The color sand evokes warm, comforting vibes with its versatile, neutral tone. Updating a kitchen is often a challenging endeavor, but choosing the right cabinet color can help your interior design have some of the biggest impact.
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel and need inspiration, explore these sand colored kitchen cabinets for some new ideas that will give your cooking space a modest, serene look.
Blend Sand with Other Warm Tones
Although the sandy, beige cabinets in this kitchen feature a light tone, the dark bronzy marble countertop and medium brown-toned wood furniture work to balance the room. Mixing various shades of other neutrals is a smart way to add contrast and keep a kitchen design from becoming boring or bland.
The large, sculptural black pendant light also stands out in this space, while large windows fill the room with natural light.
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Use Natural Materials for Earthy Appeal
These sandy beige kitchen cabinets look elegant and simple alongside solid stone countertops in a similar hue. A matching stone backsplash works to add warmth and lends everything a cohesive, seamless look.
Wood shelving and cubbies bring in a touch of natural, earthy inspiration. A few potted plants add a vibrant touch of greenery and life to this otherwise neutral kitchen.
Styled by Asa Copparstad photographed by Frederic Boukari for Historiska Hem
Beige Cabinets Tie Into Any Neutral Space
With loads of natural light pouring in, this minimalist, airy space looks sleek and sophisticated thanks to the beige cabinets and white countertops crafted of stone. A lack of upper cabinets helps to make this neutral kitchen look and feel large and roomy, with just a simple wall shelf installed for extra storage and display.
Large doors leading to the outside make the kitchen look bright and inviting, calling you to explore the natural world just outside.
Incorporate Sand Cabinets with Brick and Wood
Exposed brick gives this kitchen an industrial-inspired feel, but the sand-colored lower cabinets keep it soft and neutral. Paired with wood butcher block countertops, this cozy kitchen offers a roomy workspace for prepping, cooking, and serving meals.
White shiplap, a stack of brown woven baskets nestled in shelving, and pine wood floors all blend together to create a truly inviting kitchen design.
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Update Existing Cabinets with a Fresh Coat of Paint
You don’t have to purchase brand-new cabinets to enjoy this neutral, sandy beige color. Simply paint your existing cabinets in a soft sand color to give your kitchen an easy refresh.
In this example, small white knob hardware and a whimsical woven pendant light in a flower silhouette add tons of charm to the space. A small section of open shelving provides a place to display small items and brings in more textures and different colors.
Styled by Chaundy, photographed by Dana Ozollapa for Historiska Hem
Pair Beige Cabinets with Bright Colors
Having beige kitchen cabinets doesn’t mean that your entire kitchen has to be the same color. For this space, the designer chose to paint the walls two different shades of blue to give the room a lively splash of vibrant style.
The two wall colors complement each other well, and the sand cabinets help to ground the space. Modern light fixtures give this kitchen a sense of artistry and contemporary style.
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Install Dramatic Countertops to Make a Statement
Dark beige cabinets and a matching paint color create a unique aesthetic in this unusual, dramatic kitchen. Black and white marble countertops and a matching backsplash help to break things up by adding new elements and more visual depth.
A pair of modern pendant lights also gives the appearance of modernity and makes the kitchen feel less cold.
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Explore Different Shades of Beige
Sand or beige comes in a large range of shades from ultra-light to dark and brooding. This timeless kitchen features a putty-like beige color for the cabinets, which pairs beautifully with the white dental crown molding, wide plank hardwood floors, and stone countertops with a matching backsplash.
A large wooden dining table and matching chairs crafted of light wood and woven seats help to make this stunning kitchen inviting and functional.
Let Neutral Colors Serve as a Blank Canvas
If you don’t want your cabinets to be the focal point of the kitchen, choosing soft colors like sand and beige is a wise choice. The light tones of the wall, cabinets, and countertops in this kitchen allow other elements to stand out, like the bold dark blue metal pendant light fixture.
Dining chairs painted in a vibrant green also stand out in this space, as well as a plethora of potted plants and modern wall art.
Blend Beige Cabinets with Black Elements for Dramatic Effect
White and black countertops made of marble and black and white sconce lighting stand out in this warm kitchen accented with sand-colored cabinets. Instead of a subtle contrast, the designer opted for something much bolder by choosing black components.
Even small touches like adding black metal hardware to the beige cabinets help to give this functional kitchen a true sense of cohesion and thoughtful planning. A black and white subway tile backsplash would also look incredible in this space.
Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Frederik J Karlsson for Alvhem
Incorporate Sand Cabinets to Make Small Spaces Feel Larger
Lighter hues like beige or sand help to make smaller kitchens and other rooms look and feel much larger than they are. For example, this charming kitchen is small in terms of square footage, but the large windows and light tones give it a more open feel.
Note how the walls are sharply angled, so the lower cabinets are much larger to add more functionality and storage to the space. Sleek gold handle hardware makes it feel updated and contemporary.
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Use Beige to Create a Warm, Classic Kitchen
Colors like white or cream are both timeless classics, but beige also makes any kitchen feel warm and inviting while adding just a subtle hint of color. The white trim and white ceiling help to break up this space, while the cabinets and shiplap wall feature a coordinating putty beige hue.
Greenery, flowers, and bright red dining chairs add pops of color to make this whimsical kitchen design a charming, relaxing place to cook and enjoy a meal with family and friends.
Styled by JosefssonLjung, photographed by Alen Cordic for Nya Kvadrat
Beige Shaker Cabinets Add Endless Charm
Instead of white cabinets, this kitchen features warm beige shaker cabinets to create a fresh interior design. The lack of a kitchen island allows for a dining table and chairs for eat-in functionality. Simple and sleek metallic silver hardware brings it a bright, modern pop, and the warm beige marble countertop and matching backsplash tie it all together beautifully.
If you wanted to give this kitchen design some more contrast, installing white countertops is another good option.
photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem
Try Beige with Hints of Peach For Desert-Inspired Style
Subtle tones of peachy pink peek out of the beige undertones in these kitchen cabinets, paying homage to the shades found in a desert landscape. The wide, open feel of this kitchen gives it a relaxing vibe, and a round table topped with a linen tablecloth beckons you to come in and have a seat.
A large window helps to bring in rays of sunshine, and touches of wood and pottery with plants add a bit of earthy, nature-inspired style. The stainless steel hood fan above the range gives the kitchen a subtle modern touch.
photographed by Mariette Svensson for Stadshem
