Your choice of paint colors in a kitchen allows you to reflect your design style while setting the tone for the space – whether that's light and airy or dark and moody.While the latest kitchen color ideas cater to many styles and offer plenty of stylish paint ideas, it's always useful to know which shades have fallen out of favor. Here, we've rounded up three kitchen paint colors going out of style, according to interior designers.
These shades, from cool whites to dark blue, have largely been replaced by warmer kitchen color trends, helping the heart of the home feel less utilitarian and more welcoming.1. Cool gray(Image credit: deVOL Kitchens)While gray kitchens were once the go-to when going for a sleek, modern scheme, this cool neutral is being replaced by warm neutral paints in 2025, says interior designer Nadia Watts:'Cool-toned grays are definitely on their way out when it comes to kitchens.
While they had their moment as the go-to neutral for a sleek, modern look, my clients seem to be leaning towards warmer, more inviting colors like creamy whites, earthy beiges, and rich browns. These tones add so much more warmth and personality, making a kitchen feel welcoming instead of cold or sterile.'Miranda Cullen, owner and principal at Inside Stories also observes the move away from gray paints in kitchens, adding: 'Once widely popular – earning the nickname 'millennial gray' – this color dominated interiors, from walls and cabinets to flooring and furnishings.
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