Kitchen Paint Colors with Dark Cabinets

Many kitchens come with cabinets you might not have chosen and that don’t fit your personal style. As a big expense in the kitchen, you might not be keen on changing out the deep, rich or dark cabinets you inherited. You can still show a stylish side despite your cabinets by choosing a new color on the walls. Below are a few kitchen paint colors that will pair effortlessly with dark cabinets.

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Bright Colors With Dark Cabinets

Dark cabinets can make a kitchen feel more like a dungeon than an entertainment space, especially if you have a lot of them. Use a bright color to break up the dinginess. Choose a bold blue, bright green or fun yellow to paint the peaks of wall that are showing through. You’ll want to choose one distinct color to work with to avoid looking like a box of Crayolas.

• Bold Blue
• Bright Green
• Yellow

You also have the option of choosing a color that is incorporated with a bright backsplash, appliances, or countertop items. If you take this approach, use a toned down version of the bright color. If you have a bright red set of appliances with black cabinets, try a light gray or barely red color to tie the palette together. When working with more vivid colors, try to increase the natural light in the room. It will help the color wash over the entire room.

Muted Colors With Dark Cabinets

Muted versions of a chosen color can be a great way to add lightness in the room while adding another tone. Shades like lavender, periwinkle, and butter are good choices to give color to the room without overpowering the room. These types of colors work best in country or traditional homes.

• Lavender
• Periwinkle
• Butter

Use the tone in a pattern on seating, linens, or art on the walls. It creates a pulled together look that is straight from a magazine, even if you didn’t choose the color of your cabinets.

Add a Modern Vibe With Bright Neutrals

You can add a modern statement to your kitchen by painting your walls a bright neutral color like white or cream. This will make dark cabinets pop in your space. To achieve a contemporary look, having quartz or light colored granite countertops installed can complete your kitchen remodel without having to paint your cabinets. You can also update small details like cabinet hardware to change up your cooking space.

• White
• Cream
• Beige

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