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Blue Kitchen Cabinets: Beautiful Blue Kitchen Ideas for 2024

While I love just about every style and color of kitchen, I have to admit I have a thing for blue kitchen cabinets.  A touch of blue adds a timeless, yet fresh and modern look to every space, making it an especially great choice for kitchens.

When we renovated our kitchen a couple of years ago, I knew I wanted to incorporate the color blue in some way, so I spent hours gathering images of blue kitchens, including all-blue kitchen cabinets, a mix of blue and white cabinets, blue and wood cabinets, blue kitchen islands, navy blue kitchens, coastal kitchens, and more, all which I’m sharing with you in this post. 

By the way, after considering all the options, we decided to go with a blue island (in Sherwin Williams Distance) and white cabinets (in Benjamin Moore White Dove) for our kitchen.  

If you’re currently planning a kitchen remodel in 2024 or are making choices regarding finishes and are considering blue kitchen cabinets, I hope you’ll find some great ideas and inspiration in this post.

First, are blue kitchen cabinets still in style?

Since blue is a timeless hue, blue kitchen cabinets will never go out of style. In fact, after white, blue is the most popular kitchen cabinet color, making it a great way to add color to your kitchen.

After Pantone named Classic Blue their Color of the Year a couple of years ago, blue kitchens became more popular than ever, as evidenced by the beautiful spaces below.  

See my posts on 2024 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color Trends and Top Home Color Trends for 2024, for more kitchen cabinet color ideas and trends.

What shade of blue is best for kitchen cabinets?

If you love dark blue cabinets, Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore is a timeless shade of navy blue loved by interior designers for its perfect mix of warm and cool undertones. 

Beautiful kitchen with blue island cabinetry and brass pendant lighting over island - Andrea McQueen DesignAndrea McQueen Design

However, lighter shades of blue are becoming increasingly popular, too, as you’ll see as you scroll through the spaces below. 

Before painting your kitchen cabinets, I suggest testing out several shades of blue in your kitchen (using painted pieces of poster board or cardboard taped to the cabinets) to see how they look throughout the day, as some blue paints can take on either purple or teal tones in different lights.  

Beautiful Blue Kitchen Ideas for 2024

Whether you love light blue kitchen cabinets, navy blue kitchens, blue-grey kitchen ideas, or a two-toned mix of blue and white, I hope these stylish blue kitchens will help you find the best blue cabinet shade for your kitchen.  

Where possible, I included the blue cabinet paint color along with the photo and will update this post as I receive new paint color information.

Light Blue Kitchens

Here’s a stunning contemporary kitchen featuring blue-grey cabinets.  I love the mix of blue and natural wood tones in this space.  From Brandon Architects and Patterson Custom Homes.

Love this beautiful organic modern kitchen design with woven pendants, wood counter stools and neutral decor - 2024 kitchen cabinet trends - brandon architects

 

 

I love the sky blue kitchen cabinet color in this beautiful kitchen from Mindy Gayer Design:

In love with the soft blue cabinets in this beautiful kitchen! - kitchen remodel - kitchen ideas - kitchen decor - blue kitchens

Fresh blues, crisp whites, and brass lantern pendants combine to create a stunning kitchen, from Addison’s Wonderland.  The light blue kitchen cabinet color is a custom mix of 50% Sherwin Williams Stardew and 50% Uncertain Gray. 

Beautiful blue kitchen inspiration with light blue cabinets and marble countertops - Addison's Wonderlandbrass pendant light fixture

This gorgeous blue kitchen from Erin Kestenbaum has such a dreamy feeling.  The blue cabinet color is Harbor by Cliq Studios.

Beautiful blue kitchen cabinets with white marble countertops - Erin Kestenbaum | kitchen design | kitchen decor | blue kitchen

Here’s another view of this beautiful blue kitchen:

Dreamy blue kitchen ideas

I love the light blue grey cabinets in this lovely kitchen from Vantage Design Studio:

Beautiful kitchen backsplash ideas #kitchen #backsplash

 

Stunning floor to ceiling blue kitchen cabinets are further enhanced with brass details and an amazing rolling ladder, from Caren Rideau, via House Beautiful:

Beautiful blue kitchens I love - such a gorgeous shade of blue for the cabinets, and I love the ladder #bluedecor #bluecabinets #bluekitchen

Soft blue-grey kitchen cabinets bring an elegant look to this lovely kitchen from Marshall Erb Design:

Dark Blue and Navy Blue Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

Navy kitchen cabinets, along with dark royal blue cabinets, are a classic look that will never go out of style.  Since navy pairs so beautifully with brass, chrome, or silver, it allows you to mix metals with confidence. 

Navy is actually considered a neutral; since navy blue works well with every other color and metal finish, it gives you a lot of latitude when it comes to choosing the decor and finishes for your kitchen.

Navy kitchen cabinets (in Benjamin Moore Hale Navy) pair beautifully with brass, as shown in this gorgeous kitchen design.

Love this beautiful kitchen design with dark navy blue kitchen cabinets paired with brass faucets and pulls - Benjamin Moore Hale Navy

Here’s another beautiful kitchen featuring rich navy cabinets, a white waterfall countertop on the island, and touches of brass.  Design by Brownstone Boys, via Domino.

Beautiful navy blue kitchen remodel with brass pendant lights and accents and waterfall countertop on the island - blue kitchens - kitchen ideas - kitchen decor - brownstone boys - domino

This stunning kitchen pantry features dark blue-green cabinets paired with a dark blue subway tile backsplash.  From Jean Stoffer Interior Design:

Beautiful butler's pantry with dark blue green kitchen cabinets and brass accents - jean stoffer interior design

Here’s another view of this beautiful butler’s pantry from Jean Stoffer Interior Design:

Love this beautiful kitchen pantry with dark blue green cabinets and brass accents - jean stoffer interior design

I love this beautiful kitchen and adjoining pantry (which used to be a laundry room!).  From Jessica Marés at Renovate 108.

Love this beautiful kitchen design with dark blue cabinets, vertical shiplap, marble countertops, and a unique adjoining pantry that used to be a laundry room - renovate 108

This beautiful kitchen exudes a fresh and contemporary feeling, with its rich navy cabinets, herringbone wood flooring, shiplap ceiling, and rustic wood beams.  From Kate Lester Interiors.  Here’s a similar pendant light.

I love the fresh feeling of this beautiful kitchen, with its rich navy cabinets, herringbone wood flooring, shiplap ceiling, and rustic wood beams. kitchen remodel - kitchen design - kitchen decor - kitchen ideas - blue kitchen - navy kitchen 

A vintage runner in a bold hue accentuates this beautiful navy kitchen from Jean Stoffer Design:

Beautiful kitchen design with dark blue cabinets, black and brass range hood and marble backsplash - Jean Stoffer Interior Design | kitchen ideas | blue kitchen cabinets | kitchen decor | modern kitchen ideas

Dark blue cabinets, brass pulls, and a starburst patterned backsplash combine to create a stunning kitchen design, from Stone Textile Studio:

Dreamy blue kitchen cabinet ideas

I love the combination of royal blue cabinets and brass details in this lovely kitchen from Anne Rae Design.  The dark blue subway tile backsplash is a showstopper!

Brass accents and sconces, a gorgeous farmhouse sink, a black subway tile backsplash, and stunning navy blue cabinets make this kitchen truly special #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #bluekitchen #bluekitchencabinets anne rae design

Sunny yellow is the perfect compliment to dark blue cabinets in this wonderful kitchen from Taylor Anne Interiors:

Beautiful dark blue kitchen with brass / gold hardware and black accents - Taylor Anne

Brass finishes add such a beautiful touch in the kitchen — especially when paired with deep blue!  From Heidi Piron.

Beautiful dark blue kitchen with brass detail on the island and pulls - kitchen design - kitchen decor - navy kitchen - modern kitchen -Heidi PironHeidi Piron Design and Cabinetry

Two-Toned Blue and White Kitchens

The following kitchens provide some great ideas for using blue lower cabinets and white upper cabinets.  A blue and white kitchen allows you to incorporate this timeless color combination for a look that will never go out of style.

I love this beautiful modern kitchen, with its rich navy island and lower cabinets and white upper cabinets that draw your eye upward to the beautiful beamed ceiling. So fresh and lovely!  From Emily Henderson Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt.

I love this beautiful modern kitchen, with its rich blue island and white upper cabinets! So fresh and lovely! kitchen remodel - kitchen ideas - blue kitchens - white kitchen - kitchen design = kitchen decor - modern kitchen

Crisp navy blue lower cabinets, white upper cabinets, and brass accents create a timeless look in this lovely kitchen from Studio Surface Designs.  

Beautiful white and blue kitchen #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen

I love the styling in this timeless kitchen design with a mix of white and light blue cabinets, from Becki Owens:

Beautiful blue kitchen with gold accents #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen

Such a pretty blue and white kitchen, from Pink Peppermint Design.  The dark blue island contrasts beautifully with the white cabinets and brass pendant lights.

Love this beautiful white and blue kitchen design with a dark blue island, white cabinets, and glass globe pendant lights - kitchen ideas - kitchen decor - blue kitchens

I love the pretty glass inserts in the side of the cabinets surrounding the sink in this beautiful blue and white kitchen from House Sprucing:

Beautiful kitchen design with blue island, white cabinets with glass front and side inserts, and brass conical pendants by House Sprucing

Blue Kitchen Island Ideas

It’s easy to bring a fresh coastal feeling to your kitchen with tranquil shades of the sea and sky.  See my post Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for Your Home, for more coastal kitchen ideas.  

This beautiful modern coastal kitchen design features a navy blue kitchen island, white cabinets, and chic woven counter stools.  From Pure Salt Interiors:

Here’s one of my favorite kitchens, with a beautiful blue island (in Benjamin Moore Providence Blue).  I have the same woven pendant light in our breakfast nook.  From Life on Virginia Street.

I love this gorgeous modern coastal kitchen, with its woven pendant lights and amazing blue island (Benjamin Moore Providence Blue), from Life on Virginia Street

This gorgeous beach house kitchen features shiplap walls, woven counter stools, and a lovely grey-blue island.  From Bright Bazaar:

Beautiful kitchen with blue - grey island #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen

This kitchen, with its coffered ceiling and beautiful blue-gray island, is so inspiring.  The striped counter stools add such a beautiful touch!  From AGK Design Studio. 

The kitchen island color is Sherwin Williams Smoky Candle, SW 8633.  The light fixtures are from Restoration Hardware, but here’s a similar version.

Beautiful coastal kitchen idea with striped counter stools and blue gray island color - Sherwin Williams Smoky Candle

This chic modern kitchen design features a dark blue-gray kitchen island paired with white cabinets, a mosaic kitchen backsplash, and statement pendant lights.  From Pure Salt Interiors: 

Love this gorgeous modern kitchen design with woven counter stools and black pendant lights over the island

This lovely kitchen design, from HW Interiors, features a mix of white cabinets, brass fixtures, wood floors and beams, and a light blue kitchen island:

Gorgeous modern kitchen design with blue island, white cabinets, wood beams and open shelving

Here’s one of my all-time favorite kitchens, from Andrea McQueen Design.  This is a great example of how to beautifully combine blue, white, and brass. The blue island color is Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore.  Here’s where to find the  pendant lights.

Beautiful kitchen with blue island cabinetry and brass pendant lighting over island - Andrea McQueen Design

A hint of blue on the island freshens up this all-white kitchen from Studio McGee

This bright coastal-inspired kitchen feels crisp and modern, thanks to a coat of Benjamin Moore’s Blue Note on the island, as well as a gorgeous vintage Turkish runner.

I love this beautiful modern kitchen, with its rich blue island, colorful vintage rug and white cabinets! kitchen remodel - kitchen ideas - blue kitchens - white kitchen - kitchen design = kitchen decor - modern kitchen

A striking navy blue island enhances this all-white kitchen from House of Jade Interiors:

Beautiful white and blue kitchen #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen

 

A lovely light blue island brings a feminine touch to this beautiful kitchen from Rachel Parcell.  Here’s where to find the beautiful counter stools.

Beautiful blue kitchen cabinet ideas I love - gorgeous light blue gray kitchen island with abundant seating and glass pendant lights - Rach Parcell

This kitchen, with its double islands, crisp mix of white and blue, and touches of brass, is filled with great ideas.   From Hibou Design & CompanyBeautiful blue and white kitchen with gold accents

Such a lovely kitchen!  The deep blue island color and stylish woven counter stools provide a beautiful contrast to the white kitchen cabinets.  From Kate Lester Interiors:

Such a gorgeous kitchen!  The deep blue island color is a beautiful contrast to the all white cabinets and walls. kitchen remodel - white kitchen - modern kitchen - kitchen ideas - blue kitchen

How to Mix Blue and Wood Cabinetry

The lovely kitchens below show how beautifully blue pairs with wood accents, whether through open shelving, light wood cabinets, butcher block countertops, wood floors, or rustic beams.

Here’s a lovely kitchen featuring blue cabinets and a light wood island.  Design by Thea Home, via Architectural Digest.

Love this beautiful kitchen design with gray blue cabinets, open shelving, and a light wood kitchen island - thea design - arch digest

I love the mix of the dark blue island with blond wood cabinets in this beautiful kitchen from Kelsey Leigh Design Co.  Aren’t those light fixtures perfect in this space? 

Love the mix of the blue island with wood cabinets in this beautiful kitchen - aren't those light fixtures perfect in this space? 

A butcher block island brings an organic touch to this wonderful blue and white kitchen from Heidi Lachapelle:

Beautiful blue kitchen #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen

Rustic wood beams and a butcher block countertop on the island enhance the beauty of this blue kitchen from Studio McGee.  Cabinet color is Grays Harbor by Sherwin Williams.

Beautiful dark blue kitchen cabinets with butcher block counter top

This all-blue kitchen, from Jillian Harris, uses wood details on the island, floors, and cabinet insets to bring a natural feeling to this space.

Beautiful white and blue kitchen #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen

A gorgeous blue island and Turkish runner pair wonderfully with white and light wood cabinets in this kitchen from Design 4 Corners:

Beautiful white and blue kitchen #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen

 

Blue Backsplash Ideas 

Consider incorporating blue in the kitchen with a blue patterned tile backsplash (or floor), demonstrated beautifully in the kitchens below.

Beautiful pale blue-gray herringbone tile and statement pendant lights enhance this lovely kitchen from Kelly Deck Design:

Beautiful and Unique Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

Soft blue tile set in a herringbone pattern from Young House Love:

Beautiful kitchen backsplash ideas #kitchen #backsplash

Unique blue patterned tile creates a stunning backdrop for this kitchen bar area from Pure Salt Interiors:

A blue tile backsplash creates a stunning backdrop for this kitchen from Pure Salt Interiors

The cabinet color in this beautiful kitchen, from Ginny MacDonald, is Wolf Gray by Benjamin Moore, but it definitely takes on a blue tone. The amazing blue tile floor is what sets this space apart from the ordinary:

Beautiful white and blue kitchen #bluekitchens #bluedecor #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel #blueandwhitekitchen

Kitchen Fixtures That Work With Blue Cabinets

In my opinion, a touch of blue in the kitchen — or any room in the home — is the secret to creating a stylish, timeless space.  

Below are a few of my favorite places to shop for kitchen fixtures that work beautifully with blue kitchen cabinets.  See my post, Modern Kitchen Pendant Lighting Ideas You Will Love, for sources for kitchen lighting.  And my post, A Simple Guide to Mixing Metals in the Kitchen, shares tips on mixing different metal finishes.

Wayfair
Rejuvenation
Amazon

And here’s a selection of kitchen lighting, faucets, and door and drawer pulls in different metal finishes.

Kitchen Lighting Ideas

Kitchen Faucet Ideas

Cabinet Pulls and Knobs

For more kitchen design and decorating ideas and color trends, here are a few favorite related posts from the blog:

Beautiful Kitchen Trends and Design Ideas for 2024

A Simple Guide to Mixing Metal Finishes in the Kitchen

Modern Coastal Kitchen Ideas and Trends for 2024

2024 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color Trends

Modern Kitchen Pendant Lighting Ideas You Will Love

Kitchen Counter Stools: Beautiful Ideas for Every Style and Budget

Beautiful Kitchen Design Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation

How to Design Your Perfect Kitchen Island, with Layouts, Cabinets & Tips

A Guide to Standard Kitchen Cabinet Dimensions

2024 Home Decor Trends and Design Styles You Will Love

Colors of the Year + Top Home Color Trends for 2024

Beautiful and Affordable Turkish Oushak Runners for the Kitchen

Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for 2024

How to Add a Touch of Nancy Meyers Style to Your Kitchen and Home

I hope you found this post informative and helpful!  Please let me know if you have any questions about blue kitchen cabinets.  Have a wonderful day! xo jane

 

   

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10 Comments

  • Tamara
    January 20, 2020 at 7:16 am

    I fell in love with this blue kitchen http://www.jeanstofferdesign.com/lakeside How would you recommend finding this paint color? You are so right, pictures can be deceiving too!

    Reply
    • Jane
      January 20, 2020 at 10:16 am

      Such a gorgeous home! It looks like it might be Hale Navy (Benjamin Moore), but as you said it’s difficult to tell the true color in a photo once it’s been edited. You might try heading over to Jean Stoffer’s Instagram page and look for photos of this kitchen, then check the comments to see if she shares the paint color. xo Jane

      Reply
  • kate garrido
    August 28, 2019 at 1:49 pm

    Jane i would like to know the name or where to buy the Bright Bazaar back splash .

    Reply
    • Jane
      August 29, 2019 at 9:44 am

      Hi Kate! I would suggest clicking over to Bright Bazaar’s website and looking for room sources and/or searching under the term “kitchen.” I recall him doing a post sharing information regarding their kitchen remodel. I hope this helps! xo jane

      Reply
  • Anonymous
    August 2, 2018 at 9:18 am

    Can you tell me the appliance pulls used with the kitchen that has the diluth pulls from restoration hardware please?

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  • Stacey @ Poofing the Pillows
    May 11, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    So beautiful! Our kitchen island is painted Sherwin Williams Watery. We also did the inside of the front door that color. Best decision ever!!

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    • Jane
      May 16, 2018 at 8:52 am

      I love your beautiful kitchen island Stacey, and I’d love to paint ours the same color. Just need to get hubby on board!;) Have a wonderful day, my friend! xo jane

      Reply
  • erica
    May 6, 2018 at 7:00 am

    You have such great taste, my friend! All of these have me wanting to paint my island navy .

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    • Jane
      May 6, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you so much dear Erica! Your gorgeous kitchen remodel is giving me so much great inspiration! xo jane

      Reply
  • Anonymous
    May 6, 2018 at 6:59 am

    You have such great taste, my friend! All of these have me wanting to paint my island navy .

    Reply

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