The Coolest Kitchen Paint Colors

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Create a bright and colorful space in the busiest room of the home.

photography by Paul Costello

something blue 
Black glass beads, popular in the Victorian era, bring noir-glam to a traditional kitchen.
 
Paint color: "Woodlawn blue" by Benjamin Moore 

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photography by Angela Moore

pretty in (hot) pink
A gutsy color can help create a cohesive space. 
 
Paint color: "Melrose pink" by Benjamin Moore 

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photography by Simon Upton

in the limelight 
Use a bright colored wall (and extend it to the doorway) to frame the view of a room.
 
Paint color (wall): "Exotic lime" by Benjamin Moore 

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photography by Laura Resen

mix it up
Bright yellow wallpaper in a classic motif complements the turquoise wall color and creates a happy kitchen. The rug seamlessly ties all the colors together.
 
Paint color: "Arsenic in eggshell modern emulsion" by Farrow and Ball 
Wallpaper: "Harlem Toile de Jouy" by Studio Printworks

photography by Laura Resen

capitalize on space
A minimalist black-and-white palette creates a clean backdrop, making the crowded countertops—and even the space above the cabinet—homey instead of busy.
 
Paint color (cabinet and trim): Porch and floor alkyd high gloss enamel in "Patio White" by Benjamin Moore

Paint color (chalkboard paint): Studio Finishes chalkboard paint by Benjamin Moore
Wainscoting: PGM "Cape Cod" by Mario’s True Value Home Center 

photography by Paul Costello

kitschy kitchen
Although the centerpiece of this kitchen is the flowery wallpapered fridge, the blue walls create a perfect sky blue.
 
Paint color (walls): "Sea mist green" by Benjamin Moore  
Wallpaper: "Guermantes" by Brunschwig & Fils  

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