You want your kitchen to feel inviting and fresh to inspire creative food creations and lively conversations.

Not only that, you have to think about the size of your kitchen as well.

Pair walnut cabinetry with beautiful terracotta walls in a paint called Cavern Clay (SW 7701) by Sherwin-Williams.

Modern kitchen with white painted cabinets and walls

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Magnolia Homes Cinnamon Sugar

When it comes to painting kitchens,beige tonesare often overlooked.

Beige walls create a feeling of warmth, which fits right in with the process of cooking.

A pretty beige color to consider is Cinnamon Sugar by Magnolia Homes.

Paint swatch of Sherwin Williams Cavern Clay

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Its subtle tan base has pink notes that make a kitchen look cozy but not muddy or yellowish.

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Knowing theundertone of the coloryou choose is helpful.

Benjamin Moore Upper West Side

White is sometimes a little too lackluster for a kitchen space.

Magnolia Home paint swatch in Cinnamon Sugar

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Interior designerAlec Hollandsays, one of his favorites is Upper West Side (CSP-70) from Benjamin Moore.

It is warm enough to create a little depth and drama without feeling dark or moody.

It also looks thoroughly chic withwhite kitchen cabinetry.

Sherwin Williams Let It Rain color swatch

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A yummy color worth trying is Red Delicious (00YR 08/409) by Glidden.

The neutral allows white subway tile to sing and provides a clean backdrop for rustic wood accents.

Farrow & Ball Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball’s Pink Ground (No.

Benjamin Moore Upper West Side paint swatch

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  1. feels neutral but still adds a pop of color.

Take a paint brush with this beautiful blue to everything from your kitchen cabinets to the walls.

You will enjoy the happy hue for years to come.

Glidden Red Delicious paint swatch

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Part of Benjamin Moore’s Historical Colors collection, Brewster Gray pairs well with beiges and light grays.

It’s a bold, saturated green that wakes up a dreary kitchen.

Pair it with black, white, strawberry red, and even warm gray cabinets.

Benjamin Moore Gray Owl paint swatch

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It looks its most contemporary when paired with light gray glasssubway or mosaic tile.

That’s because there are undertones to every white, making it either a warm or cool color.

With whites, you may see many different shades and tones throughout the day and night.

Sherwin Williams White Duck paint swatch

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The most popular kitchen paint color is white and navy blue.

However, the way the color is used is just as important as the color you choose.

However, the color you choose will all depend on what energy you want to bring to your kitchen.

Benjamin Moore Alligator Alley Paint Swatch

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For example, green invites energy into a space while red brings passion and joy.

Swatch of Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball

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Salty Dog Sherwin-Williams Paint

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Behr Egg Cream Paint Swatch

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Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray

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Spring Leaf paint swatch from Benjamin Moore

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Simply White paint swatch from Benjamin Moore

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