Colorful Wood Stains Are the New Way Cool People Are Doing Color in Their Kitchen

Image of a minimalist kitchen design. The cabinets are stained in a light blue color over natural wood. The backsplash is also a light blue tile, and there is a hot pink, mini mushroom lamp on the counter.

Painting your kitchen cabinets a bright, block color is a big commitment. Not to mention, when you spend good money on quality timber, it feels like a bit of a shame to cover it in coats of paint. Fortunately, there is an option that falls somewhere in between embracing your material palette and getting that pop of color you desire — and all the coolest designers are doing it right now.

While wood stains are certainly nothing new when it comes to kitchen cabinet color trends, staining them in bright and bold colors is definitely a fresher take. We're seeing light blues, reds, greens, and warmer navy blue stained kitchen cabinets featured in designer projects lately. Even a bright yellow stain would look good.