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Beyond White: Cabinet Colors Central Oregon Homeowners Love

By PNW Paint Pros · June 24, 2026

Kitchen island with painted cabinets in a Central Oregon homeKitchen island with painted cabinets in a Central Oregon home

Quick answer: White still works — but the kitchens we’re spraying most in Bend and Redmond right now lean into muted greens, deep navies, warm greige and two-tone combinations that pair a colored island with lighter perimeter cabinets.

Why cabinet color is having a moment

Refinishing existing cabinets is one of the highest-impact updates a kitchen can get — and once homeowners realize the color can be anything, all-white stops being the default. If your boxes are solid but the finish is tired, refinishing may be smarter than replacing.

Muted greens: the high-desert natural

Sage, olive and deep forest greens echo the junipers and pines outside Central Oregon windows. They read as neutral in practice — calm with white counters, rich with brass or black hardware.

Navy and inky blues: the confident classic

Deep blues deliver drama without trendiness, especially on an island or lower cabinets. They hide everyday wear well and make wood tones and stone glow.

Warm greige and mushroom: the new white

For homeowners who want light and airy without stark, warm gray-beiges soften a kitchen while staying bright — a natural fit with the warm woods common in mountain homes.

Two-tone: the best of both

The most requested look we spray: a colored island (green, navy, even black) with white or greige perimeter cabinets. You get personality and brightness in one kitchen — and it’s a smart way to test a bold color without committing everywhere.

Whatever the color, the finish decides the result

Cabinet paint takes more abuse than any wall — grease, moisture, hands, dog noses. A factory-smooth, durable result comes from proper cleaning, sanding, priming and a sprayed finish, not a brush and a weekend.

Curious what your kitchen could look like? Book a free estimate and bring your color ideas — we love this conversation.

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