Adding color to your kitchen cabinets can inject personality into your kitchen which historically can be a boring and cold room. 

The kitchen is often the life and the heart of the home. And one of the most instantly visible components - as well as one of the most functional - is cabinetry. Kitchen cabinets play a big role in setting the stage for the entire room’s style. This is also a great way to bring your personality into your home!

Paint is a DIY dream because it’s cheap and anyone can apply it. Therefore, it’s the best thing to use if you want to give your kitchen an update without spending a ton of money!

Before we get started on what trending colors to use on your cabinets, I want to mention another trend now with kitchen design, having your island be a different color than the perimeter cabinets.

Do you know what makes a kitchen feels comfortable for someone? Not only the complete kitchen set but also the color palette of your kitchen.

Some people prefer to design their kitchen in such and such style, but some completely have no idea about how to design their kitchen. If you have found the perfect kitchen cabinets, you are already one step ahead in designing your kitchen. Because kitchen cabinets are the most important element in a kitchen. So, you should choose the style and of course the colors wisely.

So, we’ve compiled the trends they believe will be the most popular below.

Trending Kitchen Cabinet Colors

Let's go through not only paint colors to choose when making over, or designing, or kitchen but also trending wood tones you should use. Trends often change and the great thing about using paint on your kitchen cabinets is you can change it as trends change. If you are designing a kitchen with wood cabinets, I will go through elements to avoid as well as good ones to choose from.

Black Kitchen Cabinet Colors

Black as a color has been taking the design world by storm in the last 5 years. It’s become very popular to use in a dining room or in a bedroom to create a dark and moody atmosphere. Adding it to kitchen cabinets can add a ton of sophistication to the room. Black and dark hues can create some very dramatic looks in the kitchen. This is particularly true if you opt for contrast, mixing the dark cabinet colors with lighter countertops or backsplashes. Black works with everything, when paired with a light counter or light walls the black stands out and can be quite dramatic. Plus, you can easily change up your wall color or cabinet hardware colors overtime to give the room a fresh new look without a big-budget remodel. Dark colors always look expensive. Especially if you combine it with the perfect lighting. Do you want the perfect cabinet color for your wallpapered kitchen? Well, this dark brown cabinet can be the best idea. It is going to be a perfect color if you like a kitchen with a modern style too.

Another dark kitchen cabinet idea for you. If your kitchen is painted in a light color such as white, dark kitchen cabinets can be the perfect furniture for you. Don’t worry if your kitchen will look boring, because you can add some decorations on the wall such as wallpaper or wall tiles if you want.

Two Toned Kitchen Cabinets

Do you have a small space for your kitchen but don’t want to miss having an elegant kitchen? Well, selecting the perfect cabinets is the most important thing for you. Get the basic furniture for your kitchen and arrange them nicely. Two-toned cabinets are going to be a good idea. 

Another popular color trend for kitchen cabinets is the two-toned look. Two-toned cabinetry can add a lot of depth to the kitchen design. There are also a lot of different ways you can use it. Mix a green or blue island with natural wood cabinets on the perimeter. Or opt for different tones on your upper and lower cabinets. By mixing shades you help prevent any one color or tone from dating the entire kitchen at once, which can make your style stay fresher looking longer. It can also help marry different elements throughout the home.

 Some many different colors and combinations can work well for creating the two-toned cabinetry look.

Natural Wood Colors

Natural wood cabinets are far and away going to be the most popular kitchen cabinet color trend in 2022 according to 72% of industry experts. This popularity makes sense in conjunction with many other popular trends this coming year. Natural materials and nature-inspired trends have been on the rise for the last few years and show no signs of slowing down in 2022.

Wood comes in an incredible range of different species, as well as colors, grain patterns, and tones. Best of all, wood tones work well with many other colors and materials, which can allow you to mix your cabinets with other popular trends.

Neutral, wood colors and even green can all be mixed with a variety of countertop materials and colors. Because wood tones warm up a space, light or white countertops (with some veining) will create a perfect balance in the space.

Also, whites provide great contrast and complement beautiful natural wood tone finishes, making them stand out and providing a fresh outdoor vibe.

Go For Earthy Greens

Green is an incredibly versatile color as well, ranging in shades that can border both yellow and blue, as well as light and dark tones. This makes it easy to incorporate the color into many different kitchens. Sage green cabinets with butcher block counters on the island would make a beautiful pairing. 

Earthy green cabinetry is well-paired with pure white quartz countertops and a mix of natural elements. These colors add a lot of sophistication to a space and look amazing when paired with just about every color hardware you can find!

White Cabinets

Not a fan of a room with dark furniture? Well, these white cabinets can be a great idea. The color is so light. Since the color is so light, your kitchen will look much roomier. Especially if you perfectly arrange your cabinets and maximize the space of your wall. White cabinets have been popular for the last several years, and while only 38% of experts still think they’ll hold onto their popularity in the coming year, this is still a relevant trend. White cabinets work with anything, and it’s easy to change things like wall and accent color to liven up a design when your cabinets are white. If you think white is too boring for your room without setting the wallpaper, texturing your ceiling, or installing special tiles on your floor. 

White also mixes well with many of the other popular trends, such as natural wood. White and wood-toned cabinets with Quartzite natural countertops in a light tone with warm veining running through it.

The key to keeping white on-trend seems to be making sure that you prevent an all-white kitchen, and include some other shades as well.

This color will fit in the room with any paint color. You can combine the white cabinets with gray wall paint to make your dream kitchen. This idea will be great if you have a wooden floor too.

What do you think about it? Is it your color?

 If you want to change the wallpaper, the wall paint, or want to texture of your ceiling, white is the safest color that will look great for your kitchen.

Ocean Blues

Baby and ocean blue tones are also a kitchen cabinet trend this year, and according to experts, they will be the most popular. Blue cabinets were very hot several years ago, and while green has become the dominating color this year, blue still has its place. The color is soothing and is extremely prominent in many kitchen designs including French Country and some farmhouse styles. Choosing a light color like light blue over an eye-striking color can be a good idea. Furnish your kitchen with light blue kitchen cabinets and decorate your wall with white wall tiles. You will have a simple yet stylish kitchen.

And if you’re worried about how blue would look in your space, anything can work if you balance strong color with organic materials to help ‘absorb’ some of the intensity of the color.

Reclaimed Wood Cabinet Colors

Those that want to make their kitchen eco-friendly, as well as stylish, should take a look at reclaimed wood cabinets for their kitchens this year. Reclaimed wood is natural wood that has been taken from old farmhouses and buildings more than 100 years old. This wood is then cleaned, refashioned, and used again to make everything from cabinets to flooring. It may look brand new or it may have its original saw marks and nail holes present, giving it character.

Reclaimed wood can feature old-growth trees and woods like elm that aren’t available anymore either, giving your kitchen a one-of-a-kind look as well as being better for the environment.

 Reclaimed wood combined with white quartz mimics the colors we find in nature. The idea of bringing nature indoors appeals to the senses and evokes the idea of tranquility, peace, and relaxation.

Reclaimed wood is still real wood at the end of the day, which means that you can combine it how you would new-cut wood, to capture any of your favorite trends.

Pastel Kitchen Cabinet Colors

Pastel colors, such as coral pink or khaki are the best colors for people who seek elegance without too many decorations. This color is going to be a perfect choice for people with simple personalities. You can add some simple decorations too such as a triple light bulb and a vase of green plants.

These cabinets will look great in your kitchen with a white wall. The cabinets will be a perfect combination for the other furniture too, such as brown wooden chairs and a silver refrigerator.

It may be a feminine color, but it is softer than the other feminine colors such as fuchsia or bold red, so this color is probably the best idea for women who want to keep their kitchen simple but also want to design it in a stylish way.

Light Colors Are the Best

Light colors are the best color for people with simple personalities. If you consider yourself a person with a simple personality and love the beauty in simplicity, you are definitely going to like this color scheme. You can choose a white and brown wooden kitchen cabinet and a gray-silver wall for your kitchen.

What do you think about this kitchen color scheme? Do you like to try it? Kitchen cabinets are the most important things in your kitchen. So, you need to choose the perfect cabinets wisely. After reading this article, have you found any inspiration for designing your kitchen? If yes, let us know! 📨

These trends can easily be incorporated into many kitchens - whether you’re renovating or not. Painting your cabinets or walls, and swapping out cabinet hardware and countertops can all help keep your kitchen up to date without breaking the bank. By staying on top of these trends and others, you can help ensure your kitchen continues to look beautiful, up-to-date, and on-trend.