These Kitchen Paint Colors Range From Neutral to Wow!

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65 Best Paint Colors to Update Your Kitchen NowDylan Thomas


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The kitchen is the heart of the home where many of life's events happen, from weeknight family meals to prepping for an elegant soirée. To keep your kitchen (and kitchen-adjacent spaces like the butler's pantry and bar) feeling “always ready for a party,” a fresh coat of paint on the cabinets, walls, islands, even floors is a simple way to do just that. And because kitchen styles range from clean and contemporary to traditional and grand, so do kitchen paint colors. Here, we’ve gathered our most popular kitchen paint colors from our VERANDA house tour archives to bring you ideas and inspiration for your cook space.

In this collection, you’ll find inspiring examples of kitchen wall paint colors to pair with cabinet, trim, ceiling, and kitchen island paint colors. For a calming style, a neutral palette (shades of white in the kitchen, from crisp linen to creamy latte) is a popular choice, as it creates visual space for colorful accessories, appliances, and tile. Green kitchen paint colors bring a natural, grounding effect, while pretty blue kitchen paint colors offer uplifting color. A sleek, glossy black dials up the drama in a way that says “look at me!”

As you consider a tried-and-true shade or an unexpected paint color, you’ll want to think about how the color will complement your backsplash and other elements of your kitchen decor before making a choice. Now get ready to be inspired and welcome more color into your kitchen, butler's pantry, and bar!

Taupe Kitchen

A custom oak-topped island, leafy Italian tiles, and a subtle taupe scheme bring serene balance to the kitchen. The island base gets a coat of earthy gray-green. The minimalist mood is a visual respite from the riotous pattern and color found throughout this English country home.

Cabinet and Wall Paint Color: Archive by Farrow & Ball
Island Paint Color:
Treron by Farrow & Ball

mary graham's pebble dash millhouse on an exposed slope above the river ure\, set in traditional farmland in the north of england a custom oaktopped island, leafy italian tiles, and a subtle taupe scheme bring serene balance to the kitchen
Simon Brown

Stony White Kitchen

In this Nashville mansion, raw, reclaimed beams that radiate a sense of history over the kitchen and breakfast and family rooms look especially apt presiding over the kitchen’s glossy, egret-colored Belgian tile and matching cabinet paint. Louis XIII reproduction stools (Dennis & Leen) are upholstered in a textural, raffia-style woven fabric (Opuzen).

Cabinet Paint Color: Egret White by Sherwin-Williams

a white kitchen with tile backsplash
Max Kim-Bee

Red and Black Kitchen

In a Round Top, Texas, property designed by Alessandra Branca, red and black rules in the kitchen, as in the rest of the cottage. A Silestone countertop on the island shines with gold and gray veining (Ethereal Glow, with Dekton Liquid Embers on perimeter counters, both by Cosentino). Lucia Double Rise & Fall Pendant and Double Wall-Arm Sconces, Hector Finch.

Wall Paint Color: My Valentine by Benjamin Moore
Door and Island Paint Color: Space Black by Benjamin Moore

a kitchen with a table and chairs
Becky Lugart-Stayner - Hearst Owned

Mossy Green Kitchen

Designer Fran Keenan painted the exterior trim of this history Los Angeles home Farrow & Ball’s Castle Gray—a grayish-green—and used the same color throughout the kitchen, including on the cabinetry. The countertops are by Caesarstone.

Cabinet, Wall, and Trim Paint Color: Castle Gray by Farrow & Ball

los angeles home designed by fran keenan the cabinetry in the kitchen is painted castle grey by farrow ball countertops, caesarstone
David Tsay

Blue and White Kitchen

Mark D. Sikes incorporated soothing shades of blue into the Grey Garden's kitchen as a way to connect it to the neighboring breakfast room. A soft sky blue shade covering the floor uplifts the entire cook space.

Floor Paint Color: Harbor Fog by Benjamin Moore

grey gardens east hampton kitchen
Pascal Chevallier

Forest Green Bar Area

In the Dallas home of hostess and author Kimberly Whitman, a stocked bar is a must. An enviable glassware collection sparkles behind glass-front cabinets that are coated in a high-gloss forest hue. The hardware is brass.

Cabinet Paint Color: Black Forest Green by Benjamin Moore

a room with greenish blue cabinets and shelves of liquor
David Tsay

White, Wood, and Green Kitchen

Festive cedar garlands highlight deep green window frames and muntins in an otherwise all-white and wood kitchen. A vintage pine wine-tasting table pairs with Pennsylvania Windsor birdcage chairs in the kitchen of this Vermont barn. Edison-style pendants, Scofield Lighting. Refrigerator, Sub-Zero

Window Frame and Muntins Paint Color: Black Forest Green by Benjamin Moore

a kitchen with a dining table and chairs
Ngoc Mihn Ngo

Powder Blue Kitchen

Refined powder-blue cabinets and a sinuous floral wallcovering by William Morris enliven the quaint kitchen in this Southern 1950s ranch. Designer Mark D. Sikes covered the pair of stools by Hickory Chair in a botanic Carolina Irving fabric. The bistro chairs are from Ballard Designs.

Cabinet, Island, Hood, and Trim Paint Color:
Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball

sikes birmingham kitchen
Amy Neunsinger

Celadon Kitchen

A light celadon cabinet color and pearly Moroccan tiles on the wall combined with wood countertops and floors make for a warm, inviting kitchen in this Nantucket cottage. A creative staining application on the floors creates a subtle yet graphic pattern underfoot. The work table base is painted a darker green and reads like a piece of furniture for a more casual approach to a kitchen island. Pendant lighting, Hector Finch

Cabinet Paint Color: Tea Light by Benjamin Moore

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Ngoc Minh Ngo

Woodsy Kitchen

In this Mississippi hunting lodge, unique bark cabinet panels are surrounded with a dark gray-green. The kitchen’s wrought-iron chandelier (Currey & Company) lights a maple-topped island with a red base. Suede swivel counter stools, Louis J. Solomon).

Cabinet and Trim Color: Driftwood by Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co.
Island Paint Color:
Barn Red by Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co.

revelry in the pines richard keith langham's rural mississippi hunting lodge the kitchen with wrought iron chandelier currey company lights a maple topped island and suede swivel counter stools louis j solomon
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Midnight Blue Kitchen

For a house big on entertaining, Kips Bay Decorator Show House veteran Christopher Peacock installed two islands: one for prep and one for entertaining. A blend of cerused oak with midnight blue cabinetry, both islands feature Cambria’s charcoal Montana Midnight Matte quartz countertops as well Hollinsbrook Matte and brass Kohler fixtures. Drum pendants, Arteriors. Wine refrigerator, JennAir wine refrigerator. Woven counter stools, Serena & Lily.

Island Paint Color: Try Sea Mariner by Sherwin-Williams

a kitchen with a bar and chairs
Nathan Schroder

Cheerful Green Butler's Pantry

The butler's pantry in this Melanie Turner-designed Atlanta home is coated in a cheerful green. Graphic tile adds visual interest and holds up to the space's more utilitarian uses. Brass faceted hardware, Nest Studio

Cabinet Paint Color: Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & Ball

a green butlers pantry with a sink and flowers
Mali Azima

French Gray Kitchen

Pretty cabinets and paneled walls in calming gray-green shade envelop the kitchen in this Dallas house. Petticoat-like slipcovers drape utilitarian metal light fixtures. Counter seating, Janus et Cie. Apple artwork, Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Cow illustration, Hugo Guinnes

Cabinet and Wall Paint Color: French Gray by Farrow & Ball

custom slipcovers the lamp shoppe crafted from french linen tea towels wrap metal lighting pendants in the kitchen paint color, french gray by farrow ball counter seating, janus et cie apple artwork, enzo mari for danese milano cow illustration, hugo guinness tongue in chic in dallas\, cathy kincaid melds character and color\, folly and elegance for pop art giant donald robertson and his family
Douglas Friedman

Blue-Gray Scullery

Designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas reenvisioned the original kitchen in Colonial Williamsburg's Nelson-Galt House in a handsome scullery to complement the adjacent dining room. To achieve this, she painted the classic shaker cabinets blue-gray and dressed them with brass hardware.

Cabinet Paint Color: Nelson Blue by Benjamin Moore

2271 colonial williamsburg nelson galt house
Annie Schlechter

Deep Black-Green Island

Kitchen cabinets in bandsawn knotty white oak—“the knottier the better," says designer Amy Meier—gain a patina over time, and walnut milled from a downed tree tops an island painted a deep, dark mix of black, blue, and green. Displays of splatterware and copperware sourced from all across Michigan bookend the island in this Michigan lake cabin. Belgium Blue Stone tiles, Country Floors. Stools, Bicyclette.

Island Paint Color: Salamander by Benjamin Moore

a kitchen with a large island in a deep gray color
Annie Schlechter

Gray-Green and Wood Kitchen

Gray-green cabinetry brings contrast to the kitchen’s knotty wood paneling. The oversize island is painted a deeper shade of green. Delft tiles appear in the kitchen, as well as other rooms in the Sun Valley, Idaho, chalet designed by Mark D. Sikes.

Cabinet Paint Color: Treron by Farrow & Ball

a kitchen with wooden floors and very tall ceilings that are wood too
Max Kim-Bee

Midnight Blue Kitchen

Not a huge at-home chef, Garrow Kedigian transform the odd-shaped kitchen in his New York apartment into a chic bar. Jet blue cabinetry provides the perfect foundation for a Christian Lacroix wallpaper.

Cabinet Paint Color: Jet Blue by Benjamin Moore

small blue kitchens brass backsplash kedigian manhattan carlyle apartment
Thomas Loof

Herbaceous Green Butler's Pantry

In this 1920s Tudor in Houston designed by Charlotte Moss, a traditional butler's pantry is painted an elegant herbaceous green and accented with satin nickel hardware. Glassware and silver pieces are on full display behind glass-front upper cabinets.

Cabinet and Trim Paint Color: Dartsmouth Green by Benjamin Moore

1920s tudor in houston, texas designed by charlotte moss
Trevor Tondro

Gray and White Kitchen

Tonal gray millwork artfully juxtaposes the golden leather cantilever seating (York Street Studio) and an indigo green marble countertop in the kitchen of this 1920s New Jersey estate by designer Steven Gambrel and architect Eric J. Smith.

Cabinet and Trim Paint Color: Silver Bells by Benjamin Mooore

new jersey estate house tour kitchen
Eric Piasecki

Venetian Red Kitchen

Venetian red cabinetry and trim assert a sense of modern glamor in the kitchen of this Philip Vergeylen-designed London apartment. Vergeylen elevated the original floors by having them stained in circles and squares to further the room's elegant look.

Cabinet and Trim Paint Color: Chili Pepper by Benjamin Moore

philip vergeylen london apartment home tour kitchen
Ricardo Labougle

Calming Blue Kitchen

Juicy apricot and aqua shades animate the ground-floor kitchen and breakfast room of this London rowhouse. Boston-based designer Gary McBournie preceded to cover the mix of casual furnishings in spirited patterns, including the Indian-inspired fuchsia and orange ikat, to make the space feel even more livable. The refrigerator is by Sub-Zero.

Cabinet, Island, and Trim Paint Color: Teresa’s Green by Farrow & Ball

fresh shades of apricot and aqua awaken a ground floor kitchen and breakfast room
Dylan Thomas

Deep Gray Kitchen

Dark, inky cabinetry asserts a cozy, lived-in feeling with the spacious combined kitchen and den in the gracious Georgian-style home of Alabama-based designer Caroline Gidiere. The stainless steel countertop seamlessly connects to the satin nickel hardware and appliances. The cabinetry is painted a deep shade of gray.

Cabinet Paint Color: Off Black by Farrow & Ball

caroline gidiere kitchen alabama
Brian Woodcock

White Kitchen

Creamy white tones covering the cabinetry and ceiling connect the two lively patterns (checkerboard flooring and a geo-floral seating fabric by Raoul) in this 1930s Connecticut kitchen by decorator Ashley Whittaker. A classic white range from Viking matches the luster of the glossy subway tiles above. The pendant lighting is by Charles Edwards.

Cabinet, Trim, and Ceiling Paint Color: Paper White by Benjamin Moore

in a kitchen a duo of disarming patterns enlivens warm shades of white in counters and cabinetry and subway tile
Thomas Loof

Peacock Bar Area

In the bar of Ceara Donnelly's Charleston home, bold design moves make for an energetic interior at every turn. The bar, where a genius cocktail of glossy peacock-blue cabinetry and unlacquered brass shows up, is no exception. Sink fixtures, Rocky Mountain Hardware

Cabinet Paint Color: E25-95 by Fine Paints of Europe

a bar with glossy cabinets and bottles of alcohol
Brie Williams

Steel Gray Kitchen

The original mosaic tile in this Upper West Side pied-à-terre inspired Anthony Baratta to work with a steel gray palette in the kitchen. Glossy gray tones on the cabinetry reflect the light filtering through the window and its pelmet-style treatment. The banquette is upholstered in diamond-patterned leathers (Dualoy).

Cabinet and Trim Paint Color: Try Fine Paints of Europe

in the kitchen the original mosaic tile floors endure their scale repeated in a fleur de lis wallpaper in the dining area the banquette is upholstered in 1940s glam diamond patterned leathers and the table is a biedermeier reproduction commissioned by baratta while the profile of the window pelmet is pure theater
Mark Roskams

Soft, Earthy Green Kitchen

For the kitchen in the Kips Bays Decorator Show House Dallas, Gil Melott of Studio 6F wanted to have a very tonal kitchen that could provide a solid background for the handmade cabinetry by Bentwood Luxury Kitchens and refined appliances from Signature Kitchen Suite. A soft, earthy green became the primary color enveloping the walls and cabinets as surfaces from Cambria cover the kitchen island and counters.

Wall and Cabinet Paint Color: Bed of Ferns by Benjamin Moore

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Aimée Mazzenga

Black Bar Area

Alessandra Branca's Chicago townhouse is a hub of family activity during the holidays. Sleek black cabinets anchor the bar area. Here, Branca's daughter-in-law Georgia pours Negronis, a deep-red Italian cocktail that calls for equal parts Campari, gin, and vermouth.

Cabinet Paint Color: Black by Benjamin Moore

a person in a kitchen that has black cabinets
Werner Straube

Delicate White Kitchen

Designer Richard Ouellette and architect Maxime Vandal of Les Ensembliers stuck to a neutral palette for this statesman's kitchen to keep the attention on the impeccable views of Montreal from the window. The soft red banquette and cane-back chairs pop against the delicate white cabinetry and trim.

Cabinet and Trim Paint Color: Pointing by Farrow & Ball

in the kitchen an english breakfast table and cane back chairs and a painted tin chan­delier
Thomas Loof

Cherry Red Kitchen

For those not ready to paint all of the cabinetry or walls, experimenting with vivacious colors on the kitchen island can be a great place to start. Designer Cathy Kincaid boldly painted the island a cherry red shade to energize this Dallas penthouse kitchen.

Island Paint Color: Shy Cherry by Benjamin Moore

cathy kincaid dallas penthouse kitchen
Björn Wallander

Teal Green Bar Area

In this colorful Austin house, the bar’s groovy, zig-zag-striped wallpaper (Timorous Beasties) is grounded by teal green cabinetry. Glass-front upper cabinets and lower drawers and cabinets provide plenty of storage for glassware, bottles, and other bar necessities.

Cabinet Paint Color: Nocturnal Sea by Pratt & Lambert

a kitchen with a sink and green cabinets
Julia Lynn

Ebony Kitchen

Talavera tiles arranged in a graphic chevron pattern and glossy ebony cabinetry liven up the classic monochromatic look in this San Antonio kitchen by Todd Romano. The island is from the Antique and Artisan Gallery, and the range is by Bertazzoni.

Cabinet Paint Color: Black by Fine Paints of Europe

todd romano san antonio kitchen
Douglas Friedman

Cool Gray Kitchen

Cool grays accentuate the modernist lines and architecture of Ken Pursley's 1950s home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sunlight from the floor-to-ceiling window highlights the custom cabinetry from Franz Architectural Woodwork. The glass lighting and chairs are both by Bobo Intriguing Objects.

Cabinet Paint Color:
Manor House Gray by Farrow & Ball

cleanup is reserved for a large working pantry behind a glass and vinyl pivot door
William Abranowicz

Warm White Kitchen

To counter the graphic checkerboard flooring (Floe Painting), designer Cece Barfield Thompson used a warm white shade on the kitchen cabinets of her New York apartment. The range is by Wolf, and the sink is by Shaws of Darwen.

Cabinet Paint Color: Collector's Item by Benjamin Moore

large steel casement windows in a galley kitchen
Thomas Loof

White Dove Kitchen

Soft white cabinets complement the summery colors in the wallpaper backsplash (de Gournay) of this Naples, Florida kitchen. The island stools are covered in a red leather by Moore & Giles.

Cabinet Paint Color: White Dove by Benjamin Moore

behind a lacanche range, a glass pane protects hand painted tropical wallpaper and there are leather stools at the large island
Thomas Loof

Palm Beach Green Bar

In Julia Amory's Palm Beach cottage, a brilliant galley-style bar lures guests with aqua trim and cabinetry and trellis-patterned walls. Braided grass cloth wallpaper and linen voile slipcovers lend textural beauty to the dining room beyond. Chairs, Amy Berry

Cabinet and Trim Paint Color: Whispering Hills by Ralph Lauren

a green butler's pantry in a galley style
Nick Mele

Light Gray Kitchen

Chic gray cabinetry and a glazed terra-cotta tile backsplash (Ann Sacks) lend a timeless feel to this Bronxville, New York, kitchen by Carrier & Co. The perimeter countertops are by Caesarstone, and the sink fixtures are by Waterworks.

Cabinet Paint Color:
Stonington Gray by Benjamin Moore

the kitchen’s chic checkerboard backsplash is fashioned out of glazed terra cotta tile
Annie Schlechter

Elegant Gray Kitchen

Designer Angie Hranowsky picked an elegant gray shade for the cabinetry of this Austin kitchen to help make the quaint space feel larger. Island pendants from Circa Lighting shine a light on stools from McGuire.

Cabinet Paint Color: Cape May Cobblestone by Benjamin Moore

angie hranowsky kitchen austin
Julia Lynn

Off-White Butler's Pantry

In this Timothy Whealon-designed butler's pantry, the light shade of gray seen here reads as a pretty off-white. This classic space features the refined Calacatta Oro countertops (Marmi Natural Stone), backsplash tiles that were handmade in Morocco, and slender library lights (Ann-Morris) to illuminate the hardworking workspace. Artwork, Donald Baechler

Wall and Cabinet Paint Color: Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore

betty hulse and don leslie's highlands, north carolina home designed by timothy whealon architecture by stan dixon
Brie Williams

Blue-Black Kitchen

In this Montana kitchen designed by Palmer Weiss, cabinetry finished in a rich black with blue undertones and a custom bronze hood designed with straps and rivets lends a Western sensibility. Silicon bronze-brushed pulls, Rocky Mountain Hardware. Dual fuel range, Wolf

Cabinet Paint Color: Railings by Farrow & Ball

palmer weiss yellowstone club montana kitchen
Francesco Lagnese

Creamy White Kitchen

In this Santa Barbara kitchen designed by Mark D. Sikes, creamy white cabinetry and oil-rubbed bronze hardware (Rejuvenation) lend a warm, aged appearance. Sink and fixtures, Rohl

Cabinet Paint Color: White Tie by Farrow & Ball

an off white kitchen with blue and white backsplash and rug and window treatment
Amy Neunsinger

Wood and Green Kitchen

This Lake Toxaway, North Carolina kitchen designed by Platt Architecture and designer Cliff Fong features a soothing palette that reflects the lakefront mountain landscape with a custom-green center island fitted with Juno limestone counters (which also forms the backsplash) and natural wood-hued cabinetry.

Island Paint Color: Gothic Green by Benjamin Moore

kitchen with green island and limestone countertops
William Abranowicz

Gentle Aqua Butler's Pantry

The butler's pantry in this Matthew Carter-designed summer home is made up of charming features—creamy white cabinets topped with butcher-block counters. Walls are coated in a barely-there gentle shade of aqua. A stainless steel sink (Franke) builds practicality and style into the space.

Wall Paint Color: Pale Powder by Farrow & Ball

maine summer house designed by matthew carter
Erin Little

Jet Black and White Kitchen

At this Northern California ranch designed by Ken Fulk and Ike Kligerman Barkley, the guest house kitchen exudes beautiful rusticity with ceiling-height wall tiles in alternating dimensions (Waterworks), reclaimed brick flooring, and oak countertops—all anchored by jet-black cabinets.

Cabinet and Open Shelving Paint Color: Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams

ceiling height wall tiles in alternating dimensions and reclaimed brick flooring and oak countertops anchor the kitchen in beautiful rusticity
Douglas Friedman

Bright Blue Kitchen

At the 2020 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, designer Sarah Blank infused the kitchen with elements inspired by the Florida landscape, from the azure shade she chose for the cabinetry to the paintings of birds she hung above.

Cabinet, Trim, and Hood Paint Color: Blue Dragon by Benjamin Moore

decorating with antiques
Nickolas Sargent

Buttery Kitchen

At Richard Smith's centuries-old home on the Sussex Coast, this butter yellow Aga stove is often the only source of heat. A rustic black backsplash peppered with antique exportware—plus a surprisingly colorful wallpaper (another star of the show, second only to that incredible stove!)—makes for a memorable and inspiring cook space.

Trim Paint Color: Dorset Cream by Farrow & Ball

an aga stove is nestled in a nook painted black in the kitchen with plates hung above
Dylan Thomas

Blue and Black Kitchen

This Lake Forest, Illinois kitchen designed by the ABL Group and Dovetails Custom Cabinetry marries historic design details with state-of-the-art functionality. Brass hardware and luxurious surfaces by Cambria and Artistic Tile highlight the custom cabinetry, painted a calming blue and bold black.

Cabinet Paint Color: Sleepy Hollow by Sherwin-Williams
Island and Trim Paint Color: Inkwell by Sherwin-Williams

abl group lake forest kitchen
ryan mcdonald

Gray and Black Kitchen

Soft, smoky tones lend a high-fashion, sophisticated touch to the alluring kitchen of this 18th-century flat in Paris. The upper cabinets feature mirrored églomisé facings that “almost look like venetian blinds,” notes decorator Jean-Louis Deniot. The lower cabinetry paint color is a rich, almost black, gray.

Lower Cabinet Paint Color: Midnight Oil by Benjamin Moore

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Christoph Theurer

Pastel Blue Kitchen

Today cohost Jenna Bush Hager overhauled the entire midcentury kitchen in her spirited Long Island cottage to give a sense of openness and ease. The pastel blue cabinetry pops against a fireclay apron-front sink (Rohl) and glazed wall tiles (Waterworks).

Cabinet Paint Color:
Wedgewood Gray by Benjamin Moore

jenna bush hager long island kitchen
Tara Donne

White Kitchen

With an eye-catching gallery wall, mohair banquette (Holly Hunt), and custom globe lighting (O'Lampia) taking center stage within this Connecticut kitchen, decorator Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey opted to keep the walls neutral with a clean, white shade.

Wall Paint Color: Try All White by Farrow & Ball

winfrey banquette veranda
Lesley Unruh

High-Gloss Black Butler's Pantry

This black-tie butler's pantry by interior designer Sarah Blank boasts high-gloss ebony cabinetry for storing your finest flutes and coupe glasses. A pro tip from Blank: “There are no shortcuts with high-gloss paint, so it took about six weeks. But it was worth it—the black is so rich." Statement-making black-and-white marble flooring ushers in ultimate glamour.

Cabinet Paint Color: Try Onyx by Benjamin Moore

black butlers pantry by designer sarah blank checkered tile floor, black and white marble flooring, high gloss paint original architect, cameron clark
Neil Landino

Warm White Kitchen

In the kitchen of this Hudson Valley estate, designer Lynne Stair complemented the natural hues of the copper hood and coarse limestone flooring from Paris Ceramics with a warm white shade on the cabinetry. Architect Cynthia Filkoff trimmed the hood with brass straps and rivets, echoing styles found in European countryside homes. The barstools are from Restoration Hardware, and the lighting is by Rose Uniacke.

Cabinet Paint Color: Pointing by Farrow & Ball

mcmillen kitchen paint color veranda
Annie Schlechter

Silvery Blue and White Kitchen

Designer Susan Bednar Long created a playful contrast within this 200-year-old Provence kitchen by pairing soft silver cabinetry with copper pots, limestone flooring, and a wooden island and farm table. The pendant lights are from The Urban Electric Co.

Cabinet Paint Color:
Light Blue by Farrow & Ball
Wall Paint Color:
Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball

white kitchen bednar long provence veranda
Alexandre Bailhache

White Kitchen

Designer Philip Mitchell let lively lilac counter stools and a sky-blue tufted banquette shine in the kitchen of his Nova Scotia getaway by pairing them with soft white-painted cabinetry. The ikat pendant shade (custom, The Urban Electric Co.) sits overhead a table from Sharon O’Dowd. The backsplash and countertop material both are from Ciot Habitat.

Cabinet, Wall, Trim, and Ceiling Paint Color: Dune White by Benjamin Moore

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Annie Schlechter

Cobalt Butler's Pantry

Vibrant cobalt cabinetry turns a petit butler’s pantry into the colorful pièce de résistance within this Ruthie Sommers-designed Rhode Island retreat. The Lawrence of La Brea rug brings out the subtle red tones of the valance in an eccentric Katie Ridder fabric.

Cabinet Paint Color: Custom cobalt by Fine Paints of Europe

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William Waldron

Sky Blue Kitchen

The unexpected addition of aqua on the ceiling and a blue-patterned wallcovering from designer Meg Braff's textile collection visually expands this Long Island kitchen by drawing the eye upward. Braff expanded and updated the cooking space with Danby marble counters and cabinetry in a pearly shade. The sink fixtures and hardware are by Waterworks, and the pendant light is by Vaughan.

Ceiling Paint Color: Picture Perfect by Benjamin Moore
Cabinet Paint Color:
Try Fine Paints of Europe

kitchen paint colors braff veranda
Annie Schlechter

Watery Blue Kitchen

Designer Danielle Rollins turned up the saturation on the traditional blue-and-white combination with boldly lacquered cabinetry and sleek white tiles from Waterworks in her glamorous Atlanta home. The Gris de Savoie marble countertop is from Marmi Natural Stone. The sink and fittings are from Waterstone Faucets.

Cabinet Paint Color: Try Pitch Blue (in full gloss) by Farrow & Ball

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Photography by Melanie Acevedo; Design by Danielle Rollins

Sunny Yellow Kitchen

In the kitchen of her Colonial Revival-style home, Los Angeles-based designer Suzanne Rheinstein dressed the sunny walls with swags of boxwoods for an intimate holiday party. Sconces by Ann-Morris shine on crystal from William Yeoward. The sink fixtures are from Waterworks.

Wall Paint Color: Sweet Vibrations by Benjamin Moore

rheinstein kitchen paint colors veranda
Lisa Romerein

Pure White Kitchen

Natural light reflects off the kitchen’s pure white walls and rich antique chestnut flooring, awakening the spirit of this 19th-century Connecticut home designed by Timothy Whealon. A roman shade in Kravet fabric with Claremont trim adds softness to the modest space. The pair of stools are from Fair.

Ceiling Paint Color: Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball

whealon kitchen paint colors veranda
William Waldron

Raspberry Kitchen

At this 1850s farmhouse, designer Richard Keith Langham used luscious berry cabinetry to add a layer of richness to the combined breakfast room and kitchen. Ladder chairs from Howe surround a 19th-century elm table purchased in the Cotswolds. Backsplash tile by Ann Sacks draws attention to the polished stove from Ilve. The tole pendants are from Paul Ferrante.

Cabinet Paint Color: Raisin Torte by Benjamin Moore

langham kitchen paint color veranda
Francesco Lagnese

Light Green-Gray Butler's Pantry

This charming butler’s pantry apart from the kitchen at this reimagined cottage invokes the spirit of its 18th-century roots with a recolored historic Parisian pattern (Adelphi Paper Hangings) that would have been developed around the time the house was built. Designer Cathy Kincaid opted for green-gray cabinetry to further bring out the soothing tones in the wallpaper.

Cabinet Paint Color: French Gray by Farrow & Ball

a butler’s pantry walls are covered in a recolored historic parisian pattern open shelves are filled with glasses and dishware
Tria Giovan

Dark Gray Kitchen

In the kitchen of Ameila Handegan’s Charleston home, a charcoal wall and storied furniture, like the circa-1860 Anglo-Indian armchairs, define a separate dining area. An 1820s English mirror found at David Skinner Antiques hangs above a circa-1860 Jamaican trolley. The large work of art by Chuck Bowdish acts as the space’s main focal point. The oak flooring is from Olde Savannah.

Wall Paint Color:
Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore

handegan kitchen paint colors veranda
Pieter Estersohn

Teal Kitchen

Designer Tammy Connor connected the family room and kitchen of this New York City apartment by lacquering the walls in a rich ocean shade. The kitchen stools from Soane Britain are covered in a Jerry Pair fabric. Pendant lighting from Balsamo lights up a Lacanche range. The John Saladino x-bench in a Kyle Bunting hide seamlessly matches the George Smith armchair. The Ferrell Mittman sofa is in a Peter Dunham Textile stripe, and the custom rug is from Beauvais Carpets.

Cabinet, Wall, and Trim Paint Color:
Try Slate Teal (pearl finish) by Benjamin Moore

connor color combo living room veranda
Simon Upton

Delicate Gray Kitchen

Two and half hours outside of Toronto, designer Colette van den Thillart transformed her family’s one-room log cabin into a charmingly chic kitchen and devised a six-bedroom house around it. The delicate gray panel walls accent the kitchen island’s marbleized design, which was inspired by a trip to Denmark. The cabinetry is from Smallbone of Devizes.

Wall Paint Color:
Try Dimpse (modern emulsion finish) by Farrow & Ball

thillart kitchen paint colors veranda
Max Kim-Bee

All-White Kitchen

The all-white scheme becomes a smooth backdrop for dramatic works of art like the eight-foot antique African drum in the corner of this Hamptons kitchen. Homeowners Quinn Pofahl and Jaime Jiménez renovated the first-floor layout to allow all public spaces to be seen from the kitchen. The hood and stove are from Viking.

Wall Paint Color:
Ice Formations by Benjamin Moore

pofahl kitchen paint colors veranda
Quentin Bacon

Mountain Blue Kitchen

Diamond motifs from the walls to the floor and sleek gray-blue cabinetry evoke a sense of wonder with the cooking space of this Utah mountain getaway. Designer Anthony Baratta sought out artist Adam Lowenbein to paint the rustic wooden floors in a classic black-and-white pattern. The custom ladder chairs feature cushions in a Dualoy leather. The backsplash and wall tiles are from Solar Antique Tiles.

Island Paint Color: Try Soft Jazz (pearl finish) by Benjamin Moore

a blue and white kitchen with a quilt like backsplash
Eric Piasecki

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