If you want to add instant character and charm to your cabinets, a limewash finish is a great way to go. It’s something you can do yourself in a weekend and though it’s subtle, it will change the entire look of your kitchen.
Limewashed cabinets have a rustic, antiqued look. It gives them a warm texture that makes them look more custom and creates a nice contrast with smooth surfaces. Limewash can work with any color of cabinet, from neutrals such as white and grey to something bold like blue or green.
Limewashed cabinets are popular in rustic and farmhouse kitchens, but they aren’t limited to that style. You can opt for a subtle limewash on a contemporary color like grey for a look that is streamlined yet brings some extra visual interest to the space.
Here are 10 beautiful examples of limewashed cabinets to inspire you.
Limewashed Cabinets
A limewash finished gives these blue cabinets a rustic flair that is warm and charming.
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Limewashed grey cabinets have a coastal flair that looks like driftwood. Pair it with white for a crisp, clean finish.
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The rustic look of the island adds a lot of character to this kitchen and pairs well with the copper light fixtures.
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The texture of the wood creates some visual interest in this monochromatic space.
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Metallic details juxtapose the gorgeous, antiqued style of the cabinets.
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This kitchen is as cozy as it is chic with the brick backsplash and limewashed blue cabinets.
Source: Decor Gold Designs
There are so many charming elements in this space, from the legs on the island to the farmhouse sink.
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The finish on the cabinets gives this kitchen some Tuscan farmhouse charm.
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The limewash warms up these gray cabinets and contrasts the sharpness of the marble.
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It’s up to you how intense the limewash is. For a more rustic, antiqued look, go darker.
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Always a charming look.
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Megan