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the case for the colorful kitchen

Pale blue kitchen with floral upholstery/Photography: Emily Minton Redfield

Gray, white, and black paints will always have their place in the hub of the home. But what if you really want to spice things up? Below, we spotlight 4 bold-yet-livable kitchens designed with colorful paint and accents, each with varying degrees of wow. Get inspired...then get sampling!

A green and white kitchen/Photography: Haris Kenjar/A kitchen designed by Ore Studios features scene-stealing grass-green cabinetry against a tile backsplash.

What if you're planning to sell your home, kitchen and all? Consider thetop-performing paint colors first; believe it or not, certain paint colors (such as dark reds, off-whites, and dark greens) have been found to increase the value of a home. Be sure to sample the most buyer-friendly colors before making your move!

Yellow kitchen/Photography: Emily Followill/A custom yellow kitchen designed by Carter Kay Interiors.

A deep blue bar area/Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck/A Dallas home features a deep blue bar area designed by Collins Interiors.

Pale blue kitchen with floral upholstery/Photography: Emily Minton Redfield/The hand-painted blue cabinets in this kitchen designed by Andrea Schumacher Interiors and Interni Design Studio were treated with a wax finish to achieve an aged look.

start with samples

Ready to take some of those suggestions? Get started by sampling! Shop some of the hues mentioned in this story and see what they look like on your wall.