The all-white or mostly white kitchen has been the star of the interior design show for nearly the last decade. Trends come and go, but while white is nice many designers agree that 2023 is bringing all the color. "It may not be the popular opinion but I think all-white kitchens will be phasing out more and more," says Lindye Galloway, founder and chief creative officer at Lindye Galloway Design Studio + Shopin Orange County, CA.
She's not alone. According to a recent report by Houzz, a renewed interest in bright and bold color is one of the most-reported trends from design and remodeling professionals. The shift is attributed to the gloomy years of the pandemic. "These days, homeowners seem more adventurous and willing to take a chance on creating brighter, more vibrant spaces," the report says.
Regardless of trend, when designing your home, you want to show your true colors. That is, it should make you feel at home and happy. Whether that's bringing in layers of warm and soft tones or going all out with rich hues or super brights, your design should capture your aesthetic and personality. Here, we rounded up all the ways you can incorporate color into your kitchen. From cabinets to appliances to tile and wallpaper, there are so many ways to dream up your dream kitchen. Now let's get cooking.
PMQ for Two remodeled her kitchen and we are drooling all over it. The perfect mix of color, pattern, and comfort makes this kitchen so fun and inviting.
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Natan Bueno | Arquiteto on Instagram: ""Cozinha é lugar de alegria!! tem que ter vida".. essas foram as palavras do cliente! 👨🏻🍳🔥 Nessa proposta eu pude quebrar todos os meus conceitos de combinação de cor e elevá-los a um outro patamar... tem verde, azul, amarelo, laranja, rosa, branco e todas as possibilidades de cor que um espaço pra receber a família e os amigos merece!! A premissa para esse projeto é de que ele partisse da farm sink ali atrás do balcão. Partindo disso e da ciência de que os metais seriam cobres, optei por esse tom alaranjado no armário e por esse padrão da linha charm da florense que dá toda uma bossa a cozinha, deixando ela com esse estilo que eu amo. a partir disso, eu precisava de um pano de fundo, a opção foi o tijolo cimentício rosa da colormix na vertical, parando na altura da esquadria. Como o pé direito (altura do teto) é muito alto, optei por fazer esse rodateto em tinta da mesma cor do forro, em amarelo, para dar um efeito de rebaixo.. e pra amarrar tudo isso joguei verde e azul no piso mandacaru da decortiles e nas prateleiras. O destaque fica para as banquetas assinadas pelo gustavo bittencourt e pelos pendentes do jader almeida, Quem quer ser masterchef aqui? 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️ Projeto em parceria com o @emiliocaliman e render do @_gusrodrigues #cozinha #colorfulkitchen #projetocolorido #projetodecasa #cozinhagrande #cozinhacomilha #ilha #cozinhadecorada #cozinhacolorida #projetodecozinha #kitcheninterior #cozinhacomcor #masterchefbrasio #cozinharosa #cozinhaamarela #farmsink""I like a neutral, calm, and textural room," says Gideon Mendelson, founder and creative director of Mendelson Group. "However, when an entire home is designed that way, it feels a little soul-less and boring to me. I want to see designers adding more color and pattern to these sculptural spaces to make them feel more personal, and interesting and provoke more thought."
Agreed! Creating a palette of colors that complement each other in tone feels fresh and modern.
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Homes That Make Me Happy on Instagram: "Featuring: @candy.colorpop ____________________________________________ #kitchengoals #dreamkitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitcheninspiration #rainbowkitchen #colorfulkitchen #colourfulkitchen #pinkkitchen #rainbowhome #rainbowhouse #rainbowdecor #interioreccentric #eccentric #colorfulhome #colourfulhome #colorfulhomevibes #colourfulhomevibes #colorfulhomedecor #colourfulhomedecor #colorfulinterior #colourfulinterior #banthebeige #rainbowhomemonthly #dreamhome #colorfulhouses #colourfulhouses #colorfulmaximalism #colourfulmaximalism #rainbowmaximalism"These happiness-inducing colors create a kitchen that's full of energy. You can get a sense of who lives here just by the design.
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Kenna Sato Designs on Instagram: "Obsessed with this colorful kitchen by @___duundich__ featuring our terrazzo decals! . . #colorlovedecor #bohodecor #colorfulboho #bohome #crashbangcolour #crashbangcolor #colorfulterrazzo #terrazzo #terrazzotiles #terrazzolove #ihavethisthingwithcolor #ihavethisthingwithpink #colourpop #colourmyhome #colourfulhome #colourmehappy #colourfulinteriors #colorfulhome #colorismyjam #colorfulkitchen #colourfulkitchen #colorlovedecor #colormadetheroom #colorfulinterior #etsysuccess #etsy #walldecals #apartmenttherapy #peepmypad #spotlightonmyhome #scrollstoppinghome"This terrazzo peel-and-stock backsplash stopped us in our kitchen-loving tracks.
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domino on Instagram: "We get the green kitchen trend, but have you thought about yellow? All the inspo you need to go sunshiny-bright is at the link in bio. Photo by @emilyfollowillphotographer, design by @carterkayinteriors"Yellow always feels bright and happy and this more muted tone is totally in.
Powder Blues
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domino on Instagram: "The more color the merrier is true inside @hannahacarpenter’s Arkansas farmhouse 👉 Link in bio. Photo by @rettpeek, design by @metacoleman_"Powder and lighter blues are the new white and navy -- they act as a neutral for a more elevated space.
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Here's a baby blue Manhattan kitchen designed by Mendelson Group. So lovely!
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I D E M on Instagram: "Colors 😍👌🏼#inspiration Pinterest #inspired #inspo #kitchen #loveit 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼"Go full-on monochrome with a pop of pink.
This almost-white blue extends from cabinets to island and pairs well with black and white tile and leather seating. Design by Kate Lester of Kate Lester Interiors & Kate Lester HOME in Southern California.
Multi Colors
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Dazey Desert House on Instagram: "Colorful kitchens always 🌈"Homeowners unafraid to take a bold step play with cabinet colors in a range of hues.
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ELLE Decoration UK on Instagram: "The ideal antidote to grey weather and long nights is an explosion of joyful colour. The kitchen of this home/showroom in Finland by @skannofinland has just the palette we need this monday morning. Take the full tour, full of bright ideas, in our December/January issue – on sale now. Photography: @krista_keltanen / @living_inside_agency #elledecoration #kitchen #kitchenideas #kitchendecor #colour #colourfulhome #rainbowhome"Bold-color cabinets are one of the top trends in kitchen design that we’ll see in 2023," says Lauren Lerner, Founder + Principal Designer at Living with Lolo.
A Pop of Color
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RUE on Instagram: "This colorful kitchen in North Hollywood is bright and open... proving galley kitchens don’t have to be cramped!! @lilyspindledesign hit it out of the park. 😍 Take a peek at the space at the link in our profile. Photo by @michelethomasphoto and sources tagged. #homewithrue"No need for a whole remodel: Rachel Burger, Interior Designer at JL Design, who agrees all-white kitchens have reached their peak, says a big trend for 2023 is Incorporating color back into a kitchen with tile, paint, or lighting.
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Fireclay Tile on Instagram: "Step inside a kitchen that isn’t afraid to party 🎉 A backsplash of #fireclay4x4 Ceramic Tile in #fireclayIvory is interspersed with #FireclayMustardSeed, #FireclayMandarin, #FireclayLemonCream, and #FireclayDesertBloom for an elevated confetti effect that’s guaranteed to make you smile 🌈 Tap the link in our bio for all the details! - Design & 📷️: @danielacaraya - #fireclaytile #yellowtile #brighttile #handmadetile #pinktile #kitchenbacksplash #greentile #kitchentile #colorfulkitchen #colorfultile #kitchendesign #modernkitchen #colorfuldesign #colorfulkitchens #backsplashdesign #backsplashtile "We love how the homeowners here played with color in a more muted kitchen. For 2023, anything goes as long as its fresh and unique.
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This kitchen, designed by Vetter Architects as part of BlueStar's Kitchen Design contest project, goes all out with green tile to mirror the landscaping outside.
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Molly Anderson on Instagram: "Like a kid in a Candy Shop 🍭@miltonandking @ballarddesigns @accenttouch @worldmarket @wayfair @anthropologie . . . . . . . #interiordesign #designchicago #chicagodesign #interiordesignchicago #kitchenwallpaper #wallpaper #floralwallpaper #pinkwallpaper #pinkkitchen #colorfulkitchens #miltonandking"Wallpaper can be a great way to revamp your kitchen and make it feel new and exciting.
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Julia Alt on Instagram: "I’d be ok washing some dishes here after having some friends over. Wouldn’t you? #modernkitchendesign #colorfulkitchens #bluecabinets"Printed tile can be a great way to jazz up an otherwise ho-hum kitchen.
Colorful Appliances
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Appliance companies are thinking outside the stainless steel box, making refrigerators and stoves more of a design feature than a functional piece.
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Clare O'Connell on Instagram: "Never not in love with a @reathdesign project and this colourful kitchen is a recent favourite ❤️ #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interior #interiors #interiorstyling #interiordecorating #interiorinspiration #interiorinspo #kitchendesign #kitcheninspo #kitchen #kitcheninspiration"Primary colors in a country kitchen feels retro and cozy at the same time.
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Atlanta Turtle Group & Intown Beth Ann on Instagram: "Monday Inspo! Loving this bright colorful kitchen- and you know I’m all about the hot pink ceiling design 💗 . One of the biggest design trends for 2020 is colorful kitchens and ranges, taking inspiration from European design. What are your thoughts? What pop of color would you want in your kitchen? . . #mondayinspiration #designinspo #designinspiration #colorfulkitchen #designtrends #popofcolor #pinkaccents #yellowaccents #kitchentrends"You can still go with white cabinets when you have this refreshing pop of color.
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Cooty on Instagram: "Colors speak all languages 💛💙💚💜 . . . حسبى الله لا إله إلا هو عليه توكلت وهو رب العرش العظيم 💗 . . . #colors #colours #colorful #colorfuldecor #colour #cheerful #interiordesign #designinspiration #designhome #decorgram #photos #photooftheday #lifestyle #designoftheday #homesweethome #home #kitchendecor #kitchendesign #kitchens #kitchensofinstagram #kitchen #colorfulkitchen #modern #modernkitchen #الوان #مطابخ_حديثة #تصميم_داخلي #ديكورات_منزلية #ديكور #مطابخ"Colorful floors are happening too!
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Fireclay Tile on Instagram: "Mid-Mod dreams are made of these 🧡 Paired with a bright orange stove and hood, this kitchen's #FireclayHexite kitchen tiles in #FireclayGlacierBay feel akin to a tropical retreat 🌴 Tap the link in our bio to see more Hexite installs 👀 - Design: @lindseyenglerinteriors - 📷: @kellyannphotos - #fireclaytile #handmadetiles #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernhome #kitchendesign #backsplashtile #handmadeincalifornia #boldkitchen #orangestove #aquatiles #backsplashtiles #bolddesign #interiors #colorfulinteriors #midmod #fireclaykitchens #backsplash #midmoddesign #midmodkitchen"ThisFire Clay tiledesign goes up to ceiling and contrasts well with the colorful appliances.
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Super Kitchen Store on Instagram: "Use Colorful Appliances 💗 - A pink refrigerator is the showstopper in the guest-suite kitchen in a Newport Beach, California, house. - ©️Victoria Pearson"SMEG really re-thought the old appliance.
Pretty in Pink
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Warm and soft colors are a big 2023 kitchen trend. According to Houzz: "While pros say a desire for bold color is extending into some kitchens, many report that a lot of homeowners are asking for a warm and soft style that’s restful and relaxing."
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ORIGIN Magazine on Instagram: "Here’s a little color inspiration to start your week, by @terraandtint ❤️ we’ve got more colorful kitchens next issue ❤️ Tomorrow is the very last day to subscribe to receive the Autumn issue in the mail. Tuesday 11:30pm pst. So many wonderful new creatives and makers talking about all things wellness, self-care, mindfulness, business tips, and featuring our female founders series 🌙✨🌞originmagazine.com. We only mail once every three months, at the time of printing. 🌙"Crave brighter colors? This palette screams color confidence.
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Julia White on Instagram: "On this gray day today a little bright kitchen inspo! 😍 I love colorful kitchens... you'll see soon! 😉 'Even if pink isn't your usual vibe, try not to admire the pink onyx and lacquered timber kitchen in this Milan apartment owned by rug-makers Nelcya Chamszadeh and Fabrizio Cantoni of @cc_tapis. ' Repost from @vogueliving Words: @studioverity 📸: @helenio_barbetta Styling: @chiara_dal_canto . . . . . #vogueliving #loveVL #interiordesign #inspo #kitchen #interior #inspiration #residential #decor #sophisticated #functional #plants #healthy #environment #material #colors #pink #design #interior4all #interiordesigner #lovewhatyoudo #beauty #decoration #passion #passion4interior #designer #loveinterior #studiojuliawhite #witandvoi #berlin"This pink onyx is GOALS.
Moody Hues
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SHLTR on Instagram: "These colorful kitchens brightened up our mood - so we wanted to share them with you! Do you like any of these designs? Image 1: @bychkovi_design_interior Image 2: @dabito Image 3: @eclectic_twist Image 4: @alenaolenevod Image 5: @mydiyplaybook #SHLTR"Jerad Gardemal, principal designer and owner at JF Gardemal Designs in Baton Rouge, says one of the top trends in kitchen design will be dark cabinets in a matte finish. "Also, painted cabinets in unexpected colors will also be a trend. Satin brass hardware is a must," he says.
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Brownstone Boys on Instagram: "The perfect shade of green for kitchen cabinets! 💚💚 Why not go bold in a kitchen cabinet color!? This carefully selected green paint for the DIY @semihandmade fronts is the star of the show. 😍 Hidden Storage was key at #thegateshouse since the homeowners have two newborn lil twins. 👩👩👦👦There’s lots of it if you look closely, like an extra row of cabinets tucked in behind the island. The reeded glass front top row brings in some character and breaks up the green but still obscures the storage. The girls fell in love with the stunning Walker Zanger marble slab that was the perfect stone to balance the green cabinetry, magnolia color @fireclaytile backsplash, the creamy white colored walls, and white oak hardwood floors. We had to remove a wall to open up the small galley kitchen that was there to the rest of the parlor floor. This allows all the natural light to flow from the huge back windows and provides for easy access to the new deck. We can’t get enough of it! Let us know if you would go this bold with a cabinet color?! #brownstoneboys Cabinets: @semihandmade Appliances: @fisherpaykel @ajmadison Stone: Walker Zanger Island Pendant: @globallighting Cabinet Paint: Calke Green @farrowandball Backsplash: Magnolia @fireclaytile Cabinet Painter: @houndstoothpainting 📸: @nickglimenakis | Style Ass’t: @killerem #kitchendesign #greencabinets #brownstone #brownstonekitchen #kitchenremodel #mydomaine #howwedwell #storageideas #lonnyliving #colorfulhome #green #cabinetmaking"Photography by Jared Kuzia
We love how the refrigerator gets a seamless cabinet treatment here in another Kristina Crestin Design.
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Don't forget the ceiling too! White paired with monochromatic greens brighten this Westchester kitchen designed by Mendelson Group.
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domino on Instagram: "Saturated color for the win 🏆 When dated electrical forced @sophiedow to renovate, she *completely* reinvented her classic white kitchen—but kept this one tiny detail. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by @patrickbiller, styling by @darinabellinistudio"This wine color with a rosy backsplash is lovely for a warm and soft kitchen.
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