Common Questions about
Blue Kitchen Cabinets

Are blue cabinets too trendy?

If you’ve been shopping around for cabinets recently, you may have noticed the rise in blue cabinets hitting the market. It’s hard to deny that these cabinets look great, but will blue cabinets stay in style? It’s not an easy question to answer because none of us can see the future, but we can see the past.

White cabinets, grey cabinets, and natural wood cabinets have been in style since they were first created and they aren’t going anywhere any time soon. On the other hand, the retro metal cabinets of the ’50s met their demise as homeowners opted for cheaper options and more neutral colors. The colors are what we have to look at closely here. Retro kitchens were often littered with a wide variety of pastel colors and round shapes. While we still see these kitchens as being charming and fun, most homeowners can agree that choosing a more cohesive design will be the better choice in the long run. The issue with retro kitchens was not having one specific color, it was multiple colors and patterns clashing.

The chart below indicates the search volume on Google and the growing popularity of "blue cabinets" since 2004. As you can see, the term has steadily grown in interest over time. A steady incline in interest over time is a good sign that blue cabinets will be in style for a while.



If you are worried about blue cabinets going out of style, then we are here to reassure you that the odds are very low. Modern design has taught us to match brighter colors with darker muted tones and vice versa. So long as you match your cabinets appropriately, your kitchen will look fantastic for many years to come!

What color countertop goes with blue cabinets?

As mentioned above, matching your cabinets is imperative to creating a great kitchen design. If you choose dark blue cabinets, match them with some bright countertops to offset the darkness. If you choose light blue cabinets, match them with a darker countertop. Butcher block countertops look amazing with both light and dark cabinets and bring an additional burst of color to your kitchen without being overpowering.
Don’t stop with countertops! Ensure that your flooring, walls, backsplash, and appliances are suitable for your cabinets. Tile backsplashes look particularly good with blue cabinets and your walls should generally be left a neutral color to keep your cabinets from clashing. Wood floors look great with blue cabinets but a nice tile will look great too.

Is blue a good kitchen color?

Of course! Modern kitchens are known for incorporating bright colors from time to time and blue is no exception to the rule. Blue cabinets, walls, chairs, backsplash, even countertops! Blue can be used in many different places throughout the kitchen, the trick is not to overdo it. If you have blue cabinets, don’t get a blue countertop or paint your walls blue. If you choose to incorporate additional blue elements into your kitchen be sure that there is plenty of space between them. Separating elements of the same color will make your kitchen feel more coordinated and organized.

Where to buy blue cabinets?

This is a very simple question to answer. Buy them here at Wholesale Cabinets! Our Midnight Blue Shaker is calming and sophisticated. Shipping is fast and free on purchases totaling over $2400. Assembly is fast and saves you a lot of money on your cabinets.