Update your kitchen with these designer-approved hues.
By Kate McGregor | March 24, 2026
At Kitchens Galore, we have a saying: ‘Two is a coincidence, three is a trend.’ And this never rings more true than when it comes to the paint colors on kitchen cabinets and walls. While warm whites and classic neutrals will always be a kitchen staple, this year we’ve seen more colorful kitchens than ever before. It’s almost like homeowners are shunning the strict rules of resale value and allowing their personality to shine in the more functional areas of their homes. But we also understand that painting your space a striking sunshine yellow or verdant green isn’t for everyone—this is why we tapped top interior designers to reveal what kitchen paint color trends their clients are actually asking for right now.
Below, we reveal the five kitchen paint color trends designers predict will be everywhere in 2025. And no, the sage green craze of 2021 hasn’t gone anywhere, but it has grown up. So whether you’re renovating or just looking for a refresh, read on for some major kitchen inspiration.
Bold Yellow
“Kitchens, which tend to be the least colorful room in a home, are starting to adopt the bold ’70s-inspired vintage color palette that’s gaining popularity in textiles and furniture. While kitchen wall colors tend to stay more neutral, the cabinets are where we’re seeing these vibrant splashes of color emerge. From deep greens to loud blues, homeowners are starting to take bigger risks in their kitchens, and they’re doing it with the most expensive part, the custom cabinetry.” —Galey Alix, Galey Alix Design
“I absolutely love the fact that people are finally shifting away from bright white for walls, or just neutral for furniture and fabric, and leaning more into moody and rich colors. We are also seeing a lot of use of wood panels with graining, on millwork, cabinets, or furniture. I think in 2025 we’ll see even more color-stained wood that will continue to grow in popularity.” —Linette Dai, Linette Dai Design
Saturated Tones Inspired by Nature
“We are seeing clients wanting richer tones in the kitchen, steering away from the classic white. We have recently completed a kitchen renovation we love and the cabinets we painted Farrow and Ball Beverly, a mid-green. We paired it with a walnut butcher block top on the island, warm neutral perimeter stone top, and cream walls.” —Liz Williams, Liz Williams Interiors
Sophisticated Blues
“Sophisticated tones, such as muted blues, are gaining popularity for evoking a sense of tranquility and understated elegance. Combined with classic materials such as marble and bold black accents, these tones strike a harmonious balance between modernity and timeless refinement, reflecting today’s preference for cozy, luxurious spaces.” —Elizabeth Mollen, Stone Textile Studio
Olive Green
“Gone are the days of stark white kitchens. Now, rich hues varying from sage to olive greens and wood tones of all kinds have taken the kitchen design world by storm. We’re seeing much more personally come into play through paint now and it’s one trend we are so on board with!” —Janelle B. Photopoulos, Blakely Interior Design
Moody Monochromes
“Deep, saturated tones like forest green, midnight blue, aubergine, and even rich blacks will dominate in 2025. At SWD, we layer textures within these palettes to create intimate, reflective spaces. This trend encourages personal expression through color and offers an alternative to past years’ airy, neutral rooms.” —Stephanie Wiott of Stephanie Wiott Designs
