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Colorful Kitchen Inspiration

5 impactful, on-trend cabinet stylings

FAMILY FEATURES A Gray for Every Mood
he kitchen is the heart of many homes, and careful planning is a While gray cabinets have been a popular design choice for several
necessity when it comes to redesigning this essential living space. years, much like shades of white, no two grays are exactly alike.
Picking out cabinetry – and a color for those cabinets, in particular – Cabinet colors live on a color spectrum that ranges from warm
Tcan be a challenging process. to neutral to dark; warm grays have yellow or brown undertones
Everything from the style of your cabinets to the amount of natural light while cool grays have hushed hues of blue.
your space receives are key factors to consider when choosing an updated hue. Neutral gray, or Ash, is a true black and white mixture of colors.
While white cabinets are an everlasting choice, and wood-stained cabinetry However, many homeowners are opting for warmer or cooler shades
once held 70% of the market, painted cabinets now account for 70% of sales, instead. For example, light gray cabinets can create a chic, modern
signaling a significant shift among homeowners and their preferences. motif for homeowners looking to liven up their space while avoiding
While there are virtually no limitations when it comes to the paint, stain and completely white cabinetry. One of the latest gray trends is a warmer
glaze options available to complement your overall kitchen design, the current gray that can look almost beige, earning the nickname “greige.”
stylings reflected in Wellborn Cabinet’s annual color trends provides an Shades of dark gray – whether painted or stained – are also options
opening to a range of impactful colors, such as grays, blues, blacks and wood for making a luxurious, traditional statement that can span ever-
tones, and a mixture of these on-trend hues. changing color trends.