Bathroom cabinet paint color ideas for your next DIY
We love DIY projects that give you a huge bang for your buck. Painting or “re” staining your old bathroom vanity is truly a great way to update your home with little cost. Here are 14+ bathroom cabinet paint colors to help inspire your budget-friendly bathroom makeover.
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Bathroom Paint Color Ideas
We rounded up some of our favorite colors from classic white cabinets to black cabinets and every bright color in between. Make sure you get through the whole list to see all of these cabinet color ideas.
1. Sherwin Williams Jasper 6216
2. Color-matched Cracked Pepper by Behr
3. Hale Navy Color Match in Behr Paint
4. Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformation in Nightfall
5. Annie Sloan Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint
6. Bought vanity, but we love the color with gold new hardware
7. HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Coriander And Olive Interior
8. Behr Charcoal Blue Latex Enamel Semi-Gloss
9. DecoArt Satin Enamels Paint in True Teal
10. Behr Underwater
12. Sherwin Williams Useful Gray
Do you need help choosing bathroom paint colors?
We recently just tried Samplize and it totally beats having to buy individual paint samples. These 9″ x 14.75″ samples will get shipped directly to you and save the hassle of clean-up (we loved that). Check out the brands you can get here.
You can also read our full Samplize review here.
Also, if you are unsure about the type of paint to use to paint cabinets, we share some of our DIY cabinet painting tips and frequently asked questions we get in this post.
Should bathroom cabinets be lighter or darker than the walls?
We love when the cabinets are a different color than the bathroom walls. Don’t be scared to add a splash of color to your bathroom cabinets. It is the perfect place to have some fun with color. If you have a small space, you may want lighter walls to help brighten the whole space.
Typically cabinets end up being darker for this reason. However, we do love a nice crisp white cabinet in a bathroom design. Architectural Digest gives a few awesome tips on how to help lighten dark bathrooms such as layered lighting and adding extra reflective surfaces.
If you like color #8: you won’t believe all that was able to be painted in our house using the same gallon of paint.
What appears to be the most popular bathroom cabinet color in 2022?
Looking at our list of bathroom makeovers it appears that different blue cabinet colors seem to really be making a splash in these DIY makeovers. From the classic Hale Navy-inspired color to a more muted Charcoal Blue, blues seem to be the new gray cabinet color when it comes to the bathroom.
See what we think the next trending color for kitchen cabinets will be in 2021 and 2022? We keep seeing this colored cabinet everywhere!
We also are noticing more mixed metals and fun faucets. We can’t wait to see more ways we can use these popular colors.
We still love a good wood, light gray and white bathroom vanity (check them all out below)!
Bathroom Cabinet Paint Ideas
Here is an amazing list of some of the best paints colors for your bathroom cabinets. Simply painting cabinets and walls is one of the easiest ways to make your bathroom feel new again.
Darker Painted Bathroom Cabinets
From navy to darker gray, these bathroom painted cabinets are modern and clean-looking. These bathrooms just prove that you don't have to shy away from richer colors on your cabinets.
Modern Dark Bathroom Cabinets
Going for a dark and modern bathroom makeover? We absolutely love all the elements pulled into this bathroom. From the dark vanity using Jasper SW 6216 to the extra bathroom storage under the sink. You also have to check out the faux marble wall!
Dark Painted Bathroom Vanity
This new color used was Cracked Pepper (but color matched in Benjamin Moore Advanced paint). The details in this painted bathroom vanity really came through with a darker color and it was a great way to modernize this bathroom nook. We can't believe this transformation was done for less than $87.
Popular Navy Cabinet Color
Not only do we love this Hale Navy color match (she used Behr paint), but this bathroom faucet is amazing. Who would have thought you could order something so classy looking for under $100!
Like the idea of Navy blue without painting your cabinets? Check out our use of a popular Sherwin Williams dark blue in our bedroom.
Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformation Bathroom
So apparently we really love blue bathroom cabinets and this DIY bathroom transformation is another reason why. This bathroom got a whole new look with a Rustoleum Cabinet Kit in the color Nightfall. Read all about the ins and outs of using this product and how to get a smooth finish in the detailed instructions.
Chalk Paint In Navy
If you don't like sanding or prepping then chalk paint may be for you. This amazing bathroom vanity was updating using Annie Sloan Napoleonic Blue Chalk Paint and dark wax.
Navy Blue New Vanity
Okay, this bathroom vanity might not be a completely painted makeover. But you can learn how to remove your old vanity to completely start with a clean slate. We also love the mosaic tile she chose for the floor.
Blue and Green Cabinet Color Ideas
Cool colors seem to be completely on trend. From the navy cabinets above to more green cabinet colors below. Greens and blues are the perfect tranquil vibe for any bathroom.
Rich Green Bathroom Cabinets
We love this green Behr paint color and that the bathroom makeover was budget-friendly. This modern green with other mixed textures makes us want to spend all day here.
Blue Gray Painted Bathroom Cabinets
This DIY bathroom vanity was completed using Behr Charcoal Blue Semi-Gloss Latex Enamel. You won't believe the old orange oak that is underneath. We absolutely love our small bathroom makeover.
Teal Bathroom Cabinets
Redoing your bathroom? Thinking bright colors and fun? We love how a fun color like DecoArt Satin Enamels Paint in True Teal made such a difference in this bathroom.
Bright Blue Green Bathroom Cabinet Color
Did we tell you how much we love different blue and green paint colors? This bathroom vanity is one to drool over. Adding their own freestanding legs truly made this cabinet a show-stopper. They used the paint color Underwater and we absolutely love the feel of this bathroom retreat.
Neutral Bathroom Vanity Colors
We can't forget classic white cabinets, wood tones or gray painted bathroom cabinets. Add any accent colors in your bathroom to get a completely fresh look.
Blue and White Bathroom Design
Benjamin Moore White Dove turned this dated brown vanity into a showpiece. The "before" pictures on this bathroom vanity will have your jaw drop. You won't believe how this bathroom was transformed! We may have a DIY crush on this one!
Useful Gray Painted Bathroom Cabinets
This bathroom vanity went from scratch to fresh-looking by using a neutral Sherwin Williams paint color. The mix of warm wood accents over the toilet adds to the nice charm and comfort of this DIY bathroom makeover.
Bathroom Cabinet Makeover Using Gel Stain
This bathroom added a fun painted accent wall as a cheap way to transform this small bathroom. Also, using Minwax Red Elm Gel Stain on top of the old oak cabinets was a sure way to cheaply modernize these oak bathroom cabinets.
Update Your Bathroom Vanity with New Cabinet Doors
This bathroom vanity makeover uses General Finishes Java gel stain to finish these new cabinet doors and drawer fronts on an existing vanity. Just another reason to make you want to put a little elbow grease into your bathroom today!
We love painting cabinets, whether in the kitchen or even repainting cabinets to a more modern color. It is such as fun and inexpensive way to freshen a space.
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Sarah Jhonson
Monday 8th of February 2021
Hello Erin
Thank you for sharing these beautiful ideas. DIY projects are best way to keep busy himself. I like your Rustoleum Cabinet Kit. From where you bought it?
Erin
Tuesday 9th of February 2021
Hi Sarah. I believe you can get this color in the Rustoleum Cabinet Kit at Home Depot.
Robin
Monday 1st of February 2021
Hello! Thank you for such an informative and really useful article, I am very glad that I came across it on the Internet. I also adhere to the opinion that if there is an opportunity to paint the furniture and update it in this way, then this should definitely be done because much more money will be spent on buying similar new furniture. And I also really liked the color of the Hale Navy Color Match in Behr Paint, I think it is really worth the money, in the photographs this color is just amazing and will perfectly suit my bathroom.