When it comes to design, it’s good to get ideas from home remodeling shows and magazines, but you should also be true to your own taste. Modern kitchens with white shaker cabinets paired with white quartz counters and subway tile are quite popular at the moment, but white may be far from the perfect color for your liking. Dark kitchen cabinets can be the foundation of a beautiful and timeless kitchen.
Cabinets are available in many shades of brown, finishes like cherry, chocolate or espresso, and these colors introduce a deep classic feel to the kitchen. Dark brown cabinets don’t necessarily mean that the room will seem dark, particularly if there is plenty of natural light. They can be the perfect backdrop to a bright kitchen when paired with light, contrasting backsplashes, countertops and walls.
What colors match?
Use the kitchen color scheme in a way that makes sense with the style you like.If your taste tends more toward the modern, you may want to use bright colors in combination with your stained cabinets. For example, a deep red or blue accent wall pairs with dark cabinets beautifully and provides a modern feel in the space.
Don’t be afraid to contrast stained cabinets with lighter accents to brighten up a space. Stainless steel appliances and a white farmhouse sink look gorgeous next to dark brown wood.
Build your perfect kitchen
The natural place to start when designing your kitchen is with the cabinets. They take up the most real estate, and once you find the perfect color, you have unlimited choices in paint for the walls, backsplash and countertops to use for contrast. Choosing dark brown is also a popular choice, because stained cabinets are classic and neutral, with the added benefit that they camouflage the fingerprints that show easily on white painted cabinets.
The cabinetry you select will most likely be the biggest ticket item in your new kitchen, so you want to choose something that is long lasting. Because the cost is substantial, consider going with RTA cabinets, which are significantly less expensive than those that are fully assembled. For a classic, rich look, check out the Charleston Saddle Cabinets from Domain Cabinets. The millwork detail on the cabinet and drawer fronts adds a nice depth and dimension to the kitchen.
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