How to Pick Out the Right Cabinet Color

At A La Carte Cabinet Painting, we understand that choosing the right cabinet color can make all the difference in transforming your kitchen. When recommending colors, we take many factors into consideration:

-Kitchen Size.  Large kitchens can often support darker colors better than smaller ones.  Lighter colors tend to work better in confined spaces.

-Large Design Pieces (countertops, backsplash, trim, flooring and wall color) and whether any of these may be changing in the near future

-Tonal Flow within the home (warm, cool or neutral color tones).  Warm tones have more yellow and beige hues and cool tones will have more blue, green, or gray. 

-Lighting (type of artificial and natural) and what direction the kitchen may be facing to determine morning versus afternoon light.  Lighting can dramatically affect the look of a color and every color will look different throughout the day.  For this reason, we order our clients Samplize color swatches to pop up on their cabinets in advance to see how these colors look throughout various times of day.

-Length in Home...staying or selling the home.  If staying, your cabinet colors can reflect your personal design preference.  If planning on selling, we'll suggest neutral colors that will stand the test of time and provide versatility for future décor changes. We also pay close attention to the lighting in your kitchen, as it can drastically alter the appearance of a color. Our team of experts will work with you to select the perfect shades to suit your individual preferences and style.

Additionally, we recommend our clients do their own homework on a color they may be seriously considering. Below are some of our favorite online color experts that offer excellent reviews on today's most popular cabinet colors:

#1.  Kylie M. Interiors

https://www.kylieminteriors.com

#2.  The Paint People YouTube Channel

https://shop.thepaintpeople.com/pages/check-us-out-on-youtube

#3.  Jacob Owens Designs

https://www.jacobowensdesigns.com

#4. Maria Killam

https://www.mariakillam.com