15 STANDOUT PAINTED KITCHEN CABINET IDEAS


A fresh splash of color can turn a dull space into the kitchen of your dreams.

BY LUCIA TONELLI-Elle Decor

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Ask any designer, and the challenge of refreshing a space—with minimal fuss or financial burden—is best achieved with a fresh coat of paint. If your kitchen is in need of an aesthetic revival, applying a few coats of color to dull or dated cabinets can make your space feel fresh and modern without the commitment of a full on renovation.

From bold and lacquered robin’s egg blue, to sleek matte black, these kitchens prove the power of painted cabinets, and are full of inspiration for your next hassle-free home upgrade.1SPANISH COLONIAL KITCHEN

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Reid Rolls

In a California kitchen designed by Colette Shelton of COCOCOZY, the Spanish colonial architecture takes center stage, with crisp white walls and pale blue cabinets that bring a light dose of color into the otherwise neutral space.2GRECIAN GETAWAY KITCHEN

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Björn Wallander

Grecian getaway’s kitchen space takes inspiration from the lush mediterranean greenery, with citrus-inspired cabinetry to match the doors and window frame.ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW

3 CREATIVE CALIFORNIA KITCHEN

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Suzanna Scott

In a colorful San Francisco home, the Scandinavian-inspired kitchen features Ceaesarstone countertops and white oak shelves, setting a bright and airy backdrop to the vibrant teal cabinetry.4B&W KITCHEN

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Julia Robbs

A black and white palette is anything but ordinary in this Lower East Side condo, with cabinets painted in a matte, jet black, creating a stark (yet comfortable) contrast.5MAXIMALIST MANSE KITCHEN

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Douglas Friedman

In the maximalist manse of Too Facedfounders Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson, light, bright blue-painted cabinetry brings a welcoming sophistication to the formal, yet modern kitchen.ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW

6PETITE POOL HOUSE KITCHEN

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Mia Baxter Small

A petite pool house kitchen fuses the traditional look of toile with modern, glossy blue cabinetry.7CATSKILLS RETREAT KITCHEN

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Stephen Kent Johnson

In the kitchen of Amanda Seyfried’s Catskills retreat, hexagonal tiles wrap around a wood-burning stove, with cabinets and a refrigerator painted in a cozy sage shade.8PUNCHY PURPLE KITCHEN

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A streamlined kitchen seamlessly blends high-gloss purple cabinetry with a sleek foundation and neutral shades.ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW

9MOODY LAKE HOUSE KITCHEN

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Alex Lukey

In the kitchen of this modern Canadian lake house, rich, moody tones of the cabinetry pair with brass fixtures and a dramatic scallop backsplash, creating an elevated warmth in the family-centric space.
10MODERN EMERALD KITCHEN

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MasterBrand Cabinets

In this modern cooking space, the industrial look of exposed beams and brick are given a colorful kick with rich emerald cabinetry.ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW

11DECADENT BROWN KITCHEN

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William Waldron

A small kitchen feels grand in this Douglas Durkin-designed Manhattan pied-à-terre, with sumptuous, chocolatey-lacquered cabinets and a complementing backsplash.12TRADITIONALLY-INSPIRED KITCHEN

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Alyssa Rosenheck

In a meticulously designed, old-school Washington home, intricate herringbone floors lead to white oak cabinetry and a contrasting blue island.13BRIGHT AND WARM KITCHEN

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Lesley Unruh

A white subway tile backsplash and warm wood countertops are framed by blue-gray painted cabinets in this charming, statement-making kitchen.ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW

14SLEEK AND LUSTROUS KITCHEN

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Stephen Kent Johnson

An ultra-sleek monochrome kitchen is brightened with rich charcoal cabinetry, including a lustrous finish that brightens the petite space.15ROBIN’S EGG BLUE KITCHEN

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Courtesy of Douglas Elliman

Robin’s egg blue is a bold yet timeless alternative to the popular all-white kitchen, and in Wilhelmina Models CEO Bill Wackermann’s NYC apartment, it packs a subtle punch.LUCIA TONELLI Editorial Assistant, ElleDecor.comLucia Tonelli is an Editorial Assistant at ELLEDecor.com, covering all things decor, design, and interiors as it pertains to news, entertainment, culture, and more.


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