Color brings personality to a kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home and an essential part of family life. Interior designers Chip and Joanna Gaines wanted their kitchen pantry to really stand out. In this case, color was key to the end result.
One of the most attractive finishes for kitchen cabinets, paint suits both the classic look of a traditional kitchen and the clean, linear modern designer. The benefit is that the options for kitchen color ideas are nearly endless. Whether your home has a period or contemporary, rustic or urban feel, you're free to express yourself. You can always repaint if you want to update it.
The butler's pantry in Joanna Gaines' Waco, Texas home is one of the most beautifully designed pantries we've ever seen. Cottage Grovefrom the Castle Collection at Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines®.
“Cottage Grove is “It's a rich blend of navy and green,” says Joanna Gaines. “The color can go either way depending on how the light hits it, making it dramatic yet cozy.”
With a strong connection to nature, this pantry color scheme is a great way to make your pantry look more upscale, and it's versatile enough to work with many color schemes, even if your home isn't in a maritime climate.
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From the deep sea to eerie forests, dark colors are life-enhancing hues that have the power to enhance feelings of well-being. With its widespread appeal of tranquility and calm, it's no wonder dark blue remains one of the most popular choices in interior design.
Bringing the outdoors into your home with teal cabinets is always a good idea. A nod to nature helps create a sense of calm in even the busiest spaces, so incorporating this color into a well-used pantry would work just as well in a spa-like bathroom. This nature-inspired hue is said to inspire creativity, making it a great choice for a chef's kitchen.
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While pantries were once thought of as “just an extra part of the home,” more and more people are putting this space at the forefront of their decorating plans.
Old-fashioned pantries are “becoming popular again as people realise how useful they can be for kitchen storage,” says Tom Howley, founder of bespoke kitchen brand , “Depending on the design, they can provide a huge amount of storage – the equivalent of six wall-mounted cabinets – but a key factor to consider is the colour scheme of your kitchen cabinets.”
“Storage spaces such as walk-in pantries are perfect for a little experimentation with colour,” says Charlotte Cosby of Farrow & Ball. “Often overlooked or left untouched, pantries and cabinets can become jewellery boxes when painted in a beautiful, bold colour.”
Used in decorating for centuries, the calming teal color scheme has remained popular for many years and pairs well with many shades to create stunning, diverse results. Notice how the wall color creates a stark contrast with the muted navy green, another Castle Collection color. Castle Cream – A wonderfully versatile soft white with a timeless essence, it adds sophistication and charm to the space.
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Shop the look
Recreating Joanna Gaines' traditional kitchen pantry is easier than you think. With careful selection of furniture and accessories, your kitchen can quickly become a treasure trove of wonders, with each piece more stunning than the last.
Magnolia Antique Wood Storage Box (previously $68)
Shadow Floral Serving Bowl (previously $74)
San Miguel Cake Stand (previously $80)
