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Bold Paint Colors Perfect for Kitchens in 2021

By Katherine Owen
January 22, 2021
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White paint has had a strong run in recent years. And for good reason. A little white paint can go a long way when it comes to updating a space and making it feel generally lighter, brighter, and cleaner. From Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace (OC-65) to Sherwin-Williams Creamy (SW 7012), white paint is its own world of wonderful possibilities. But if you're ready for a change, a little color in the kitchen never hurt anybody. Whether you opt for breezy baby blues or the blackest black, the rest of the rainbow deserves a spot on your kitchen cabinets. The following spaces boast some of the best ideas in colorful cabinetry. From an edgy black cabin kitchen in Alabama to a breezy Lowcountry twist on traditional, these creative and colorful uses of paint are sure to inspire.

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Cool and Classic

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

For our 2016 Idea House (and 50th anniversary!) architect Bill Ingram chose Sherwin-Williams Evergreens (SW 6447) for a kitchen that's big on character but completely classic. Read the full story here.

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Breezy Blue

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Lizzie Cullen Cox

Olivia Brock of Torrance Mitchell Designs coated Julia Berolzheimer's kitchen in Farrow & Ball's Parma Gray (No. 27), a blue that's equal parts breezy and polished. See the full home tour here.

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Tableware Inspired

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Adam Fortner

This Texas kitchen featuring a vivid, deep blue was inspired by a collection of blue-and-white tableware. Designer Lindsey Herod used Benjamin Moore's Newburyport Blue (HC-155) to nail the look. See the full kitchen before-and-after here.

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Moody Blues

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Lydia Pursell

Interior designer Ellen Godfrey opted for a rich, dark green (Dunn-Edwards Black Spruce [DE6308]) for their 1928 Craftsman-style house in Birmingham. See the full tour here.

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Mudroom Magic

Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

For our 2018 Idea House in Austin, Texas, designer Meredith Ellis proved mudrooms don't have to be all work and no play. Steal the look for your kitchen with a coat of Sherwin-Williams' Cyberspace (SW 7076) on the cabinets. See the full home tour here.

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Two of a Kind

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Why choose just one bold color when you can have two? Designer Amie Corely showcases her recipe for success in this kitchen, combining two friendly shades: Benjamin Moore Kensington Green (710) on the cabinets and Benjamin Moore Bermuda Turquoise (728) on the island. See more here.

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Outside the Box

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Kiera Coffee

This is probably not your first thought when you hear "bring the outside in." For their chic cabin renovation, owners EJ and Whit Brown used the same bold black paint (Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black, SW 6258) on the exterior and interior, creating a cohesive mood throughout. Read the full story here.

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Halfsies Never Hurt

Credit: Annie Schlechter; Styling: Matthew Gleason

Not ready to paint it (all) black? Check out how Holly Williams used the same bold black (Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black, SW 6258) on just the lower cabinets of this Tennessee colonial revival for an equally statement-making look. See more here.

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Beyond the Bar

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Take a cue from this elegant home's bar with a scheme that's bold and yet totally traditional. Designer Margaret Kirkland used Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244) to achieve this stately blue. See more here.

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