If you are thinking about refreshing your farmhouse-style kitchen with blue cabinets, there are a range of options that suit both modern and traditional farmhouse styles. From robin’s egg blue to navy and every shade in between, blue is a versatile color for kitchen cabinetry that will complement neutral shades of white, beige, greige, gray, or brown.
You can paint both upper and lower cabinetry blue, or paint base cabinets blue for a two-tone look. Blue cabinets can be mixed with open shelving in a range of wood tones, and finished with a range of kitchen hardware options to complement a farmhouse interior, from black metal to warm brass, copper, bronze, silver, or alternative options like leather pulls.
Check out these farmhouse kitchens with blue cabinets in a range of shades for inspiration.
Ice Blue
Pair cool ice blue cabinetry with warm gold-toned brass hardware in a bright cottage kitchen.
White Sands combined the fresh cabinets with white quartz countertops and a marble tile backsplash, using the same color combination on the island for a cohesive feel in the smaller space.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Glimmer
Pale Gray-Blue
The palest of gray-blues will soften the cabinetry in an otherwise all-white farmhouse kitchen. Marie Flanigan Interiors paired the understated color with bright copper accents and rich wood accents to create a contrast of cool and warm tones.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt
Dusty Powder Blue
Choose a dusty medium powder blue paint color for cabinets, walls, open shelving, doors, and trim for a color-drenched feel in a kitchen pantry that will make it stand out from the main space.
Emily Henderson Design paired the dusty blue color with dark stone cabinets and darker wood flooring for a slightly moody feel.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower
Royal Blue
A deep shade of royal blue will add definition and dimension to a farmhouse kitchen. Leanne Ford Interior painted one side of this traditional home kitchen renovation white, and added blue cabinetry and a display ledge above the range on the other side for a modern feel. The blue cabinets marry well with white walls and light gray marble floors and countertops.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue
Midnight Blue
Give a modern farmhouse kitchen a moody finish with midnight blue cabinetry. Ashley Montgomery Design paired the dark blue cabinets with pale countertops and backsplash tiles for a balance of dark and light tones.
Paint suggestion: Clare Goodnight Moon
Cool Light Blue
Add just a hint of color to a coastal farmhouse kitchen by painting the cabinets under the island.
White Sands chose a fresh and cool shade of light blue with brass pulls to match the white cabinets elsewhere in the kitchen. Silver-toned plumbing fixtures keep it from feeling too one-note.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air
Pale Blue-Green
Choose a nuanced shade of pale blue-green to complement natural wood and gold-tone finishes. Ashley Montgomery Design paired the fresh color with white-and-gray quartz countertops and a patterned tile backsplash behind the range with subtle notes of blue.
Paint suggestion: Clare Headspace
Medium Blue-Gray
Choose a medium shade of blue-gray for a tranquil feel in a spacious modern farmhouse kitchen. Kate Marker Interiors paired blue cabinetry with soft gold hardware and a shiny stainless steel refrigerator on a built-in storage wall.
Paint used: Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray
Medium Navy Blue
In a traditional farmhouse kitchen, contrast darker wood base cabinets with navy blue cabinets for a stylish mix.
Marie Flanigan Interiors chose medium navy blue cabinets on the double islands in this stylish kitchen that add color to the space finished with white walls and pale stone checkerboard floor tiles.
Paint suggestion: Clare Nearly Navy
Sky Blue
Blue base cabinets finished with vintage pulls add charm to an airy white farmhouse kitchen.
Marie Flanigan Interiors paired the sky blue cabinetry with rustic natural wood flooring and an antique French butcherblock table island in this airy guest house kitchen.
Paint suggestion: Clare Frozen
Dark Navy Blue
Anchor an all-white kitchen with only base cabinets using dark navy paint. The L-shaped cabinetry in this kitchen from House 9 Interiors is finished with brass pulls and interrupted by a large stainless steel range with red knobs that adds a pop of color.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
Robin’s Egg Blue
Choose a bright robin’s egg blue in a semi-gloss finish to modernize a traditional farmhouse kitchen. Studio Peake paired the fresh blue cabinetry with a wallpaper accent layered with a gallery wall of wooden cutting boards that double as decor.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Florida Aqua
Matte Blue-Black
Dark blue-black paint on the kitchen island and upper cabinets adds depth to this traditional kitchen decorated with a mix of old and new finishes.
House 9 Interiors used burnished brass hardware on both the dark blue-black and light gray cabinetry to pull the space together.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Deep Space
Slate Blue
A milky shade of medium blue will add plenty of contrast but have a slightly softer feel in a bright open kitchen.
Jessica Nelson Design used the same paint on base cabinetry and a kitchen island to add definition to this otherwise white kitchen finished with warm wood and woven accents.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Blue Nose
Soft Blue
Pair soft light blue cabinets with silver-toned hardware for a cool-toned feel in a modern farmhouse kitchen.
White Sands paired the cabinetry with pale quartz countertops and a modern white farmhouse sink in front of a large window in this bright Southern California space.
Paint suggestion: Dunn-Edwards Worn Denim
Medium Blue-Green
Medium blue-green cabinetry will lend a sophisticated feel to a modern farmhouse kitchen like this space from Emily Henderson Design. Pair it with cool white-and-gray marble countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and mixed metal accents for a modern look.
Paint suggestion: Clare Deep Dive
Pastel Blue
Keep a wall of built-in cabinetry from feeling forbidding with a wash of pastel blue paint, like this airy kitchen with vaulted ceilings and exposed whitewashed beams. Paint the kitchen island one or two shades darker to add subtle depth.
Paint suggestion: Glidden Zen
Light Navy Blue
Paint wrap-around base cabinets in a compact kitchen in a light shade of navy for a cozy feel. Jessica Nelson Design painted the cabinetry and under-seat storage supporting the corner banquette in this eat-in kitchen in the same shade for a cohesive built-in feel.
Paint suggestion: Clare Blue’d Up
Light Blue
Pair light blue kitchen cabinets with gold hardware and decor accents for an elegant mix. Marie Flanigan Interiors energized soothing light blue cabinetry in a kitchen butler’s pantry with bright gold-toned brass hardware and plumbing fixtures. Warm stained wood base cabinets provide contrast.
Paint suggestion: PPG Paints Keepsakes
Cobalt Blue
Use bold cobalt blue paint to highlight a central kitchen island in a farmhouse kitchen. Finding Lovely paired cobalt island base cabinets with a butcher block top in this renovated farmhouse kitchen. Blue-and-white china scattered throughout the space and a patterned backsplash ties the color scheme together.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Champion Cobalt
Dark Grayish Blue
Dark blue with a hint of gray will create a tranquil feel in a traditional farmhouse kitchen, like this space from deVOL Kitchens. Paint the walls in the same dusky color and contrast with white countertops, reclaimed flooring, and open shelving for an inviting feel.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue
Greenish Light Blue
Pair greenish light blue base cabinets with a black range finished with copper fixtures for a timeless feel, like this kitchen from Calimia Home. A marble backsplash, countertops, bistro table, and brass cabinet pulls finish off the inviting space.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Icy Morn
Very Pale Blue
Pair very pale blue cabinets with a darker shade of blue on a kitchen island or pantry door for a two-toned look. Marie Flanigan Interiors paired two shades of blue and mixed metals in this traditional farmhouse kitchen for an effortless feel.
Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Borrowed Light (cabinets), Clare Hyperlink (Dutch door)
Cornflower Blue
Give your kitchen butler’s pantry an antique look with a soothing shade of cornflower blue.
Ashley Montgomery Design paired the cool blue paint on the cabinet fronts paired with cream paint and vintage pulls for a cozy and traditional farmhouse feel.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue
Sapphire Blue
A deep sapphire blue with violet undertones will give farmhouse kitchen cabinetry a jewel-tone glow. Urbanology Designs paired the jewel-toned cabinetry with white walls and countertops and darker wood open shelving and antique furniture for a homey mix.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Stunning
Smoky Blue
Use blue as an accent color that pairs easily with grays and whites in a farmhouse kitchen. House 9 Interiors paired smoky blue island cabinets with a pale gray base and upper cabinetry and silver hardware for a cool-toned feel in this understated kitchen.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Navy Masterpiece
Marine Blue
A dark, inky sea blue will add depth to modern farmhouse interiors. Ashley Montgomery Design paired deep blue base cabinets with brass cabinet and drawer pulls and white countertops for a high-contrast look in this modern farmhouse kitchen.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Marine Blue
Cool Blue
Velinda Hellen Design paired cool blue painted cabinets with green and gray undertones with beige-and-white backsplash tile in this bright modern kitchen with farmhouse elements like peg rail shelving, an apron sink, and vintage-style plumbing fixtures.
Paint used: Sherwin-Williams Riverway
Marine Blue
Add color to built-in cabinetry using a light wash of marine blue that allows the natural wood grain to show through, like this spacious farmhouse kitchen from Kate Marker Interiors.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Naval
Deep Dark Blue
Mix deep, dark blue cabinets with white countertops and gold-toned accents for a modern farmhouse kitchen. Ashley Montgomery Design added vintage decor, floral window shades, and wood and leather accents for a warm feel.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Evening Sky
Soothing Green-Blue
Choose a calming medium blue with a hint of green to complement a farmhouse kitchenette like this space from deVOL Kitchens that is finished with silver accents and darker blue-green open shelving in place of upper cabinets.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Blue Echo
Ultramarine
Paint the kitchen island and cabinets in a vivid ultramarine shade to create a crisp contrast with white walls and countertops.
Erin Williamson Design added a patterned tile backsplash in shades of blue and wood and leather accents to warm up this modern kitchen finished with modern farmhouse accents.
Paint suggestion: Annie Sloan Napoleonic Blue
Blackened Blue
Choosing a semi-gloss finish will change the look of darker blue cabinets, making them partially reflect rather than absorb light.
Becca Interiors chose a semi-gloss finish for the blackened blue cabinets in this cottage kitchen that bounce light around, and feel softer than pure black.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moor Deep Indigo
Dark Teal
A dark teal paint that is a mix of blue and green works in both traditional and modern farmhouse kitchens. Urbanology Designs paired the dark cabinetry with dark countertops, light woods, and white walls for a balanced feel.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Dark Night
Inky Blue-Black
Inky blue-black paint will add depth to a block of built-in storage cabinets or a row of base cabinetry. Pair it with pale grays, soft whites, and copper accents for a timeless feel like this space from deVOL Kitchens.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore After Midnight
How to Pick a Blue Color for a Farmhouse Kitchen
When choosing the right blue for your farmhouse kitchen, first decide whether you want just a hint of color or are looking to make a statement with a high-contrast mix.
Luminous light blues and pale blue-grays will complement white walls and hardwood flooring. Pair medium blues with a range of finishes, from darker woods to black stone countertops.
Navy or midnight blue cabinets can replace black for a slightly softer contrast in a traditional or modern farmhouse kitchen.
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