Some of our favorite neutral shades for white cabinets are classic light browns and beiges. A trend that’s really taken off recently is the use of gray and steel blue in the kitchen. Gray looks beautiful with white cabinets or white crown molding, and is a paint choice that is both timeless and trendy.
Designers often recommend choosing dark granite with stainless steel appliances and maple cabinets, avoiding tan or gold granite because it clashes with maple’s brown tones. White appliances paired with light granite and maple convey a traditional ambiance. Black appliances generally blend well with any wood.
White cabinets pair well with a large variety of granite patterns. Of course, white -on-white and black and white are always reliable style choices, or you could go for bolder colors like blue or green.
Warmer granite colors — tan, brown, and gold — will blend smoothly with the dark brown character of a mahogany cabinet. Rose-colored granite is an attractive choice that will add emphasis to the wood’s subtle red overtone.
White countertops are striking when paired with cherry wood cabinets or used in a small kitchen space to create a more open environment. Black and gray granite countertops give off a very dramatic appearance and are often best suited for contemporary kitchens that boast light wood or white cabinetry.
Most Popular Kitchen Cabinet Colors for 2019 In second place is wood cabinets (25 percent), followed by gray cabinets (11 percent). While the popularity of white cabinets has remained relatively steady since 2017, wood cabinets have fallen 3 percent and gray cabinets have risen 3 percent.
Neutral shades, which include grays, browns, greens and golden yellows, work well with most colors, and create a warm, subtle backdrop for dark cherry woods. For a dramatic effect, use cool shades of gray. If you want less drama, use warmer neutrals, such as a deep, golden yellow or a light honey or butter shade.
Pastels, as well as neutral shades like tan or variations of white, are the ideal choice for light maple cabinets. Wheat-colored cabinets look good with cream-colored or ivory walls but will also stand out against lilac and soft pink shades.
If you want to enhance the warm and inviting red undertones of your cherry cabinets, choose a neutral color for your walls. Neutral shades, which include grays, browns, greens and golden yellows, work well with most colors, and create a warm, subtle backdrop for dark cherry woods. Dec 9, 2018
With darker cherries, you’ll want to stick to lighter shades of green, like sage or thyme. With lighter colored cherry cabinets, like our Classic Cherry finish, you can can get away with painting your walls a darker green to highlight the lighter, natural color of the cabinets.