Decorating a kitchen can be a difficult task, however, following a few steps makes the task easier. First you must analyze the space of your kitchen, choose what style you want according to your tastes and then choose the colors that best suit you. Here we show you ideas to inspire you when choosing modern kitchen colors.
Gone are the days when kitchen cabinets were just a plain, neutral color. Take a look at these color combinations for kitchen cabinets and walls.
The trends forecast for 2022 suggest a range of colors of different tones, sober neutrals such as greige, gray and white, palettes dominated by natural tones such as green and intense shades such as navy blue.
White
White kitchens are a classic that will never go out of style. White not only blends in easily with other colours, but also goes hand in hand with timeless design, which is very important in the kitchen.
One of the best kitchen decoration options is to give it a futuristic look. The metallic color of stainless steel is perfect and combined with white, they give a kitchen a lot of personality.
White with colorful accessories
Vibrant color schemes will continue to be popular in 2022, with a Scandinavian focus.
A vibrant color like yellow makes a very cheerful kitchen and combined with white it is perfect for lighting up the room and highlighting the color.
There are no rules when choosing a color for your kitchen, but it is important that you learn to combine colors. For a monochromatic kitchen it is perfect to add color through furniture and accessories. The result is a very modern kitchen.
If you want to give your kitchen a color injection, but you are hesitant to adopt a strong color on your walls or appliances, you can add color on the chairs or stools, or on the kitchen island.
If instead, within the trends, you are looking for a more rustic look, natural wood furniture can be an excellent option, which will also look fabulous contrasting with white walls.
You can use various colors in your kitchen and create a unique and original combination. A lot of color can be added, for example, in openings such as doors and windows.
As you can see in the photos, vibrant colors occupy an important place in decoration trends, and it is possible to opt for more intense shades for the kitchen as well, such as shades of vibrant orange, yellow, intense pink and red.
Colors that go very well with the shine of stainless steel, so if you are about to equip the kitchen from scratch or to change the appliances, you can take these colors into account when choosing.
White and wood
White or wood finish kitchen cabinets have dominated kitchen design for the last few decades. White has become a staple color in contemporary and modern designs due to its timeless appeal and ability to brighten up spaces.
Wooden kitchen cabinets, on the other hand, are also a traditional staple due to their classic appearance and natural warmth.
Therefore, if you don’t want to take risks with colors like the ones mentioned above, white and wood will always be a good choice.
This is another of the classic colors that never goes out of style, but this year it is being used more than in previous years. A pale gray pairs nicely with white marble countertops and black appliances.
The color gray is considered the “new neutral” in interior design. Today, we see it on walls, floors, furniture, finishing materials, lighting fixtures, and even decorative elements. And of course warm shades of gray can be used to paint kitchen cabinets.
It’s a perfect color for those who find white too boring. It shares the same attributes that make white a favorite color in the kitchen, as it offers neutrality. But gray is more discreet.
Gray kitchen cabinets offer flexibility and versatility when it comes to mixing and matching accessories. Like the color white, gray works as a perfect backdrop for the introduction of touches of color, whether in warm or cool tones. You can add a bold color, like yellow, orange, or green, to brighten up the room.
Although lighter shades of gray will never have the lightness of white, some paint manufacturers offer cooler shades like Cloud Gray, which can help create a cleaner, more casual and comfortable kitchen atmosphere.
Gray kitchen cabinets also provide a sleek and sophisticated look for modern kitchens. When paired with black and white quartz countertops, they provide a subdued canvas that highlights other fixtures. At the same time it adds depth when combined with other colors. They can highlight metal handles, stainless steel appliances, or white walls.
There are various shades of gray that can be used, but the ones that are trending the most this coming season are shades that belong to the “medium to dark” end of the spectrum, such as graphite, smoke gray, ash gray, charcoal, slate gray. , pebble and iron.
Greige
Greige is also another modern neutral that continues to gain ground in home decor. It is an ecru color that brings a lot of elegance.
Simply put, “greige” is the combination of the colors “gray” and “beige.” Beige is a traditional neutral that provides a relaxed vibe and is uncomplicated when it comes to mixing and matching. The gray color, on the other hand, is a modern neutral that can be used to create elegant and sophisticated spaces. Therefore, the combination of both in a single color is a very wise choice.
The combination of gray and beige creates a richer hue that works well with any type of color scheme. Traditional beiges can sometimes be difficult to match due to their yellow undertones, but adding gray to a beige base solves these complications and gives it the ability to blend well with cooler colors.
For this reason, greige is very flexible, as it can be adapted to different shades. The amount of gray tint added to it can be adjusted to different levels in order to obtain a warm or cool neutral point. The more it leans towards gray, the more it becomes a cool neutral. The stronger the beige influence, the warmer the greige becomes.
Greige cabinets project a perfect balance of warm and cool tones. If you love the color grey, but are concerned that your kitchen will feel too cold, then greige may be the perfect alternative. The cabinets in this color are a combination of elegance, sophistication and power of neutral colors. It offers versatility and flexibility in terms of mixing and compatibility, as it can be combined with most colors and finishes.
If greige leans more towards gray, it can be paired with complementary hues like blue and white to create a refreshing scheme. While if beige predominates, it can be combined with dark countertops or dark woods to achieve a nice contrast. Wardrobes in Greige also pair nicely with gold accessories for added glamour, while those who want to introduce a splash of vibrant color into the space can pair it with yellow.
It is a good option to add color to the kitchen in a subtle way. In this rustic kitchen, the furniture highlights the color even more.
Pale pink
This color has been used for several years, but this year it is a paler shade, less caramel. It is a color that, used in the right measure, can bring a lot of sophistication.
The old and pale pink looks beautiful combined with white and wood.
But there is also another elegant combination: pink and dark grey.
Green
Green is a very versatile colour, bringing peace and freshness at the same time, and is especially perfect for the kitchen. We will show you the different tones that will be used this year, each one of them with its special character.
Pine and Opal Teals
This beautiful pine green color can result in a vibrant and energizing space, as we see in these images.
Or the opal green, as we see below. Another highly saturated shade of green.
Sage
It is one of the favorite colors at the moment, we see it applied in many spaces in the home. It is a very fresh color, which can bring a certain sophistication.
It is also very elegant, especially when combined with neutral colors. It is perfect to implement it in the cabinets.
Mint
Using this color is another great way to bring a room to life without overwhelming it. The tones used this year are a little more grayish than those used last year.
For those who want to give a different touch to the kitchen, but do not dare to use strong colors, pastels are an excellent option. They can be used in conjunction with neutrals or woods. Used to highlight certain features, they can create a truly amazing space.
Blue
Pearl blue
Pearly dark blue is one of the biggest trends in the kitchen and bathroom. Many consider blue to be a rare choice when it comes to the kitchen, because this color suppresses the appetite. However, it is being used extensively to bring life to kitchen cabinets.
It offers a way to bring a splash of color to this room, without being too overwhelming or too boring. Dark blue kitchen cabinets are also calming and stand out when placed in a neutral setting.
In the same way that a pair of dark jeans goes with everything, blue cabinets work well with any kitchen style. Although this color is not as flexible as neutrals (such as white or shades of gray), it works well with most color schemes, especially when balanced with a shade of gray.
Ultramarine blue
From deep, dark blue to teal, blue is the current trend when it comes to kitchens. However, lighter shades like ultramarine are also popular.
It is a very original tone and gives a modern look to the room. It is a perfect color to create contrasts, for example with wood and white.
Two colors
Another trend that we are seeing in kitchens is to paint the upper and lower cabinets in two different colors. This trend has begun to gain strength this year and will continue to do so in the coming years.
This trend started with painting the kitchen island in a contrasting color, but now this idea has spread to the entire kitchen. Most kitchens today tend to combine two colors in their upper and lower cabinets. This adds a lot of depth and dimension to the space.
A neutral is often paired with a striking earth-inspired color. This combo makes both colors stand out and enhance. Some popular two-tone combinations are dark, neutral tones such as grays, blacks, taupes combined with other more vibrant colors such as green or blue.
Other nice combinations can be gray and green, cold gray and warm gray or different shades of natural wood and black.
If you want to give your kitchen more depth, a great idea is to paint the upper cabinets a slightly different shade than the lower cabinets. For example, teal and mint go well together.
Black
As long as the kitchen has plenty of natural light, black can be a very uplifting choice. White elements such as tile or marble can be added to keep it from being too overwhelming.
Black and white is the perfect combination for a kitchen. They are two colors that together create elegance and also give a clean look to the room. You can use white on the walls and black in cabinets to achieve a beautiful balance.
