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53+ Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinet Ideas to Inspire Your Next Redesign

By: Andrew Saladino | 9 min

Two-tone kitchen.

Are you looking to upgrade your kitchen and add visual interest during your next kitchen remodel? If the answer is yes, two-tone kitchen cabinets could be the perfect addition to your new and improved kitchen. Whether you want a farmhouse look or a modern kitchen, there are ways to incorporate two-tone cabinets into any style of kitchen.

There is a wide range of ways to apply this trend to your kitchen. We've pulled together over 53 two-toned kitchen cabinets to give you an idea of combinations that will work best in your home. Once you decide on a style, select two finishes from our ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets to easily recreate them for your dream kitchen.

1Sleek Shine

Dark gray lower cabinets and white upper cabinets with a speckled black countertop keep this kitchen sleek and sophisticated. Try a textured white tile backsplash with a glossy finish to brighten the space.

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Kylie M. Interiors

Two tone kitchen cabinets with sleek shine.

2Black, White, and Bright

If you're looking for a two-tone kitchen look that will never go out of style, then combining black and white cabinets is a great way to go. This classic color combination can work with every style from modern to farmhouse.

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The Plumbette

Two tone black and white kitchen cabinets.

3Illuminating Space

To prevent the room from getting too dark when using a deep cabinet color such as this gray, select another light color and bold light fixtures to brighten your space. Having the lighter cabinets on top with extra lighting will trick the eye into thinking there is more natural light in your kitchen.

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A Cottage Girl

Two tone kitchen cabinets illuminating the space.

4Striped Style

To create a minimalistic look, block cabinet colors with crisp, clean, contrasting lines. This can accentuate accessories like curtains and dish towels to create a cohesive look.

Two tone kitchen cabinet in striped style.

5Bold Blue

This navy blue is bold in design and a fresh take on two-tone cabinets. Natural light collides with the white upper cabinets, backsplash, and counters -- keeping the space bright.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in bold blue.

6Mixing Bright and Grounded Tones

Bright cabinet colors can help energize a kitchen and boost your guests' mood every time they enter your colorful space. Tone down a bright kitchen with grounded accents like browns and terracotta to add warmth to the room.

Two-tone kitchen cabinets with bright and grounding tones.

7Rustic Matte

To add depth to a more confined space, try matte black cabinets mixed with a contrasting light wood countertop. To create a more dramatic two tone effect, add white cabinets on top to have a modern rustic look that makes the best use of space while still having a unique style.

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Mountain Modern Life

Two tone kitchen cabinets in rustic matte.

8Different Color Saturations

Choosing different saturations of a color is a great idea if you want a dynamic look but are struggling to decide on cabinet color combinations. Having slight variations of the same color gives your kitchen dimension and looks visually appealing.

Two-tone kitchen with different color saturations.

9Hand Painted

If you want a pop of color, then hand painting your kitchen is a great option. Make your kitchen island a fun, bold color, and paint your cabinets a muted neutral color that you can change as trends do.

Hand-painted two-tone kitchen.

10Cute Camper Kitchen

If you are working with a small space, try installing white cabinets above a window with dark blue cabinets below like this camper has. It will let in natural light and make the kitchen feel taller and more spacious.

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The DIY Mommy

Two tone kitchen cabinets in camper style.

11Color Blocking

Create a unique decor detail in your kitchen by horizontally splitting your kitchen into two zones. Choose a high contrast color difference to create an artistic effect when color-blocking with dark and light cabinet colors.

Two-tone kitchen with color blocking.

12Marble Makeover

Two-tone kitchen cabinets work best when other colors in the room are highlighted. If you have a marble backsplash that features gray and white tones, try using those two colors on the cabinets to create a concise look.

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Liz Larmore Design

Two tone kitchen cabinets with marble accents.

13Pale Color Palette

Any interior designer will tell you that featuring pale colors at eye level will create the illusion that your room is more open and spacious. In two-tone kitchens, we recommend having pale cabinet colors above your hardware and sink with darker colors below them to make your kitchen appear to be getting more natural light.

Two-tone kitchen with a pale color palette.

14Earthy Tones

Using an earthy palette is an excellent way to make it feel like you're bringing a little bit of nature into your kitchen. Combine your earth-toned cabinets with light woods and plants to dive into the popular biophilic design trend.

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Adcock-Smith Design

Two tone kitchen cabinets in earthy tones.

15Nautical Island

A fun twist on the two-tone style is this deep-sea blue island. If you want to add color while maintaining a white minimalistic vibe, apply the blue color to only the island and its cabinets while keeping the other cabinets white.

Two tone kitchen cabinets with a nautical island.

16Subtle Soft Gray

If your backsplash features dark tiles, think about keeping the cabinet colors lighter. The white and light ash gray bottom cabinets here highlight a dark background without being overpowering.

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Crafty Little Gnome

Two tone kitchen cabinets with soft gray.

17Naturally Noticeable

An easy way to highlight dark wood cabinets and flooring is by contrasting it with white. The island and side cabinets in this kitchen are grounded with a dark color while the rest of the room feels open and spacious.

Two tone kitchen with dark wood and white cabinets.

18Highlighting Hardwood

Show off your beautiful hardwood by choosing neutral color palettes that allow your kitchen flooring to be the star of the show. Use variations of gray and white cabinets to not outshine the hardwood you want to show off.

Two tone kitchen kitchen cabinets that highlight hardwood floors.

19Frosting on Top

Create depth in your kitchen by opting for white cabinet doors with frosted glass. Combine these with lower wooden cabinets for a modern take on a two-toned cabinet design.

Two tone kitchen cabinets with frosted glass.

20Playing With Patterns

If you want harmony within your kitchen, use a backsplash color or pattern as your baseline. Match the two-toned cabinets against this background so they will seamlessly tie together.

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Design First Interiors

Two tone kitchen cabinets with patterns.

21Tide Line Walls

You can create a tide line wall effect by painting your wall two different colors in your kitchen. If you want to make an even bigger statement, choose two different colors with different finishes, such as wood grain and gloss.

Two-tone kitchen cabinets with tide line wall.

22Neutral Color Scheme

Use a neutral color scheme and choose cabinets that are a mix of whites, wood tones, blacks, grays, or creams to draw in more natural light. Bringing neutral colors into your space will make your kitchen seem more open and inviting.

Two-tone kitchen cabinets with neutral color scheme.

23Green and Gold

Green kitchens made a splash last year, and interior designers are saying that the trend is here to stay. Make a statement by adding gold cabinets to your kitchen and contrasting them with a green backdrop.

Two-tone kitchen cabinets with green and gold.

24Mixing Woods

To highlight the natural feel of your space, mix different shades of wood tones amongst your cabinets. Keep the counters and walls white to achieve a cohesive design.

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Rodwin Architecture

Two tone kitchen cabinets in mixed wood textures.

25White and Stainless Steel

If you want your kitchen to look sleek and modern, then pairing white cabinets with a stainless steel kitchen is the way to go. This minimalist design pairs well with dark flooring to create visual intrigue against neutral colors.

Two-tone kitchen cabinets with white and stainless steel.

26Spanish Inspiration

For a rustic Spanish-style look, mix a variety of colors and patterns throughout the kitchen. A mix of dark green and wood cabinets will make your kitchen look sophisticated while a colorful tile background can create a warm and welcoming space.

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Design House, Inc.

Two tone kitchen cabinets with spanish inspiration.

27Distressed Paint Look

When done correctly, a naturally-distressed paint job can create an appealing texture to cabinets. Try combining distressed light gray or brown cabinets with antiques throughout your kitchen to manifest the vintage kitchen of your dreams.

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Cure Design Group

Two tone kitchen cabinets with distressed paint.

28Create a Focus

An elegant way to incorporate the two-tone kitchen trend is by making your island cabinets a different color from the rest of your kitchen. This will create a focal point and will naturally draw your guests to congregate in the center of the room.

Two tone kitchen cabinets with an island focal point.

29Dark Grout

The trick to two-tone kitchen cabinets is balancing the colors. If you are using a dark color on the bottom with light colors on top, try utilizing a similarly dark grout in the backsplash making the tiles pop.

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Foster Hill Design

Two tone kitchen cabinets with dark grout.

30Yellow-Green With Envy

Try using a shade of green that has yellow hints in it for the bottom cabinets. This kitchen by Stephanie Kraus Designs combines golden hardware with a green-yellow color to create a warm and inviting feeling.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in yellow green.

31Creamy Cottage Feel

To create dimension, try a bold dark color on the bottom and a cream hue on top. This two-toned look mixed with marble counters and a farmhouse sink can give your kitchen a sophisticated cottage look.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in creamy cottage.

32Bold Countertop and Backsplash

If you want to add an artistic focal point to your kitchen, then you should consider adding a bold countertop that seamlessly transitions into the backsplash. Pair a marble countertop with black and white cabinets to pull the look together seamlessly.

Two-tone kitchen with marble countertop and backsplash.

33Plum and Cream

The color combo of plum and cream are having a moment right now in the interior design world. For a modern feel, choose cabinets in these colors with a high gloss finish. If you want a farmhouse aesthetic, pair matte plum cabinets with a patterned cream wallpaper.

Plum and cream two-tone kitchens.

34Burnt Orange and Blush

Split your kitchen horizontally between burnt orange and blush for a retro-looking kitchen. Pair them with gold and marble accents to further accentuate the color combination.

Burnt orange and blush two-tone kitchen.

35Modern Nook

If you aren't ready to commit to the two-tone cabinet look, start by combining various colors throughout the kitchen. Try testing out different tones in a small section of your kitchen or breakfast nook to help you decide if you want to commit to a full two-tone design.

Two tone kitchen cabinets with modern nook.

36Elegant Approach

Looking to style your kitchen in a manner that exudes elegance? Highlight prominent features like chandeliers by placing them above a white island with dark wood and white cabinets.

Two tone kitchen cabinets with an elegant approach.

37Crisp Colors

Use cool tones to give your kitchen a clean look. Muted gray and other cool-tone cabinets paired unique lighting will give the room a crisp and modern feel.

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L'oro Designs

Two tone kitchen cabinets with crisp colors.

38Incorporating Texture

If you like the look of dark cabinets but want to keep the room light, try installing additional white upper cabinets on a white patterned background. As shown by Rebecca Hay Designs, the pattern will add texture while still emphasizing natural light.

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Rebecca Hay Design

Two tone kitchen cabinets with texture.

39Warm Woods

Warm woods can contrast with creme cabinets to create the feeling of warmth in a space. Try using a backsplash that has a glossy finish that will reflect the kitchen -- making the room feel twice as large.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in warm woods.

40Entertaining With Olives

Olive tone and dark wood cabinets can give your kitchen a European feel. To make the island stand out against the dark colors, use a lighter counter material than the rest of the kitchen.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in olive green.

41Bright and Bold

Invoke an energentic vibe by using bright colors. Contrasting the bottom fire engine red with white cabinets on top creates an invigorating color palette.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in red and white.

42Artistic Approach

Use an artistic eye and piece together blocks of alternating colored cabinets to create visual stimulation. This kitchen uses black, white, and brown to achieve a modern look.

Two tone kitchen cabinets with an artistic approach.

43Contrasting Colors

Anchor an airy kitchen by painting the island a darker color than the rest of the space. Use patterns on the sides of the island and on the cabinet doors to create texture.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in contrasting colors.

44Beige and Black Wood

Alternate between beige and black wood cabinets with a grainy texture to add a natural element to your kitchen. This style looks particularly good with industrial-style statement lighting.

Beige and black two-tone kitchen.

45Boldly Black

For a bold and modern take on two-tone cabinets, try a matte black upper cabinet contrasted with lighter wood on the bottom. This innovative combination is a guaranteed showstopper.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in black.

46Different Types of Cabinets

Make a statement by having white cabinets against your kitchen wall contrasted by different styles of dark-colored cabinets along your island. White will keep your kitchen feeling inviting while the dark colors with a more distinct grain will give your kitchen an artistic flair.

Two tone kitchen with different types of cabinets.

47Highlight Important Features

Before remodeling your kitchen, take into consideration what you value the most and would like to highlight. This huge window above the sink is given room to breathe because it's surrounded by light white and beige cabinets that don't overpower it.

Two tone kitchen cabinets that highlight important features.

48Cream Color Relief

Make neutrals pop by using dark painted cabinets to break up long banks of white-toned cabinets. The dark gray adds contrast while still keeping the room feeling open and fresh.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in cream.

49Pastels

Are you looking to elevate your muted kitchen? Adding pastel cabinets will add a pop of color and can give the room some unique dimension while keeping the space classy and understated.

Two tone kitchen with pastels.

50Pink and Green

Pull your design inspiration from botanical and floral influences and make your kitchen two-tone cabinets pink and green. This dreamy color combo will give your space a playful and retro vibe.

Pink and green two tone kitchen.

51Hints of Gold

For those individuals who enjoy color, try using gold cabinets for a taste of luxury in your kitchen. Alternate the bright color with a deeper shade for a dramatic kitchen vibe.

Two tone kitchen cabinets with gold.

52Warmer Notes

A large open kitchen with a lot of natural light might need some variation in color to make it visually appealing. Play around with warm wood tones paired with a white that will still be perceived as vivid and bright.

Two tone kitchen cabinets in warmer notes.

53Growing Your Style

Play up the natural feel in your kitchen by using dark wood and indoor plants as demonstrated by Shift Interiors. The white top cabinets will reflect light and can keep your vegetation healthy.

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Shift Interiors

Two tone kitchen cabinets with plants.

Two-Toned Kitchen Cabinets FAQs

It can be hard to know how to begin when remodeling your kitchen. To help you get started, we've answered the most common questions people have about two-toned kitchen cabinets.

Are Two-Toned Kitchen Cabinets Out of Style?

Two-toned kitchen cabinets are in style because of their ability to create visual intrigue. The combinations are endless: use woods and subtle colors to create a natural feel in your kitchen, or combine bright colors for a retro aesthetic.

Are Two-Toned Kitchen Cabinets Popular?

Two-toned kitchen cabinets are very popular because you can use this method to enhance any kitchen design style.

Are Two-Toned Kitchens Trendy?

Two-toned kitchens are a good idea if you're looking to make your kitchen trendy and make a statement. Create this effect by having two-toned kitchen cabinets or painting your wall two different shades of colors.

Will Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets Go Out of Style?

Two-tone kitchen cabinets aren't going out of style any time soon because of their versatility to fit into any design trend.

If you're looking to give your kitchen more dimension and artistic value, then two-tone kitchen cabinets are a great solution. Remember to research different types of cabinets that will best fit into your design before diving into the remodeling process.

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