30 Blue Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for a More Stylish Space
These kitchens prove blue can feel classic, modern, or cozy.
If you’re looking for a kitchen cabinet color with a little more personality than plain white, blue is a timeless choice. We’ve rounded up the blue kitchen cabinet ideas designers love, from deep navy hues to pastel shades.
Blue has long been a favorite kitchen paint color among designers because it’s so versatile. Blue cabinets can be classic and timeless or bold and conversation-starting. It just depends on the shade and how you style them. A deep, saturated blue paired with a colorful kitchen rug creates a cozy vibe, while a gray-blue instantly creates a serene atmosphere.
Before deciding on a blue paint shade for your cabinets, it’s important to consider how it will look in your kitchen. Factors like lighting, the finish of the cabinets’ handles or pulls, and the color of the floor or countertops can all affect how a shade looks in real life. Another tip from the pros: Opt for a paint that’s designed for kitchen cabinets. Since it’s such a high-touch surface in most homes, you want a paint that won’t chip or rub away easily.
Below, see the blue kitchen cabinet ideas designers love. If you’re looking for more inspiration, read up on the kitchen cabinet trends designers say are taking over and the kitchen cabinet colors designers say look dated.
Match the Backsplash
Play up the drama by pairing deep blue cabinetry with a blue-and-white patterned backsplash, just as Caren Rideau, founder of The Kitchen Design Group, does here.
Pair Light Blue With Marble
Next to classic gray veined marble countertops and backsplash, these smoky blue cabinets look chic and clean. To maintain the aesthetic, House of One chooses a crisp white paint color for the upper walls.
Embrace a Moody Hue
Craft a cozy kitchen with a deep, saturated blue. For a bolder statement, Kelsey McGregor of Kelsey Leigh Design Co. uses the same dark shade for cabinets, walls and trim.
Mix Light and Dark
Create contrast and depth by using dark colors on lower cabinets and bright shades up top, just as Unique Kitchens & Baths does here.
Layer in Warm Woods
Here, designer Lindye Galloway balances bright blues with natural wood tones, then layers in gold accents for an elevated look.
Keep It Cool
From the marble countertops with gray veining and light gray upper cabinets to the sleek chrome hardware on medium blue cabinets, designer Meredith Owen maintains a cool color palette.
Try Turquoise
Can't decide between blue or green? Take note from Forge & Bow by choosing a dark turquoise, then layer in natural woods and houseplants for an organic feel.
Stay Neutral With Navy
Navy cabinets have become a timeless choice in kitchen design, considering they pair with nearly any home style — from modern to farmhouse or coastal.
Go for Baby Blue
This soothing powder blue looks striking when coupled with a dark wood center island, plus architecture firm Arterberry Cooke adds gold cabinet hardware for a trendy style.
Paint the Kitchen Island
Introduce a pop of color by painting just the kitchen island in a vibrant blue shade. To maintain a modern look, MBC Interior Design keeps the rest of the space bright and white.
Introduce a Dreamy Pastel
On top of the pale blue paint color, we're loving how REFORM skips the hardware for a modern Scandinavian look.
Weave in Matte Black Hardware
Make slate blue cabinets feel sleek with matte black hardware and a geometric backsplash, as ATX Interior Design does in this well-designed setup.
Put Aqua Blue With Gold Hardware
Don't fear bright colors in a small space. This galley kitchen from Shelby Girard, VP, Creative & Design, at Havenly, has an eclectic, but modern look, with aqua cabinets, gold hardware and a patterned runner rug.
Add a Contrasting Backsplash
Subway tiles are timeless and all, but these black-and-white tiles make a stylish statement (and work well with any shade of blue cabinetry).
Keep It Bright and White
Add color to an otherwise all-white kitchen by painting the lower cabinets in a striking sky blue shade. Throw a patterned rug on the floor to tie everything together.
Tone It Down With Gray Hues
Opt for dark gray-blue kitchen cabinets, if you want a more understated look. Keep the rest of the space light and bright with marble countertops, white shelving and soft gray walls.
Blend Dark and Light
Dark colors, like navy, can make any space feel smaller. To trick the eye, pair navy cabinets with a white island, accented with pendant lights and open shelves in the same crisp color.
Keep Navy Down Low
Lower cabinets in a deep blue offset the bright white cabinetry lining the kitchen. Wicker stools add to the room's cool and airy feel.
Balance Out the Blues
For a sense of symmetry, incorporate similar shades — some lighter, some darker, some just right — in the open shelving. Here, a curated collection of glasses and dishware match the bright blue cabinetry.
Bring Out Other Cool Tones
Copper cookware and leather stools play up the terra-cotta flooring and dusty blue cabinets down below.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) leads Good Housekeeping’s gift guide strategy. She writes and edits commerce content, where she analyzes lifestyle trends, shopping data, and works closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute to recommend top-tested products. Previously, she was the associate lifestyle editor for GH and wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, BobVila.com, and Unique Homes Magazine. When she’s not tracking down buzzy products, you can find her walking her dog, Skye, around Jersey City.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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