Bring some energy to the heart of your home.

Our favorite way to incorporate color into the kitchen is through the backsplash, cabinetry, or ceiling.

We recommend choosing where you want your color to really pop.

kitchen painted blue

Photo:Photo by Tahvory Bunting for Margarita Bravo

I love going bold with cabinets, says designer Linda Hayslett ofLH Designs.

Its like giving the kitchen a personality upgrade.

The right color can make your kitchen feel like the heart of the home.

kitchen painted green

Photo by Lauren Taylor for LH Designs

A statement island also brings in just the right amount of ‘wow’its like a spotlight moment.

Looking to experiment with color in your own space?Below, were rounding up 14designer-approved colorsfor your kitchen.

Its the perfect shade of greenits fresh, sophisticated, and grounded," she says.

kitchen painted navy blue

Design by Porter Ranch, Photo by Madeline Tolle

“It brings a sense of calm while still keeping the kitchen lively, like bringing the outdoors in.

While it can be intense, pairing it with white or neutral shades help to balance the overall look.

This dessert-inspired redRaspberry Truffle by Benjamin Moorefeels especially fitting.

raspberry red paint color on wall

Benjamin Moore

I find blues that lean more sky blue or ocean blue are refreshing & energizing,” she says.

“Iceberg by Benjamin Mooreis perfect for rooms with cooler undertones and gives off vibrant energy.

In this kitchen, we did about half the space inBenjamin Moores Swiss Coffeeand half inFarrow & Balls Railings.

kitchen painted light blue

Vitale Design Group

These two colors really play off each other and create a dynamic aesthetic.

I find this color both energizing and calming at the same time,” she says.

To me, it’s a timeless choice forkitchen cabinetsone that I believe is often underappreciated and underused."

kitchen with marble backsplash and countertops

Photo by Charlotte Lea for AE Design

A cross between orange and pink, coral is a warm, energizing color, says Schubert.

Is there anything more bold with a devil-may-care attitude?

I like a polarizing space and to me, black gives a room an energy unlike any other.

kitchen with lower cabinets painted in sage green color

Photo by Jake Shea for becky Shea design

Becker specifically likesSherwin-Williams’ Tricorn Black, a bold, statement-making shade.

Largo Teal by Benjamin Moore

Vani Sayeed

Another sometimes polarizing shade worth trying?

This jewel-toned color is fun, playful, and a total showstopper, says designerVani Sayeed.

wall painted in coral color

Benjamin Moore

For kitchens that need a playful punch, mustard tones likeGoldenrodadd that perfect pop of warmth, says Hayslett.

Its bold without being overpowering and brings a retro-modern vibe into the space.

Midnight Blueis such a striking and sophisticated color, says Shea.

kitchen painted in black

Suncadia Miller

Underseas by Sherwin-Williams

photo by Tahvory Bunting for Margarita Bravo

DesignerMargarita Bravoalso recommends this softer-yet-saturated ocean-inspired blue.

It brings an unexpected richness that energizes the room while maintaining an air of sophistication," she says.

kitchen area painted in teal

Vani Sayeed

wall painted red

Farrow & Ball

wall painted golden yellow

Sherwin-Williams

kitchen with green island

Photo courtesy of R. Nickson Interiors

kitchen island painted deep blue

photo by Jake Shea for becky shea design

kitchen painted blue

photo by Tahvory Bunting for Margarita Bravo