Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends 2024

Your kitchen cabinets are more than just storage workhorses; they’re a canvas to express your personal style. If you’re considering a cabinetry update, exploring the key kitchen cabinet color trends for 2024 can provide the inspiration you need. This year, cabinet colors are making bold statements and embracing natural beauty. From a fresh take on jewel tones to hues that pay homage to Mother Nature, here’s what’s hot in 2024:

Dive into these trends and discover how to make your kitchen cabinets a stunning focal point in your home.

Black never truly goes out of style, but the matte-finished ebony, charcoal, and onyx hues dotting the home renovation landscape in 2024 are extra special. Gone are the glossy finishes that shone like the top of the Chrysler Building. The trend now is toward matte finishes, which can help make black cabinetry feel less gothic and more approachable.

Think of black as a blank palate with more character and oomph (and less cleaning woes) than crisp white — you can add almost anything you want, and it'll go with the black, guaranteed.

Complement the black with touches of white and gray for a monochromatic look that's strikingly contemporary. Or add swaths of color with a bright backsplash and patterned stools around your kitchen island for a bolder take. Minimalists can stick to an all-black scheme that gets its only accents from bone-colored drawer pulls or stainless-steel appliances.

The term "earth tones" tends to conjure up mental images of browns, beiges, and other woodsy neutrals. But true earth tones include everything from rich hot chocolate browns to olive greens and swirling oceanic blues. The key to embracing earth tones is to realize that the shade or shades you ultimately choose should be nature-inspired and calming.

Pair your favorite earth tones with other natural elements for a kitchen design that's organic and tranquil. Stone countertops, a kitchen table and chairs with the woodgrain left exposed, and terracotta floor tiles are all safe bets.

Skip over the ruby reds and amethyst purples in favor of more muted jewel tones that give off a sophisticated and moody air. Deep navy blue, sage green, rich burgundy, dusky mauve, inky denim, and luxurious eggplant offer a few statement-making options.

Don't forget about warm and cozy takes on neutrals — blacks and grays with blue, brown, and purple undertones are as intriguing as they are special, and they often change with the light. Mixed with those muted jewel tones, these softened neutrals can feel dramatic without making your kitchen too over the top.

As progressive as some kitchen cabinet styles have been in 2024 — clear-front cabinets, backlit shelving, motorized draws, etc. — there has also been an exciting return to retro styles. Blush pink is distinctly ‘50s, while oranges and reds paired with green and brown can be used for a modern take on 1970s vintage.

Other pastel shades, such as baby blue and a seafoam or pistachio green, can make your cabinets feel retro. Offset the throwback vibes with modern hardware and clean and crisp accent colors, tile, and fabrics to keep the final result from seeming dated.

Surprise! One of the most talked-about trendy kitchen colors in 2024 isn't really a color at all. Some homeowners are opting to skip paint in favor of original or enhanced woodgrain. That means choosing cabinets made from lumber that's naturally beautiful or stunning stains that add color but leave the original woodgrain pattern peeking through.

Leaving your cabinets with a lighter wood finish, such as a buttery oak, can really open up a smaller kitchen and make the space feel brighter. Darker woods, like chocolatey walnut or red-tinged mahogany, do a stellar job of making large spaces feel more intimate and homey.