Blue color kitchen
25 Kitchens That Prove the Timeless Appeal of Blue Cabinets
If you’ve resolved to change up the look of your kitchen this year, painting your cabinets a new color is an excellent (and relatively low-lift) way to freshen things up. Choosing just the right shade, however, can be challenging. Perhaps you’re looking to deviate from a classic, all-white look, but 2022’s maximalist kitchen trend isn’t quite your taste either. Enter blue kitchen cabinets, one of the most versatile and time-tested ways to give your cooking space some serious star power.
There’s no doubt that the color has been having a moment: Benjamin Moore named a soothing shade called Aegean Teal its 2021 Color of the Year; the year before, Pantone named Classic Blue as its everywhere shade. But unlike other “it” colors (here’s looking at you, Digital Lavender), blue has long been viewed as a classic, and with a veritable rainbow of tints and shades out there, it’s a hue that can be amped up or down to suit your style (for all of you midnight snackers out there, blue also has the benefit of being an appetite suppressant). “Blue can really be a neutral,” insists Jessica Davis, founder of the Atlanta- and South Orange, New Jersey–based firm Atelier Davis. “Think of it like a pair of jeans.”
In one of Davis’s recent projects—the restoration of a classic Joseph Eichler house in California with architect Gustave Carlson—the design team and client were drawn to Farrow & Ball’s steely Hague Blue in the kitchen. But depending on your unique lighting conditions and space, you might opt to go for an electric Yves Klein–inspired blue, a barely there periwinkle, or (the best of two color trends, in our opinion), a rich blue-green. To complete your blue kitchen, Davis advises accentuating the kitchen cabinets with blue surfaces, whether it’s flecks in terrazzo flooring or veins in a marble countertop. From there, she will contrast “the coolness of blue with warmer colors like a yellow oven or the warmth of walnut.”
See below for 25 fabulous azure kitchen cabinet ideas—inspiration is bound to strike like a bolt from the blue.
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Allez Les Bleus
Stephan Julliard
Jean-Louis Deniot incorporated the whimsy of Tintin into his vacation home off the coast of France. No space is as charming as his kitchen, with its custom blue cabinets—accented in neat, cream trim to play up the windows—and old-timey checkerboard floor.
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Blue Island
Alanna Hale
Designer Jessica Davis and architect Gustave Carlson breathed new life into a classic California home first designed by Joseph Eichler in the 1970s. Their intervention included fun jolts of color, including the bright blue island and cabinets in the kitchen.
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Deep Blue-Green
Isabel Parra
If you’re on the fence about painting your cabinets blue or green, why not combine them? Budding design firm Perifio painted their own kitchen cabinets a deep teal from C2 Paint, a shade that helps draw in the green of the surrounding countryside.
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Blue with Industrial Accents
Peter Murdock
The beauty of blue cabinets is that the hue also complements a surprising spectrum of materials, from timber to terrazzo, the material of choice here in a sleek vacation home designed by architect Blaze Makoid and interior designer Joe Nahem.
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Classic Duck Egg
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Duck-egg blue is a total classic when it comes to kitchen cabinetry, and this is one of the most elegant examples out there. Here, in a Washington, D.C., residence, designer Zoe Feldman opted for Farrow & Ball’s Card Room Green, a shade inspired by Victorian homes.
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Splashes of Azure
Stephan Julliard
Not ready to embrace an all-blue kitchen? Try it in smaller doses, like in this happy Portuguese cooking space designed by Jacques Grange.
In lieu of entirely blue cabinets, Grange deployed it just on the outer edges.
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Sky Blue in the Sky
Thomas Loof
It’s only fitting that a home in the clouds would have equally vertiginous cabinetry. This Richard Mishaan–designed apartment, in Herzog & de Meuron’s Jenga-like 56 Leonard skyscraper in New York City, includes floor-to-ceiling blue cabinetry in a shade that matches the blue of the sky and the Hudson River far below.
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A Whisper of Blue
Trevor Tondro
If you have stainless steel appliances, a pale blue with gray undertones is the route for you. Here, designer Alison Palevsky picked a barely there blue shade (one that makes appearances throughout this sprawling California home) to contrast with the Viking stove and hanging pot rack.
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True Blue Cabinets
Stephen Kent Johnson
OK, this technically isn’t a kitchen—it’s actually a bar area in a Hamptons home—but there are plenty of lessons to be learned here, courtesy of designer Poonam Khanna.
She incorporated floor-to-ceiling vibrant blue cabinets (in Philipsburg Blue by Benjamin Moore) and leaned into their Crayola brightness with a set of sunny yellow chairs.
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Bright and Light Cabinets
Emily Gilbert
You don’t necessarily have to have all-white-everything in a kitchen to create a space that feels fresh and airy. Case in point: For this kitchen in a Hamptons home, designer Daun Curry chose the faintest of sky blues for the cabinets and a soft, pale gray marble for the island and backsplashes. It’s a bright idea to us!
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The Deepest, Glossiest Blue
Francesco Lagnese
Conversely, if you are intrigued by black kitchen cabinets but aren’t quite ready to move to the dark side, navy can be a chic intermediary. In this David Netto–designed kitchen, high-gloss cabinets and a poppy orange tile exude plenty of drama.
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Blue Paint, Black Tile
Alex Lukey
In a Canadian lake house, the kitchen is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen Blue, the pendant lights are by Urban Electric Co., the backsplash is in Saltillo Tile, and the counters are Caesarstone in London Grey.
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Blue Vintage Range Kitchen
Björn Wallander
In Designer Brian J. McCarthy’s New York City apartment, an all-white kitchen makes use of a few blue elements: A stove and hood by La Cornue, and the wide swaths of pale blue stripes on the floor.
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Blue Kitchen Chandelier
Mikkel Vang
The homeowners kept the original tile backsplash and flooring in the kitchen of this Loire Valley home. English mahogany chairs and a stylish chandelier, which was found at a flea market, give the space a lived-in feel.
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Blue and Red Kitchen
Richard Powers
The kitchen in fabric expert John Robshaw’s Connecticut country house is a study in fearless color choices. The walls are painted in Rose Quartz and the cabinetry in Starry Night, both by Benjamin Moore, creating a bold but impressive palette.
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Subtle Blue Kitchen
Simon Upton
This 17th-century English estate isn’t afraid of colorful decor. The subtle blue kitchen island is by Plain English, the mahogany table is Victorian, the curtains are of a Bennison Fabrics stripe, and the walls are painted in Tablecloth by Paint & Paper Library.
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Light Blue Kitchen
Laura Resen
Hand-painted glassware and collections of china become the focal point in the small kitchen of a Connecticut house designed by Lou Marotta.
The cupboard’s light blue backing draws the eye directly to the statement items.
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Blue Island Kitchen
Richard Powers
A blue kitchen island echoes the blue detailing in flooring by Granada Tile in this Hollywood Hills home. The vintage pendants are from Obsolete, the BassamFellows stools are from Design Within Reach, and the sink is by Shaws with fittings by Jaclo. The countertops are Carrara marble.
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Blue Cabinetry Kitchen
William Waldron
The kitchen of this Hamptons home features custom-made cabinets and an island painted in Benjamin Moore's Majestic Blue. The French bistro chairs are by Beaufurn and the brass pendants are by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort.
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Rich Blue Kitchen
William Waldron
In this room designed by Miles Redd, a lacquered finish adds a rich dimension to the space, painted floor-to-ceiling in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue.
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Deep Blue Cabinets
Mikkel Vang
In this 1960s ranch house in Los Angeles, the kitchen stools by Hollywood at Home have cushions covered in a blue fabric by Peter Dunham Textiles, the custom-made cabinetry is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe, the wall is stained walnut.
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Red and Blue Kitchen
William Waldron
Red makes the perfect sibling to cool blue in this New York City kitchen designed by Thom Filicia. The range and hood are by Viking, the light fixtures are custom-made, the stools are from Lars Bolander, and the floor is paved in slate tile.
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Teal Blue Kitchen Finishes
Douglas Friedman
In Steven Gambrel’s Chicago apartment, the sink fittings in the butler’s pantry are by Kallista, the counter is in Indigo Green marble, and the antique mirror is from Olde Good Things; the cabinetry was painted in a custom high-gloss lacquer matched to Pantone’s Mallard Green.
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Icy Blue Kitchen
Björn Wallander
Icy blue pairs well with classic black and white, and there is no better proof of that than this Arts and Crafts home in Beverly Hills, designed by Madeline Stuart. The cabinetry is custom-made and the pendant lights are circa-1935. The kitchen counters are quartzite, and the flooring is Marmoleum.
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Blue Kitchen Floorboards
Douglas Friedman
In the kitchen of designer Ken Fulk’s Victorian cottage, the custom-made cabinetry is painted in Tanner’s Brown and the walls are in Cream, both by Farrow & Ball; the countertops are butcher block, and the Wedgewood stove is antique.
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10 Beautiful Blue Kitchen Decorating Ideas
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These are gorgeous!
By Katina Beniaris
With so many hues to choose from, there's a shade of blue out there for every style, mood, and paint preference. Here you'll find the best ways to use colors like turquoise, teal, cobalt, navy, sapphire, and light blue in your kitchen, plus the best, affordable paints to replicate the look in your home.
MIKI DUISTERHOF
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Blue All Over
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Striking
Use this shade of dark blue to instantly add some interest to your kitchen. Amp up the contrast in the room by pairing it with a white countertops, flooring, or trim.
Striking P480-7, starting at $27 per gallon; behr.
com
TIM STREET-PORTER
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Farmhouse Blues
The various shades of blue featured on the walls, sink, and floor beautifully come together to create a vibrant atmosphere in this country kitchen.
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Tanzanite
You can't go wrong with this timeless shade of blue on the walls. Make it even more vibrant by pairing it with colorful accessories and furniture throughout.
Tanzanite P530-7, starting at $27 per gallon; behr.com
Annie Schlechter
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Vintage Vibes
Jolie Sikes-Smith from Junk Gypsies created a unique and distressed look on her turquoise kitchen cabinets by coating them with a blue interior oil stain, then used a rag to apply, and partially rub off a layer of wood finish stain.
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Aqua Fresco
Use this eye-catching blue to recreate Jolie's vintage look on your shelves and cabinets.
Aqua Fresco M460-5, starting at $27 per gallon; behr.com
PAMELA ABRAHAMS
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Village Home
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Blue Chalk
This shade of blue adds just the right amount of color and warmth to the kitchen without being overpowering. Plus, it looks gorgeous with a variety of neutrals.
Blue Chalk M500-3, starting at $27 per gallon; behr.com
Alec Hemer
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Inspired by the Sea
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Sea Ice
Use this joy-inducing color to coat an accent wall, or to revamp your entire kitchen—it works well in both small and large spaces.
Sea Ice P450-1, starting at $27 per gallon; behr.
com
Tara Donne
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Toned Down Blues
New York designer Christina Salway painted the cabinets in this Victorian farmhouse a dark gray-blue to make the white farmhouse sink and lighter walls pop.
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Catalina Coast
A moody hue like Catalina makes a statement without shouting.
Catalina Coast PPU13-03, starting at $27 per gallon; behr.com
Sarah Dorio
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Sky Ceiling
While white certainly helps illuminate a room, sometimes an additional light color, like the light blue splashed on the ceiling of this renovated 1970s farmhouse, helps to brighten it up too.
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Permafrost
The gray undertones found in this shade of blue makes it act more like a neutral.
Permafrost S490-1, starting at $27; behr.
com
Stacey Branford
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Distressed Blue
Old blue barn wood served as the starting point for this kitchen's color palette.
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Morning Calm
A color like this, which feels both old and new, tells a story and beautifully blends into a rustic farmhouse-inspired kitchen.
Morning Calm, starting at $42 per gallon; magnoliamarket.com
Max Kim-Bee
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Ceiling Statement
The dreamy blue ceiling inside this converted 1840s schoolhouse showcases a design trick used on Southern porches. "The color draws the eye up," says the homeowner Jason, "which makes the room feel like it stretches to the sky."
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Clear Aqua
This light blue shade makes a statement without being too overwhelming.
Clear Aqua P440-2, starting at $27 per gallon; behr.
com
Victoria Pearson
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Bold and Bright
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Beacon Blue
The elegant, sapphire-inspired shade works well on cabinets or walls.
Beacon Blue P510-7, starting at $27; behr.com
16 Simple, Lovely Ideas for White Rooms
advantages and disadvantages, combination of colors, real photos
Blue color is included in the palette of many people's favorite tones, as it evokes pleasant associations with the warm sea and blue sky. If you are also among the lovers of blue, then during the repair you will probably think about using it in the interior of the apartment.
Is it worth decorating the kitchen in similar colors, in what quantity and what combinations can be used - we will tell you about everything in order.
Contents
Let's start with the positive aspects of using this color in the interior:
- Blue has a calming and calming effect.
- From a physiological point of view, it is known for its ability to lower blood pressure.
- Gives an impression of nobility and austerity.
- Can visually lengthen and narrow the room, give freshness to the interior.
- Great for Mediterranean, Scandinavian, Empire and Art Deco styles.
However, along with the advantages, blue, especially when used in the kitchen, can have significant disadvantages, including:
- The main disadvantage of this color is that it helps to reduce appetite. Of course, this fact can be looked at from different angles: for those who care about their weight, this property will even be useful.
- Also, do not forget that blue belongs to the cold palette, so in winter it will hardly be warm and cozy in such a kitchen.
- For dark rooms with little natural light, this color can be a death sentence: it will make the furniture heavier and make the kitchen feel cold and uncomfortable.
- An overly spacious kitchen in this color scheme will seem even larger, which can cause a feeling of emptiness and, again, deprive you of comfort.
Thus, not all the disadvantages of blue paints are compensated by their merits, so you need to think carefully before using this color as the main one in the kitchen.
Shades of blue
The blue color is quite diverse, but all its shades can be conditionally divided into light and dark. The feature listed above to give the room gloom is especially characteristic of dark shades. However, dark blue will add nobility to spacious and well-lit rooms.
As for light shades, they are less demanding on the area and illumination of the kitchen, but it is light shades that are the coldest. In general, the decision of the question of which shades are better to use in the interior depends entirely on the other colors that are present in the kitchen.
How much blue should the kitchen have?
To avoid the disadvantages of blue listed above, it is better to use it not as a base color, but as an accent, which will give the very freshness that was mentioned as an advantage of this color.
Blue paints can be used in the following parts:
- Crockery, curtains, backsplash or front set.
- One of the walls - which will contribute to the visual elongation of the room.
- Dark blue is also great for table tops.
If you decide to use blue as the main color in the kitchen, then it is better to combine it with a warm palette, which will compensate for some of the disadvantages. Let's talk in more detail about the possible combinations of colors in the design of the kitchen.
Color combination
Blue and white
The combination of blue and white colors is widely used in marine-themed interiors. White will perfectly complement the blue, while it is better if none of the colors dominate or there is more white.
However, both colors are quite cold, so it is better to add warm and bright accents to this pair - for example, yellow or orange. White will go well with both light and dark shades, so it can be safely called one of the best companions of blue.
Tip! Blue and white will look very good when creating ethnic motifs - for example, Gzhel.
Blue and yellow
Blue and yellow - this is the very dilution of cold colors with a warm palette, which was mentioned earlier. And although these colors are opposite in gamut, their combined use is most often successful.
This contrasting kitchen can also be used in a maritime-themed interior by choosing lighter shades of yellow and richer shades of blue.
In addition, blue is well complemented by sandy shades of yellow. In general, with the right selection of shades and design elements, this combination will be very successful.
Blue and orange
The blue-orange effect is very close to the combination of colors described above. However, in practice, the nominal combination of blue and orange is most common: largely due to the fact that the sunshine and cheerfulness that are characteristic of orange well brighten up the cold and detachment of blue.
One of the possible color schemes is the design of the walls in light shades, the kitchen set in dark blue, and the table and chairs or sofa in bright orange.
But this combination requires very careful attention to shades and careful selection of every detail of the interior, so it will take a lot of time and effort to create the perfect kitchen design.
Blue and Beige
Beige is known as one of the most versatile colors, so you can be sure of its good combination with blue.
Being something between cold white and warm yellow and orange, beige incorporates all the advantages described above: adds warmth and comfort to the interior, maintains the nobility of blue. A large number of shades of beige makes a variety of combinations available.
When combining beige and blue, the first color is most often the main color, while the second can be present as details: the front of the headset, backsplash, curtains, countertops, etc.
It is better if there is more beige in the interior design than blue - this will avoid the cold and gloom of the kitchen.
Blue and gray
For a discreet and elegant design, the gray-blue combination is perfect. Shades such as lavender and silver, rich blue and classic gray, pale lilac and pearl are well suited to each other.
It is worth cautioning against decorating the kitchen only in this color scheme: without warm shades, the risk of feeling cold and uncomfortable is too great.
The blue-grey kitchen most often matches the modern style, although it can also be used in classic interiors. Most often, blue is used as the color of the headset, and gray in all other details.
Tip! Among shades of gray, metallic blue is a particularly good companion: this combination will most successfully fit into rooms located on the south, warm side.
Blue and black
Combining blue and black tones, there is a great risk of "drowning" in the gloom of the kitchen.
Since these colors go well on their own, you can use them as accents in a light, for example, beige kitchen.
For example, a black backsplash and a blue and white set, combined with a generally light wall design, can be a good idea for decorating a kitchen. In general, the combination of black and blue is not the best option for a dining room, but it cannot be considered unambiguously unsuccessful either.
Blue and wood
Being somewhat of a shade of brown, wood is one of the best companions for blue. This combination can be used in kitchens of any style and design: the tree will look good as almost any interior detail.
Light wood combined with blue can create a nautical dining room design, dark wood is suitable for classics. It is better if the color of the tree is present in the kitchen in the same amount as blue, and any of the above shades will complement this pair: gray, black, beige or yellow - all of them are well suited to the naturalness of wood and the freshness of blue.
Summing up, we can say that the blue color can be both the main color in the interior of the kitchen and additional, the main thing is that the room should not be monotonous.
Above, all the advantages and disadvantages of blue have already been listed, from which one can draw the only conclusion: if you take into account all the nuances and features of the visual and psychological impact, then blue can be safely used to create the kitchen design of your dreams.
Blue kitchen interior
The kitchen should be the heart of the home, where real culinary miracles are created, where family time is spent and where friends and family meet at the same table. Therefore, it is important to choose the right color solution that everyone will like.
Blue colors refer to natural shades that are found at every turn. Subconsciously, the palette is to the taste of most people, so it is not surprising that a kitchen in blue tones transforms boring interiors, emotionally calms and gives peace of mind, and normalizes blood pressure.
The main thing is to choose the right shades that will match the chosen style and features of the room.
Advantages and disadvantages of the blue interior
- Versatile and easy to match with any style, from Art Deco and High-Tech to Provence and Empire.
- Color has a positive effect on the state of physical and mental health, relieves stress and fatigue, increases mental abilities, and has a calming effect.
- The palette allows you to create a fresh, noble, strict and comfortable design, regardless of the area of the kitchen, the number of windows, etc. Even conservative modern solutions will sparkle with new colors if you add a few spectacular accents.
- Visually blue sets off massive furniture, adds freshness and lightness.
The disadvantages include the need for good lighting. Lack of light will cause cool tones to dominate over warm ones, which can lead to discomfort. Another disadvantage can be the feeling of emptiness if you use a lot of blue in spacious rooms.
A decrease in appetite can be called a disadvantage, but for many it is an undeniable advantage, as it helps to take care of oneself.
Blue with other colors
White
A classic combination that will never go out of style. Dark blue tones go well with snow-white surfaces and furniture. You can use a tandem for classic and modern stylistic trends. For example, for high-tech and futurism, you can choose glossy headset facades, while matte ones will look good in modern. Most often, the palette is selected either for all furniture, or for most of the finishes.
Gray
Another traditional option. It is recommended to give preference not to pure gray, but to silvery, pearl tones, which go well with deep shades and lilac-azure colors. As an additional third color, white or beige is used, which can act both as a link and as a full-fledged background.
Yellow
It is recommended to use shades of yellow if the kitchen seems too cold, has insufficient lighting due to small windows, or faces north.
Yellow will soften blue, making it softer and more pleasant. It is important to take into account the fact that bright colors must dominate to achieve the desired effect.
Green
A natural, calm option if you use discreet tones. It is recommended to add floral motifs and patterns if it is Provence, eco, country, Mediterranean style. The combination of green foliage and sea waves allows you to relax and calm down. At the same time, it is desirable to maintain a balance without excesses.
Red
A rather unusual and risky combination that requires special skills in handling flowers and a special sense of taste. Any exaggeration or incorrect decorative details in red tones can lead to the fact that the interior will turn out to be daring, uncomfortable and even tasteless.
Beige
This also includes coffee, cream tones, woody notes. Most often, beige is used as an advantageous background, which will soften the blue, make it warm, and allow you to use bright details.
A wooden floor and a snow-white ceiling will look good, and metal elements can be used as decoration.
Black
This combination is used only if the kitchen has an area of 15 squares or more, and is also well lit by artificial and natural light. The option is suitable for hi-tech and minimalism, loft and futurism. At the same time, it is important to make the facades of the headset glossy to reflect light and create a truly unusual effect. A self-leveling floor will complement such a tandem well.
Orange
A pleasant, juicy combination that will save the blue color from coldness. The finished interior will turn out warm and cozy if you use palettes in equal proportions. For example, you can use orange in furniture, including the upholstery of chairs, corner and straight sofas, an apron set, etc.
Stylistic solutions
Scandinavian
Blue is used only for the design of the headset, while the decoration of the ceiling, walls and floor is based on beige, white, light gray tones.
And even the palette itself should be warm, not cold, natural, marine. For accents, small details are selected, such as photo frames, dishes, paintings, etc.
Provence
The coziness of the French countryside allows you to use blue as a base or decorative elements. For example, it can be patterns on textiles and dishes, accessories, apron details, countertops, doors, window frames and other small details that you want to pay attention to. Here you should also observe the natural balance and use natural materials.
Minimalism
Blue in combination with white allows you to give up everything superfluous, to achieve neutrality and tranquility. So that the interior does not look boring in just two colors, you can add glossy surfaces that will be balanced by strict geometric shapes. Shades can be used different, ranging from eggplant, and ending with aquamarine.
Hi-tech
This modern style loves and appreciates manufacturability, practicality and quality.
Therefore, bright colors must be applied in a dosed and appropriate way. For example, the facade of a headset, one of the walls, part of the ceiling or a niche can be blue. But these are only exceptions to the rules of the concept of this style.
Classic
For a classic style, it is important to choose natural materials and natural, natural shades, such as azure, sky, blue-gray, indigo, lavender and others. But for the base, more restrained tones are used, including white and beige. Therefore, blue is sold in textiles and dishes, countertops and kitchen utensils, and appliances.
As for neoclassicism, it is important to maintain proportionality and symmetry, decorate the room with moldings, columns and cornices, use lightweight furniture in light blue tones.
Loft
An area with large windows, concrete walls, protruding pipes and brickwork does not tolerate brightness. If you use blue, then only for decorative purposes. Muted, dark tones will look good on the floor or headset doors.
An interesting solution would be to use paint with a metallic effect, which adapts the blue color for the loft.
Modern
The blue color completely concentrates on the headset, while it is emphasized by straight, strict and simple lines. Appliances should be modern and built-in, reflect light with glossy surfaces to create space and lightness. You can use other tones, but they should be soft, not dominate. For decoration - only the most necessary, ordered, in blue-gray tones.
Country
The main task of style is to create a warm atmosphere. Blue is perfectly complemented by wooden elements. To add coziness, it is recommended to decorate the room with small rugs, tablecloths with cute prints and handmade dishes. Lighting is also selected warm.
Marine
White, blue and wooden surfaces are the basis of the marine finish. The center becomes a kitchen or dining area, which are performed in a given palette. And thematic patterns and water themes will achieve the desired effect.
Fusion
There is no concept here, only the desire to combine several styles in one to achieve a stunning result. You should be guided only by the rules for combining different colors. For example, blue can be diluted with bright colors, but the presence of neutral beige will allow you to safely add a little pistachio, yellow and even red.
Blue kitchen decoration
In the event that the headset is not painted blue, the main focus is on the design of the working area - the apron and countertops. The following materials are used for the apron:
- Chipboard and MDF. Treated wood chip panels are not very durable, but they can be easily dyed blue and are affordable.
- Ceramics. The material is resistant to moisture and temperature. The range of tiles is available in all shades of blue, not to mention the original designs, prints, patterns.
- Mosaic. Smooth transitions will slightly soften the blue color, or vice versa - highlight it with an accent.
- Tempered glass. A modern and stylish solution that is perfect for decorating a kitchen in the style of hi-tech, minimalism, modern, fusion, etc. In addition, the blue color will look even more attractive.
As for the countertop, it can completely match the backsplash in color, differ by a few halftones, or create an original contrast, if the stylistic decision allows it.
Gender
Very rarely, blue is used to color the floor. In rare cases, small accents in the form of tiles or thematic drawings are used. Dark tones can visually reduce space in low light. In addition, it is not so easy to find blue laminate or linoleum, and it is not recommended to paint wood due to the specifics of the room. Every year, self-leveling floors made of polymers are gaining more and more popularity, which do not require leveling and are easily tinted.
Wall decoration
Even experienced designers do not always dare to paint all the walls blue at once.
Usually, they start only on one side, making it accent. And only then they consider the concept and decide what else can be added. It all depends on the shade: the deeper it is, the less it can be in the interior of the blue kitchen, and vice versa.
In addition, you can replace monochrome painting with blue wallpaper with a neat pattern or pattern that suits the style. Preference should be given only to non-woven and vinyl models due to high humidity and temperature in the kitchen. Paintable wallpapers are also popular.
Curtains
This is not just textiles, but an excellent solution in cases where you want to add a blue palette, but not overdo it. The fabric should transmit light, be light and resistant to moisture, easy to wash. The length is selected based on the characteristics of the room and the location of the window in the apartment.
Selection of furniture and accessories
In the event that light, light, neutral tones predominate in the decoration, you can use furniture in saturated colors.
