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A Sea of Blue
One of today’s hottest trends in kitchen
cabinetry is the use of shades of blue,
which provide calming and restful
effects and the feeling of harmony
and serenity. Pops of blue can be
used as an accent color on islands or
on either upper or base cabinets. To
balance out these dramatic darks, many
homeowners are opting to pair a bold
color choice like a navy hue – such as
Bleu – with neutral to warm whites,
such as wool and bone white, to create
a crisp, clean look. Gold hardware
can be used on navy cabinetry for an
upscale and regal look while silver-
tone hardware provides a contemporary
finishing touch.
While lighter shades of blue, like aqua,
are perfect for keeping spaces light and
airy, one of the latest colors to emerge
is a mid-tone classic blue. A balanced
option like Sapphire from Wellborn
Cabinet, which is a classic, mid-tone
royal blue available in the Premier and
Estate Series framed cabinetry, as well as
the full-access, frameless Aspire Series,
can help create energy and inspiration for
dining or cooking.

Mixed Wood Tones
Even with the rise in painted woods, stains are seeing a surge in
popularity. The application of stain to natural wood can enhance
the character of the cabinetry. Neutral color, dimension, texture
and soft luxury can be layered into nearly any space to create a
blended balance.
Wood grains typically pair well with whites, grays, blues
and brass tones – all of which are popular colors in modern
kitchens and other localized entertaining areas such as in-home
refreshment areas or bars.

Dark Drama
Often overlooked as more of an “accent” color, black has
become livable, luxe and inviting with textured woods adding
rustic, homely charm. For example, Wellborn Cabinet offers
a decorative laminate veneer option in matte black. Edgy but
classic, black cabinets can pair perfectly with nearly any design
element still in its natural wooden state to create a distinct style
that is all your own.
Multi-Tones and Unexpected Pops of Color
While all-white palettes have long reigned supreme in the
kitchen for their timelessness and versatility, straying from
neutral tones can add an energetic and welcoming feel to
nearly any space. Smaller kitchens that once had an all-white
look are getting a facelift by adding a burst of bright, bold
color on either the upper or base cabinets. Adding colorful
retro appliances or using the island as a canvas for an energetic
and welcoming pop of color can also make a similar statement
and help create a space unique to your style and personality.
Many homeowners are even pairing two or more complem-
entary colors to create two- and three-toned looks. For example,
lighter gray, Shale or blue can be used for the upper cabinets
with darker shades used below for the base cabinetry, or a
neutral hue can be used on the uppers with a contrast color
on the bottom. In three-toned kitchens, an additional color or
material is introduced to create asymmetry in the palette to help
define zones or functions and keep the eye moving.
Find more on-trend kitchen inspiration and color options
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