Your kitchen cabinets are one of the room's most prominent features, so your choice of paint color for them is crucial. Different colors create different moods and can shift the balance of the room's design. If you're planning kitchen remodeling, keep these tips in mind.

How Should You Choose a Color for Your Cabinets?

1. Coordination

Your cabinet color doesn’t have to match the existing elements precisely, but it should work with them to create a unified palette. For example, if your kitchen is mostly warm earth tones, you could choose one of the existing colors or add a new warm brown or tan. You might consider adding an accent color like green—but it should be an earthy, natural green, not bright neon.

You can also make your cabinets a neutral color like white or beige, which will go with most color schemes. Whatever you choose, try to coordinate with the countertops, as they're the hardest kitchen feature to change.

2. Maintenance

If you have light-colored cabinets, you'll need to clean them more often, as stains are more noticeable against a light background. You may also need to repaint them more often since any paint damage will be visible.

Darker cabinets, on the other hand, require less upkeep. Also, matte or semi-gloss paints don't show damage or dirt as easily as glossy ones, so consider going for one of these options instead.

3. Color Theory

Different colors evoke different moods. For a cheerful, upbeat kitchen, choose energetic red or joyful yellow. For a fresh, vibrant look, pick green; for something soothing, blue is a perfect choice. To make the kitchen look elegant and modern, choose black, white, and gray. For a warm and inviting atmosphere, pick soft earth tones.

If you're ready to update your cabinets, choose Valley Design Center in New York City. They're a one-stop-shop for everything from the initial design to the last coat of paint, including hardware and appliances. They offer trusted brands like KraftMaid® and Toto®. To get started, visit their website or call (212) 832-4200.