Trendy Stain Colors for Kitchen Cabinets

The classic option highlights the natural beauty of the wood.

Staining is a good alternative to give wooden kitchen cabinets a new look without painting the whole space. This treatment is becoming more popular and gives the wood a retro and rustic look.

Here are the trendiest stain colors for the cabinets:

Classic and clear touch

The classic option highlights the natural beauty of the wood. For this reason, other elements in the kitchen need to be in lighter tones (white or gray), so the wood can take the spotlight. Classic and natural stains complement each other, and clear stains are ideal for dark brown cabinets. They add light and create a rustic look while refreshing the vanity.

Gray stains

Medium gray stain is another modern and popular alternative to painting. It looks good with lighter surroundings. Ensure the other kitchen elements are in light shades. Otherwise, the space can look too dark. The same goes for the dark gray. This stain is perfect if you want a color between brown and gray. One can combine it with lighter elements so the space doesn't look too dark and gloomy.

Light stains

This combination is best used in kitchens with an island. This way, the white cabinets give a modern look to the kitchen, while the gray wood stain on the island creates a rustic feel. A blonde or beige wood stain is a good choice if you prefer this color to a white stain. Suitable for small and big kitchen spaces, even though the blonde stain looks like the wood hasn't been finished.

Blue stain

One can combine the blue stain with white cabinets. Combining the unconventional blue color with lighter shades provides a good contrast. Blue stain is becoming a trendy option each day, and combining it with light colors is the best way to utilize its beauty. A home or a particular room will look stunning with a dash of blue.

Brown colors

Besides white kitchen elements, dark brown is also common today. The dark brown for the cabinets is perfect if you like a minimalist and aesthetically appealing look. Combining it with a lighter stain is good to balance the darkness. That way, the overall space will look more natural.

Give the kitchen a refreshed look

If painting isn't your cup of tea, many options and combinations of various stains are available. Staining the kitchen is also more accessible, especially when choosing darker color palettes. If you're unsure which stain to choose or how to combine dark and light color palettes, consult a professional. This way, your new kitchen will look stylish and trendy.

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