Kitchen Cabinet Respray Colours: What Are Your Options?

When it comes to kitchen cabinet respray colours, the short answer is: almost anything you want. We’re not limited to a manufacturer’s pre-set palette. We can mix and match to virtually any colour specification — including Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, RAL, BS, and NCS. If you can name it or show us a swatch, we can almost certainly match it.

This is one of the most common questions I get from homeowners considering a kitchen respray. They assume there’s a set menu of colours to pick from. There isn’t. Your kitchen, your choice.

Which Colour Systems Can We Match?

We work with professional spray painting systems that give us access to a huge range of colour references. These include:

• Farrow & Ball — every shade in their current range, matched precisely
• Little Greene — another favourite with Surrey homeowners
• RAL Classic and RAL Design — the international standard used widely in industry and architecture
• British Standard (BS 4800) — including heritage colours
• NCS (Natural Colour System) — used extensively by architects and interior designers
• Bespoke colour matching — bring us a sample, a tile, a fabric swatch, even a paint chip, and we’ll match it

We use Tikkurila professional coatings — a premium Finnish brand trusted by specialist spray painters across Europe. The colour accuracy and durability these paints deliver is genuinely in a different league to what you’d get from a tin of emulsion and a brush.

What Colours Are Most Popular for Kitchen Resprays?

I’ve been doing this since 2004, so I’ve seen plenty of trends come and go. Right now, the colours I see most often are:

• Deep blues and navy — Hague Blue, Stiffkey Blue, and similar RAL equivalents
• Sage and muted greens — Mizzle, Mould Green, Pigeon, and the whole green-grey family
• Off-whites and warm whites — Pointing, Clunch, and Old White remain perennial favourites
• Charcoal and dark greys — Railings, Downpipe, and the deeper Farrow & Ball tones
• Dusty pinks and clay tones — a growing trend, particularly for island units used in contrast
• Two-tone combinations — wall units in one colour, base units in another

Two-tone kitchens have become genuinely popular in Surrey and South London. It’s a smart way to add depth and character — lighter uppers to keep the room feeling open, darker lowers to anchor the space. We do a lot of these.

Does the Colour Affect the Finish Quality?

No — but darker colours will show any surface imperfections more readily than lighter ones. This is exactly why preparation matters so much. Before a single drop of paint goes on, we sand, clean, degrease, and prime every surface. We don’t cut corners at the prep stage. That’s what gives you a finish with no brush marks, no drips, no texture — just smooth, factory-quality colour all the way through.

If you’re going dark — Railings, Hague Blue, anything in that territory — I’ll always make sure you understand what’s involved in getting the surface right first. That transparency is part of how we work.

Sheen Level: Another Choice Worth Making

Colour is one decision. Sheen level is another. For kitchen cabinets, we typically recommend a satin or mid-sheen finish. Here’s why:

• Full gloss shows every fingerprint and imperfection
• Flat matt is harder to clean and less practical in a kitchen environment
• Satin gives you the best of both — wipeable, durable, and handsome

That said, some homeowners specifically want high gloss for a particular look. We can do that. We just make sure you go in with eyes open about what maintaining it involves.

Low VOC Paints — Better for Your Home

All the paints we use are water-based with low VOC (volatile organic compound) content. This matters in a kitchen, where air quality and easy ventilation aren’t always straightforward. You can find VOC rating information directly from paint manufacturers — it’s worth checking if this is a concern for you. Lower VOCs mean less odour during application and a safer environment once we’re done.

Can I Change My Mind After Seeing a Sample?

Yes — and I’d encourage it. Don’t commit to a colour based on a screen or a small chip alone. Colours shift significantly depending on your kitchen’s natural light, the direction it faces, and what’s already in the room. We’re happy to advise, and we always recommend ordering proper paint samples before we finalise anything.

We also don’t push people towards particular colours. My job is to execute your vision to the highest standard — not to impose my preferences on your kitchen.

Ready to Choose Your Colour?

If you’re considering a kitchen cabinet respray in Surrey or South London, we’d love to talk through your ideas. Whether you know exactly what you want or you’re still weighing up options, get in touch with the team at Ultimate Décor. You can also explore our full range of specialist spray painting services to see what else we can do around the home — from UPVC windows and doors to conservatory frames. Call us on 0203 355 1495 or use the contact form on our website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you match any Farrow & Ball colour for a kitchen cabinet respray?

Yes. We offer precise Farrow & Ball colour matching across their full range using professional spray painting coatings. The result is a smooth, factory-quality finish that’s more durable than standard Farrow & Ball paint applied by brush or roller — because we use specialist professional-grade paints mixed to the same colour reference, applied with professional spray equipment.

Can I have two different colours on my kitchen cabinets — one for the uppers and one for the lowers?

Absolutely. Two-tone kitchen resprays are something we do regularly. Wall units and base units in different colours — or a contrasting island unit — can transform the feel of a kitchen. We treat each section as a separate spray job, ensuring clean lines and no colour bleed between the two. Just bring us your colour references and we’ll advise on combinations that work well together if that’s helpful.

How do I know which colour will look right in my kitchen before committing to a respray?

The best approach is to order proper paint samples from the manufacturer and view them in your kitchen at different times of day — morning light and evening light can make the same colour look quite different. We never recommend committing to a colour based on a screen image or a small chip alone. We’re also happy to give informal advice during your initial consultation. Getting the colour right before we start is always time well spent.