Our Favorite Neutral Paint Colors

Cabinet Shop, Design Trends, Kitchen Renovation

May 25, 2022

Our single most asked question is “What color is this paint”, be it cabinetry or wall colors. We’ve leaned onto a few neutrals we love and often repeat colors throughout our projects. Why? Because we know it works. And when we find the perfect neutral, we love seeing our clients enjoy it from project to project. Today, we’re sharing some of our most popular selections as well as finished images that we can stand behind.

1. Benjamin Moore Simply White

Custom double bathroom reeded front vanity in primary owners suite with wall mount faucet, arched mirror and quartz countertops

Project: Kath Home, Simply White painted walls.

2. Benjamin Moore White Dove

Black and white kitchen featuring a black painted island, custom painted white cabinetry with gold hardware, a white oak hood surround ribbon, and statement pendant lighting. The kitchen boasts a Thermador 48" range and dark wood floors.

Twin Cities dining room renovation with custom dark hutch and chandelier.

Project: Fletcher Place White Dove pained walls, Riverwood Place , White Dove painted millwork.

3. Sherwin Williams Snowbound

Sherwin Williams Snow Bound Painted Custom Cabinetry

Project: Collaboration with construction2style, Custom Cabinetry by Jkath Design Build featuring Snowbound.

4. Benjamin Moore Dove Wing

Project: Adrian Circle, Dove Wing Walls, White Dove

5. Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist

Modern Farmhouse kitchen, Balboa Mist painted cabinetry

Project: Drew Ave, custom cabinetry Balboa Mist.

Balboa Mist painted kitchen walls, bright white custom cabinetry

Project: 11th Ave Remodel, walls Balboa Mist, custom cabinetry Simply White.

6. Sherwin Williams Limewash

Sherwin Williams Limewash painted beaded inset kitchen cabinetry

Project: Kath Home, cabinetry Limewash, walls Schoolhouse White by Farrow and Ball

Pro Tip: It’s always a good idea to get samples of your selected paints. This requires a certain amount of patience, but never choose a color site unseen or by relying on images alone. Paint colors take on a life of their own and several factors are to be considered such as which direction your home faces, natural light, and other design elements in the space. We hope to be a resource for inspiration, but please note that colors may be slightly off due to filters in the above images.

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