6 Fading Kitchen Colors In Spring Homes (And 3 That Never Worked)
Color has a powerful way of shaping how a kitchen feels – inviting or cold, timeless or instantly dated. In Spring, Utah, where design tastes are increasingly leaning warm and grounded, certain kitchen colors are starting to feel out of place.
What once passed as stylish now risks dragging down the entire space. As homeowners rethink their palettes, some hues are fading fast – while others never quite fit in to begin with.
1. All-White Kitchens
Remember when everyone wanted that crisp, clean look? The sterile laboratory vibe is losing its charm in Spring neighborhoods. Homeowners are craving warmth and personality.
Maintenance is another factor pushing this trend out the door. White cabinets show every fingerprint and food splatter, making daily cleaning a must rather than a choice.
2. Cool Gray Tones
Gray kitchens exploded in popularity around 2015, but Spring residents are now finding them cold and impersonal. The industrial feel that once seemed modern now reads as uninviting and bland.
Local designers report clients specifically requesting to move away from the “apartment complex” vibe that cool grays often create. Warmer neutrals are taking center stage instead.
3. Mint Green
Once beloved for its retro charm, mint green is quickly fading from Spring’s kitchen scene. The color that screamed “vintage cute” now feels more like “grandma’s outdated house.”
Local real estate agents report that mint green kitchens take longer to sell. Buyers see it as a renovation project rather than a selling point, making this pastel shade a definite liability.
4. Navy Blue Overload
Navy was the darling of kitchen design circles for years. Unfortunately, Spring homeowners went overboard, creating dark caves rather than cozy spaces. Those all-navy kitchens now feel heavy and light-absorbing.
The trend of navy islands with matching walls and cabinets creates a visually overwhelming effect. Designers recommend keeping navy as an accent color only if you still love the hue.
5. High-Gloss Red
Bold red kitchens are disappearing faster than free samples at Costco. The cherry-red glossy cabinets that once signaled daring design choices now look dated and overwhelming in Spring homes.
Red tends to affect mood and appetite, making it a questionable choice for kitchens to begin with. Local designers report that red kitchens are among the first things new homebuyers want to change.
6. Black-On-Black Palettes
Dark and dramatic kitchens are losing their appeal in sunny Spring. The all-black look that promised sophistication often delivers a gloomy, light-sucking space instead.
Utah’s natural landscape offers so much brightness and color. Local designers note that homeowners are embracing palettes that connect with the outdoors rather than creating stark contrasts with black fixtures and surfaces.
7. Neon Yellow
Shocking yellow never found its footing in Spring’s design scene for good reason. Attempting to create “cheerful” spaces, some homeowners installed this eye-straining shade that makes peaceful meal preparation nearly impossible.
Local color psychologists point out that while yellow can boost energy, neon variants actually increase anxiety and agitation – exactly what you don’t want in a cooking space.
8. Peachy Beige
That not-quite-pink, not-quite-beige color from the 90s somehow sneaked into the new millennium. Spring homeowners who embraced this wishy-washy shade quickly discovered its dating effect on otherwise modern kitchens.
The color’s inability to commit to either warmth or coolness makes coordinating other elements nearly impossible. Designers call it the “chameleon that doesn’t actually match anything” of kitchen colors.
9. Forest Green Cabinets With Mismatched Finishes
Mixing cabinet finishes can work beautifully – but not when paired with overpowering forest green. This combination creates visual chaos that Spring homeowners quickly regretted.
The heavy green dominates the space while mismatched finishes (some matte, some glossy) create a disjointed feel. Local designers report this as one of the most expensive mistakes to correct during renovations.
