Benjami Moore Kitchen Cabinet Stain Colors
Choosing the perfect paint color for cabinets can be agonizing because there are so many gorgeous colors out there that can be almost impossible to narrow down choices. I wanted to share with you 30 beautiful cabinet paint colors for kitchens and baths that are also some of the most dependable and versatile colors out there for cabinetry. Many of these colors I have either used myself for my own projects, or have recommended to my clients. I'm also sharing a few tricks that I use with my clients as we select the best cabinet paint color for a space that we won't regret.
While these colors that I'm sharing with you are dependable colors, it's still very important that you sample a color before you paint in the space so you can see how your lighting throughout the day impacts the color. The color may not be what you envision and that's no fun, especially if you skipped sample testing and went straight to painting.
Balanced Whites
One of the first things I consider about when choosing a kitchen/bath/media center cabinet paint color for a client is to determine if we want the color to contrast, or blend into the space. In spaces with low ceilings or tight spaces, I like a cabinet color that blends and is either the exact wall color (or very close), so the space appears larger and ceilings appear higher than they really are. In these type of low ceiling spaces, balanced whites with a neutral undertone (that are not too warm or too cool), will always make a space appear larger if used on both the wall and cabinetry.
Imagine this beautiful space below if the built-in cabinetry was painted a dark contrasting color. The space would feel a lot smaller.
Sherwin Williams Alabaster via Heather Scott Home
Some of the most beautiful balanced neutral whites that I like to recommend for cabinetry are (keep in mind that the white paint color cards below look warmer online than in person);
Benjamin Moore Decorator's White
Sherwin Williams High Reflective White
Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
Benjamin Moore Simply White
Benjamin Moore Decorator's White
In smaller kitchens, that are not open to the living room, I also like to stick with the same color on both the cabinets, wall color and select a backsplash in the same color (some contrast in tile would still work as long as it's the same color) to make the space appear larger. Of course, neutral whites or very light (almost white) balanced grays can make a space appear larger vs. selecting a mid-tone or dark color.
via Artisan Signature Homes
If you want to lighten up a space like a bathroom and laundry room, which traditionally doesn't have much natural light, Sherwin Williams High Reflective White will do the trick!
Sherwin Williams High Reflective White via Martha O'Hara Interiors
Dark Moody Colors
In spaces with high ceilings, I like to recommend a color for the cabinetry that contrasts the wall color, especially for media cabinetry in a living room because it makes a space appear cozier with spacial balance. I loved how Millhaven Homes selected the perfect contrasting dark moody color (Benjamin Moore Trout Gray) in this living room space below to balance the high ceilings.
Benjamin Moore Trout Gray
Dark moody colors are predicted by the paint companies to be one of the biggest trends in paint colors in 2019 and this is something that I have really been seeing the last year in new construction, especially when it comes to cabinetry colors. These dark rich colors on cabinetry in spaces with white walls are a stunning contrast and such a beautiful option.
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy via Studio McGee
Sherwin Williams Porpoise
Dark moody colors on cabinetry in the right spaces can make a beautiful statement and add a richness to a space instantly!
Here are some of my favorite moody colors that look incredible on cabinetry;
Sherwin Williams Needlepoint Navy
Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze
Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue
Benjamin Moore Dragon's Breath
Neutral Balanced Grays
Neutral colors, such as balanced grays are always a great choice for cabinetry and still one of the most popular choices with consumers according to the paint manufacturers. I like to stick with the lighter warm grays vs. mid-tones because just like whites, lighter shades of neutrals can also help to keep the whole space feeling light.
Benjamin Moore Fieldstone
Benjamin Moore Fieldstone
I like to recommend either Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray or Repose Gray more than any other color for cabinetry for my clients because these light warm grays are nearly perfect without a strong undertone. I don't have to worry about different lighting situations and know that these two neutral grays will always look beautiful on cabinetry in any room of a home.
Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray via Mawr Design
Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray
A word of warning though when it comes to choosing warm grays… It's critical that you sample the color you're considering in the space with the lighting. Light warm grays can instantly lean blue, green or even peachy depending on undertones in certain light. It's best to play it safe!
Some of the most beautiful balanced neutral warm grays that I recommend to my clients for cabinetry are;
Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray
Sherwin Williams Repose Gray
Benjamin Moore Stonington
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl
Muted Colors
Keep in mind as you choose cabinetry colors that you don't want to have to re-paint each year, which too many layers of paint can add up to uneven finishes and durability problems. If you choose a timeless paint color, you can go longer without having to re-paint and change colors. As tempting as it is to choose a fun bold color for the moment like an electric blue, softer colors like a muted transitional blue are timeless and less trendy.
Benjamin Moore Night Train via Vanessa Frances
Just like whites and the lightest warm grays, lighter muted colors can do double-duty when it comes to cabinetry by helping to keep a space feeling light, while at the same time adding some beautiful contrast.
Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue via Stephanie Gamble Interiors
Farrow and Ball Green Blue via Cortney Bishop Design
My favorite muted/softer colors that I like to recommend for cabinets are;
Sherwin Williams Sea Salt
Sherwin Williams Copen Blue
Sherwin Williams Stardew
Blacks and Almost Blacks
I love the drama and contrast that a great black on cabinetry in the right space.
Benjamin Moore Onyx via Realm Interiors
Black cabinetry in the wrong space can sometimes overwhelm and fight with other elements in a space like floor wood tones and other undertones. If you have what or black tile (like the space above), a true black can be breathtaking. However, other spaces with wood floors or wood tile floors, I like to play it safe and recommend an "almost black" for cabinetry just to ensure that everything in the space works together. You still get that great contrast but by simply choosing an almost black with a gray or brown undertone, you add that hint of warmth that beautifully blends and compliments wood tones.
In my client's kitchen below, the client wanted black on the island but I convinced her to do an almost black (Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron) instead because of the slight warmth in Wrought Iron to better compliment/blend with the wood tones in the flooring and it would not be as harsh.
Some of the most beautiful almost blacks and dark browns for cabinetry to look at are;
Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron
Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart
Beautiful blacks for cabinetry that I recommend to my clients are;
Sherwin Williams Greenblack
Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black
I have been recommending Benjamin Moore's Dragon's Breath for cabinetry and interior doors for almost 10 years now and it's still one of my all-time favorite colors.
Benjamin Moore Dragon's Breath
Matte Satin, Semi-Gloss or High Gloss
It's pretty easy these days to choose a cabinetry sheen because most of what's trending with consumers is matte satin sheen. I very rarely see a new home these days that has a semi-gloss or high gloss. Once in awhile, I will see high gloss maybe on office cabinets or a bathroom vanity for a design impact but it's very rare.
The reason matte/satin is so popular with cabinetry sheen is that matte hides imperfections better, the color is more uniform and you don't see brush marks. Semi-gloss and high gloss bounces light so the color will appear uneven because of the shine and brush marks and imperfects really jump out.
You will notice that I mainly shared Sherwin Williams paint colors in today's post (I sprinkled in some Benjamin Moore colors). I prefer Sherwin William paints for cabinetry, so I usually stick with Sherwin Williams. I'm not a fan of color matching Benjamin Moore to Sherwin Williams paint for cabinetry because the bases are not the same. However, below are a list of Benjamin Moore's most popular paint colors right now that are all beautiful for cabinetry if you prefer Benjamin Moore paint.
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Cheers!
Cyndy
Benjami Moore Kitchen Cabinet Stain Colors
Source: https://www.thecreativityexchange.com/2019/02/30-beautiful-cabinet-paint-colors-for-kitchens-and-baths.html