Kitchen design trends move fast — and cabinet colors are leading the charge. Whether you’re in Columbus, Mansfield, Lexington, Ontario, Delaware, Dublin, or Powell, Ohio and planning a kitchen refresh, knowing what’s trending can help you choose a color you’ll love for years to come.
At Willow & Wick Cabinet Coatings, we work with homeowners every day to bring the latest design trends to life through professional cabinet refinishing and refacing. Here’s what we’re seeing in 2025 and heading into 2026.
1. Warm Whites and Creamy Off-Whites
The era of stark, cool white cabinets is giving way to warmer, creamier tones. Shades like Benjamin Moore White Dove, Sherwin-Williams Alabaster, and Swiss Coffee are dominating kitchen renovations across Ohio. These warm whites feel inviting, pair beautifully with wood accents and warm-toned hardware, and photograph stunningly.
2. Earthy Greens — Sage, Olive, and Forest
Green cabinets have officially moved from trend to staple. Sage green, olive, and deep forest green are among the most requested colors in our studio right now. These earthy tones bring a sense of calm and nature into the kitchen, pairing beautifully with brass hardware, butcher block countertops, and natural stone.
3. Deep Navy and Moody Blues
Navy blue remains a powerhouse in kitchen design. Rich, sophisticated, and surprisingly versatile, deep navy cabinets create a dramatic focal point that works in both traditional and modern kitchens. Pair with gold or brass hardware for a luxurious feel, or matte black for a sleek, contemporary look.
4. Warm Terracotta and Clay Tones
One of the emerging trends for 2025–2026 is the rise of warm terracotta, clay, and rust-adjacent tones in kitchen cabinetry. These colors bring warmth and personality to the kitchen and pair beautifully with natural wood, linen textiles, and matte black or bronze hardware.
5. Two-Tone Cabinet Combinations
Two-tone kitchens continue to dominate design magazines and social media feeds. The most popular combinations we’re executing for Ohio homeowners include:
- White uppers + Navy lowers — classic and timeless
- Cream uppers + Sage green lowers — warm and organic
- White uppers + Charcoal or black lowers — bold and modern
- Gray uppers + Navy island — sophisticated and layered
6. Matte and Satin Finishes Over High Gloss
Finish matters as much as color. In 2025–2026, matte and satin finishes are far outpacing high gloss in popularity. They’re more forgiving of fingerprints and smudges, feel more organic and modern, and photograph beautifully. Willow & Wick’s industrial-grade lacquer is available in a range of sheens to match your vision.
Bring These Trends to Your Kitchen
Willow & Wick Cabinet Coatings can bring any of these trending colors and finishes to your kitchen — with a factory-smooth, spray-applied result and a free design consultation included with every project.
Serving Mansfield, Lexington, Ontario, Columbus, Delaware, Dublin, Powell, and all of North Central Ohio.
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