A dash of color has a way of making a room stand out. Many people think of bright red or orange when they hear the word “color,” but, other, more subtle, colors can also make an impact. Here are a few:

• Chestnut: Orange and light brown tones
• Walnut: Medium brown tones, sometimes with a hint of red
• Buttercream: Dark cream, sometimes with a hint of brown

GE Appliances notes the whole color trend can work throughout your kitchen. Imagine your kitchen cabinets with a richer red and black stain, your dishwasher with a bold red front, or your faucet with an antique bronze finish. You have lots of kitchen design options.

Kitchen Remodeling To Dos

If you’re debating what style of kitchen cabinets to buy, think beyond the door framing to the color that goes on top. A mahogany stain or a buttercream glaze can give your cabinets just the right touch.

Start by defining your kitchen style, suggests KraftMaid Cabinetry. If you’re like a contemporary look, consider a high gloss white paint. More traditional folks tend to like deep stains and glazes. One style, called “Natural and Warm,” plays up the informal look with knotty pine cabinets and other rustic finishes.

Color for Kitchen Cabinets and Backsplashes

Your other options include:

• Glass doors for your kitchen cabinets: Try textured, beveled, in a light shade of green
• Wall tile: The colors are endless, but try a little blue, green, or yellow. Here’s more on kitchen remodeling with tile
• Countertops: Try speckled accents in brown, green, yellow ,or red

Just remember: a little color goes a long way. Pick a few spots, and blend the colors with other accents in the room. Then, have a little fun with your kitchen remodeling.