Top-Five Most-Popular Paint Colors for Kitchen Cabinets | KraftMaid
Posted by KraftMaid on 2nd Nov 2021
Our bestselling colors have two things in common: they all look beautiful in the kitchen, and they’re all shades of white. From crisp and cool to warmer tones, check out the current top five most popular KraftMaid® kitchen cabinet paint colors.
The height of clean and classic, white has been a top kitchen design pick for several years and counting. According to Houzz’s 2025 Kitchen Trend Study, white cabinets were chosen by 33% of kitchen renovators. Of course, that’s not too surprising – white painted cabinets are remarkably adaptable, complementing subtle tones and contrasting bolder hues beautifully, while also blending with virtually any kitchen design aesthetic you’re looking to achieve with KraftMaid cabinetry.
33%
chose white cabinetry for their kitchen renovation in 2025.
Source: Houzz Kitchen Trends Study
Always on the cusp of in-demand looks and styles, our KraftMaid top five paint colors certainly reflect this trend. Here are the most popular in our palette:
DOVE WHITE: PURE, SOFT, AND ENERGETIC
With a true, crisp white finish, Dove White has been a favorite in the KraftMaid color lineup for the fresh energy it brings to kitchens. This versatile shade offers a timeless, elegant look that enhances the beauty of cabinets, while its light-reflecting soft tone makes even smaller kitchens feel open, airy, and inviting. Whether you’re designing a classic or modern kitchen, Dove White adds beauty and sophistication. Try it on sleek, uniform textures like Maple and Evercore®.
FROST: LIGHT-ENHANCING AND ILLUSION-MAKING
If you’re looking for an effortlessly crisp, clean look, Frost White cabinets should be on your radar. Perfect for enhancing natural light, Frost is well loved for its illusion-making ability – smaller spaces feel more luminous and expansive. When paired with bold, contrasting colors, it makes a stunning statement, and it can also be layered with soothing neutrals, like our best-selling and equally versatile Shortbread stain, for an elegantly serene vibe.
WARM WHITE: RADIATING COMFORT AND CHARM
To infuse your space with a soft, inviting tone, look to KraftMaid’s Warm White. Its gentle, creamy hue brings warmth and depth to kitchens, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for family gatherings or quiet moments of relaxation. From rustic to contemporary and traditional, the versatility of Warm White cabinets elevates a variety of kitchen design styles, radiating with comfort and charm when mixed with natural wood accents or with bold contrasting hues like our deep black-grey Carbon cabinet paint.
COTTAGE: INVITING WARMTH WITH TIMELESS APPEAL
If comfort was a tone, it would be Cottage. Soft and creamy, this hue invites warmth into your kitchen, creating a serenely cozy atmosphere. Like the name implies, if you’re aiming for a rustic cottage vibe, Cottage is a fitting choice, but this comforting tone has a timeless appeal that also works for sleeker, more contemporary designs. Pair it with gold accessories to make an instantly relaxed and effortless statement.
CANVAS: AN UNDERSTATED BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Whether you’re going for classic charm, modern simplicity, or something in between, the soft, off-white hue of Canvas will effortlessly and elegantly complement your kitchen design style. Warm and understated, Canvas feels like a breath of fresh air, bringing a sense of calm that makes this far-from-boring neutral the perfect backdrop to create a welcoming, beautiful space that will stand the test of time. Offset Canvas with rich cabinet stains like Chocolate for a sophisticated upper-lower cabinet look.