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Cool Yellow
Katie Charlotte
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Cobalt Blue
Kelsey Ann Rose
Dare to go bold with a rich hue like cobalt — just be sure to choose a simple backsplash for some balance. Finish the look with chrome and stainless steel finishes, like this setup from designer Nina Carbone.
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Dark Cobalt Blue by Behr
Photo by: Kelsey Ann Rose
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Moody Teal
Photo: Julie Mannell; Design: Heather Kirk
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Burnt Orange
Lauren Andersen/SEN Creative
Hunting for an unexpected hue? Try dark orange, whether it’s the entire kitchen or a way to define the pantry. In this modern kitchen, SEN Creative mixes warm wood cabinetry with warm orange for visual interest.
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Electric Orange by Benjamin Moore
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Bright Yellow
Patricia Burke
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Navy Blue + Bright White
Pete Helme Photography
Incorporate color in a subtle way with navy blue cabinetry and crisp white walls. For even more contrast, take inspiration from Berkeley Place and skip upper cabinets.
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Nearly Navy by Clare
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Glossy Green
Courtesy of Artistic Tile
If you have a second kitchen or a butler’s pantry, it’s the perfect opportunity to flex your creativity. Choose a vibrant shade of green, opting for a glossy finish to level up the drama.
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Grasshopper by Sherwin-Williams
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Light Teal
Patricia Burke for James Yarosh Associates
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Deep Purple
Courtesy of Glidden
Shades of purple are popping up in interiors. Glidden even named this daring shade its color of the year. A deep purple looks bold and dramatic, yet calming in the kitchen. Pair it with bright creams and whites so it doesn’t overpower.
FIND THE SHADE:
Purple Basil by Glidden
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Soft Pink
Studio DIY!
Pink is a unique choice for kitchen cabinets, but the right shade creates a warm, inviting space. Here, Studio DIY goes for a soft pink that leans toward neutral. Hint: Gold hardware is the perfect match for pink.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Pink Bliss by Benjamin Moore
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Botanical Green
Astrid Templier / Lucinda Sanford
Green kitchens are all the rage — they’ve been trending for the last few years, but a nature-inspired hue can be timeless. Take note from Lucinda Sanford and pair a leafy shade with a botanical wallpaper.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Sage Green by Behr
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Wine Red
Emily Hart Photography
From burgundy and auburn to muted mauve, warm rusty reds are trending this year. Here, Kelsey McGregor, founder of Kelsey Leigh Design Co., uses a wine-inspired paint color on walls, cabinets and window treatments for a monochrome moment, then weaves in gold hardware to complete the look.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Eating Room Red by Farrow & Ball
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Glossy Blue + Splash of Yellow
Polina Pigulevsky Photography
Sunny yellow pendant lights are the perfect contrast to high-gloss blue cabinets. We love that designer Troy Spurlin ditches the cabinet hardware to further the retro style.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Cobalt Glaze by Glidden
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Forest Green
Dan Lopez Paniagua- Arris Photography. Designed by Forge and Bow
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Teal Green + Bright Coral
Lance Gerber
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Pastel Blue
Christopher Stark
Lighten up an interior with powder blue, which evokes a calm, cool feeling, especially when paired with walnut wood accents. The pale hue, chosen by Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors, is elevated by gold hardware.
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The Early Stuff by Backdrop Home
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Sage Green
Jeff Herr
This kitchen, featuring attractive sage green cabinets against white walls, is a lesson in juxtaposition. Natural wood accents add a rustic farmhouse feel.
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Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams
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Sunny Yellow + Bright Blue
Tara Donne
Reminiscent of a day at the beach, sunny yellow cabinets work well with a blue patterned tile backsplash.
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Sundance by Benjamin Moore
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Bold Black
Lara Kimmerer
Painting cabinetry black — a popular paint color this year — is an easy way to create contrast and add drama. Here, Woodland Road Design pairs the dark hue with a white tile backsplash to produce this iconic color combination.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Cracked Pepper by Behr
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Seafoam Green
Grace Mitchell for Country Living
Recreate this bold, ocean-inspired interior with seafoam green cabinets and baby blue walls. The finishing touch: a woven pendant light.
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Arsenic by Farrow & Ball
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What’s in My Cart.”
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