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25 Navy Kitchen Cabinets to Refresh Your Space

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Michelle Berwick Design

Navy kitchen cabinets have become a modern classic in recent years, a low stakes way to introduce color to neutral or all-white kitchens that is familiar but feels fresh. Navy paint colors can range from lighter to darker, and look perfectly at home with a range of kitchen styles, from coastal to traditional or modern. If you’re thinking of painting some or all of your kitchen cabinets navy blue, check out these navy kitchen cabinet ideas in a range of sizes and settings to see how to do it with style.

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    Accent With Brass

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    Ashley Montgomery Design

    Ashley Montgomery Design accented deep navy blue base cabinetry with decorative brass pulls and handles that feels current but remains timeless.

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    Go Floor-to-Ceiling

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    Studio Peake

    Studio Peake framed the light marble backsplash of this London kitchen with floor-to-ceiling navy cabinetry that adds a note of color that is carried onto the kitchen island for a coordinated look.

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    Pair Navy With Black

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    Design by Brophy Interiors / Photo by Tim Hirschmann

    Brophy Interiors used a bank of navy built-in cabinetry to anchor this contemporary kitchen finished in shades of white, black, and pale wood tones. The contrast of black and blue makes a sophisticated pairing.

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    Stay Traditional

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    Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls

    Leanne Ford Interiors painted the cabinetry on one side of this kitchen remodel in a medium shade of navy to energize the traditional details and marble floors and backsplash.

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    Accent With Mixed Metals

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    deVOL Kitchens

    Navy cabinets marry well with a mix of metal finishes. This English kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has a mix of pale gray and deep blue paint on walls and cabinetry, with a mix of stainless steel appliances and fixtures and warm copper accents on the trio of pendant lights over the island.

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    Pair With Natural Wood

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    Tyler Karu Design + Interiors / Photo by Erin Little

    Tyler Karu Design + Interiors paired navy blue and natural wood cabinetry in this coastal Maine kitchen that is accented with stainless steel appliances and silver-toned fixtures.

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    Veer Toward Black

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    Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd

    Caroline Andreoni Interior Design chose a sophisticated shade of deep navy that could pass for black in low light but reveals its blue color when the light pours into this modern Parisian kitchen.

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    Use Navy Wood Stain

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    Kate Marker Interiors

    Kate Marker Interiors used a navy wood stain on the floor-to-ceiling cabinetry of this spacious kitchen that adds a bit of color while allowing the natural wood grain to shine through.

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    Mix With White

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    Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona

    Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made by Carmona used a mix of white and matte navy blue paint on upper and lower cabinets of this kitchen, using bright shiny gold-toned accents on the pendant lighting, bar seating, cabinet pulls, and hardware of the spacious kitchen to pull it all together.

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    Smoke It Out

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    Michelle Berwick Design

    Dark navy velvet upholstered bar stools, shiny brass fixtures, sleek white marble, and medium-toned matte navy blue custom cabinetry give this kitchen from Michelle Berwick Design a tailored look.

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    Add a Purple Tinge

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    Urbanology Designs

    This eat-in kitchen from Urbanology Designs has traditional wood furniture, vintage-style lighting, and Shaker cabinetry and a small kitchen island painted in a vibrant navy with a slightly purplish tinge.

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    Keep It Classic

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    Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt

    In this kitchen from Emily Henderson Design, bold navy paint grounds the base cabinetry and peninsula, while a navy roller shade on the window echoes the color choice, creating balance in an otherwise bright white room. Accents of gold on the cabinet pulls and plumbing fixtures and a few red accents create a crisp classic feel with coastal modern vibes.

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    Go Wall to Wall

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    Design by Martha O’Hara Interiors / Photo by Spacecrafting

    This Minnesota lake house kitchen from Martha O’Hara Interiors includes bold navy blue cabinetry on two walls that adds depth and definition to the open-plan space and complements the natural wood beams and flooring.

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    Use a Dark Shade

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    House 9 Interiors

    House 9 Interiors used a dark shade of navy blue on base cabinets and an adjoining pantry space that contrasts with white walls and pale wood flooring and complements dramatic veined marble finishes and gold-tone accents.

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    Try a Glossy Finish

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    Twelve15 Design Studio

    This kitchen from Twelve15 Design Studio puts a twist on the usual navy blue matte finish painted cabinetry by opting for a deep glossy shade of midnight blue that almost reads as black.

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    Add a Touch of Gray

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    Tyler Karu Design + Interiors / Photo by Erin Little

    Tyler Karu Design + Interiors used a medium toned navy with a touch of gray in this modern coastal Maine kitchen that grounds the U-shaped space and adds contrast with the white shiplap walls.

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    Paint Uppers and Lowers

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    Erin Williamson Design

    Erin Williamson Design painted both upper and lower cabinetry in a sold shade of navy blue, from the built-in wine storage cubbies to the open shelving on the upper cabinetry. Simple black cabinet and drawer pulls echo the classic white-and-black checkerboard flooring, while woven accents add warmth and contrast.

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    Pair With Off-White

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    Ashley Montgomery Design

    Ashley Montgomery Design used deep navy paint on the floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, kitchen island, and china cabinet in the adjoining dining area of this kitchen that is lightened up with shades of creamy off-white on the kitchen backsplash, pendant lighting, and walls.

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    Keep It Bright

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    Pluck Kitchens

    Pluck Kitchens used light navy that reads like royal blue when the sun shines in this London basement kitchen, using natural wood-backed cut-outs in place of cabinet pulls for a modern feel.

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    Pair With Natural Accents

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    Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki Photography

    Jessica Nelson Design added navy paint to the built-in Shaker cabinetry of this bright white kitchen space, then warmed the cool color palette with natural wood and woven accents and gold-toned fixtures.

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    Pair With Gray and Gold

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    Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Photo by Margaret Rajic

    Kate Marker Interiors mixed smoky navy cabinets with bronze-toned mesh doors, shiny brass fixtures, and contrasting gray and white tiles to give this kitchen bar corner personality.

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    Mix With Dark Countertops

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    Becca Interiors

    Becca Interiors mixed dark blackened navy blue semi-gloss painted cabinetry with dark countertops and stainless steel appliances that gives the white shiplap walls and rustic wood floors and ceiling beams of this Westchester, NY, cottage some edge.

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    Define an Open Plan Room

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    Latham Interiors

    Latham Interiors used navy paint to define the kitchen area of this open plan space, defining it from the living room on the other side of the double-sided fireplace while harmonizing with the overall neutral feel.

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    Mix With Stained Wood

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    White Sands

    White Sands used a mix of textures in this renovated 1920s bungalow, from the gleaming zellige tile backsplash to the natural wood finishes and navy cabinetry.

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    Pair With Brown Wood

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    Marie Flanigan Interiors 

    A mix of brown stained wood and navy cabinetry gives this kitchen from Marie Flanigan Interiors a modern traditional feel.

What kind of countertop looks best with navy cabinets?

Navy blue pairs beautifully with neutrals. Feel free to complement your navy kitchen cabinets with anything from a crisp white quartz countertop to classic gray veined marble, warm wood tones, or black granite for a sophisticated moody look.