Sunny Yellow
The perfect sunny shade for the kitchen island in Jenn’s bright California farmhouse by pulling paint chips of colors. Then they found ways to incorporate the hues into the kitchen to create a look that is as colorful as it is cheerful. The black woven stools add a grounding element to the candy-colored space.
Gray Green
A soothing green—that is a little bit gray and a little blue—for the Shaker-style cabinets. It changes with the light. It also feels traditional to me, which is what I really wanted. The color pairs particularly well with soapstone countertops and unlacquered brass bail pulls and knobs. Six-inch terra cotta hex tiles add distinct richness to the artfully layered kitchen.
Off-White
When you have a lot of natural wood in your kitchen, pure white walls can feel too stark, especially if you’re going for a rustic kitchen look. Instead, choose a warm white that has just a touch of gray in it for a color that complements wood tones and works well with other warm neutral colors.
Turquoise Blue
You couldn’t pick a better blue than the color of the original paint found on these salvaged tongue-and-groove boards. The turquoise tone compliments the buttery-yellow appliances, knotty pine floors, and barn wood cabinets to create a charming rustic farmhouse-style kitchen.
Pure White
There is nothing more timeless, yet completely fresh, than an airy all-white kitchen. The look works especially well with kitchens that have varying textures (both literally and visually), such as the shiplap planked walls and open shelving in this dreamy kitchen, which keep an all-white space from feeling stark and sterile.
Washed Turquoise & Buttery Yellow
To give her kitchen cabinets a slightly weathered look, first coated the cabinets with blue interior oil stain, then used a rag to apply and partially rub off a layer of wood stain. Embrace color. Just because kitchens are utilitarian rooms doesn’t mean they should be quiet, sterile, or boring. The buttery walls, combined with the natural wood stain on the windows, trim, and beams, create a warm backdrop for the room’s bold cabinetry and accents such as Jolie’s barstool mix—a pair of swiveling red tractor seats plus a vintage vinyl-covered number.
