BEST 2022 Cabinet Color Trends
Looking for the hottest cabinet color trends in 2022? Here’s what is new in stained and painted cabinets!
If you are new to Porch Daydreamer, paint color is my expertise PLUS predicting the annual color trends.
If you are looking for what is on trend for kitchen or bathroom cabinet colors in 2022, you are in the right place.
YES! I’ve covered the 2023 and 2024 Kitchen Color and Cabinet Trends too!
Cabinet color trends don’t radically change each year, but shift and expand.
The colors don’t change because kitchen and bathroom remodels, renovations, and new home builds are long lasting.
Cabinet color trends
Trend colors typically last 3 to 5 years on average. Colors will shift and expand each year.
Major stain and color shifts happen about every 5 to 7 years.
The typical kitchen remodel happens after 10 to 15 years of use…that’s a long life!
Funny enough, I decided to remodel my kitchen after living in my home 11 years – RIGHT ON TRACK.
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2021 was one of those years we saw a significant shift in cabinet paint and stain color trends. 2022 will build on those colors.
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In 2022, the color changes are not as dramatic of a shift and are building on the base trend colors of last year.
Knowing this, I think it’s important to do a quick review of the 2021 color trends before we dive into the new cabinet color trends for 2022.
Here are the major cabinet color trends that emerged in 2021.
2021 Cabinet Color Trends
- Grayed green blue was the HOT new color.
- Cool grays faded away replaced by warm gray or “greige”.
- Nature inspired forest and yellow greens emerged.
- Coffee colored stains replaced honey hues.
- Deep bronze / dark brown replaces black.
- Cool grayed blues are a new neutral.
Using this color view and summary of trends, let’s dive into the NEW colors that have been added to this palette in 2022.
I did EXTENSIVE research on 2022 paint color trends and attended Sherwin William’s Colormix trend forecast on paint colors.
Their research and 2022 color forecast are at the backbone of the trends for cabinets.
Now on to the new cabinet colors for 2022!
2022 Cabinet Color Trends: Stain and Paint
The changes as we move into 2022 are subtle at the core, but there are some BRAND NEW COLORS!
As a reminder, cabinet colors are far fewer and typically more conservative than the trend options for interior walls.
The cabinet manufacturers use the paint companies new colors to coat their cabinets in the factories, so it makes sense that the colors align.
However, it is going to take longer for the trend interior colors to move into cabinet manufacturer’s options.
What I was happy to see is MORE color options in the key colors I identified in my cabinet color trend post last year.
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2022 Cabinet Color Trends
- The new color is RED both fiery red and berry.
- Deep jewel tones were added in a variety of colors.
- Coffee stains move darker and rustic driftwood added.
- Nature based yellow greens with gray undertones reign.
- Blues are expanded in cool tones both light and dark.
- Warm whites are balanced with pure bright white.
- Gray is gone and replaced with greige.
As you can see, there are lots of colors and stains to consider that are absolutely beautiful!
We will go through in detail ALL of the colors, but first up we are going to talk about wood stain options in 2022.
2022 Wood Stain Trends for Cabinets
Something that is clear is that stained wood cabinets are a major trend continuing forward into 2022.
Wood Kitchen Cabinet Trends: Don’t expect to see all stained wood cabinets, but instead wood cabinets used as accents between painted cabinets.
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Last year the term “coffee” was used to describe the tone of the new trend stain colors.
They ranged from latte to espresso and the trend is still with us for 2022.
The coffee tones are morphing into even deeper tones this year.
In 2022 cabinet wood stains are still built on coffee hues, but are moving to even darker charred wood finishes and to the other extreme of rustic driftwood.
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If you love the look of stained wood cabinets and the coffee colored undertones, here are some options to explore.
The big box stores only have a few dark stains available, but if you head to a custom cabinet shop they will have even more options!
That’s the trouble with being ahead of the trends…sometimes it is hard to find the newest products because they are just coming on the design scene.
Hopefully you found some new cabinet stain colors to explore for your remodel or new kitchen build.
I think these finishes in particular would be beautiful in a bathroom, as well as used on islands and range hoods in the kitchen.
2022 Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends
My favorite part of the trends is PAINT COLOR!
Not to worry, these colors can be used in the bathroom too.
Color is a game changer and can completely transform a space very inexpensively.
So whether you are planning a total renovation, build or a simple remodel I’ve got the 2022 colors for you.
In 2022 a new color emerged in kitchen cabinets, RED! Both fiery reds and wine based shades too.
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Reds and berries were also up and coming in the 2022 interior paint trend palettes, so I wasn’t completely surprised to see them in cabinets.
Not everyone will want red cabinets I know…I just report the trends not choose them 🙂
That led to a group of jewel toned cabinet colors that are an excellent choice if you are looking for darker shades for your cabinets or as an accent color.
The new whites are easy to use ranging from crisp bright white to warmer greige.
Last year the big colors were shades of blues and greens and this year they continue forward and more options are available.
OF COURSE, the 2022 Paint color of the year Sherwin Williams, Evergreen Fog is represented too!
Best White Cabinet Colors in 2022
Whites this year range from white pure white, to a warmer candlelight, and shades of greige.
You will never go wrong choosing white as the base for your kitchen cabinets.
They never go out of style just shift in tone.
Best Green Cabinet Colors in 2022
Ah nature inspired greens from light to dark!
The newest shades primarily have a yellow undertone and are grayed for subtle look.
Green cabinets are great choice laundry rooms and with a mix of driftwood in more nature inspired kitchens.
Best Blue Cabinet Colors in 2022
If you want even more of these pretty blue shades you can visit my 2021 post.
This year there are “new” blues with cool and gray undertones. That makes them particularly soothing.
They are extremely easy to use and the lighter colors are perfect for a mudroom!
Best Dark Jewel Toned Cabinet Colors in 2022
The blue based dark jewel tones look SO beautiful as an accent with the coffee based and driftwood tones!
Maritime is a beautiful finish that could be used for a dark and moody kitchen with pops of white.
Reds??? How do you feel about red cabinets? Let me know in the comments.
Phew! That was a lot to cover and I hope you found a color or an idea that you love for your home.
It’s amazing that you can buy an entire door sample to test before you buy and I HIGHLY encourage you to do so to avoid a major mistake.
NEW POST: 2023 Best of the Best Paint Colors
I have a TON of cabinet painting tutorials. Here are some to enjoy:
Cabinet Painting TIPS
NO-SAND Method to Painting Kitchen Cabinets
This no-sand kitchen cabinet painting tutorial is for ANY type of cabinets that were previously stained, coated with polyurethane OR painted.
The Best Cabinet Paint You Need to Know About
The one cabinet paint I recommend for both kitchens and baths because it is durable and requires NO top coat!
How-to Paint Cabinets and Get a Smooth Finish
For the beginner! Tried and true tips for getting the smoothest finish possible, when painting cabinets.
Are you having trouble choosing the right length Cabinet Hardware for drawers and doors?
Check out this tutorial:
want to know the right length to use?
cabinet hardware size guide!
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