Kitchen Color Ideas

Hello and welcome to our Décor Outline of kitchen color ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!

What are the benefits of adding colors to your kitchen?

Helps you set the feel and mood that cheers you up when you’re in the kitchen
Can make a small kitchen look larger, or a large kitchen feel more intimate
Contributes to complementing your favorite style
Colors can be changed over time so you can feel free to explore

What are the main options for adding color to your kitchen

Where: walls (accent), painted cabinets, flooring, backsplash, countertops, appliances, hardware, shelves, unique furniture piece, or decorative accents
Method: solid color, faux finish, glazing, rubbed hand painted, milk paint.
Palette: neutral, warm tones, cool, contrasting, complementary, dual shades, bold, two-toned

What follows are beautiful photos of kitchen color ideas along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!

1. Country View

dark olive green square kitchen island and pickled white pine cathedral ceiling with cherry hardwood flooring with matching stools and tin backsplash — Zillow

Points of Interest ● dark olive green square kitchen island ● pickled white pine cathedral ceiling ● cherry hardwood flooring with matching stools ● tin backsplash

2. Railroad Ties

blue kitchen island with textured glass faced base and antique white cabinetry with custom range hood matching island and starfish decoration on windows — Zillow

Points of Interest ● blue kitchen island with textured glass faced base ● antique white cabinetry ● custom range hood matching island ● starfish decoration on windows

3. Mosaic

Points of Interest ● tiled backsplash in various earth tone hues ● creamy white recessed-panel cabinetry ● oil rubbed bronze handles ● terra cotta walls above cabinet crown molding

4. Splash of Sage

sage shaker-style kitchen cabinets with built-in wall shelves and marble topped white kitchen island with shelves underneath and 2 dome shade chrome pendant lights — Zillow

Points of Interest ● sage shaker-style kitchen cabinets ● built-in wall shelves ● marble topped white kitchen island with shelves underneath ● 2 dome shade chrome pendant lights

5. Yellow Sunflowers

Points of Interest ● vanilla yellow walls ● dark green laminate countertop ● molded trivet on countertop ● stained glass window● DIY pot rack

6. Blue Marble

Points of Interest ● blue marble countertops and backsplash ● carved stone range hood with corbels ● off-white custom cabinets ● semi-arched casement window with transom

7. Petite Country in Teal

dark teal cabinets with matching kitchen door and slate gray quartz countertop with backsplash with chalky white veins and wooden tripod bar stools — Zillow

Points of Interest ● dark teal cabinets with matching kitchen door ● slate gray quartz countertop ● backsplash with chalky white veins ● wooden tripod bar stools

8. Red Carpet

distressed red finish cabinets and custom ceramic medaillon with skylight and undermount farmhouse porcelain sink with Persian rugs — Zillow

Points of Interest ● distressed red finish cabinets ● custom ceramic medaillon ● skylight ● undermount farmhouse porcelain sink ● Persian rugs

9. Kitchen to the Left

light gray shaker-type floor-to-ceiling cabinets and white Corian countertop with waterfall edge with vintage faucet fixtures and decorative tile medallion — Zillow

Points of Interest ● light gray shaker-type floor-to-ceiling cabinets ● white Corian countertop with waterfall edge ● vintage faucet fixtures ● decorative tile medallion

10. Fruit Colors

Points of Interest ● lower cabinets in yellow lime tones ● brushed stainless steel cabinet handles ● frosted glazed center panel upper cabinet ● lighting inside cabinets ● range hood with flat top for additional storage

11. Provencal in White

light yellow accent wall with decorative talavera tile backsplash and hanging copper cookware set with antique dining table with reclaimed wood top and white dining chairs with rush seat — Zillow

Points of Interest ● light yellow accent wall ● decorative talavera tile backsplash ● hanging copper cookware set ● antique dining table with reclaimed wood top ● white dining chairs with rush seat

12. Colorful Rooster

Points of Interest ● yellow gold granite countertops ● tumbled travertine stone backsplash with mural ● picture window with semi-circle transom ● stainless steel double farmhouse sink matching appliances

13. Modern Barn

custom T- shaped blue kitchen island and lighter blue subway tile backsplash with glass panel sliding barn door and larmes linear suspension with light wood countertop — Zillow

Points of Interest ● custom T- shaped blue kitchen island ● lighter blue subway tile backsplash ● glass panel sliding barn door ● larmes linear suspension ● light wood countertop

14. Spring Bouquet

Points of Interest ● sky blue wall ● white with gray veining marble ● part butcher block kitchen island top calling back hardwood floor ● wall mounted pot filler faucet ● white subway tiles backsplash

15. Accent Wall

gray accent wall calling back stainless steel appliance and built-ins with honed marble wall backsplash and oriental persian rug with rectangular awning window and separation wall in a vibrant golden granny smith color — Zillow

Points of Interest ● gray accent wall calling back stainless steel appliance and built-ins ● honed marble wall backsplash ● oriental persian rug ● rectangular awning window ● separation wall in a vibrant golden granny smith color

16. Sun Corner

Points of Interest ● white subway tiles calling back moldings and range ● grouted vinyl tiles ● freestanding wooden kitchen island with drawers ● stainless steel stove backsplash ● magnetic knife holder

17. Schoolhouse Lighting

banana yellow wall compliments the olive kitchen cabinets and contrasting black countertop with white porcelain farmhouse sink and glass door with white painted wooden frame — Zillow

Points of Interest ● banana yellow wall compliments the olive kitchen cabinets ● contrasting black countertop with white porcelain farmhouse sink ● glass door with white painted wooden frame

18. Woodgrain

Points of Interest ● moss green kitchen cabinet with wood grain finish ● neutral ceramic tile backsplash ● matching laminate countertop and cabinet undermount ● brushed nickel cabinet pulls

19. Inside Job

matching baby blue kitchen island and cabinet interior with sea green glass tile mosaic backsplash and 3 glass dome pendant lights with polished nickel rims and brushed finish stainless steel swivel stools with gray oak laminate wood flooring — Zillow

Points of Interest ● matching baby blue kitchen island and cabinet interior ● sea green glass tile mosaic backsplash ● 3 glass dome pendant lights with polished nickel rims ● brushed finish stainless steel swivel stools ● gray oak laminate wood flooring

20. Wood-Fire Cooking

Points of Interest ● vintage oven gas stove in brick alcove ● french door with transom ● light tone reclaimed wood flooring ● custom kitchen cabinets with wine rack

21. Little Mermaid

L-shape kitchen layout and kitchen peninsula as area divider with maple hardwood flooring and slate tile backsplash — Zillow

Points of Interest ● L-shape kitchen layout ● kitchen peninsula as area divider ● maple hardwood flooring ● slate tile backsplash

22. In a Cocoon

Points of Interest ● 3-color earth toned walls with faux finish in orange stripes ● 2-tone concrete stain flooring ● high gloss modular kitchen cabinet ● white egg-shaped barstool

23. See Thru

custom kitchen cabinets in glossy teal and raised center ceiling with skylight wit built-in bookshelves underneath kitchen island and stainless steel backsplash behind stove — Zillow

Points of Interest ● custom kitchen cabinets in glossy teal ● raised center ceiling with skylight ● built-in bookshelves underneath kitchen island ● stainless steel backsplash behind stove

24. Basket Storage

Points of Interest ● butcher block countertop ● shaker cabinet with wooden knobs ● farmhouse sink with antique brass bridge faucet ● built-in wooden plate rack

25. Galley Kitchen

U-shaped kitchen layout and slab style kitchen cabinet with grayish blue bottom cabinets and white window trims matches white top cabinets with off-white granite countertop and medium tone hardwood flooring — Zillow

Points of Interest ● U-shaped kitchen layout ● slab style kitchen cabinet ● grayish blue bottom cabinets ● white window trims matches white top cabinets ● off-white granite countertop ● medium tone hardwood flooring

26. Shades of Green

Points of Interest ● two-toned wall ● multicolored glass window ● open kitchen shelving ● hexagonal floor tiles ● wooden desk repurposed as kitchen island

27. Color Options

Points of Interest ● painted kitchen backsplash ● custom range hood with corbels and molding ● linear brass pot rack with hooks ● curved farmhouse style sink