Decorating & Design
Designer-Approved Paint Palettes for Your Kitchen or Bathroom
Published on April 29, 2026
Colourful cabinets are having a moment. Opt for one of these carefully considered paint combinations to create a striking space.
Hidden Falls (714), Benjamin Moore, Simply White (OC-117), Benjamin Moore
Enchanting Green
The crisp pairing of deep blue-green lower cabinets with classic white gives this new kitchen in a Victorian-era home a jaunty, tailored look. Tommy Smythe offset the cabinets with lots of wood and co-ordinated the vintage-look pendant with the emerald drawers. Design, TOM Design Collective.
Dry Sage (2142-40), Benjamin Moore, November Rain (OC-50), Benjamin Moore
Soothing Sage
Channelled vanity drawer fronts painted in an almost neutral shade of green work beautifully with off-white walls. The designer used earthy green tones in this project, “so the look isn’t overpowering.
Farrow’s Cream (67) Farrow & Ball, Swiss Coffee (OC-45), Benjamin Moore
Sun-Bleached Yellow
The traditional cabinets in this vacation house are painted in a faded golden hue that fits the warm setting. Paired with an off-white with tan and grey undertones, the colour has a distinct historical vibe.
Velvet Rope (MQ5-58), Behr, Ultra Pure White (UPW), Behr
Naval Blue
Starburst-patterned concrete tile in admiral blue and white, plus a campaign-style vanity amp up the drama in this bathroom. The walls and ceiling were painted to match, making this room a testament to the power of the two-colour palette.
High Salute (DLX 1039-7), Dulux, Brick Dust (DLX 1056-7), Dulux
Oxblood Red
The must-have colour in 2025 was oxblood red, a classic shade we see continuing to stay in style for a while. In this kitchen, it’s combined with a dusky blue-grey, which is repeated in the wallpaper that lines the cabinets.
Delicate White (DLX1001-1), Dulux, Mountain Stream (DLX1149-4), Dulux
Coastal Blues
A lakeside cottage is the perfect place to play with a palette of blues. Here, the watery hues were pulled from the luxe stone wrapping the vanity.
Frozen Pond (PPU12-09), Behr, Off White (73), Behr
Moody Skies
Soft, silvery blues are the focal point in this poolside bar and mini kitchen. Creamy white horizontal shiplap co-ordinates with the backsplash, and taupe dinnerware and woven stools continue the neutral palette.
Lotus Pod (SW 7572), Sherwin-Williams, Gossamer Veil (SW 9165), Sherwin-Williams
Cool Cantaloupe
This minimalist home in Montreal was treated to contemporary cabinets in an on-trend peachy hue that match the quartzite counters. The brass faucet and hardware complement the scheme.
School House White (291), Farrow & Ball, Salt (CC5), Farrow & Ball
Café Au Lait
Using lively Arabescato Corchia marble as a jumping-off point, the designer selected a milky coffee shade for this kitchen’s cabinets and went with a clean off-white for the ceiling.