Choo sing CABINET COLORS

Keep these tips in mind when choosing paint colors for your kitchen,

bathroom and laundry cabinets.

SURROUNDINGS

Whether you’re undergoing a complete room makeover or you’re just repainting the cabinets, coordinate the paint color with the surrounding furniture, countertops, backsplash and walls. “Beware of what is surrounding your cabinets if you’re not switching them out,” says Ashley. If you already have colorful walls, you might want to stick with a neutral cabinet color. Or, if you have patterned wallpaper, choose a solid color to coordinate with the pattern’s palette.

LOCATION

Take risks in smaller spaces to start. Laundry and powder rooms are the perfect places to test out colors on your cabinets because they’re low-traffic areas. “The laundry room is always a fun spot for an accent color,” says Ashley. Plus a pop of color might brighten the task of endless washing and folding.

PREFERENCES

You know what your color preferences are, so don’t try to like a specific color because it fits a trend. “If you’re not afraid of color, go for it,” says Ashley. Paint those cabinets purple, green or yellow. But if neutrals soothe your soul, don’t paint your cabinets a color you’ll regret. Stick to shades of gray and white, and add pops of color through décor that’s temporary. “Whites can be tricky,” she says. “We always have three or four shades and have samples made before we choose.” Samples are your friend to see if the shade works in the space.