on an island or base cabinetry, and gold sparkles as hardware and fixtures. A gray tile backsplash sets a subtle stage for the colorful kitchen island, while framed artwork pulls the kitchen color scheme together.
Citron + Stainless-Steel + Black
Yellow plus green equals a high-energy citron color that makes a bold statement in kitchen color schemes. Here, subway-tiled walls showcasing the electric hue add a retro feel. Lower cabinets and appliances feature stainless-steel fronts for a sleek, contemporary look, while black stone countertops anchor the room. The gray-painted ceiling features a high sheen that mimics the shine of stainless-steel surfaces.
Mint Green + White + Black
Some kitchen paint color ideas aren’t meant to stand out. Pairing pastel tones with white creates a bright, airy kitchen color scheme that feels calm and inviting. Mint-green cabinets are just a few shades off the cool white of metal barstools, a retro-style white refrigerator, and a subway tile backsplash. Black grout lines between tiles and matte black wall sconces add punch to the light color palette.
Orange + Black + Gray
Bright and bold, this contemporary kitchen color scheme partners blaze-orange cabinets with a warm gray island. Dark-stained wood countertops and light-washed ceiling beams create a natural feel that contrasts with more modern elements. Large windows let in plentiful light that reflects off the cabinetry’s shiny finish.
Icy Blue + White + Dove Gray
This large kitchen is full of light thanks to its bright kitchen paint colors. Natural light paired with a white plank ceiling and cabinetry helps make the space feel more open. A white marble slab creates a bold contrast with the icy-blue island paint color. Metal pulls on the cabinets and drawers add shine to the room. Added sparkle comes from the dove gray backsplash tiles, while reddish-brown floors keep the room grounded and add warmth to the space.
White + Black + Brown
Give kitchen color schemes with white cabinets a bold hit of contrast. In this case, that accent color is black. Flooded with natural light, this neutral kitchen is welcoming instead of cold. Natural wood on the beams and range hood keep the look cozy and casual.
Coral + White + Black
This kitchen color scheme is perfect for small kitchens. A wallpapered ceiling introduces vibrant coral to an otherwise neutral kitchen. Applying wallpaper only on the ceiling draws eyes upward to make the small kitchen look larger and injects bold color and pattern without overwhelming. Glass-front cabinetry contributes to an open, airy look.
White + Olive Green + Brown
You might not expect a green refrigerator to look good, but in an all-white kitchen, it becomes the room’s focal point. The key to incorporating a colorful kitchen appliance is to make sure the rest of the room provides a quiet backdrop. Brown countertops and shelves provide a neutral transition from striking white to saturated green.
Spring Green + White + Dark Brown
The contrast between modern kitchen cabinet paint colors and worn-in wood makes this one-of-a-kind kitchen work. The industrial-yet-rugged look is amplified with simple metal pendants, steel stools, and bright green paint on the cabinetry. The amount of natural light in this room prevents the dark wood from leaving the kitchen feeling like a cave. White paneled walls also help to create contrast with the darker wood on the floor.
Navy + Snow White
Hardwood floors give this kitchen color scheme a rugged quality that juxtaposes the modern appliances and accessories that make up the rest of the room. Stark-white subway tiles and countertops pop against the deep navy blue cabinets. Steel pulls are sleek and add high-end quality to the room. Navy cabinets almost blend together with their simple facades. An abstract chandelier makes a subtle statement with its plain white color and intricate lines.
Burnt Orange + Powder Blue
A dynamic kitchen color scheme of burnt orange and light powder blue makes this kitchen a standout. The warmth of the orange accents is tempered by the cool blue and brick tones. Dark hardwood floors also work to anchor the room. Artwork and kitchen accessories repeat the room’s color scheme.
Keys to Kitchen Color Scheme Success
The best kitchen paint colors work together harmoniously to create a clean, welcoming environment. Watch and learn how to build a color scheme in your kitchen that does exactly that. This example builds upon a sage green kitchen color scheme.
White + Pale Blue + Cobalt Blue
Choosing different tints and shades of blue for your kitchen color scheme creates a water-inspired color palette sure to soothe. Cobalt blue slab countertops enhance white shiplap walls. The island’s brown base and the pale hardwood floor bring the color of sand to mind, an appropriate partner to the cool, watery hues surrounding them. Aged brass pendants and wood barstools (not shown) add warmth.
Copper + Cream
The unique color combination of copper and cream gives this kitchen a fresh, modern look using only earth tones. Handmade iron pendants above the island bring yet another metal into the mix among the copper hood and stainless-steel oven and faucet. Reclaimed chestnut wood adds character to the island top. The mosaic backsplash consists of dark chocolate, cream, copper, and touches of blue tiles. Copper pots and vases carry the copper theme throughout the rest of the room.
Apple Green + Cherry Red + Blue
On the color wheel, red and green are direct opposites and natural companions. In kitchens, these complementary hues create a playful, energizing effect. Here, crisp green walls mingle with bright red accessories and white cabinetry. Dark grout lines add definition to the subway tile backsplash, while a blue rug contributes another hue to the whimsical kitchen color scheme.
Earthy Taupe + White
Taupe and white sound like a bland kitchen color scheme until you consider the possibilities for accessorizing. In this neutral kitchen, jaunty red transferware perks up a display shelf integrated into gray Shaker-style cabinets. Glass-front cabinet doors hold white dishes but could just as easily have red ones for extra color. A white subway-tile backsplash frames the classic curves of a gooseneck faucet.
Blue Gray + Chocolate + Black
Soothing shades of gray, brown, and black give this traditional kitchen a natural ambience enhanced by the honey-tone hardwood floor. The kitchen tile has a slight hint of blue to give it some interest. The cabinet hardware and barstools add extra dashes of black.
White + Violet + Charcoal
Expansive windows drench this cool-hue kitchen with sunlight, keeping it from becoming a dreary, cavernous space. Instead, the purple island and charcoal tile backsplash mingle happily with white, stainless-steel, and natural wood to create a room with a fresh attitude. Gold accents add sparkle throughout.
Bright Red + White + Dark Blue
Kitchen color schemes with white cabinets often partner with red or blue accents for a classic color palette. Teaming the three colors into one nautical-inspired scheme takes confidence and a willingness to live with bright colors year-round. Here, a bright blue soffit and matching backsplash accentuate banks of cabinetry: white on top, red below. Glass-front cabinet doors add a sense of fun when stocked with dishes in coordinated stripes and solids.
Cocoa Brown + Sage Green
This down-to-earth kitchen partners cocoa-brown base cabinets with a sage-green backsplash to create a soothing atmosphere. Speckled granite and white upper cabinets add subtle pattern to the small kitchen color scheme. A textured kitchen runner energizes the space.
Green-Gray + Baby Blue + White
Warm gray cabinets, white countertops, and sky-blue subway tiles create a kitchen color scheme that’s restful and serene. Painting the cabinet interiors blue carries the hue nearly up to the ceiling and offers a pretty backdrop for favorite dishes. Blue bucket accent chairs are a cheerful presence in the dining area.
Editor’s Tip
When working with gray kitchen color schemes, you’ll have to decide if you want a warm or cool tone to the grays.
Kitchen Design Trends
If the design trends for kitchens seem to change as quickly as the seasons, there’s good reason. Trends come and go based on consumer interest and designer preferences. Some kitchen trends have become standard requests for homeowners, including kitchen islands and open floor plans, while others, like pot fillers and farmhouse sinks, aren’t as consistently used. White cabinets have been the standard for a long time, but they’re losing speed as wood cabinets return, albeit not in the honey oak of the 1990s.
Trends are meant to inspire, but when designing your kitchen, make sure your taste takes priority over anything you see on a home design show or in a magazine. While curved islands and black cabinets make a significant impact, if you’re going to grow tired of them sooner rather than later, stick with classics that stand the test of time.
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