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Kitchen Makeover for Less: Cabinet Transformation Trends

Posted on July 13, 2022

It’s that time of the year again when we’re in the mood for something new. Freshly cleaned out spaces usually inspire additional, decorative changes… especially in the kitchen.

With the arrival of summer, you’ll see many kitchen transformations that share a common theme: color. And that’s no surprise, considering that many kitchens are overloaded with old, outdated cabinets, counters, and appliances. Luckily, updating and modernizing your existing cabinets is a great way to transform your space without a costly and intrusive renovation. A simple change in color can transform the space in a matter of days. Check out some of the designs below for inspiration!

Before you venture off to explore different paint colors for your cabinets, consider checking the blog post we created on Color Trends for 2022! We’ve already done some serious legwork for you and shared the best paint colors to consider for this year. The colors include organic neutrals, soft warm blushes, earthy boho tones, and the color of the year…Sherwin William’s Evergreen Fog! Here are a few of those trendy colors.

Dining Room Painting Sherwin Williams Alabaster Paint SW 7008
Sherwin Williams Alabaster Paint SW 7008
beige dining room sw7036 with blue accent wall sw9057 aquitaine
Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige SW7036. Blue accent wall in SW 9057 Aquitaine.
office painting sherwin williams evergreen fog
Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog Office Corner

Modern White Cabinets

Whether your cabinets are made of maple or oak, a dated wood stain will make your kitchen look old and dingy, especially in a modern home. We want our kitchen to exude cleanliness and efficiency, so bright, refreshing white is an easy choice. Warm whites are all the rage this year. With a light and airy look, warm whites will brighten up any space. Mix with statement colors to create a fun and inviting space.

multicolor kitchen painting
Walls in Sherwin Williams 7551 Greek Villa. Island in Sherwin Williams 9138 Stardew. Mudroom in SW 6332 Coral Island.

Vivid Color Cabinets

Many kitchens are also taking on a bold and dramatic contrasting color scheme. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this trend. By painting just your oven or stove cabinets a contrasting color, you’ll be able to highlight certain areas of your kitchen and make it look more organized. Highlighting certain features can create visual interest and help bring the space together. Additionally, calling attention to the open counter space can help make it feel less cluttered.

kitchen cabinets painted with 3 different sherwin williams colors
Island in Sherwin Williams SW 6438 Dill. Range Cabinetry SW 7004 Snowbound. Sheetrock walls in SW 7016 Mindful Gray.

Ditch the Tile

For your backsplash, consider painting it instead of using the standard tile. A great washable paint option is washable flat paint. Washable flat paint is great since it can be easily cleaned with simple soap and water. With Sherwin Williams’ new washable flat formulations, you can even smear butter on it and it washes right off! Reach out to us today and we’ll even show you a demo. We recommend using Sherwin Williams Duration or Emerald Paints.

kitchen cabinets painting sw 0063 blue sky and marshmallow white walls
Lower cabinets in Sherwin Williams SW 0063 Blue Sky. Walls in SW 7001 Marshmallow. Trim in SW 7015 Repose Gray.


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