Two-Toned Kitchen Cabinets: Trendy or Timeless?

Consider painting your kitchen cabinets if a total kitchen renovation or a simple makeover is on your to-do list. A trend that we have seen take the decorating world by storm has been two-toned cabinets. Sometimes simply working with natural wood and adding color to either top or bottom cabinets can change the aesthetic of the entire kitchen.

There are several ways to use a two-toned painting effect and create a look with your kitchen cabinets that is both on-trend and timeless.

1. Create depth and dimension. Use contrasting colors (lighter and darker) to draw the eye in and toward a focal point in the room; this could be the kitchen island, the cooking area, or even a patterned tile mosaic above the sink. Wherever you decide you want your guests and family to be drawn, use lighter colors to draw the eye toward that area.
2. Divide up spaces. Another use of contrast is to section different areas of the room; for instance, a breakfast nook, bar, or window seat might have cabinets set apart in a different shade.
3. Open up the area. If you want a smaller kitchen to seem more prominent, try using a darker color of paint (or staining wood dark) on the bottom cabinets and a light shade of paint on the top cabinets, which will make the room feel open and airy.
4. Go bold with your color choice. If you prefer a cheerful kitchen, go for lively colors. You can use complementary shades that tone down a vivid color. Speak to a color consultant at your preferred painting specialist. Some ideas are bright orange, red, yellow, or turquoise paired with a neutral color.
5. Choose calming colors. Contrasting colors create a classic look and appear crisp and clean. Some popular contrast ideas our customers have liked are white paired with gray, black, and navy. If you adore a retro design, you might check out some pairings of pastel shades with white, including mint green, pale aqua, pale coral, and pale lemon. Neutral colors like beige and tan look fantastic alongside natural wood cabinets.

CertaPro Painters® of Northwest Florida provides high-quality cabinet painting services. Call us today for a free consultation and quote.