moody blue
To make your spacious kitchen more comfortable, Country life Editor-in-Chief Rachel Hardage Barrett chose the same soft blue color for the cabinets, walls, and ceiling of her Mississippi farmhouse. “This slightly moody blue has overtones that feel less coastal and more historical,” says Rachel. Tip: When painting your cabinets, choose a cabinet-grade enamel paint for a flawless, chip-resistant finish.
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Cabinet and trim paint color: sherwin williams dutch tile blue
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green on green
calm yellow
Navy blue
forest green
cornflower blue
For an early 1900s farmhouse look, choose a timeless color like this cornflower blue in Melissa Duckworth's small galley kitchen. Perfect complement to William Morris reproduction wallpaper and antique mint enamel gas range.
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Trim and cabinet paint colors: Jamestown Blue by Benjamin Moore
Silver gray
A classic Shaker and English kitchen inspired this timeless space, designed by Katie Rosenfeld in collaboration with Janelle Zarba of Damiana Design + Project Management.). “there are a lot of [English] “Including cupboards and the back of the kitchen,” says Katie, including cabinet punch-outs. The soft gray paint color reflects the rolling ocean beyond the windows.
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Cabinet paint color: benjamin moore's ray of hope
grass green
sage green
To keep her farmhouse kitchen airy and open, homeowner Helen Norman paired new sage green Shaker-style cabinetry with three rows of simple bracketed shelves. “I think having an open feel above allows the kitchen to breathe better,” she says. Oil-rubbed bronze hardware continues the warmth of the muted green cabinetry color, as does the aged wood flooring.
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Cabinet paint color: Gloucester Sage by Benjamin Moore
Indigo
forest green
Renovated by designer Cameron Rupert, this kitchen has a nostalgic feel with cozy dark green cabinetry. Repainting the existing brown wood cabinets with green paint “revitalized the room without detracting from it,” says Cameron. The previous cart-like island wasn't very functional, so we opted for a larger custom piece, but kept it minimalistic with slab-style drawers and closure hardware.
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Cabinet paint color: “Peel Green” by Benjamin Moore
patina
Homeowner Dana Simpson chose a soft green-blue color for the Shaker-style cabinetry in her bright, airy modern farmhouse kitchen. “I love the contrast between the white walls and the natural colors coming in through the windows.” The colors are complemented by sandstone and butcher block countertops.
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Cabinet paint color: Farrow & Ball green blue
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earthy blue
white & grass green
olive green
The rich olive green color of the cabinets makes this small, beam-covered kitchen feel even cozier, while the reflective tiles keep it from getting too dark. The unlacquered brass faucet and bistro-style shelving also give it an aged shine.
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Cabinet paint color: Similar products include Behr's Mountain Olive
light green
To maintain the nostalgic appeal of a historic kitchen, choose colors that evoke a period feel, like the jadeite green found in novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz's circa-1890s home.
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Cabinet paint color: Farrow & Ball palm
teal blue
A large island in a large open kitchen instantly stabilizes the space. In this Lake Michigan house kitchen, a captivating cool blue island complements the hues of the water just outside the door. “Many country kitchens have a farmhouse-style table in the middle of the space, so we wanted to create that feel,” says designer Steve of the Chicago firm Steve and Philip Design.・Mr. Somogyi says. To add a fun spirit, the designer paired the statement island with colorfully patterned encaustic tiles for the backsplash.
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Island paint color: Jamestown Blue by Benjamin Moore
warm gray
celadon green
In this Massachusetts beach house, wood-mode kitchen cabinets are painted a beautiful celadon green, refreshingly complemented by a white subway tile backsplash. Cape Cod artist Tim Dibble custom-sculpted the sink in front of the kitchen's slate apron to incorporate local symbolism, including a windmill, whale, lighthouse, and the word “torrent.”
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Cabinet paint color: Similar ones include PPG's Coastal Crush
Gray Blue
If you like the rustic look of your cabin or cottage, but don't want to add ambiance to your kitchen too much For a rustic feel, consider pairing natural wood finishes with soft, dusty blues. It's the perfect complement to the beautiful wood grain.
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Cabinet paint color: Phillipsburg Blue by Benjamin Moore
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