![]() Natural Oak and White Kitchen via Luxe.Daily In the nicest current wood stained kitchens, there is a beautiful balance of natural wood tones and crisp white. Second, they are much less likely to be combined with busy earthy granite and tile which is what made the dated warm wood kitchens and made them so heavy and hard to live with. Here’s why.įirst, they are lighter, airier and more natural looking, which has broad and enduring appeal. New ashy (cooler), unstained wood tones are cropping up in kitchens everywhere right now, and I think they will have a bit more staying power. It’s much more difficult to guess the date of white cabinets, unless a trendy backsplash gives them away. Right now, the wood stain that will be associated with this trend at the moment is anything grayed, weathered or “reclaimed”. Should you paint your cherry cabinets? Read my Third Rule of Design: Expensive Does Not Equal Timeless They look like relics of their decade, and this is why I caution against installing a wood stained kitchen. For example, although there are outliers, generally, golden oak kitchens peaked in the 80s, cherry and orange maple wood kitchens 10 years after that, and then espresso kitchens had their moment in the early 2000s. Lots of recently designed wood kitchens I have seen, manage to sidestep the main issue with traditional ones: dated stains and finishes that are intended to create a “rich” look like cherry, golden oak or espresso tend to look heavy, dark and overly formal.Īnd I’ve talked a lot about how a particular stain will date a kitchen quickly. But since white kitchens have (happily) been trending in the last 9 years since the fresh (grey) trend happened (and the average trend cycle lasts about 10 years) … well, there are naturally those who are looking for something new or different.Īnd guess what? There’s a whole new look for wood kitchens, and it’s so much fresher. I’ve received a lot of requests lately for this post about an unstained wood kitchen so here it is:Ī classic white kitchen will always be my first choice. Cool blues and yellows reinforce the open, airy nature of a contemporary kitchen with pale-wood flooring and shelving.New unstained or natural wood tones are cropping up in kitchen designs everywhere, and I think they will have a bit more staying power because they are lighter and more natural looking. Navy and red bring intensity to a traditional kitchen mixing antiques and carved woodwork. ![]() Sage or cream cabinetry complements a farmhouse kitchen with a large wood island and wide-plank floors. Think of the wood features in your kitchen as the stars, and let paint play an award-winning supporting role. Featured Colors: Sea Salt SW 6204 (Island), Stardew SW 9138 (Walls), High Reflective White SW 7757 (Ceiling, Trim) Warm up the Woodįrom floors to ceiling beams to open shelving, natural (and faux) woods bespeak an easygoing charm suitable for so many styles. The contrast will add instant depth to the room and make your kitchen feel new. Keep kitchen walls a neutral hue and paint the cabinets in a richer color like a deep shade of green. The good news is that you don’t have to completely redo your kitchen to get the look. Today, light grays and whites can be replaced by hues that invite a bolder style into your space. Featured Colors: Succulent SW 9650 (Cabinetry, Hood), White Sail SW 9622 (Walls) Be Boldĭon’t be afraid to get colorful in the kitchen. Paint walls and cabinets in white or cream to draw out the vivid details of a marble countertop and backsplash. If you’re smitten with large swaths of marble featuring wide veins, make it stand out through a neutral color scheme. Looking to bring a natural touch to your island? Marble is a great way to bring the outside in while making a statement. Featured Colors: Anew Gray SW 7030 (Walls, Trim, Upper Cabinets), Elephant Ear SW 9168 (Island, Back of Cabinets), Crushed Ice SW 7647 (Ceiling) Magnify Marble Tone-on-tone cabinetry is an easy changeup with dramatic benefits. Create contrast by painting upper cabinets black and leaving lower cabinets in their natural wood. ![]() ![]() Featured Colors: Homburg Gray SW 7622 (Tall Cabinets), Black Magic SW 6991 (Island, Hood, Upper Cabinets), Shoji White SW 7042 (Walls) Set the TonesĪdd some flavor to the kitchen with two-toned cabinetry. Give them something to talk about with a new look and a fresh coat of paint. The kitchen is a favorite room for friends and family to gather for conversation. ![]()
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