Our Most Popular Cabinet Color Trends of 2021 and 2022
Choosing the right color for your kitchen can be nerve-racking. Should you go with a popular trend, or strike out on your own with something truly unique? We’ve gathered statistics from our own past jobs and crunched the numbers so you can see what our customers chose. We hope this will help inspire color choices for your own cabinets.
White and Off-White Cabinets Are Still King
By far our most chosen color is various shades of white. In fact just over 55% of our customers choose to paint their cabinets a white color. That’s not surprising, as other surveys show that white cabinets account for more than 40% of recently reported cabinet colors. Many of our customers want to go with a bright white color like “Pure White” or “Extra White”. However, others choose off-whites like Alabaster, Snowbound, and Ivory Lace which are more neutral, but will still brighten up a space.
Valerie N in Urbandale chose “Extra White” for her cabinet refinishing and WOW it is stunning! We also installed new cabinet handles for her.
Valerie N in Urbandale chose “Extra White” for her cabinet refinishing and WOW it is stunning! We also installed new cabinet handles for her.
Valerie N in Urbandale chose “Extra White” for her cabinet refinishing and WOW it is stunning! We also installed new cabinet handles for her.
Valerie N in Urbandale chose “Extra White” for her cabinet refinishing and WOW it is stunning! We also installed new cabinet handles for her.
Valerie N in Urbandale chose “Extra White” for her cabinet refinishing and WOW it is stunning! We also installed new cabinet handles for her.
Check out this Cabinet Refacing for Ben P in Ames. We are very proud of how beautifully his kitchen transformed with his new mission doors in Pure White. We installed new soft-close hinges and drawer boxes, and new handles. We also took out an old trash compactor and built a new frame to install a new soft-close Rev-A-Shelf trash can unit. The island is in Iron Ore (a bold grey color). We also installed new quarter round around the whole kitchen.
Check out this Cabinet Refacing for Ben P in Ames. We are very proud of how beautifully his kitchen transformed with his new mission doors in Pure White. We installed new soft-close hinges and drawer boxes, and new handles. We also took out an old trash compactor and built a new frame to install a new soft-close Rev-A-Shelf trash can unit. The island is in Iron Ore (a bold grey color). We also installed new quarter round around the whole kitchen.
Check out this Cabinet Refacing for Ben P in Ames. We are very proud of how beautifully his kitchen transformed with his new mission doors in Pure White. We installed new soft-close hinges and drawer boxes, and new handles. We also took out an old trash compactor and built a new frame to install a new soft-close Rev-A-Shelf trash can unit. The island is in Iron Ore (a bold grey color). We also installed new quarter round around the whole kitchen.
Check out this Cabinet Refacing for Ben P in Ames. We are very proud of how beautifully his kitchen transformed with his new mission doors in Pure White. We installed new soft-close hinges and drawer boxes, and new handles. We also took out an old trash compactor and built a new frame to install a new soft-close Rev-A-Shelf trash can unit. The island is in Iron Ore (a bold grey color). We also installed new quarter round around the whole kitchen.
Check out this Cabinet Refacing for Ben P in Ames. We are very proud of how beautifully his kitchen transformed with his new mission doors in Pure White. We installed new soft-close hinges and drawer boxes, and new handles. We also took out an old trash compactor and built a new frame to install a new soft-close Rev-A-Shelf trash can unit. The island is in Iron Ore (a bold grey color). We also installed new quarter round around the whole kitchen.
Check out this Cabinet Refacing for Ben P in Ames. We are very proud of how beautifully his kitchen transformed with his new mission doors in Pure White. We installed new soft-close hinges and drawer boxes, and new handles. We also took out an old trash compactor and built a new frame to install a new soft-close Rev-A-Shelf trash can unit. The island is in Iron Ore (a bold grey color). We also installed new quarter round around the whole kitchen.
Ooh! Eliut in West Des Moines traded out his old traditional doors and drawer fronts for new Concave doors and drawer fronts in Bright White for his refacing. We installed soft-close hinges and new handles (filling in the old holes and drilling out new to install them). We also made and installed new concave side panels for the side of the pantry and the end of the peninsula.
Ooh! Eliut in West Des Moines traded out his old traditional doors and drawer fronts for new Concave doors and drawer fronts in Bright White for his refacing. We installed soft-close hinges and new handles (filling in the old holes and drilling out new to install them). We also made and installed new concave side panels for the side of the pantry and the end of the peninsula.
Ooh! Eliut in West Des Moines traded out his old traditional doors and drawer fronts for new Concave doors and drawer fronts in Bright White for his refacing. We installed soft-close hinges and new handles (filling in the old holes and drilling out new to install them). We also made and installed new concave side panels for the side of the pantry and the end of the peninsula.
Ooh! Eliut in West Des Moines traded out his old traditional doors and drawer fronts for new Concave doors and drawer fronts in Bright White for his refacing. We installed soft-close hinges and new handles (filling in the old holes and drilling out new to install them). We also made and installed new concave side panels for the side of the pantry and the end of the peninsula.
Ooh! Eliut in West Des Moines traded out his old traditional doors and drawer fronts for new Concave doors and drawer fronts in Bright White for his refacing. We installed soft-close hinges and new handles (filling in the old holes and drilling out new to install them). We also made and installed new concave side panels for the side of the pantry and the end of the peninsula.
Ooh! Eliut in West Des Moines traded out his old traditional doors and drawer fronts for new Concave doors and drawer fronts in Bright White for his refacing. We installed soft-close hinges and new handles (filling in the old holes and drilling out new to install them). We also made and installed new concave side panels for the side of the pantry and the end of the peninsula.
Derick in Altoona’s Cabinet Refinishing in “Extra White”. Also installed new handles.
Derick in Altoona’s Cabinet Refinishing in “Extra White”. Also installed new handles.
Derick in Altoona’s Cabinet Refinishing in “Extra White”. Also installed new handles.
Check out this Cabinet Refacing for Ben P in Ames. We are very proud of how beautifully his kitchen transformed with his new mission doors in Pure White. We installed new soft-close hinges and drawer boxes, and new handles. We also took out an old trash compactor and built a new frame to install a new soft-close Rev-A-Shelf trash can unit. The island is in Iron Ore (a bold grey color). We also installed new quarter round around the whole kitchen.
Check out this Cabinet Refacing for Ben P in Ames. We are very proud of how beautifully his kitchen transformed with his new mission doors in Pure White. We installed new soft-close hinges and drawer boxes, and new handles. We also took out an old trash compactor and built a new frame to install a new soft-close Rev-A-Shelf trash can unit. The island is in Iron Ore (a bold grey color). We also installed new quarter round around the whole kitchen.
Caroline C in Urbandale updated the color and doors of her kitchen cabinets to “Perfect Greige” and Shaker 45 doors. She also opted for soft-close hinges, new handles, and crown molding.
Caroline C in Urbandale updated the color and doors of her kitchen cabinets to “Perfect Greige” and Shaker 45 doors. She also opted for soft-close hinges, new handles, and crown molding.
Caroline C in Urbandale updated the color and doors of her kitchen cabinets to “Perfect Greige” and Shaker 45 doors. She also opted for soft-close hinges, new handles, and crown molding.
Caroline C in Urbandale updated the color and doors of her kitchen cabinets to “Perfect Greige” and Shaker 45 doors. She also opted for soft-close hinges, new handles, and crown molding.
Just look at how the new white cabinets in Gwen’s kitchen set off the blue of her walls and the marbled countertop!
Just look at how the new white cabinets in Gwen’s kitchen set off the blue of her walls and the marbled countertop!
Check out these pictures from Brooke’s refinished cabinets in South Grand. We refinished the cabinets, trim, entryway, and bench seat.
Check out these pictures from Brooke’s refinished cabinets in South Grand. We refinished the cabinets, trim, entryway, and bench seat.
Mindy in Ankeny went from a boring mantel and wood cabinets to dark mantle, island and white cabinets that make her kitchen and fireplace look great!
Check out Tiffany in Urbandale’s cabinet refinishing.
Check out Tiffany in Urbandale’s cabinet refinishing.
Check out Tiffany in Urbandale’s cabinet refinishing.
Gray Cabinets Are A Top Choice
The next top color that our customers choose is gray. Gray cabinets are a great color choice because grays pair well with many different colors. So gray cabinets can be used to contrast with other colors in a kitchen or bathroom. Grays are also a mostly neutral color, and may look different in various lighting and colors on other surfaces in the room. A little over 15% of our customers agree that gray cabinets are the way to go.
Kristy B in Altoona brightened up her small kitchen with a cabinet refacing in “Online”. Also changed out a drawer stack for a drawer and door combo. And those new handles are so cute!
Kristy B in Altoona brightened up her small kitchen with a cabinet refacing in “Online”. Also changed out a drawer stack for a drawer and door combo. And those new handles are so cute!
Kristy B in Altoona brightened up her small kitchen with a cabinet refacing in “Online”. Also changed out a drawer stack for a drawer and door combo. And those new handles are so cute!
Ooh la la… We love Ruth in West Des Moines’ refacing with new Shaker 45 doors and drawer fronts in “Dorian Gray”! She also got new soft close hinges, soft close drawer boxes and new handles.
Kevin in Johnston’s kitchen cabinet refacing in “Anue Gray” with new Shaker doors, Slab drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and black handles.
Kevin in Johnston’s kitchen cabinet refacing in “Anue Gray” with new Shaker doors, Slab drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and black handles.
Kevin in Johnston’s kitchen cabinet refacing in “Anue Gray” with new Shaker doors, Slab drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and black handles.
Kevin in Johnston’s kitchen cabinet refacing in “Anue Gray” with new Shaker doors, Slab drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and black handles.
Kevin in Johnston’s kitchen cabinet refacing in “Anue Gray” with new Shaker doors, Slab drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and black handles.
Kevin in Johnston’s kitchen cabinet refacing in “Anue Gray” with new Shaker doors, Slab drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and black handles.
Julie in Grime’s kitchen cabinet refacing in Dorian Gray with new Mission doors and drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and handles.
Julie in Grime’s kitchen cabinet refacing in Dorian Gray with new Mission doors and drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and handles.
Julie in Grime’s kitchen cabinet refacing in Dorian Gray with new Mission doors and drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and handles.
Julie in Grime’s kitchen cabinet refacing in Dorian Gray with new Mission doors and drawer fronts, soft-close hinges, and handles.
Dan in Urbandale’s kitchen cabinet and trim refinishing in “Serious Gray”.
Dan in Urbandale’s kitchen cabinet and trim refinishing in “Serious Gray”.
You Can Choose Two Colors
The next highest trend is to choose two colors for your cabinets. Many of our customers will go with one color on their upper cabinets (usually a white) and another color on the lower cabinets. We’ve also seen one color for the main cabinets and another color on the island or peninsula. Again, usually the color chosen for the main cabinets is a shade of white, while a contrasting color is chosen for the island or peninsula. Almost 15% of our customers choose this option.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Marianne in West Des Moines’ kitchen cabinet refinishing in the color “Snowbound” with the backside of the peninsula in “Coastal Plain”.
Marianne in West Des Moines’ kitchen cabinet refinishing in the color “Snowbound” with the backside of the peninsula in “Coastal Plain”.
Marianne in West Des Moines’ kitchen cabinet refinishing in the color “Snowbound” with the backside of the peninsula in “Coastal Plain”.
Marianne in West Des Moines’ kitchen cabinet refinishing in the color “Snowbound” with the backside of the peninsula in “Coastal Plain”.
We sprayed the bottom frames the color Special Gray. We made all new Mission style doors and installed them will new soft close hinges. We spayed the bottom doors the color Special Gray. We sprayed the top frames and laundry room frames and doors the color Special White. We also painted the trim Special White in the kitchen, laundry room, dining room and hallway. We also drilled and installed new handles.
Dark Cabinets Are on the Rise
A surprising amount (5%) of our customers choose to go with dark colored cabinets. We use this category to cover black, dark gray, dark blue, and other dark colors. Dark cabinets can make a bold statement in a kitchen or a bathroom and are often chosen as a contrast to white or light-colored walls and appliances. Dark cabinets may not brighten up a room, but they can certainly make your cabinets stand out.
John in Grime’s kitchen cabinet refinishing in “Indigo” with new handles.
John in Grime’s kitchen cabinet refinishing in “Indigo” with new handles.
John in Grime’s kitchen cabinet refinishing in “Indigo” with new handles.
Mindy in Ankeny went from a boring mantel and wood cabinets to dark mantle, island and white cabinets that make her kitchen and fireplace look great!
Rod in Bondurant’s Cabinet Refinishing
Rod in Bondurant’s Cabinet Refinishing
Blue and Green Cabinets
The last color trend that we see is for our customers to choose either blue or green cabinets (both at 4% of our jobs). While blue or green cabinets may not be the most popular choice, they can create a striking look for any space. Check out some of the colors our customers chose, below.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Kyle A. in Urbandale chose a two-tone look for his Cabinet Refinishing. Colors are “Extra White” and “Peacock Plume”. We also created a new custom drawer pullout.
Tracy in Urbandale chose a unique half cabinet refacing & half cabinet refinishing. The top cabinets got a new Raised Panel Concave door in Extra White and to bottom cabinets were refinished in Blue. Soft-close hinges and new handles were also installed.
Marianne in West Des Moines’ kitchen cabinet refinishing in the color “Snowbound” with the backside of the peninsula in “Coastal Plain”.
Marianne in West Des Moines’ kitchen cabinet refinishing in the color “Snowbound” with the backside of the peninsula in “Coastal Plain”.
Marianne in West Des Moines’ kitchen cabinet refinishing in the color “Snowbound” with the backside of the peninsula in “Coastal Plain”.
Marianne in West Des Moines’ kitchen cabinet refinishing in the color “Snowbound” with the backside of the peninsula in “Coastal Plain”.
Cindy in Johnston’s kitchen cabinet refacing with white cabinets on top, and blue cabinets on bottom. New Shaker doors and new handles.
We refinished Jenna in Ames’ cabinets in “Extra White” and her island in “Smokey Blue”. We also installed new cabinet handles and drawer pulls.
We refinished Jenna in Ames’ cabinets in “Extra White” and her island in “Smokey Blue”. We also installed new cabinet handles and drawer pulls.
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