Ready totransform your oak cabinet kitchenwithout touching the cabinets?
Here’s how to choose the right color to go with oak cabinets.
It’s a versatile, calming neutral that looks lovely with countertops that have gray veining.
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Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed SW-6211
A light and airy blue-green adds a crisp, sea-inspired look to oak cabinets.
Completely contrasting their yellow-toned warmth, this blue-green brings a serene and modern look to the kitchen.
Imagine brewing a pot of coffee surrounded by this peaceful color, made even cozier by your wood cabinets.
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It has subtle coolblue-grayundertones that make it the perfect color to temper the warmth of oak cabinets.
Incorporate crisp white trim to give the entire kitchen a fresh look.
Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17
Benjamin Moore White Dove has an enthusiastic following.
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This color is a warm, gray-tinted beige that has the look of clay straight from the ground.
Try layering it with other darker woods for a more complex look.
The lovely hue was designed to create a pitch-perfect backdrop for both serene and vibrant spaces.
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And because white walls are reflected, this particular shade will beautifully reflect the golden honey color of oak.
With pink undertones rather than orange or yellow, it adds a softer look that’s welcoming and comfortable.
This subdued color serves as a more modern, sophisticated backdrop to oak cabinets.
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Abalone feels sleek and updated, bringing out the best in the warm tones of oak.
It has a slight tinge of yellow that instantly perks up any space.
Benjamin Moore Silver Gray is a mesmerizing blue-green gray that is light and airy.
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Add other cool elements, like white countertops, then add a touch of warmth with brass fixtures.
Farrow and Ball Down Pipe No.
It brightens up oak cabinets, while still letting them maintain their nostalgic, warm look.
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Enter: Dutch Tulip by Magnolia Home.
Farrow and Ball Breakfast Room No.
When it comes to coordinating this shade with woodwork, it is a slam dunk.
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The particular shade of green was designed to pop against different brown and wood tones.
Farrow and Ball Clunch No.
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Farrow and Ball Clunch is an ivory white that feels more complex than you average off-white.
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The result is a kitchen that feels timeless and evokes a traditional farmhouse feel.
It is simply a crisp, lovely white.
Try it in a kitchen with abundant natural light for an airy, classic look.
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Your honey oak cabinets can feel warm and modern if you update other elements of the kitchen.
Choose a wall paint color that complements their warm tones and update the cabinet hardware to gold or brass.
Wood cabinets are actually becoming more popular in 2024!
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Darker woods like walnut are seeing the biggest resurgence, but all wood is fair game.
Think contrast rather than enhancement when you choose your accent colors and paint color.
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