Have you been thinking about a dream kitchen full of navy blue cabinets? Maybe you are but you are still on the fence waiting to see if the trend will last. Well, you can get off that fence now because navy cabinets are here to stay!
What I love About Navy Blue Cabinets
Classic Style
Navy blue cabinets offer a classic sleek style that is full of sophistication. It is the true blue of all the blues and while I can’t say that it will never go out of style, I certainly believe it will stand the test of time. Pair it will brass hardware for a very trendy look.
Modern Style
Crazy as it may seem, navy blue works just as well with modern/contemporary style kitchens. It’s not every day that you can find trend styles that can be classified as both classic and contemporary, but this is one of those rare times.
When frameless cabinets are finished in a deep blue gloss you get a stylish contemporary kitchen that exudes high-drama.
Versatility
One of the great things about navy blue is that it goes great with so many different materials and colors. You can pair it with brass hardware or chrome hardware and still have an equally gorgeous room.
You can pair it with classic marble or rustic wood, bright white or warm creams, subway tiles or geometric shapes. Regardless, navy blue looks fabulous with any of these options.
All that versatility means that when the time comes, you will be able to change your kitchen style without the need of a big overhaul!
Contrast
Right now, the newest trend in kitchens is contrast. This trend is just starting to get its footing but is going to be one of the most popular kitchen trends for the next decade. This is the perfect time to take the leap!
Contrast can be created by adding a navy blue island to a kitchen with light-toned cabinets. You can do that by repainting the island you already have, having a new custom island installed, or you can build your own island.
Another popular trend is to do two-toned cabinets. The most common method is to place navy blue cabinets on the bottom half and a white or light-toned wood cabinet on the top.
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More Ways to Add Navy to a Kitchen
If you want the look of a navy kitchen but you are not yet ready to take the plunge into changing your cabinets, there are ways that you can get that style without the expense.
Paint Your Walls
The easiest way to incorporate deep blues into your kitchen is to paint the walls. Luckily, there are a great many color options available. Some of the most beautiful paint colors are Sherwin Williams’ Naval or Salty Dog, Benjamin Moore’s Admiral Blue or Hale Navy, and Farrow & Ball’s Stiffkey Blue, and Ralph Lauren’s Club Navy.
Change Your Backsplash
A navy blue backsplash will add a drama and completely change the tone of a kitchen. Since tiles are a lot cheaper to do than cabinets, this is a great budget friendly option for those looking for a quick remodel.
Navy Blue Kitchens with an Open Floor Plan
Worried about that deep blue clashing with the rest of your living space? Here are some tricks you can use to make the transition no matter what your current color scheme.
Accents
By far, the easiest way to make the color flow from the kitchen into a living space is to just add accents in the same blue. Throw pillows will solve that problem very quickly. Add several throughout your living space in the same hues.
For extra added accents, you can strategically place a few pieces of decor on your bookshelves or coffee table.
Millwork
One of my favorite ways to pull kitchen colors into the rest of an open space is to paint the bookshelves with the same color. The great thing about this is that it doesn’t really matter what color scheme you already have, most look amazing with a navy bookshelf.
Window Treatments
Windows are another place that you can use to make a color transition. Either solid navy drapes or treatments made from a combination of the colors used in your kitchen and your living space will balance things out nicely.
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Final Comments
While navy cabinets are certainly the most sophisticated of the blues, there are several other blue shades that you can expect to see growing in popularity.
Among these are jewel-tone blues and blue/gray tones in varying degrees of hues. It is looking to be a very color-filled decade in kitchen trends. So, if navy doesn’t move you, there is sure to be another blue color that will!
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Purna says
Hi ,
This is really helpful. Thanks for sharing .
Could you please let us know what are white and blue shades names used in above picture by raykon construction ? Appreciate your help!
Thanks,
Purna
Rachel Lynn says
Hi Purna, The blue is Sherwin William’s Naval. The white is General Finish’s 1042W Mistaya. However, I don’t believe the white color is available any longer, but it is very similar to SW Dover White.
Purna says
Thanku so much for your quick response Rachel . I can’t wait to see my kitchen in that combination !! Excited ..
Thanks again ,
Purna
Kaye says
I really like the navy cabinets but I would like another color for the island. I don’t like white or gray. Would an off white, taupe, or medium color wood look good for the island?
Rachel Lynn says
Hi Kaye,
yes, you can use an off white with Navy. However, you want to avoid going too far toward yellow undertones as the Navy will really bring out those tones and can easily make them look dirty. Another good option is to pair Navy with a rustic/natural wood island.
lauren says
what navy color is the island ?
photo- image Via – Tom Howley Kitchens
Thank you.
Rachel Lynn says
It’s a proprietary color by Tom Howley called “Lithodora” and is not available in the states. However, Sherwin William’s Naval would be the closest match.
Gail says
What color flooring would look best with lower navy colored cabinets and white upper with light counters?
Rachel Lynn says
You can really use any colored wood flooring with it. On tiles, I would say as long as you pick something that ties in with your backsplash and/or countertops, you should be good. I personally like both dark walnut and very light wood flooring finishes.
Dale Hair says
We are building a custom home. I love the white cabinets on top and navy on the bottom. I was originally going to have the walls painted a khaki color because its an open floor plan. Is this going to look bad with with White and Navy? The floors we are using LVP in a medium wood tone.
Rachel Lynn says
Hi Dale, there are a vast number of neutral beige tones that will work with your cabinet colors. As you can see in the images above, all of the navy cabinets are set against “khaki” hues – be they walls or travertine floors. I am sure your kitchen will look beautiful!
Lyn says
Hi,
Can you please let me know the name of the blue color used on the island with the gold accents and the black chairs in the above photo. If it’s not Benjamin Moore can you please recommend a similar BJM paint in that color. Caption of pic reads ‘Stylish reason for choosing navy.’
Thanks
Rachel Lynn says
To get that look with Benjamin Moore colors, I would recommend that you sample BM Old Navy (not to be confused with Hale Navy), BM Admiral, and BM Blue Grotto. These are three very different blues that look different depending on the level of light and the direction the room faces. One of these three should provide a similar effect to what you see above. Test the samples and view them throughout the day to see how they play with your particular lighting.
Martha Tsar says
Hi !
Is there any way you can provide me with the blue color that was used in the island with black chairs in the pic labeled ‘Stylish reason for choosing navy.’
—thank u in advance!
Rachel Lynn says
Sherwin Williams Naval. You’ll want to test the color with your particular room as the lighting and direction are big factors. If your room does not receive enough natural light, you may not get the look as represented in the image. Best!
Emilie says
My kitchen is navy blue for bottom cabinets and white for the upper ones. My island has a walnut waterfall on it. Now i’m very confused as to what kind of backsplash should i go with. I adore the chevrons on the 3rd picture. Any idea what is the name/brand?
Sally says
Hi, I’m thinking of painting my old oak cabinets from the 90s. I was thinking of BM gray owl with a navy island like Hale navy? I wanted to do champagne pulls too.. do you think this would look good or should I do white with the hale navy bottoms??