27 Colorful and Mood-Shaping Kitchen Cabinets Ideas

Cabinets can be more than a plain backdrop in your kitchen and instead be the canvas for a kitchen makeover. From bold blues to soft yellows and warm wood tones, you can decorate your cabinets in a style that reflects your specific taste. We encourage you to be bold and bring color to your kitchen in a contemporary, vintage or luxurious manner with these 27 ideas that are sure to spark your interest.

1. Integrate deep jewel tones, like emerald green with Brass Fixtures for a sophisticated kitchen decor

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2. Choose a Sunny yellow to accent the cabinets against a neutral color palette for the kitchen

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3. Bring in a Mediterranean look with cabinets in Coastal blues

Photo: Paul Raeside

4. Use Lacquer on colored cabinets for a reflective and shiny kitchen

Photo: Francesco Lagnese

5. Opt for Scandinavian-inspired green cabinetry for a calming yet artfully balanced kitchen

Photo: Margaret Austin

6. Use varying shades of the same color in a gradient transition for an ombre effect

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7. Color Block the bold cabinet colors with the kitchen wall paint

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8. Combine pastel colors on lower cabinets with deep colors on upper cabinets to balance light and depth

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9. Use turquoise cabinetry with gold hardware for a luxurious Kitchen Statement

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10. Create a white backdrop against dark colored cabinets for a sharp contrast

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11. Use red oak cabinets to add color to a farmhouse kitchen

Photo: Erin Williamson

12. Use colorfully stained glass for upper cabinets to add visual Interest to the cabinets

Photo: Max Burkhalter

13. Introduce dusky pink cabinets, a trendy yet soft color That is welcoming without overpowering the space

Photo: Adam Kane Macchia

14. Use abstract swirls of colors for a kitchen that feels like a piece of art

Photo: Anson Smart

15. Use bright, tropical hues like coral to add vibrant energy to the kitchen

Photo: David Duncan Livingston

16. Use a monochromatic color for your cabinets and match it to every kitchen cabinet

Photo: Michael Partenio

17. Do the unexpected and use neon-colored laminate for your cabinets in a futuristic and contemporary manner

Photo: Christopher Stark

18. Paint cabinets in different colors to visually distinguish between storage areas for pantry, dish storage,utensils

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19. Opt for glazed colorful cabinets such as a high-gloss plum for a polished effect

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20. Go all out on a maximalist approach and drape the kitchen in various patterns of the same cabinet shade

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21. Use bright wood finish for the cabinets to add warm tones to a Vintage Rustic kitchen

Photo: Tria Giovan

22. Introduce an unconventional kitchen color like hot pink Cabinets in a dark themed kitchen to create a focal point

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23. Match the paint on the Lower cabinets to the ceiling to create an harmonious divide

Photo: Eric Piasecki

24. Add reflective glass to the cabinet surfaces to compliment and reflect the colors throughout the kitchen

Photo: Brie Williams

25. Add shiny gold details to the cabinets such as the handles or cabinet trim for a subtle statement look

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26. Pair matte-finish cabinets with polished countertops to highlight the uniqueness of the cabinets

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27. Detail the cabinet doors in beadboard style to give them textured look that adds layers to their appearance

Photo: Sarah Ligorria-Tramp