5 Kitchen Color Combos That Instantly Elevate Your Space
If your kitchen feels more blah than beautiful, we’ve got just the fix.
Truth is, your kitchen's color palette plays a major role in how the space feels, and how often you want to be in it. The right combination can lift your mood, modernize the entire room, and even increase your home’s resale value. The wrong combo? It can make your kitchen feel outdated, dim, or just plain uninspiring.
Here at Richard’s Painting of New Orleans, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners transform their kitchens with nothing more than a brush, the right prep, and a well-chosen palette.
Below are five designer-approved kitchen color combos that bring charm, contrast, and warmth back into the heart of your home, no full renovation required.
1) Greige & Creamy White
Soft, timeless, and endlessly versatile, this duo works beautifully in traditional kitchens or vintage-style homes. Greige (a mix of gray and beige) adds gentle depth, while creamy white keeps things airy and elegant.
Sherwin-Williams
Greige: Accessible Beige
Creamy White: Whitetail
Benjamin Moore
Greige: Revere Pewter
Creamy White: White Dove
2) Minty Green & Crisp White
Fresh, clean, and full of life, this combo brings a revitalizing touch to any kitchen. The soft green evokes nature, while the bright white makes everything pop.
Sherwin-Williams
Minty Green: Mint Condition
Crisp White: Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Minty Green: Spring Mint
Crisp White: White Heron
3) Denim Blue & Rich Wood Tones
Looking to strike the perfect balance between cozy and cool? Pair a classic denim blue with dark wood accents. This mix grounds your space while adding bold visual character.
Sherwin-Williams
Blue: Denim
Wood Stain: Brazilian Rosewood
Benjamin Moore
Blue: Denim Wash
Wood Stain: Terra Mauve
4) Blue-Green & Bright White
If you want a bit of southern charm with a sophisticated twist, this pairing delivers. A subtle blue-green gives just enough color without overwhelming, while bright white keeps the whole space clean and modern.
Sherwin-Williams
Blue-Green: Drizzle
Bright White: Extra White
Benjamin Moore
Blue-Green: Wythe Blue
Bright White: Chantilly Lace
5) Pistachio, Denim Blue & Bright White
This color trio adds just the right amount of energy and contrast for kitchens that want to make a statement. It’s light. It’s bold. And it feels right at home in New Orleans.
Sherwin-Williams
Pistachio: Oh Pistachio
Denim Blue: Sporty Blue
Bright White: White Snow
Benjamin Moore
Pistachio: Pistachio
Denim Blue: Jamestown Blue
Bright White: Decorator’s White
Want These Colors in Your Kitchen - Without Lifting a Brush?
The difference between a gorgeous kitchen and a frustrating one often comes down to paint. But choosing the right colors is only step one, the real magic happens in the application.
That’s where we come in.
At Richard’s Painting of New Orleans, we specialize in professional cabinet painting that delivers smooth, factory-quality finishes built to last. No brush strokes. No peeling. Just a kitchen you’ll be proud to show off.
Let’s turn your color inspiration into reality.
Contact us today for a free quote and see why more New Orleans homeowners trust Richard’s Painting to bring their kitchens back to life.
