1. WOOD TONES

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Specifically, light wood tones. According to The Spruce, white oak and walnut are the current species of choice, though darker tones may be on their way back, as well. Sustainable woods like birch and alder are also popular choices. If all wood all the time is a little too much lumber for your taste, try pairing wood uppers with painted lowers, as shown above. Speaking of mixing and matching…

2. A MIX OF VINTAGE + MODERN

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When you can’t choose between vintage and modern design…don’t. Choose, that is. Feel free to mix styles to make a blend that is uniquely you. For example, love shaker cabinets but don’t want to be that predictable? Check out the new kid on the cabinet door block, the “skinny shaker.” Consider pairing it with modern (or industrial or vintage) hardware. Maybe you like your existing cabinets but think they’d be better with a pop of a midcentury modern color. Or vintage glass knobs. Or both. If you love the way it looks together, let your imagination run wild!

3. WARM COLORS

That’s warm, not hot—we’re not talking fire engine red here. Subtle creamy taupes and creams, warm beiges, browns, greys and greens may be the missing ingredient in your kitchen design. As our Canadian friends said about the kitchen pictured above, “…beige offers a backdrop that is warm, inviting, and mellow without being obtrusive: perfect for letting the meals and guests shine!” That applies to other soft warm hues, too. When you’re ready for a color change, contact us.

4. ALL ABOUT ISLANDS

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Kitchen islands themselves are not new, of course; they’ve been part of kitchen design for decades. Recently, though, they’ve grown larger, more colorful, and offered more seating than ever before. That’s probably because many families are opting out of designated dining rooms and using their kitchen island as their everyday dining room table. Islands also remain one of the most popular places to add a contrasting color to kitchen decor.

5. OPEN SHELVING

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The open shelving trend continues to thrive, but anyone who’s ever tried to find storage for plastic containers or less-than-lovely drinkware will appreciate that some things are best kept behind closed doors. That said, they are a wonderful way to display carefully curated collections of whatever you want to show off. If the ubiquitous rustic-boards-on-a-wall look doesn’t do it for you, consider the possibilities of sleek open shelves paired with ‘regular’ cabinets in a modern minimalist kitchen.  

Whether you opt for a full-on kitchen remodel or choose to tweak your current kitchen, here’s hoping the result will be delicious. Bon Appetit!

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CLASSIC BLUE

Whether you’re going for a coastal vibe or just want a classic color that never goes out of style, blue is a great go-to for your kitchen. With shades available from palest sky to deep navy to warm aqua you’re sure to find a blue that suits you.

BOLD RED

Red is one of the colors that inspire hunger, so it makes sense to have it in the kitchen. (Unless you’re constantly dieting, maybe?) If you’re not ready to go as bold as the kitchen shown here, you might opt for a more muted ‘country red’ or use it as an accent color instead.

TIMELESS GREEN

Green is super-trendy this year (see our post on the 2022 Colors of the Year) but it’s also a color that stands the test of time. Plus it’s the color of vegetables, so that makes it perfect for a kitchen, doesn’t it?

SUNNY YELLOW

Whether you choose a soft buttery shade like the one pictured above or go for more of a sunny-side up version, yellow is a happy color that can work in any size kitchen.

NOT-SO-BASIC BLACK

If your kitchen tends to be dark, this might not be your best option. But if you get a lot of natural daylight and have good kitchen lighting, going over to the dark side might add the drama you and your kitchen have been craving.

CAN’T DECIDE? PICK TWO!

Who says your cabinets all have to be the same color? The trick, according to HGTV.com, is “to put the light color on top and a darker one on the bottom to help ground the space.” If you’re not ready to go all the way with the two-tone look, try painting your kitchen island to give your space that ‘pop of color’ designers are always talking about.

Cabinet painting can be a daunting undertaking, but our team has the technical knowledge you need to get the job done right in no time. When you’re ready to spice up your kitchen—or if you just want an idea of what we can do to to make any space more appetizing—request a consultation and we’ll be happy to help.

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