Cabinet color

Walnut kitchen cabinets

Walnut cabinets are rich, warm, and sophisticated. They suit mid-century, contemporary, and Japandi kitchens, especially paired with white counters.

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Pairings

What goes with walnut cabinets

  • Warm white quartz
  • Brass edge or bar pulls
  • Light oak floors for contrast
  • Cream or clay tile

How to use it

Getting walnut cabinets right

  1. 01Walnut needs light: use white counters and good under-cabinet lighting.
  2. 02Use it on lowers with light uppers in smaller kitchens.
  3. 03Long brass pulls emphasize walnut's horizontal grain.

Best wall colors: warm white or pale greige.

Styles that suit walnut

Mid-Century kitchen

Mid-Century kitchen

Walnut, retro accents

Contemporary kitchen

Contemporary kitchen

Warm wood, soft curves

Japandi kitchen

Japandi kitchen

Oak and walnut, calm

Walnut kitchen cabinet FAQ

Do walnut cabinets make a kitchen dark?
They can in a small room. Use white counters, light walls, and good lighting, or use walnut just on lowers.
What color counter goes with walnut?
White or warm-white quartz gives the strongest contrast.
What wall color goes with walnut cabinets?
Warm white or pale greige work best. Keep the walls lighter than the cabinets so the color stays the focus.
Can I try walnut cabinets on my own kitchen?
Yes. Upload a photo, choose Refresh to keep your cabinet doors, and type “walnut cabinets” in the colors box. You'll see the result from the same angle in about 30 seconds.

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