Whether it’s earth, coffee, or chocolate, all the best things in the world come in shades of brown. It’s a warm, inviting color that doesn’t shout out its wonderful qualities like other vibrant colors. Instead, it’s a grounded and humble hue that effortlessly oozes elegance.
The earthy brown shade is a happy color that can bring balance and harmony when used in your interior design, especially in the best place in your house: the kitchen. After all, a kitchen is where all the magic happens, right? It deserves a warm environment, and brown kitchen cabinets help create just that!
Most brown kitchen cabinets are made from hardwood. So, besides giving a natural touch to your cooking space, hardwood is durable with a long life ahead. Another incredible perk to consider if you are remodeling or investing in new kitchen cabinets, isn’t it?
If the magnificent brown hue has enticed you with its earthy charm, we have collected splendid ideas to jazz up your kitchen. From dark to light or two-toned, here are brown kitchen cabinet ideas for your small or large cooking space.
#1 Experiment With Brown Shades
A light brown ceiling, dark brown shelves, and medium brown cabinets sync into this kitchen, creating a wholesome culinary space. To top it all off, the brown utensils lend a helping hand to make this a perfectly warm and inviting space. Find your brown shade to create the culinary space of your dreams.
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#2 Create Floor-To-Ceiling Harmony
Why stop at the cabinets? Let your kitchen give you a warm hug by pairing your brown cabinets with a wooden floor, walls, and ceiling. Two pendant lights provide a dramatic flare to this delightfully harmonized kitchen.
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#3 Try Light Brown Kitchen Cabinets For A Small Kitchen
To give an expansive look to your small kitchen, introduce light brown kitchen cabinets like the picture above. The cabinets also collaborate with the natural light without making it look too cramped, creating a pleasantly bright small space.
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#4 Embrace Rustic Farmhouse Style
The cabinets in this farmhouse-style kitchen complement the rugged ceiling beams that add a rustic touch to the space. The wooden ceiling, cabinets, and floor cozily cocoon the pristine white walls and countertops, while the brass elements add a vintage spark.
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#5 Go With Wooden Brown Kitchen Cabinets And White Tiles
The refreshing white tiles and shelves provide a perfect backdrop to display the rich brown cabinets. While the cabinets create an earthy space effortlessly, the brass pulls add a jazzy touch to this stunning kitchen.
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#6 Pair Brown Kitchen Cabinets With Open Shelves
Brown kitchen cabinets and open shelves go hand in hand against a dark backdrop in this small kitchen. It also doubles as a home bar where drinks and glasses are available with just a stretch of the hand.
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#7 Experiment With Different Elements
The light brown cabinets pair well with the wooden dining area, creating a delightfully inviting aura. The light ceiling and black backdrop provide a brilliant contrast. And the unique hanging lights add an authentic touch. The different elements culminate into a lively and cheerful kitchen.
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#8 Let Dark Brown Kitchen Cabinets Outshine The Light Wooden Floor
The light wooden floor lets the dark brown cabinets steal the glory in this loft kitchen. The warm brown accents and the natural light flooding in give this adorably small kitchen a spacious feel.
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#9 Go Moody With Modern Dark Brown Kitchen Cabinets
A moody and intriguing kitchen is your go-to solution for an elegant house. Just look how easily these modern dark brown kitchen cabinets add charm to this stylish kitchen. The minimalist kitchen light fixtures also play along with the moody theme by introducing the game of lights and shadows.
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#10 Highlight Brass Accents With Shaker Brown Kitchen Cabinets
Nothing screams classy than good old shaker cabinets. The light brown shaker cabinets in this kitchen pair with the ceiling beams, giving a pleasantly rustic feel to the design. The subtle brown tones also highlight the brass hanger, which is simply great for organization and a tidy look.
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#11 Tone It Down To Focus On Other Elements
The light brown kitchen cabinets gracefully blend with the wooden ceiling. Meanwhile, the steel appliances, colorful hanging lights, and bright pink chairs are the real show-stoppers of this kitchen.
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#12 Revive The Retro Look
This retro kitchen is the perfect fit for the ones who often feel lost in nostalgia. The vintage brown cabinets and the eclectic decor give a nod to boho style, while tons of potted plants bring nature indoors.
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#13 Go Modern With Brown Aluminium Kitchen Cabinets
Brown aluminium kitchen cabinets are all the rage in the contemporary age. Their stylish look can pair perfectly with the wooden floor while giving the cooking space a luminous edge.
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#14 Adopt Minimalism For A Small Kitchen
The chic minimalist brown cabinets elevate this small and bright kitchen. The brass accessories and potted plants help balance the desired look, while a minimalist chandelier turns it into a stylish retreat.
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#15 Collaborate Brown Kitchen Cabinets With Blue Walls
Brown and blue might sound like an odd combination, but it looks quite wonderful, as you can see in this kitchen. The midnight blue wall nestles between the glass-brown cabinets, creating a compelling space in this bright, airy kitchen.
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#16 Pair Brown Kitchen Cabinets With A Vibrant Backsplash
The vibrant turquoise backsplash makes a bold statement when sandwiched between rich brown cabinets. A backsplash is a great way to add lively pops of color if you have all-white interiors.
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#17 Introduce Dark Brown Kitchen Cabinets In A White Kitchen
Sure, a whitewashed kitchen looks classy, but how do you give it a timeless look? With brown kitchen cabinets, of course! Not only do they add interest to this kitchen, but they also bring about a soft and welcoming aura with the warm wooden accents.
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#18 Say Yes To Two-Tone Cabinetry
White kitchen cabinets paired with brown instantly add interest to this contemporary kitchen. An enigmatic black countertop brings harmony to the cooking space. At the same time, an indoor plant sits comfortably beside the cabinets, adding a much-needed green touch.
Image source: Max Rahubovskiy
#19 Try Modern Espresso Kitchen Cabinets With Granite Countertop
Coffee lovers, here’s your chance to bring the rich espresso hue to your kitchen. Despite the gleaming granite countertop and a pristine subway-tile backsplash, the modern espresso cabinets waste no time being the center of attention in this elegant kitchen.
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#20 Make It Industrial
An exposed brick wall design fuses the industrial and modern in this cozy, neutral-toned kitchen. The stretcher bond pattern of the bricks introduces a geometrical texture, providing an edgy element to the cooking space.
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