The Small Kitchen Paint Colors Designers Swear By for Even the Tiniest Spaces

Check out these designer recommendations for small kitchen paint colors to spark your imagination.

Shades of Pink

Pluck Kitchens

Brighten asmall galley kitchenwith shades of pink for a vibrant tonal look.

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deVol Kitchens

“I love this color because it’s a good creamy neutral and it reflects light so well.”

Green

Design byBlessed Little Bungalow/Marc Mauldin Photography Inc.

Paint your kitchen cabinets greento transform a smaller space.

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Pluck Kitchens

“Be sure to check swatches in various lighting conditions before making a final decision.”

Creamy Taupe

Brexton Cole Interiors

Taupe is a versatile neutralthat works well in a small kitchen.

“I love this color because it’s traditional and bright,” she says.

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Alvin Wayne

“Browns are coming back in style right now for kitchens from paint to natural hardwood.

Brown cabinets paired with white marble countertops are very chic.”

Light Gray

Incorporateshades of light grayfor an airy look that is softer than all-white.

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Design byBlessed Little Bungalow/Marc Mauldin Photography Inc.

Mint Green

Mint green is a refreshing color that can complement both traditional and modern spaces.

Pair the pastel shade with grass green backsplash tiles for a complementary look.

Audrey Frances Doty of Audrey Frances Design pairedSherwin-Williams' Inky BlueandSnowboundin this petite kitchen.

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deVOL Kitchens

“It was the perfect color for this space, providing a cool, calming effect.”

Red and Pink

Red kitchensare bold and stimulating.

This shade will also work well to add a touch ofblue to farmhouse kitchen cabinets.

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deVOL Kitchens

Terracotta

Michelle Berwick Design

Choose warm earth-tone colors like terracotta to infuse a smaller space with warmth.

“I love to bring in bolder colors to smaller kitchens,” says interior designer Jessica Nelson.

“I like to lean into their small nature and make them fun, personal, and special.

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Aha Interiors

“I love the richness this paint brings to this smaller kitchen,” Nelson says.

“We were especially excited to also incorporate wallpaper into this space.”

Rosy Taupe

Blend darker and lighter shades to create depth in a small open-plan kitchen.

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Brexton Cole Interiors

“Our influence for this kitchen came from English design,” says Nelson.

“I love how the darker island anchors the space.”

Sandy Beige

Soften a small farmhouse kitchen with shades of off-white and sandy beige.

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Ashley Montgomery Design

“I love how this color adds depth to the room without being dark or moody.”

Creamy White

Creamy whites will brighten a small kitchen without making it look too sterile.

Nelson choseWhite Dove by Benjamin Moorefor a fresh and clean feel.

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deVOL Kitchens

Bright Yellow

Fantastic Frank

Create a vibrant feel in a small contemporary kitchen with brightshades of yellow.

Pair with white countertops and natural wood accents to transform a minimalist space.

Sage Green

Sage green kitchen cabinetsare timeless and versatile, complementing both traditional and modern spaces.

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Audrey Frances Design/ Larsen Arts Photography

Michelle Berwick Design added warmth to this small cottage kitchen with sage green cabinets to complement white walls.

Dark Taupe

Give a small galley kitchen a moody feel with dark taupe cabinetry.

A large window in this space ensures that the darker paint color doesn’t shrink the space.

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deVOL Kitchens

Cool White

Studio Peake

Choose a cool, bright white to complement a modern kitchen.

Accent the moody wall color with natural greenery and a pop of neon yellow to give it a lift.

Off White

Desiree Burns Interiors

Choose anoff-white shade of paintto complement a smaller kitchen.

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Mary Patton Design

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Velinda Hellen forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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