10 Blue-tiful Kitchen Cabinet Color Ideas
We've got the blues.
I’ve found myself saying the same thing over and over lately as we make improvements to our new home: paint is a miracle worker! Changing a color on even the smallest of details can really pack a punch indoors and out. So naturally, as I was looking for remodel ideas in the kitchen, I decided a quick cabinet color refresh would be our next project.
Ripping out built-ins or even swapping out the door faces can be expensive, so we're going to tackle a weekend update with just a simple paint swap. Blue hues in the kitchen are very on trend right now, so I’ve rounded up a few inspirational favorites that have me ready to whip out that paintbrush and add some much needed drama to dinner making!
Cobalt Cooler
Blue and White Transitional Kitchen With Shades
This formerly dark and uninteresting kitchen gets a whole new life with beautiful blue cabinetry, delicate pendants and roman shades with a subtle graphic print. The backsplash is the star of the room: gray tiles in a chevron stripe.
Photo by: Julie Soefer Photography
Julie Soefer Photography
Now this is a statement color! Not your average navy, cobalt wakes you up as soon as you step foot in the room. It feels like a piece of Lichtenstein artwork and takes this modern kitchen to the next level of cool.
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Beachy Blues
Blue and White Kitchen With Colorful Rug
A colorful rug lifts the palette of this simple kitchen to rainbow levels, paired with its sky-blue lower cabinets and cloud-like upper cabinets and backsplash.
Photo by: Mary Costa Photography
Mary Costa Photography
Reminiscent of surfside cocktails and lazy days in the sand, this eye-catching cabinet color makes everyday a vacation day.
Island Time
Giving the island its own unique splash really brings focus to the center of the room. Keeping the cupboards in the same color family makes for an effortless look that's still intriguing without looking busy.
Dramatic Dining
Painting everything a dark, blue-ish black is definitely a bold move, but somehow this space is more inviting than intimidating. Bright natural light and high ceilings are a must to pull off this gorgeous look.
The New Evergreen
Green and White Chef Kitchen With Tray
Petite-frame barstools tuck neatly beneath the overhang of this kitchen island. Their wood-and-metal construction is a handsome contrast to the island's dark green.
Photo by: Allison Corona Photography
Allison Corona Photography
I’ve seriously been eyeing a dark emerald hue for my own kitchen update. Deep navy-infused greens feel more sophisticated than the traditional forest lodge shade. Black hardware and white upper cabinetry keep the room from feeling too heavy.
Go All In
Blue and White Transitional Kitchen With Gold Pendants
This charming kitchen sparkles with pretty color pairings (love the pinks and reds of the rug and the blue-gray cabinets) pulled together by a trio of gold pendants above the island. Clean-lined barstools are the perfect friendly and so-stylish finishing touch.
Photo by: Kimberly Gavin
Kimberly Gavin
When dealing with both upper and lower cabinets, it’s often a question of should you only paint half or do you go all the way? This is proof that a full wash of dark sea foam is not overwhelming but inviting!
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Tiled Texture
If you’re going for high impact, add in the texture with tile. The unexpected placement under the island bar makes for award-winning, restaurant-quality style at home.
Minty Fresh
Tomas Espinoza
This retro color takes an unexpected turn when paired with soft hexagonal tile and crisp wood accents. I love how the patterned backsplash makes the door to door mint seem fresh instead of outdated.
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Two-Toned Hues
Complementary colors in a similar color palette are both daring and delicate in this gorgeous kitchen. The key to success is that the entire upper area is in the same color, including the window frames and doors, allowing the butcher block island to still stand strong in the scene.
The New Neutral
Who knew that we’d be swooning over taupe-ish greys? Once considered a blasé color of choice, I’m starting to see more of it pop in in homes, lending a cozy look when paired with brass and wood details. Zillow even named this blue-based neutral as the color of choice for kitchens in 2018.
