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Picking the right color for your cabinets is a key part of creating a kitchen layout that works for your home. Depending on the hue you choose, the color of your kitchen cabinets can make a space feel open, narrow, clean, or overwhelming. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to determine which color cabinets will work best for your home's kitchen. Luckily, "Property Brothers'" Drew Scott stepped up to share some expert advice that might make it easier for you to make the right decision. "Kitchens should feel lived in, and they're going to get wear and tear," Scott said in an article posted on Drew and Jonathan's website. "Dark cabinets can hide some of the wear and tear."

Even though dark colors may make you feel a little self-conscious, they are often the best paint colors for your kitchen cabinets. Because dark colors hide scuffs and cracks, they last longer than lighter colors. This is a benefit for homeowners who have small children who are prone to leaving fingerprints or stains on kitchen cabinets. If you have a light-colored kitchen, you know how ugly these stains can look against all the lighter colors that show through. Let’s dive into some dark colors you may want to consider for your kitchen cabinets.

Try Dark Cabinet Colors Using Contact Paper

If you're interested in switching your kitchen cabinets to a darker color but don't know where to start, you might be pleased to find that the above article by Drew and Jonathan also shares some paint color suggestions. The first paint shade is Current Mood. This dark green is sold by Clare Paints. The second paint recommendation is Farrow & Ball's Stifkey Blue No. 281, which is a blue-gray hue. The last recommended dark kitchen cabinet shade is After Hours, provided by Backdrop. This is a charcoal black that's almost black.

If you don't want to commit to painting your cabinets with one of these dark paint shades, you can get the same effect by applying stickers in a similar hue. It's also much more convenient for tenants. Amazon's Decotalk Green Wallpaper, which is sold for $11.99, is similar to the dark green Current Mood paint shade. Consider applying it to your cabinets as a commitment-free and affordable alternative. If you like the Blue No. 281 paint, check out Amazon's Solid Blue Wallpaper. This similarly colored sticker is only $24.99 per roll. If you're willing to try the bold After Hours paint shade, you might be interested in trying Amazon's FunStick Solid Charcoal Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper before you fully commit to repainting your cabinets. It lists for $12.98.

Tips for Choosing the Right Dark Kitchen Cabinet Color

To choose the right dark cabinet color for your space, you'll want to evaluate your kitchen's existing color scheme. For example, if your kitchen is all white, you'll have more freedom when it comes to choosing a variety of darker shades. If your kitchen has gray throughout, like in your backsplash or countertops, you may want to choose a bluish gray for your cabinets. The gray undertones of the cabinets will complement the grays in the kitchen. Brown tones are also often used in kitchen spaces. If you already have brown tones incorporated into your overall aesthetic, you may want to consider choosing a dark green for your cabinets. This will create a rustic look within the space. Feel free to explore other color combinations that better suit your taste.

When choosing a dark color for your cabinets, don't forget to consider your kitchen lighting layout, either. Lighting changes how colors appear to the human eye. This is especially important to remember if you have dark or bold cabinets, as these colors can easily look slightly different depending on your kitchen's lighting setup. You may want to consider bringing home samples of the cabinet paint colors you want. That way, you'll be able to determine how the paint will look under your kitchen lighting.