Joanna Gaines' cabinets are in such a color, specifically one called Future Dusk which is a middle ground between blue and purple that brings a deep, dark, and mysterious vibe to a space.
Described as a dark blue with green undertones, it injects a cool and laid-back feeling to any kitchen. And for more Joanna Gaines-inspired decor, we're turning to her brand, Magnolia, who are currently having a 4th July sale.
Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Cabinet Paint is a water-based acrylic product designed for surfaces such as kitchen and bathroom cabinets, trim, window frames and doors. It offers the hardness of a traditional oil-based paint in an acrylic formula.
Sherwin Williams Alabaster is one of Joanna Gaines' all-time favorites and she uses it many times in Fixxer Upper on kitchen cabinets and walls. As a warm neutral white, Alabaster's neutral undertones make any room feel warm and inviting without looking yellow.
Sherwin Williams – Alabaster
Joanna painted the main living areas of her own farmhouse Alabaster and she continually uses it in homes she designs on Fixer Upper as well. It's a great color to use on walls and trim both. We painted the shiplap in Mouse House this color.
Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® | Premium Paint by KILZ®
Alabaster is actually what Joanna Gaines has in her kitchen. So that pretty much explains it all right there.
Gray is a popular color choice for farmhouse kitchen cabinets because it creates a soothing and sophisticated ambiance. It pairs well with white or natural wood accents. Grey is also a neutral color that can act as a backdrop for other colors in a room, allowing them to pop and stand out.
What is the most popular color for kitchen cabinets? Though trend reports may show that white is falling out of favor, interior designers say that, generally, homeowners are still most drawn toward white kitchen cabinets. “It's classic and great for resale value,” says Hattie Collins of Hattie Sparks Interiors.
As shown above (and below), Pure White is a gorgeous choice for cabinets. It generally 'looks like white', without being as stark as more traditional whites. It's also versatile and suits a WIDE-range of countertop choices. It's ABSOLUTELY in my top 3 white paint colors for cabinets.
Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines® Wood Stain delivers oil-like performance without the odor in a thick, fast-drying water-based formula. This product is available in a curated palette, hand-picked by Joanna Gaines to enhance the natural beauty of your interior wood surfaces.
We usually use professional-grade lacquer because it has a lovely, silky-smooth feel to it, and is what cabinet manufacturers use. We think it's the best paint for cabinets, hands-down (although there are some great pro-level water-based options as well).
Light Gray Cabinets – Modern Farmhouse Cabinets
If you're looking for a more subtle farmhouse style, the light gray cabinets and white shiplap combination are your best options. The light gray color works well in just about any kitchen, and it's versatile and will work with the other colors you have in your space.
Most real estate agents will tell sellers that neutral colors will appeal to the widest audience. While white is a very popular color for kitchen cabinets, other neutrals like gray, black, and beige are also good. Stained wood cabinets have an appeal, especially if they are of high quality.
White is the most popular kitchen cabinet color bar none. If your goal is to create a 'wow' kitchen, but you want to maintain a classic and timeless style in your home, then white kitchen cabinets are an extremely tranquil and liveable option.
Light and white continue to reign
In HomeLight's report, 84% of agents see that buyers want the classic light, white, and bright color scheme. There have been trends of bold cabinet colors featuring shades of greens, blue, and more. This report isn't saying to shy away from those colors.
The two most timeless colors of all, are white, and black. No one can deny the appeal of bright white cabinets streaming across a kitchen, they lighten the entire room and give it an airy, refreshing ambience. Likewise, black cabinets are equally timeless.
Shades of white and creams are often used as base colors in farmhouse decor, creating a clean and fresh backdrop that allows other elements to stand out. Popular shades for farmhouse decor include warm whites with undertones of beige or gray, warm browns and other earthy tones, and soft, natural greens.
True White (MAG008)
Magnolia describes True White as the purest of whites and Joanna said that she mainly designed this color for trim and molding, so it could be a great paint color to use on shiplap. It is the brightest white of the 7 different colors that make up the white color family from Magnolia.
Alabaster doesn't lean strongly towards any one color and has both a yellow/beige (warm) and a touch of grey (cool) base. Put in more simple terms, it has a gray-beige undertone–also known as a “greige” undertone.
While you may assume a nursery would get painted a playful pastel hue, Joanna opted to go in the opposite direction and paint her son's nursery a neutral gray shade.
Ever since Joanna Gaines (HGTV's Fixer Upper) used SW Alabaster for her farmhouse living room, it has been a go-to paint color for shiplap.
For Trim. Joanna's favorite color for trim is the "True White" hue.