Adding crown molding to kitchen cabinets is a great way to add a little more character to your kitchen.
Whether you want to add white crown molding to fit the modern aesthetic, perhaps of an American-style kitchen, or maybe you want to mix it up and match your green kitchen cabinets to add a little bit of the outside in, there are loads of designs and ideas you can play around with.
And, of course, you don’t have to add crown molding if you don’t want to.
Anyways, with this being said, the remainder of this blog post will discuss what crown molding is, if kitchen crown molding should match your kitchen cabinets, how to get started, and more.
What is crown molding?
Crown molding is a decorative molding installed above doors, windows, walls, and kitchen cabinets.
The trim is placed where the countertop meets the wall – creating a succinct and modern design that often matches or creates an accent with your kitchen counter color choice.
Many homeowners choose to either match crown molding to their wall or cabinet color, or choose a contrasting color to create an accent.
Crown molding doesn’t really have any other purpose than decorative – so don’t feel the need to install it if you’re not too keen.
The choice is up to you – but there’s plenty to place around with, unlocking a ton more character for your kitchen.
Should kitchen crown molding match cabinets?
Typically, you should match the crown molding to the cabinets.
Doing so creates an intentional contrast that ties the kitchen together nicely.
Crown molding works especially well with white and dark counters – creating a beautiful contrast.
But you can also add crown molding to more vibrant kitchen counter colors, whether that’s garden green or babylon gray for a more striking look.
Once again, the choice is yours! Get creative with it.
You should take into account the color of the crown molding before choosing the color of your kitchen cabinets. This is super important!
Remember: you want the crown molding to stand out, but it should match the rest of the room. If it stands out too much, then it may look slightly out of place. And that’s the last thing you want. Trust us.
How to match crown molding to cabinets?
So, if you’ve decided to match your kitchen cabinets with different colored crown molding, then you may be wondering how to begin.
It’s simple really: paint the crown molding to match the cabinet color choice.
If you don’t have crown molding installed, then you’ll need to do this first. Obviously.
When choosing crown molding and kitchen cabinet colors, it’s often best to choose more neutral colors: think white, grey, and shades of light blue.
While more striking colors also work, they may create too much of a contrast and draw attention exclusively to your crown molding.
So, play around with it and ensure not to rush your kitchen cabinet and crown molding color choice.
What about the color of the walls?
Good question!
Whether wallpaper, paint, or tiles, it’s essential not to choose a color that creates a striking contrast.
A general rule of thumb is to choose fairly neutral colors for kitchen walls.
For example, white walls work well with white kitchen cabinets and white crown molding, but white and lighter shades work well with virtually all cabinet colors.
Also, the lighter the color you go, the more natural light is attracted to the kitchen. This is always a bonus – you don’t want to be cooking in the dark.
So, avoid those dark colors and spruce up your kitchen with a touch of light.
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And remember: when choosing kitchen cabinet color, take into account the crown molding. It’ll take your kitchen to the next level, adding a bit more personality and character. What’s not to love?!