What Color Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets?
Your kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s a hub of activity. But when the kitchen starts feeling dull, drab or dreary, the entire home can begin to feel boring. One way to revive the kitchen is to spruce up the cabinets. Rather than replace the cabinets, you might think about cabinet refinishing or cabinet painting.
Cabinet painting is a less expensive option than totally replacing your current cabinetry. Hiring a painting contractor to repaint or refinish your cabinets can take the guesswork out of the process. They can guide you through every step of the procedure. You only job will be to select the colors you wish to use.
Deciding on colors for any renovation or painting project can be overwhelming, especially if you haven’t made changes in years. You might be asking yourself, “What color do I want?” or “What color will look best?” To take the guesswork out of color choice, here are five colors that are popular for today’s kitchens.
White Kitchen Cabinets
White cabinets are popular since they give a fresh, sparkling clean look to your kitchen. White is a bright color that generates an enjoyable atmosphere. White cabinetry works well with almost any flooring or backsplash. Don’t think that a white cabinetry will make your kitchen feel lacking color, though. It’s easy to add touches of color to your white kitchen by choosing colorful fabrics for tablecloths, napkins and curtains. The best part of choosing white for your kitchen cabinetry is that it’s a timeless color. White kitchens have been popular for years, and likely, they will remain a popular choice for years to come.
Blue Kitchen Cabinets
If you’re looking for a more calming atmosphere with a bold pop of color, blue might do the trick. The calming nature of blue is an exceptionally good option for those people who feel more like a contestant on Worst Cooks in America than Julia Child in the kitchen. Blue can be wonderfully paired with wood flooring and white subway tile backsplash, however it can also pair nicely with other colors. Let your creative juices flow and think about pairing blue cabinetry with bright yellows or oranges, or even red. Kitchens are great places for fun experimentation with colors as well as flavors.
Gray Kitchen Cabinets
For someone looking for a trendier look, painted gray cabinetry is fairly new in popularity. Gray cabinets combine nicely with stainless appliances to give a sleek, contemporary look to the space. Since gray is rather neutral on the color spectrum, it’s like white and pairs well with almost any flooring and backsplash. Gray is a bit bolder than white though, and gray doesn’t have a tendency to look dirty as quickly as white can. Also, like white, gray can be paired with a variety of accent colors to make a bold statement in the space.
Black Kitchen Cabinets
Black is another timeless color. Since the 1920s black has been a color that is popular for kitchen cabinetry. Like white and gray, it’s a pretty neutral color choice. Black cabinetry put together with a black and white tile floor would be a beautiful classic look, but you could opt to pair black with almost any flooring. The longevity of the popularity of a black color palette make it a solid choice when designing your space. Pair your black cabinetry with bright, vivid fabrics, dishes and artwork for a bold, creative look. A vivid, creative, backsplash choice would pair nicely with the black cabinetry for a touch of a wow factor.
Red Kitchen Cabinets
For a confident, playful look, consider a classic red for your cabinetry. While red isn’t your typical kitchen cabinet color, it gives your room a little flair. Paired with a granite or marble countertop and a neutral backsplash, red can truly give your kitchen an eye-catching appeal. Be careful not to go overboard with the red though. You’ll most likely want to pair neutral colored, perhaps white, dishware and linens with the bold red cabinets.
Don’t Forget that Preparation is Vital
Once you have decided on a color for your kitchen cabinetry, you’ll need to settle on a paint. You’ll want something that is able to withstand all of life’s messes. The kitchen is home to liquid spills, oil splatters and other food messes. You want to choose a durable paint that won’t run the second water touches it. You need your paint to last, so preparation of the cabinet surfaces is essential to a successful repainting or refinishing job.
The day before your scheduled refinishing project, start prepping your cabinets by removing everything from them. Clear off your counter tops as well. Wipe down all of your cabinets with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or residue. You want a clean surface for painting. A light sanding will help to remove any imperfections in the cabinetry that will cause blemishes in your paint. Once the cabinets have been sanded, you’ll want to wipe the cabinetry down with a damp cloth again to remove any unwanted dust or debris.
Additionally, you’ll want to thoroughly sweep and mop the room before painting begins. This helps to ensure that dust particles don’t find their way into the wet paint. Even with the use of painters’ cloths, it is essential to begin with a clean room. This preparation may seem time consuming, but it is totally worth the effort when it comes to creating a space that bring beauty and cheer into the heart of your home for years to come.
For cabinet repainting or cabinet refinishing in the Chula Vista area, contact us at Parallel Painting. Our professionals can help you with every step of your kitchen project from choosing the perfect paint color for your kitchen to scheduling and completing the repainting of your cabinets.