We turned to the color experts to find kitchen paint colors they expect to flourish in 2023, and the overwhelming consensus was nature-inspired hues. Expect to see an abundance of dark greens, warm neutrals, and a flush of soft pink.
And while gray might be falling out of favor, white is still holding on strong—it's still the number one kitchen color with 35% of people choosing it from 2022 to 2023. Beige nabbed the third top spot with 18%, followed by blue with 6% and green with 5%.
Both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams chose a red-based hue as their 2023 Color of the Year: Raspberry Blush (BM 2008-30) and Redend Point (SW 9081), respectively. From dusty cedar to cranberry to subtle magentas, reds will be everywhere this coming year. India Yellow (Farrow and Ball No. 66).
If you're working with a small kitchen, it's best to keep your space light and bright (we suggest true whites or subtle grays). Mossy green, sage and creamy whites pair well with wood cabinets and accents, while earthy reds and browns can be great for a Feng Shui kitchen.
Here, designers, decorators, and color experts reveal why beige is replacing gray for 2023, and how to decorate with beige for a beautiful scheme every time.
The Pantone Color Institute is forecasted to announce Digital Lavender as the 2023 Color of the Year as suggested by WGSN in collaboration with Coloro. This hue nods to the feelings of isolation and the merging lines between the physical and digital world.
Introducing Digital Lavender as our Colour of the Year for 2023. Purple will return as a key colour for 2023, representing wellness and digital escapism.
Any Shade of Grey
While grey was everywhere for years, this look has devolved into 50 shades of boring. “This year's color trends are all about taking risks. The tried and true all grey look is out,” says Tamarra Younis of Union of Art Interiors.
When it comes to kitchens, white, gray, blue, red, yellow, and green really shine. Each of these shades can do something different for the room, but they all help create a warm and welcoming space. Warmer colors such as red are believed to stimulate the appetite and are an excellent option for kitchens.
The Clean All-White Kitchen
The pure and uplifting atmosphere created by a white colour scheme will never age. And while the bright white look might be more commonly associated with stylish contemporary kitchen designs, a cool white palette can give a chic and timeless edge to a classic interior.
White kitchens aren't going anywhere in 2023! A white kitchen continues to be a timeless classic design that never truly goes 'out of style'.
Beige is a popular color at the moment, as homeowners ditch the cold and often stark tones of grey for something that brings more warmth and life to a room.
Overall, the chromatic trend for Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 presents great comebacks and confirmations, with a palette that ranges from red to gray, yellow to brown, and pink. Even the most delicate and subtle shades will have their space, inviting experimentation and rediscovery of classic nuances in an original key.
Feng Shui is based on the balance between energy, elements, and environment, and the lucky color for 2023, forest green, represents the balance between earth and water and will bring prosperity and hope. Together with this color, other hues will help to emanate these feelings- pink, red and blue.
Welcome to the world of Apricot Crush! The official color of the year 2024 was announced by the experts at WGSN and Coloro back in 2022.
Coming first on the list is Scandinavian interior design, with over 700,000 pins. A minimalist style, “Scandi” decor is marked by clean lines, neutrals with the occasional pop of color, and soft textures like linen and wood. Second place goes to Art Deco, with over 568,000 pins.
Various shades of pink are making a big comeback among the interior colour trends of 2023 where we see everything from delicate pastels to more saturated shades such as energetic fuchsia and unconventional magenta.
Behr's announcement of their 2023 color of the year, Blank Canvas, is further evidence that stark whites and greys will take a back seat to warmer whites and beiges in 2023. Regarding this warm neutral, Danielle McKim of Tuft Interiors tells us: “Creatives love a great canvas to work from.
Yes! Year after year Agreeable Gray is in the top 50 most popular colors from Sherwin Williams and this trend doesn't seem to be changing. It's also part of the Spring 2023 Palette of Paint Colors from Pottery Barn.
Speaking of accent walls, these will continue to be a top interior design trend for 2023. While many of us automatically think of using paint to create an accent wall, there are countless other options to make a wall a visually interesting focal point.
Pink kitchens, reeded glass cabinets and freestanding furniture are some of the biggest kitchen trends for 2023. As the role of the kitchen continues to evolve, bespoke designs, colour preferences and a range of materials and finishes will help to personalise this space that's become the hub of family activity.