At House beautifulWe have a saying: “Two is a coincidence, three is a trend.” And that is always more true than when it comes to the colors of kitchen cabinets and walls. While warm whites and classic neutrals will always be a kitchen staple, this year we've seen more colorful kitchens than ever before. It's almost as if homeowners are eschewing the strict rules of resale value and letting their personalities shine through in the more functional areas of their homes. But we also understand that painting your room a bold sunny yellow or lush green isn't for everyone – so we reached out to top interior designers to reveal what kitchen paint trends their clients are following Strictly speaking I'm asking now.
Below, we reveal the five kitchen paint color trends that designers predict will be ubiquitous in 2025. And no, the sage green trend of 2021 hasn't gone away yet, but it has increased. Whether you're renovating or just looking for a refresh, read on for some essential kitchen inspiration.
Strong yellow
“Kitchens, which tend to be the least colorful room in a home, are starting to adopt the bold, 70s-inspired vintage color palette that is becoming increasingly popular in textiles and furniture. While the colors of the kitchen walls tend to stay fairly neutral, it's the cabinets where these vibrant pops of color come through. From rich greens to loud blues, homeowners are taking more and more risks in their kitchens, especially on the most expensive part, the custom cabinetry.” —Galey Alix, Galey Alix Design
Natural wood tones
“I love the fact that people are finally moving away from bright white for walls or just neutral white on furniture and fabrics and towards more moody and rich colors. We also see that wood panels with grain are often used for woodwork, cabinets or furniture. I think we will see even more colored stained wood in 2025 and its popularity will continue to grow.” —Linette Dai, Linette Dai Design
Saturated tones inspired by nature
“We see that customers want bolder colors in the kitchen and are moving away from classic white. We recently completed a kitchen renovation that we love and painted the cabinets a medium green from Farrow and Ball Beverly. We paired it with a walnut butcher block top on the island, a warm neutral stone countertop on the edge and cream walls.” —Liz Williams, Liz Williams Interiors
Sophisticated blues
“Sophisticated tones such as muted blues are becoming increasingly popular as they evoke a feeling of calm and understated elegance. Combined with classic materials such as marble and bold black accents, these hues create a harmonious balance between modernity and timeless sophistication, reflecting today's preference for cozy, luxurious spaces.” —Elizabeth Mollen, Stone textile studio
Olive green
“Gone are the days of pure white kitchens. Meanwhile, rich hues from sage to olive green to all kinds of wood tones have taken the world of kitchen design by storm. We’re now seeing that color is bringing a lot more personal into play, and that’s a trend we totally agree with!” —Janelle B. Photopoulos, Blakely Interior Design
Moody monochromes
“Deep, saturated tones like forest green, midnight blue, eggplant and even rich blacks will dominate in 2025. At SWD, we layer textures within these palettes to create intimate, reflective spaces. This trend encourages personal expression through color and offers an alternative to the airy, neutral spaces of years past.” —Stephanie Wiott of Stephanie Wiott Designs
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