How to Choose the Right Shade for Your Kitchen Cabinets

Choosing the right colour for your kitchen cabinets is one of the most important decisions you'll make when updating your kitchen. The shade you choose sets the tone for the entire space. It affects how large or cosy the room feels, how modern or traditional it looks and how much you’ll enjoy spending time in it.

At ColourHaus, we know how powerful the right colour can be. We’re not just painters. We are The Colour Experts. With our professional kitchen cabinet spray painting service, we help homeowners across the UK transform tired kitchens into fresh, modern spaces they love.

If you're stuck choosing a colour, or unsure how to narrow it down, here’s how to make the best decision for your space.

1. Start with Your Style

Your personal taste matters more than trends. Do you lean towards clean and minimal or warm and rustic? Do you like bold statements or soft and subtle finishes? Your kitchen should reflect you.

If you prefer a sleek, contemporary feel, whites, greys or deep navy tones might suit you best. For a more classic or traditional kitchen, consider soft creams, sage greens or warmer taupes. At ColourHaus, we’ll guide you through our full colour palette so you find a shade that feels right and looks timeless.

2. Consider the Size and Light

Dark colours can make a kitchen feel cosy but they may also shrink a small space. Light colours open things up and reflect more natural light, making the room feel larger and brighter.

Take a look at how much light your kitchen gets throughout the day. If it’s a north-facing room or doesn’t get much sunlight, lighter tones can help balance it. If your kitchen is flooded with light, you can get away with deeper shades that add drama without feeling heavy.

3. Think About the Rest of Your Home

Your kitchen doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s part of the flow of your home. Look at the colours in your living areas, hallways and adjacent rooms. You want your kitchen to complement those spaces, not clash with them.

Neutral tones are a safe bet if you want something versatile. But don’t be afraid to introduce contrast. A bold charcoal or forest green can add depth and sophistication without overpowering the room.

4. Choose a Finish That Works

The finish of your cabinets is just as important as the colour. Matte finishes create a soft, contemporary look and are great at hiding fingerprints. Gloss finishes bounce light and make darker colours shine. Satin sits somewhere in between and is a practical option for busy kitchens.

When we spray paint your kitchen cabinets, we offer a professional factory-style finish that’s smooth, even and durable. No brush marks. No roller streaks. Just a flawless result every time.

5. Don’t Forget the Details

Cabinet colour is key, but it’s not the whole story. Handles, worktops, flooring and tiles all play a role in the final look. At ColourHaus, our spray painting kitchen cabinets service covers more than just the fronts. We spray paint the internal and external doors and drawers of your kitchen units, including the plinths, cornices, end-panels, tiles and all the edges. Everything is colour matched and seamless.

6. Get Expert Advice Before You Decide

Choosing the right shade can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in.

We offer expert colour consultations to help you find the perfect tone for your space. Whether you’ve already got something in mind or are starting from scratch, we’ll show you real samples, explore your options and make sure your choice suits your kitchen lighting, layout and lifestyle.

Why Choose ColourHaus

ColourHaus offers the complete solution for modernising and refreshing the look and feel of your kitchen. We paint and restore kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, furniture and more. With hundreds of 5 star reviews and a reputation built on quality, we are trusted across the UK for transforming homes with precision and care.

Our kitchen cabinet spray painting service is quick, clean and cost-effective. All spraying is done on-site with minimal disruption to your home. No mess. No long waits. You’ll have your kitchen looking refreshed and renewed in less than a day.

And every kitchen unit spray painting project we complete comes with our interest-free 5 year guarantee for your peace of mind.

Time to Transform Your Kitchen

Your perfect kitchen doesn’t have to come with the cost and hassle of a full renovation. A fresh new colour, professionally applied, can make all the difference. Get in touch with ColourHaus today and let’s give your kitchen the refresh it deserves.