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Bold Black
Lara Kimmerer
Painting cabinetry black — a popular paint color in 2024 — is an easy way to create contrast and add drama. Here, Woodland Road Design pairs the dark hue with a white tile backsplash.
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Cracked Pepper by Behr
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Pastel Blue
Christopher Stark
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Forest Green + Soft White
Dan Lopez Paniagua- Arris Photography. Designed by Forge and Bow
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Wine Red
Emily Hart Photography
From burgundy and auburn to muted mauve, warm rusty reds are trending this year. Here, Kelsey McGregor, founder of Kelsey Leigh Design Co., uses a wine-inspired paint color on walls, cabinets and window treatments for a monochrome moment.
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Eating Room Red by Farrow & Ball
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Light Blue + Dark Woods
JOHN GRANEN
Contrast baby blue cabinets with bright white walls and a dark wood paneled ceiling. The dark wood creates drama and warmth, as well as a connection to the outdoors, according to Anna Popov of Interiors by Popov.
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Glacier Stream by Behr
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Deep Green
Sara Tramp-Ligorria
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Creamy White
Anice Hoachlander
Light, warm and welcoming, this off-white shade looks elegant paired with gold fixtures and marble countertops. We’re also loving that Ellen Hatton of BarnesVanze Architects swaps upper cabinets for a wall of windows.
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Creamy White by Behr
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Sunny Yellow + Bright Blue
Tara Donne
Blue and yellow sit opposite from each other on the color wheel, which means these sunny yellow cabinets work well with a blue patterned tile backsplash.
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Sundance by Benjamin Moore
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Cool Gray
Amy Bartlam; Design by Kate Lester
Light gray kitchens are timeless. Here, designer Kate Lester chooses a neutral shade that looks elegant and helps to reflect natural light, so the space feels larger.
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Gray Screen by Sherwin-Williams
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Dark Blue
MEGHAN BOB
No matter your design style, rich blue cabinets are a hit. The dark shade looks bold, yet still feels timeless. Take note from Caren Rideau, founder of The Kitchen Design Group, and opt for a blue patterned backsplash as well.
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Very Navy by Behr
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Teal Green + Bright Coral
Lance Gerber
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Rich Brown
Carina Skrobecki
Twenty twenty-four is all about warm earthy tones, and designers — like Emily Ruff of Cohesively Curated interiors — are loving rich brown. This deep shade creates a moody feel, without making the interior feel too dark thanks to a surge of natural light.
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Rich Brown by Behr
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Barbie Pink
Getty Images
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Crisp White + Warm Woods
Sara Tramp
Instead of going for a classic all-white kitchen, interior designer Emily Henderson creates intrigue with natural wood accents — from the wood paneled ceiling to the kitchen island base.
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Supermoon by Backdrop
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Light and Dark Gray
Tara Donne
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Bright White
@kylie fitts
Crisp white paint is a timeless choice. It helps brighten your work station, and gives you the flexibility to decorate with bold accents. In her personal home, Shelby Girard — Havenly’s VP, Creative & Design — contrasts an all-white palette with gold fixtures and raw wood bar stools.
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Strong White by Farrow & Ball
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Light Green
MEGHAN BOB
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Navy Blue
Emily Hart Photography
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Mint Green
John M. Hall
Give your retro kitchen a refresh with a layer of sweet light green paint. For a cohesive look, paint the exterior and interior of your cabinets — plus the backsplash.
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Two Scoops by Clare
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Breezy Blue
Tim Lenz
Bring in a calming blue shade that adds color to your kitchen without overpowering the space. Take a note from the Mendelson Group and find a pale blue that feels bright, fresh and welcoming.
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Summer Friday by Clare
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What’s in My Cart.”
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