35 Stunning Colorful Kitchens That’ll Make You Want to Go Bold

White kitchens are a timeless choice, offering lasting appeal that justifies their installation cost by outlasting trends.

Neutrals like white, black, beige, and gray always look fresh.

However, if you’re craving a kitchen that feels truly personal and unique—less like a staged open house and more like your specific gathering space—embracing color is the answer.

How much color you add, from subtle accents to bold saturation via paint, cabinets, tiles, or wallpaper, can depend on whether you rent or own, your budget, and your style.

If you’re ready to explore vibrant possibilities, check out these mood-boosting, colorful kitchens for inspiration.

Bold Blue

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These colorful kitchen cabinets are painted blue for a pretty update.

Paired with white countertops and a white tile backsplash, this lovely hue stands out without being too loud.

The color is perfect for a home that needs something a little extra special in the kitchen without going overboard.

Chartreuse Confidence

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Looking for a quick and easy way to revitalize an all-white kitchen?

Take a cue from this one and paint colorful kitchen cabinets in an eye-catching shade.

The bold chartreuse colorof these cabinets personalizes the standard builder-style cabinetry.

Plus, it complements the whimsical butterfly prints and wall decals sprinkled throughout the kitchen.

Royal Purpleheart

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Although some trends point toward painting wood, some species make naturally colorful kitchen cabinets.

One example is purpleheart, the dense, durable wood used to make these cabinets.

A clear-coat finish brings out the purpleheart’s reddish undertones, which work well with the stone countertops and stainless-steel appliances.

Cozy Gray-Blue

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The light blue-gray color of the cabinets in this kitchen gives it a balance of vintage and contemporary.

The honed white granite countertops, apron-front sink, and exposed ceiling beams tie the look together effortlessly.

Refreshing Mint

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These bright, colorful kitchen cabinets add an energetic feeling.

The cheerful mint color is popular and cheerful and ensures the hardworking space is welcoming for the whole family.

Beautiful Blues

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It’s no secret that using your home’s location is an easy way to cultivate a color palette.

These robin’s-egg blue cabinets nod to the stunning views of the land and sky outside the kitchen windows.

The cabinets were also treated with a glaze, which gives the cabinets an aged look and the kitchen a casual, lived-in sensibility.

Restrained Red

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Colorful kitchen cabinets don’t have to come in big doses to be effective.

Adding just a few units with a distinctive hue can have more impact than painting all of them.

Here, sections of red-dyed cabinets stand out in a contemporary kitchen where the rest of the cabinetry and shelving wear a natural wood finish.

Gray Eminence

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It’s not just brighter hues that make for colorful kitchen cabinets.

The subtle sheen of stainless steel inspired this kitchen’s calming palette of gray cabinets and blue backsplash tiles.

The soft gray hue of the cabinetry modernizes the kitchen but doesn’t overwhelm the small space.

Butter Cupboards

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Yellow cabinetry gives even the darkest kitchen a sunnier disposition.

But yellow comes in many shades, from pale buttermilk and zesty lemon to subdued gold.

This kitchen’s cabinetry is a buttery yellow, warming the cottage-style space without overwhelming it.

The white ceiling and the hardwood floor tone down the brightness.

Opt for an Olive Green

PinCathie Hong Interiors renovated the kitchen in this 1956 John Calder Mackay home in Mountain View, California to make it suited to open-plan living while respecting the midcentury modern character of the original.

The olive green kitchen cabinets and central island add an eye-catching swath of period-appropriate color that grounds the center of the open kitchen, a perfect complement to its painted white ceiling beams and warm wood flooring.

Use a Saturated Blue

Pin Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza

While dark blue kitchen cabinets have become a modern classic in recent years, this Paris kitchen from Space Factory takes the concept of a blue kitchen a step further.

Drenched in a dramatic and vibrant International Klein Blue paint that is contrasted with bright walls and accented with black-and-white patterned floor tiles, this bold color choice creates a whole mood and stands out from the ordinary.

Complement Existing Elements

Pin Design by Veronica Barrow Design

For this landmarked Brooklyn brownstone kitchen renovation, NYC-based Veronica Barrow Design added large steel and glass casement windows and a door that opens up to the backyard.

Deep emerald green cabinetry complements the brick walls, honoring the historic character of the home while feeling fresh.

Energize With Acid Yellow

Pin A Beautiful Mess

You don’t have to paint the whole kitchen to make an impact with color.

In this simple modern kitchen from A Beautiful Mess, acid yellow lower cabinetry gives the otherwise neutral space a shot of energy and cheer.

Update a Classic

Pin Design by Blakes London

In this British kitchen from Blakes London, an archway on one side of the period fireplace houses a shallow custom-built breakfast pantry complete with a toaster station and plenty of open and closed storage for food, dishes, and other kitchen sundries.

A matching arch on the other side houses the refrigerator, obscured behind painted red double doors.

Pair Yellow and Blue

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A trio of bright yellow midcentury Panton Flowerpot pendant lights adds a shot of mood-boosting color to this serene blue and white kitchen designed by London-based Pluck that conjures sunny Greek island vibes.

Add a Colorful Backsplash

Pin Design by Ghislaine Viñas / Photo by Garrett Rowland

An easy way to introduce color to an all-white kitchen is to add a backsplash in a bright-colored tile, like the eye-catching glossy orange subway tile used in this kitchen from interior designer Ghislaine Viñas.

The limited footprint of the backsplash tile means that you can replace it down the road when you start hankering for a new color without making a huge investment or doing any major renovations.

Use Shades of Red

Pin Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza

This modern French kitchen from Space Factory has a striking ruby-red faceted island as its centerpiece.

Inlaid flooring with shades of red and pink on the floor around it complements the black-and-white space to create a one-of-a-kind look.

A sculptural red footstool in the background helps to spread the color throughout the space to make it feel more balanced.

Choose the Perfect Match

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You don’t have to try too hard to make a case for pairing pink and green, an easy color match that has stood the test of time.

This classic English Victorian villa kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has soft rosy pink walls, soft green tiling, warm lighting, and an inky shade of navy paint on the cabinetry that gives the cozy, homey, lived-in room dimension and a sense of history.

Use Bold Strokes

Pin Design by Ghislaine Viñas / Photo by Eric Laignel

In this NYC townhouse kitchen from interior designer Ghislaine Viñas, vivid, confident strokes of yellow, red, and orange are applied to an all-white base creating a crisp, vivid pop art feel with a couple of bold moves.

Using small doses of saturated color is an easy way to experiment and change your decor on a whim without breaking the bank.

Make It Natural

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In a neutral space, adding natural plants and greenery is an eco-friendly way to incorporate color that will make your room feel as good as it looks.

If you plan to fill your kitchen with plants, you’ve already got a colorful base to work with that can be complemented with any number of accent colors.

This classic English millhouse kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has terracotta flooring and neutral walls and wall tiling that’s lifted up by buttercup yellow crisscross ceiling beams that are a perfect foil for all the bright green plants on the countertops and hanging from the ceiling.

Use Sherbet Colors

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This luminous basement kitchen designed by Pluck uses sherbety shades of pistachio green and peachy coral to simultaneously brighten, cheer, and warm the otherwise neutral space. with its white walls, concrete floors, and touches of warm wood.

Go Traditional

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This British kitchen from deVOL Kitchens pairs the company’s own Refectory Red paint on classic English cabinetry, adding an assertive shade of mustard yellow paint on the walls to create a bold statement.

It’s a classic pairing that makes a perfect backdrop for this traditional-style kitchen complete with elegant moldings and open shelving styled with art and collected objects.

Shiny brass pulls on the red cabinetry helps tie the two colors together.

Add Colorful Pendant Lighting

Pin Design by DasMod and Handsome Salt / Photo by Jenny Siegwart

This warm modern minimalist kitchen designed by Eric Gilmer and Sven Simon of DasMod in conjunction with interior designer Sara Simon of Handsome Salt features a mix of natural wood and mint green painted cabinetry, bright copper accents, and multi-colored striped pendant lighting that add a boost of soothing pastel color and a sculptural element to the streamlined space.

Hang Tropical Wallpaper

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If you want to add color to a neutral kitchen without a full-scale makeover, focus on an accent wall that will focus the eye and lift the spirit, like this colorful, maximalist kitchen from Casa Watkins Living.

The busy wallpaper makes a clever foil for a jumble of objects on every shelf, making it look intentional rather than cluttered.

Mix Deep Rose With Walnut Wood

Pin Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza

This Paris kitchen from Space Factory combines antique rose paint with dark custom walnut cabinetry, an earthy and quietly sophisticated color palette that adds character to the room.

Plenty of white and cream on the walls and floors adds balance and keeps the room feeling light and fresh.

Match the Island to the Cabinets

Pin Design by Studio Peake

In this classic British kitchen from Studio Peake, saturated teal paint on the small kitchen island and lower cabinetry adds punch and contrast with the dark wood cabinetry while complementing the traditional style of the room.

Pair Pink and Blue

Pin Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Native House Photography

In this kitchen from Lisa Gilmore Design, a terrazzo backsplash introduces subtle bits of color to the wall hung with all-white cabinetry, while a deep matte navy painted island is accented with pale pink bar stools to create a strong contrast with the rest of the room.

Paint Cabinets in a Soothing Blue

Pin Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo

In this small L-shaped kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors, pale blue upper and lower cabinetry adds a note of freshness that energizes the neutral space.

Pair Yellow and Gray

Pin Design by deVOL Kitchens

This traditional style kitchen from deVOL Kitchens pairs a painted dove gray oven hood and cabinetry with vibrant curry yellow walls, a quirky twist on a classic color pairing that adds vibrancy to the space.

An off-white ceiling and black flooring keeps the bright color from overwhelming the space.

Add a Wash of Summery Peach

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In this cheerful galley kitchen from Pluck, a wash of summery peach on the cabinetry and salmony blush paint on the walls creates a happy, warm, feel-good vibe.

Don’t Forget the Ceiling

Pin Design by deVOL Kitchens

A painted sage green ceiling ties together the color story of this traditional English kitchen from deVOL Kitchens, with its pale pink walls, deep green tiles, and cabinets painted in the company’s own shade of Clerkenwell Blue.

Add a Shot of Red

Pin Design for Maite Granda

This contemporary condo kitchen from Miami-based interior designer Maite Granda gets a massive color injection thanks to a couple of striking blood red accents that transform the all-white space.

Create a Base Note

Pin Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza

Dark teal paint on the lower cabinetry and kitchen island of this Paris kitchen from Space Factory creates a grounding base note of color in a light-flooded room with extra tall ceilings, rustic beams, and a skylight on the roof.

Stick to Blush

Pin Design by Pluck

This L-shaped kitchen designed by Pluck has a soft wash of millennial blush pink on the cabinets that adds a warm glow to the space and soften the industrial-style windows.