Best Paint Colors
Designers Share Their Favorite Paint Colors For Kitchens & Bathrooms
Updated on August 30, 2021
Whether you’re a color enthusiast or prefer to keep things neutral, choosing the right paint colors for your kitchen and bathroom can be intimidating. That’s why we asked some of our favorite designers to share their go-to hues for these hardworking spaces. Scroll down and take notes!
For Bathrooms
“My top color choice is Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore. It’s a lovely soft white that goes with everything.” — Aly Velji
For Kitchens
“For dark cabinets, I’ve been using Iron Mountain and Black Panther by Benjamin Moore — both are beautiful off-blacks. For mid-tone cabinets, I’m loving Charleston Gray by Farrow & Ball.“ — Lynda Reeves
For Kitchens
“I just used Mouse’s Back by Farrow & Ball on all my cabinetry and I’m obsessed. It’s a rich gray-brown-green color that changes throughout the day. It feels moody but warm, modern but classic. We topped the millwork with black soapstone, and it’s a gorgeous combination. I can’t see myself ever getting sick of it.” — Jaclyn Peters
For Both Kitchens & Bathrooms
“Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore is a light gray that’s versatile in a kitchen. You can easily warm up your space with the balance of warm and cool undertones. In a bathroom, I love Chinese Jade by Behr. It’s a calming shade that works well with modern or traditional decorating.“ — Brenda Danso
For Bathrooms
“White Dove by Benjamin Moore is gray enough that it’s able to mix and contrast with a white background, marble and porcelain.” — Scott Yetman
For Both Kitchens & Bathrooms
“Red is the strongest color. Before we think or feel — we react to it. I recommend Deep Rose by Benjamin Moore.” — Theresa Casey
For Bathrooms
“I’m mad about Moonshine by Benjamin Moore! When I’m looking for a white, it’s the one I gravitate toward. It’s a metamorphic color that behaves like Gustavian whites — sometimes it appears green, sometimes gray, sometimes blue and sometimes white.” — Colette van den Thillart
For Kitchens
“I love Farrow & Ball Railings! It’s this really beautiful blue-black hue that creates a statement with a soft finish. We used it on the kitchen cabinets and paired it with Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee. The juxtaposition is an interesting way to go dark and moody while still feeling light and airy.” — Shea McGee, Studio McGee
For Both Kitchens & Bathrooms
“Everlasting Sage by Cloverdale is a putty-like muted gray-green. It’s the perfect historical color for kitchens and bathrooms — a happy color, but also one that works really well as a neutral.” — Maxime Vandal & Richard Ouellette, Les Ensembliers
For Kitchens
“Espalier by Sherwin-Williams is a deep, bright kelly green that makes it feel like it’s always springtime in your kitchen. It looks incredible with brass accents and natural wood accessories. For a fresh, clean and modern vibe, pair it with a white backsplash and counters. For even more drama, look for the perfect tone of green marble.” — Meghan Carter
For Kitchens
“Caldwell Green by Benjamin Moore is magical: it’s fresh and inviting, but it also has enough gray value to emit a refined elegance.” — Jessica Neilas, Wolfe Interior Design
For Bathrooms
“Ammonite by Farrow & Ball is a lovely, soft neutral — a pale gray with a touch of warmth. It sets a serene tone in the room and pairs well with nearly every type of tile.” — Sophie Burke
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House & Home Kitchens + Baths 2021
Meghan Carter Design (feature image)