Homeowners’ Guide to Stylish & Smart Designs, Trends & Inspirations

We all know that the least expensive way to give any room in your home a new look, whether it’s a wow look or a subdued look, is to use paint. There are some reliable favorites—creamy off-whites, warm grays, navy blues, and earthy greens, but there are many other colors that deserve as much attention.

Whether you want to repaint your walls or give your cabinets a makeover, here are some underrated kitchen paint colors to consider:

Yellow is a bright and energizing color that exudes a happiness and evokes an inviting, charming, and cheerful atmosphere. Yellow is a perfect choice for farmhouse, French Country, transition and traditional style kitchens.

Sky blue possesses a unique charm that can elevate any kitchen, mixing very well with a variety of materials, from warm wood tones to cool stainless steel. It looks great on walls and cabinetry creating a calm and serene feeling.

Soft pinks can bring a subtle warmth and joy to a kitchen. There are many shades of pink offered adding warmth and personality to a kitchen.

Black is usually the first choice for a modern, high-contrast look, but black has a timeless quality that can be used in a traditional, transitional and contemporary kitchen. Black exudes elegance and sophistication for the walls as well as the cabinets. Black also makes an excellent accent color in the room.

Terra cotta is among the earthy hues that are trending offering warmth and depth to the space.  Terra cotta can be paired with earthy ceramics, black accents for plumbing fixtures and cabinet hardware and/or wooden accents.