Cabinet Fever: Kitchens in Every Shade but White
April 2, 2025
2 Min Read

Cabinet Fever: Kitchens in Every Shade but White

By Cristyn Ong

White kitchens will always have their place. They’re timeless, versatile, and easy to love. But lately, color is making a comeback—and it’s coming for the cabinets. Think cerulean, deep green, navy, even lime and full-metal cabinets. Unexpected shades that turn the kitchen into a real design moment. A little moodier. A lot more personal.

Call it cabinet fever. It’s color-forward, a little rebellious, and hard to ignore. Here are seven Brown Harris Stevens kitchens that go all in on color.

211 Elizabeth Street (Apartment #5N) – Nolita, NYC

The kitchen at 211 Elizabeth Street #5N pairs cerulean hand-painted cabinetry with handcrafted Danish wood countertops and custom brass hardware—a bold, carefully considered space that makes a statement without saying a word.

212 Fifth Avenue (Apartment #7A) – NoMad, NYC

Photo 1 of 212 Fifth Avenue 7A, NoMad, NYC, $9,995,000, Web #: 22734199

The kitchen at 212 Fifth Avenue #7A goes all in on drama, with high-gloss black cabinetry, a custom green tile backsplash, and brass fixtures that tie it all together. Featured in Architectural Digest, and for good reason.

800 West 231st Street – Spuyten Duyvil, New York

Photo 1 of 800 West 231st Street, Spuyten Duyvil, New York, $3,600,000, Web #: 23252884

The kitchen at 800 West 231st Street features glossy white and bold lime green cabinetry, bringing a jolt of personality to this classic Riverdale home. Unexpected color, high-end appliances, and garden views make this space as functional as it is fun.

301 Park Place – Prospect Heights, NYC

Photo 1 of 301 Park Place, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY, $4,499,000, Web #: 23387310

The kitchen at 301 Park Place brings drama in all the right ways, with deep green custom cabinetry, brass hardware, and a marble backsplash that adds just the right amount of polish. A bold, beautifully executed moment in a thoughtfully renovated Prospect Heights townhouse.

100 West 58th Street (Apartment #7BC) – Midtown, NYC

Photo 1 of 100 West 58th Street, Midtown West, NYC, $5,000,000, Web #: 23378711

The kitchen at 100 West 58th Street #7BC features rich navy cabinetry, sleek marble countertops, and a mirrored island that reflects both light and style. A modern Midtown moment with serious design cred.

153 Chambers Street (Apartment #3) – Tribeca, NYC

Photo 1 of 153 Chambers Street 3, Tribeca, NYC, $2,295,000, Web #: 23384980

The kitchen at 153 Chambers Street #3 leans all the way into bold design, with full-height metallic cabinetry, a matching tin ceiling, and warm wood floors to balance it out. A true Tribeca loft move—unexpected, unconventional, and full of personality.

365 Bridge Street (Apartment #22C) – Downtown Brooklyn, New York

Photo 1 of 365 Bridge Street 22C, Downtown Brooklyn, New York, $2,500,000, Web #: 23360981

The kitchen at 365 Bridge Street #22C is a great example of how color doesn’t have to be loud to make an impact. Powder blue cabinetry, patterned tile, and brass accents give this sun-splashed loft a soft but striking presence—complete with a rolling ladder for those hard-to-reach moments. Designed by Alex Allen Studio.

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