40 Best Kitchen Color Ideas for 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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