What if I added color to my kitchen cabinets?

They need a fresh coat of paint anyway and a recent scrub of the kitchen floors brought me face-to-face with the oh-so-visible grub on their white surface…

This is likely to be a project tackled in, oh, five years or so! Don't hold your breath for before and after photos showing up anytime soon. But for now, let's enjoy all the Photoshopped possibilities!

First, my kitchen as it is now:

And how it would look with black counters (sharp!):

Pinterest inspiration – cabinets match the walls:

Image on left: Pinterest + original source (architectureartdesigns.com)
Image on right: Pinterest + original source (hometalk.com)

Trying it in my kitchen:

Pinterest inspiration – green:

Image on left: Pinterest (original source not known)
Image on right: Pinterest + original source (chateauandbungalow.com)

Trying it in my kitchen:

Pinterest inspiration – red:

Image on left: Pinterest + original source (myhomeideas.com)
Image on right: Pinterest (original source not known)

My favorite inspiration image: Pinterest + original source (thekitchn.com)

Trying it in my kitchen:

I was expecting to love the red, especially the red on the bottom only, but I am not sure I am convinced. I think it looks better in my favorite inspiration photo because of the sleek style of the cabinets. I don't intend to change the cabinets so I really have to look at what I already have. I might just stick with white after all. I do love love love the black counter though. I think it makes a very dramatic impact.

I am very curious to hear any reactions you might have, dear readers. Leave a comment below!