Paint ideas for kitchen cabinets - All our favourite shades and styles

When designing - or redecorating your cooking and dining areas it can feel like there's a never-ending list of decisions to be made. One of the more fun things to consider is what paint for kitchen cabinets you're going to go for.

Rather than investing in new cabinet fronts, paint is a budget friendly option to give them a revamp. As with all kitchen paint there are colours and finishes to suit every style. Super contemporary space? Maybe you're looking for a gloss white or dramatic black. Quaint country cottage? Perhaps you're checking out buttercup yellows and sage green.

Whichever type of home you're putting your painted kitchen cabinets into, there are a few things to bear in mind across the (chopping) board.

'When choosing a paint colour, make sure you’ve tested it within the room itself,' advises Helen Shaw, Director, Benjamin Moore UK. 'Differences in light can hugely affect the nuances of a colour – for better or for worse.'

'Think about what purpose each room is used for and use a little colour psychology to guide your choice in main colour. Dynamic spaces such as kitchens lend themselves well to bolder colour choices. I love rich spice colours in kitchens to reflect flavoursome foods and get mouths salivating before the food prep even begins.'

So whether you're ready to go bold or are tempted by a pretty pastel or classic neutral, there's bound to be the perfect shade for you.