5 Great Colour Options For Your Kitchen Cabinets

The kitchen is the centre of many Irish homes. It’s where the kids do their homework, where friends catch up with a cup of tea, and where the family gathers together for dinner each evening. If you’re spending a lot of time somewhere, you’re going to want it to look good! Kitchen cabinets aren’t just a place to store your pots and pans, they also give you the opportunity to be creative with interior design. You can co-ordinate or clash with the walls and floors to create the kind of kitchen you want. Whether you’re looking for a classic country kitchen or something as lively as your household, we’ve selected a few cabinet colours to inspire your kitchen makeover.

White

White kitchen cabinets are a great way to add light to a room. White will reflect light already coming in and making your kitchen brighter. You can contrast this with a pop of colour on the walls, putting a twist on the tradition of white walls and coloured cabinets. White can look great on wooden cabinets, giving the kitchen a rustic feel. You can even take it an extra step by creating a distressed look. If white feels a bit too bright, cream is a similar option that’s just that little bit softer.

Pastel blue

Pastel shades are a great way to add character to your kitchen while still maintaining a neutral look. While there are lots of pastel shades you can choose from, blue is a firm favourite for kitchen cabinets. Depending on how you style it, pastel blue cabinets can create a retro feel, a modern splash of colour, or create a homely vibe that reminds you of your grandma’s house. If you feel like pastel blue would overwhelm, consider just painting the bottom cabinets while keeping the top ones white.

Natural wood finish

Sometimes you just can’t beat the natural look! Maybe you a new set of cabinets, or have removed an old layer of paint to find gorgeous wood underneath. Instead of painting, how about a layer of varnish or oil? The products you use can completely transform the look of your cabinets, and a natural wood look can be as light or dark as you’d like. Kitchen cabinets with a natural wood finish can give a sense of warmth and cosiness to a kitchen, which can really suit a larger space.

Taupe

There are so many shades of taupe to choose from that a taupe kitchen has endless possibilities! You can choose a shade that leans toward beige, grey, or purple, finding whatever suits your kitchen space. This versatile colour looks fantastic on kitchen cabinets because it creates a neutral look with a modern twist. Taupe cabinets are often paired with white walls to create a sleek, modern look. Adding wooden cabinets or flooring is a great way to add a touch of warmth to this look.

Dark green

If you’re considering a colourful kitchen but don’t want to create a childish look, dark green cabinets might be exactly what you need. This bold colour creates a sophisticated look that can be easily styled to look very classic or very modern. A dark green shade is also an excellent choice if things tend to get a bit messier in your kitchen, as it’s kinder to spills and stains than a white cabinet would be. Touches of brass or bronze in features like taps and cabinet handles will really transform this look and add brightness in unexpected places.

We stock all of the products you need to create every one of these looks, and can supply you with all the tools you need for a kitchen cabinet makeover. The Paintrite team can also advise you on what shades will work best for your project, and answer any DIY questions you might have. Stop by our shop some time and see how we can help!