If you’re renovating or revamping your existing kitchen to a more modern kitchen design, a simple coat of paint or refinishing your cabinets can substantially impact it by giving it an innovative aesthetic. A dull, old kitchen can become dramatic or cheerful, all with the swipe of a paintbrush.

Boldly painted cabinets can serve as a beautiful contrast to the wall color and become a focal interest in your kitchen. The cabinets should be your first consideration when choosing a kitchen color scheme. The kitchen cabinets typically take up approximately 40% of the visual space in your kitchen. Hence, using them as a foundation for future color choices seems a great idea.

Usually, the kitchen cabinets have been designed to have blended into the background. Thankfully, it is 2022, and colorful cabinetry is one of the new homeowners’ most popular kitchen design choices. 

How to Select the Color for your Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet Style

Choose the right cabinet color for your modern kitchen design.

The best way to select a color is by taking inspiration from your cabinet’s design style. In modern kitchens, you can use various bright colors and contrasting tones. A splash of red against a white backdrop will look as incredible as it sounds. Mint green or bright yellow cabinets can breathe a new life into your modern kitchen.

Kitchen Size

A bigger and brighter kitchen will be able to rock dark cabinets, while a small or poorly lit kitchen will look best with light kitchen cabinets.

Don’t Go Overboard

It is ideal for picking and sticking with one color and using it strategically when selecting the color. 

Don’t Forget the Island Cabinetry

If your kitchen has an island in the center, you can mix and match the cabinetry by using a neutral or lightly toned color on the rest of the cabinets and painting the cabinets under the island using a bold tone. Some color choices that will go perfectly here will be varying shades of blue, peach, or yellow.

Final Thoughts

When considering colorful cabinetry choices for your kitchen, consider the rest of the elements, e.g., the appliances, lighting, and the décor items. Whether you’re doing a complete renovation or painting the existing cabinets, you can take inspiration for your color schemes from our gallery.