Natural

• If you like a natural look, but have opted to paint rather than stain your cupboards, stick to colors that evoke a sense of nature. Different shades of brown are the closest you'll come to actual wood. Greens are peaceful and calming and come in a variety of hues alluding to the tranquility of lush greenery, grass and trees. Shades of blue emulate water and can be stimulating and motivating; perfect for that morning send-off after breakfast.
  
  

Modern

• If you've opted to update your kitchen with a modern feel, select a color that enhances the contemporary decorating scheme. Consider painting your cabinets black or white. The clean, crisp look of either goes perfectly with stainless steel appliances and easily blends with many patterns of granite or soapstone countertops. Black or white cabinets also allow you to accessorize your kitchen with any color you choose.
  
  

Country

• For a quaint country kitchen with down-home appeal, opt for red or yellow paint for your kitchen cabinets. These colors will evoke a sense of coziness and hospitality, and you can combine them with a number of accessories in complementary colors to further enhance the country notion. Add some checkered linens or gingham curtains that take in the hue, and your country kitchen will be ready for some home-style cooking.