Go beyond bright white with these favorite cabinet colors.
If it’s time for a kitchen refresh, nothing can overhaul a space quite like acabinet makeover.
But don’t rely on a warmer shade of white to achieve a new look.
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“People are tired of playing it safe,” says Lott.
“We are seeing a lot more in overall color and stains for kitchen cabinets.”
“This means that the color choices are very important to creating a timeless design.”
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So where does one even begin?
“It’s essential to understand the surrounding architectural elements and finishes to create a cohesive design.”
Here, Betancourt and Lott share their favorite kitchen cabinet color trends to help inspire your space.
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“White cabinets will always be a classic choice.
“These color choices create a warm and inviting space with plenty of dimension.”
Lott also points to the great outdoors as an inspiration for how we live indoors.
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“We as a society will gravitate to the natural elements, keeping it simple and natural.”
And if you’re still looking for that perfect white, Lott suggestsSherwin-Williams Westhighland White.
“It’s a warm (not yellow!)
white that has a strong, traditional impact in the kitchen.”
If choosing a black paint color sounds completely overwhelming, you’re not alone.
Instead of going the midnight route, Lott advises softening things up.
Dual-Tone Cabinets
Why settle for one color when it’s possible for you to showcase two?
And while she can get behind a coordinating island, there’s anothertwo-tone trendout there that she warns against.
“Don’t do it.
It makes the space choppy and busy.”
She suggestsSherwin-Williams Navalfor “a strong navy base color with major impact.”
Rich, vibrant tones like navy and black are ideal backdrops to make hardware and other kitchen elements pop.
Oil-based paints require better ventilation than water-based paints.
No matter which pop in you pick,primeyour cabinets first.
see to it your cabinets are in good-enough shape to be paintedbefore beginning.
Prep the cabinets thoroughly and remove the doors and hardware.
Use the correct key in of paint and brushes, and take your time.
Wait for each coat to dry completely before adding the next coat.
