This light shade pairs best with white for a calming look.

This sunny space features crisp, modern hardware and accents.

Opting for woven, see through barstools means that the hue can really have its moment in this space.

White kitchen with stainless steel appliances and neutral decor items and houseplants

The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto

Black and marble or granite countertops is a common pairing.

Light gray doesn’t need to be seen as a dreary color by any means!

The kitchen backsplash features a mix of blue and white and ties the space together while remaining playful.

PPG Hint of Mint kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /JLK Interiors

Go for a bright turquoise blue in the kitchen.

This one pops against the space’s wood tones but adds plenty of positive into the room.

Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue

A blue-gray is on-trend but timeless in this kitchen.

Clare Fresh Kicks kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Parker & Harlow

This retro look is back in!

Farrow & Ball Mere Green

Let’s go, green!

“A kitchen thats open to the dining and living room and the outdoors needs to relate.

Behr Dark Cobalt kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Mary Patton Design

It brings out the veining of themarble.

It makes it more prominent.”

Farrow & Ball Drawing Room Blue

A navy blue island pops in this white and wood kitchen.

Clare Blackest kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /JLK Interiors

Bring on theboho vibes!

The paneled cabinet doors are ultra on-trend, too.

Clare Timeless

If crisp white isn’t for you, consider going in the direction of off-white.

Clare Penthouse kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Amy Leferink atInterior Impressions

This eggshell color looks right at home in the above farmhouse-style space.

This backsplash color is here to bring the fun.

Clare Neutral Territory

Warm beige also looks beautiful paired with black.

Benjamin Moore Oxford Gray kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Kate Lester

This kitchen brings the California cool vibes.

Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Whittney Parkinson

Behr The Real Teal kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Zirbel Design

Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Mary Patton Design

Glidden Flagstone kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /House of One

Benjamin Moore Calm kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Kate Lester

Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Kate Lester

painted cabinets

Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Whittney Parkinson

PPG Delicate White kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Desiree Burns

Sherwin Williams Greenblack kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Ashley Montgomery

Farrow & Ball Mere Green kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Kate Lester

Farrow & Ball Off-Black kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Ashley Montgomery

Farrow & Ball Railings kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Ryan Garvin PhotographyforWendy Word Design

Farrow & Ball Drawing Room Blue kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Amy Leferink atInterior Impressions

PPG Burnished Blade kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Britt Interiors

PPG Pale Vista kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Cathie Hong Interiors

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The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Chelius House of Design

Clare Deep Dive kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Studio Peake

Benjamin Moore Iceberg kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Kate Lester

Clare Timeless kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Whittney Parkinson

Glidden Pink Salmon kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Michelle Boudreau

Clare Neutral Territory kitchen inspiration and paint swatch

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang /Whittney Parkinson