Bright kitchen cabinet colors
10 best colors for your cabinets |
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Considering the options for kitchen cabinet colors? Whether you’re remodelling your room or refreshing it, colored cabinets are a fabulous choice, with the potential to create both a look you love plus give your room a durable and easy-care finish.
Naturally, you’ll want to select kitchen cabinet paint colors that you’ll be happy to live with for a while to come. But you might also want to consider the decorative power of each hue. Different kitchen cabinet colors have particular benefits you may wish to exploit in your room design. Some can brighten and visually enlarge the room, while others make cleaning a less frequent necessity, for example.
And when it comes to the style of your cabinets, you might want to think about which colors complement their look best and fit in with the rest of your kitchen ideas.
Ideas for kitchen cabinet colors
We've selected the most stylish kitchen cabinet ideas and color palettes, so that you can find out the advantages of all the possible kitchen cabinet colors with advice from the experts.
1. Choose white for kitchen cabinets
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White painted kitchen cabinets can complement a whole range of kitchen styles. ‘Fresh and crisp, white is the perfect color to brighten up a traditional scheme, for example a Shaker kitchen,’ says Melissa Klink, creative director at Harvey Jones .
‘Timeless yet modern, it will give classic cabinetry an uplifting look that will work as the perfect base for neutral and colorful accessories and furnishings alike. Equally, white works well in modern settings, as long as it’s balanced by colorful or natural-looking features adding character and warmth.
‘If you think white will look too stark in your contemporary kitchen, try pairing it with a softer shade of beige or a more colorful green. This will create a more impactful look whilst still maintaining a neutral and fresh base.’
Pay attention to the room’s orientation if you’re considering using white when remodelling a kitchen. ‘Think about how the light enters the room: is it a cold northern light, and can it be warmed by the color of the cabinets or the flooring?’ says Tom Howley.
If white is still what you prefer, look for one with undertones of yellow or pink to avoid a cool feel.
White painted cabinets also show dirt more readily than other colors, so they might not be the best choice for homes with young kids and pets, unless the extra maintenance involved is a price you’re willing to pay for the undoubted upsides of a white kitchen.
2. Go for gorgeous gray kitchen cabinet colors
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Leaning towards gray as your favorite among kitchen cabinet colors? There are a whole host of different takes on gray that are possible, from gray-whites through to dark grays that approach the drama of black painted cabinets (see below).
‘Gray is certainly one of the most popular colors we have seen in recent years,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘It works with virtually any style of kitchen, from country-style to ultra-contemporary.
'However, you need to be able to balance it with the right accessories and finishing touches.
Gray kitchens can sometimes look a little dull, so choosing contrasting colors for the bar stools, accessories and even some cabinets can really brighten and balance the whole scheme.
‘For both modern and traditional styles, recent trends seem to be moving away from cool grays and leaning towards warmer and earthier shades of greige,’ she adds. And that’s certainly a strategy you might want to adopt if your kitchen receives northern light, which brings out cool tones.
The light reflectivity of paler tones of gray makes them a boon when it comes to small kitchens. ‘We have some beautiful light gray colors which are very timeless and will keep a small space fresh and feeling spacious,’ recommends Tom Howley.
As a neutral, gray is easy to team with other colors you might want to use for your kitchen wall decor and design features such as kitchen backsplash ideas, making it easy to put together a successful color scheme for the room.
Gray can be more forgiving than white when it comes to hiding the grime that comes about with everyday kitchen use, although the paler the version of gray you pick, the more cleaning will likely be involved.
3. Fall for beautiful blue cabinets
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Blue kitchen cabinet colors are an established trend, and one that seems set to continue. However, while deep rich navy blues may come to mind first, other shades of blue are growing in popularity.
You might want to consider fashion-forward powder blue, a take that’s fresh and clean but also relaxing to live with, or slightly gray-toned ocean blue, which is eye-catching without being overpowering.
‘Ocean-inspired blues work particularly well with timeless and traditional kitchen styles, such as Shaker-style cabinetry,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘Bold enough to liven up the scheme and introduce personality, yet easy to live with, blue cabinetry looks brilliant paired with quartz worktops and wooden features bringing light and warmth to the scheme.’
Blues at the paler end of the spectrum can help make a kitchen feel larger, so consider them if you're looking for small kitchen ideas and white is too clinical for your taste.
They’re also a wonderful choice for south-facing rooms that have the benefit of warm light throughout the day where they’ll optimize the experience of light and space. Dark blues will advance visually, so are generally best reserved for larger rooms.
Another possible issue with blue is that certain takes on the color can feel cool, so get a tester to ensure your preferred shade isn’t going to make your room feel chilly. In general, blues that tend a little towards green are the ones to select for a warmer atmosphere.
A big advantage of blue kitchen cabinets – especially the darker versions? They won’t show the dirt easily delivering a low maintenance finish.
4. Embrace nature with green kitchen cabinet colors
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Green kitchen cabinet colors can range from the freshness of mint, through the earthiness of sage, to deep foliage green. Connecting us to nature, green can be a soothing shade, whichever version you choose, and make kitchen cabinets a fabulous feature of the scheme, rather than a subtle backdrop to colorful backsplashes or kitchen flooring.
They’re practical, too. Green painted cabinets can be forgiving of marks and grime to reduce cleaning time.
‘Green kitchens have overtaken blue schemes in popularity over the last year,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘Green is a versatile colour that looks at home in a sleek setting just as much as a farmhouse kitchen.’
A small kitchen can feel larger if you go for a lighter take on green. Dark greens, meanwhile, can make larger kitchens look super sophisticated. They needn’t be out of the question for smaller rooms, however.
Deep tones can make the space cocooning, and as green is positioned where the cool and warm colors meet on the color wheel, it will help create a cozy kitchen color scheme. Bear in mind that the freshest of greens can feel cool, so avoid them in north-facing rooms.
5. Make it moody with black
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Another of the kitchen cabinet colors that’s become a huge trend is black. It makes for an atmospheric room scheme, but one that’s easy to live with.
Black cabinets won’t show grime, so they’re champions in the practicality as well as the style stakes.
Black looks both dramatic and sophisticated, but given that it will absorb rather than reflect light, is it only an option for larger rooms? ‘If you have your heart set on this style, make sure the room gets lots of natural daylight and that your kitchen lighting ideas are perfectly planned,’ says Tom Howley.
‘Add pale natural flooring or white surfaces and mirrors to help bounce light around and open out smaller spaces. Avoid too many pale contrasts though, as the beauty of a dark kitchen lies in creating a sophisticated yet snug ambience.’
When it comes to the orientation of your room, you might think the cool light in a north-facing kitchen rules black out, but rather than fighting it, you could simply welcome the opportunity to make the kitchen feel cozy and cocooning with black cabinets.
Black can be a winning option when considering modern kitchen ideas.
‘Sleek and contemporary cabinetry can often look a little clinical, especially if painted in minimal whites or grays,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘Black is a powerful color that will add so much personality, depth and definition to the scheme.
'Black handleless cabinetry looks very sophisticated, but if you prefer adding handles, brass or matt black brassware will provide an industrial and luxurious finishing touch.’
However, black should definitely be on your list of possible kitchen cabinet paint colors if you prefer other styles. ‘Black is also a great option if you want to bring a little bit of edge into a traditional Shaker or country-style scheme,’ Melissa continues.
‘Particularly with a more classic design, if you opt for black, make sure the room has enough natural light to take such a bold colour and add lighter touches through the worktop, soft furnishings, dining table and chairs.’
6. Opt for warming yellow or orange
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Bolder, brighter and warmer shades are a growing trend as kitchen cabinet paint colors.
These bright shades can be used for the entire room or for sections – such as incorporated into kitchen island ideas and set against a neutral backdrop of white or charcoal. They’re energetic shades that can be the perfect backdrop for a kitchen where family and friends gather.
These colors are best used on simpler cabinet styles such as slab or Shaker rather than more traditional cabinets, to keep the look contemporary. They are options for smaller rooms too, but here paler takes on the colors are preferable rather than the bolder versions that might be too dominant.
As for the time you might spend on cleaning, they’re somewhere in between the two poles – easier to keep clean than white cabinets, but not as grime-concealing as darks.
Pay attention to the orientation of your room when choosing one of these warm cabinet colors. They might come to life beautifully as the sun hits them in east or west-facing spaces, but the boldest of these hues has the potential to be overpowering when the sun hits them.
Use testers to check before committing.
7. Warm up with red kitchen cabinets
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If you are looking for kitchen color ideas that will never date, here is one to consider. Red kitchen ideas are having something of a moment, and it is easy to see why. A beautiful shade adds instant warmth to this rustic kitchen by Plain English . This muted orange-red is a shade that works so well with the authentic features and bare floorboards.
Rich, sophisticated and eye-catching, this kitchen cabinet color may just tempt you to ditch conventional colored cabinetry.
8. Embrace the dark side
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If you’re looking for kitchen ideas that are both dramatic and calm, the undeniable chic of a black kitchen is the perfect fit.
‘A dark or black kitchen can work very well in monochromatic schemes,’ says Gary Singer, Director of Eggersmann Design. ‘By bringing in dark cabinetry and layering the space with dark textures you can create a feeling of warmth and luxury.
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‘Like the enduring ‘little black dress’, a black kitchen is a classic which will stand the test of time,’ says Richard Atkins, Managing Director at DesignSpace London.
9. Take a two-tone approach to color
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‘A two-tone scheme allows extra definition and interest without overcomplicating,' says Nicola Harding, director, Nicola Harding & Co.
'Most paint charts are arranged in families of colours, making it easy to find two shades that work together or contrast. Remember that dark colors take up more space visually. Use the darker shade below eyeline, and a lighter shade that’s closer to the wall color above; it will help break up expanses of cabinetry and feel calmer and less blocky than a high-contrast scheme.'
Try not to be too clever when choosing kitchen paint colors. Instead, take inspiration from decorative items you intend to include, such as art or upholstery, and see the paint as a backdrop, rather than the main event.
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10. Be brave and decorate with a favorite color
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‘Playing it safe with kitchen cabinet color on a long-term investment like a kitchen is entirely understandable. But first, ask yourself: will it ever really make an impact, and will you end up wishing you’d been braver? Committing to a bright color requires time, effort, and a whole lot of tester pots. Bear in mind that you’re looking for a shade that will make your heart sing every time you’re in the kitchen. Once you’ve narrowed it down, put your chosen color on a trial door or very large sample and live with it for a few days to make sure it’s the one.’
Here, a salmon-pink color sets the scene for the rest of the scheme. This controversial hue can actually form a reliable background color that channels anything from a contemporary to a classical country-house spirit, as long as you find the right tone for the kitchens space and the light.
How do I pick the right color for my kitchen cabinets?
The starting point when you’re selecting kitchen cabinet colors is to consider how you want your room to look and feel.
‘Think about how it might relate not just to the living and dining areas, especially if it is part of an open-plan space, but also how it fits with your overall plan for the house,’ says interior designer Tiffany Duggan, founder of Studio Duggan .
Gather images of kitchens that inspire you and start to hone your ideas, thinking about how they might suit your space, the joinery elsewhere in the house and the period of your property.
Once you've selected your kitchen cabinet colors, our guide to how to paint kitchen cabinets has all the expert advice you will need for the next steps.
What is the most popular color for kitchen cabinets?
White is a popular color for kitchen cabinets. In the Design Trends 2021 study from the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association), whites and off whites were cited as the most popular kitchen color scheme for the near future by 47 per cent of respondents.
Meanwhile, grays and blues, along with beiges and bones, were mentioned by at least 25 per cent of respondents to the survey.
Owner of the eponymous kitchen company Tom Howley reports similar trends. ‘Last year we saw a sharp increase in orders of dark kitchens, with searches for gray shades up by 93 per cent in six months,’ he says. ‘Equally popular are dark shades of green, with searches and orders reflecting that the dark kitchen trend is here to stay.
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‘Dramatic deep shades, such as our color Avocado, luxurious charcoal hues, taupe and sophisticated black designs create cozy and comforting spaces. For a room that simply oozes high-end homeliness, combine dark shades with beautifully grained wood for added texture and warmth.’
Searches echo these observations, with Pinterest reporting a 50 per cent increase in those for the term ‘black kitchen cabinet’. Meanwhile green has taken the ‘kitchen’ hashtag on Instagram by storm; and of the possible shades of blue, it’s powder blue kitchen cabinets that have seen a huge increase in searches.
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor.
Previously executive editor of Ideal Home, she’s specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, and covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home for H&G. She’s written for websites, including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website, 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. It’s no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house renovator.
7 Best Kitchen Cabinets Paint Colors for a Happier Kitchen
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updated Sep 7, 2022
“If you hate it, you can always repaint.
” That’s what people say about painting and it’s true. But if you’re painting your kitchen cabinets, that’s a lot of work. What if you go through all those steps to paint your cabinets and you end up really disliking the color? What if you wished you had picked a more white white than a cream white?
Save yourself the trouble and read this story before you even pick up a paint brush. We asked seven interior designers to share their favorite kitchen cabinet paint colors. And these aren’t just any kitchen cabinet paint colors, either — these are the colors that will really shine, hold up well over time, and add a bit of happiness to the kitchen.
1. White and dark gray
“It’s important to keep in mind how much natural light your space gets before deciding on paint colors. White and a rich, dark gray are my favorite colors to use in a kitchen. We recently used Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White on upper cabinets and Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe on lower cabinets in a kitchen project and it turned out so well.
The dark gray really grounded the design, and the satin brass hardware that we used really popped against it, while white on the upper cabinets and walls kept the space feeling light and bright. For both, we used a matte finish that was still wipeable for a more modern take. Both of these shades also work well with stainless steel appliances and Carrara marble.” — Elizabeth Lawson, Elizabeth Lawson Design
2. Crisp white
“Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace is a nice clean, crisp white that works really well in any kitchen. It allows other design elements to stand out as a focal point, such as the blue stove in the above kitchen, or a warm wood island. We’ve used it in many homes and it always ends up looking great.” — Renee DiSanto, Park and Oak
3. Understated gray
“When it comes to kitchens, I never tire of bright, white spaces. It’s a classic look that stands the test of time and allows your furniture (and food!) to be the hero of the room.
That being said, I love adding a subtle contrast to strong white walls with Farrow and Ball’s Cornforth White in their Estate Eggshell finish for the cabinetry. It’s a wispy shade that reads like a cloud-gray and adds the perfect amount of depth to a space.” — Crystal Palecek, Crystal Palecek Interiors
4. Vibrant blue
“If we are going for a bit of a bold contrast, we tend to gravitate towards darker blues. In the kitchen above, Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy gives the space a lot of depth and warmth. The blue is timeless, but makes a statement, which is one of our favorite design combos!” — Megan Papworth, E. Interiors
5. White and dark gray
“To add a splash of sophistication to bright white kitchens (my favorites are Farrow and Ball’s All White and Benjamin Moore Decorators White — both are bright and welcoming), I like to add a dark gray, like Benjamin Moore Gray to the cabinets.
It’s the perfect combination. These colors go with all finishes (stainless steel, brass, bronze, black, etc.) and complement both a natural stone (such as marble) and a quartz counter.” — Claire Zinnecker, Claire Zinnecker Design
6. A slightly off-white white
“We love using Benjamin Moore’s White Heron for kitchens. It’s a beautiful, bright white without any weird undertones. The color feels light and airy — we love the way it works with Carrara and Calcatta marbles, as well as colored countertops and tiles, because it’s such a neutral and versatile hue. On cabinets and trim, we usually use a satin finish unless we want a higher gloss or a hand-painted look — then we switch to semi-gloss.” — Amy Storm, DesignStorms Interior Designs
7. Greige
“Generally when a paint color goes wrong, it’s because the wrong undertone was selected. Gray isn’t just gray — there are blue-grays, green-grays, purple-grays, etc.
Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore is the perfect greige (a mix of beige and grey). Often times, we are dealing with existing tile that has a lot of gold and I’ve found that Balboa Mist can really help tone it down for a more cool, neutral affect. It’s literally the perfect shade to complement so many things.” — Leyla Bowden Jaworski, Design Shop Interiors
Have you painted your kitchen cabinets recently? What color did you use? Or maybe you’re currently eyeing something specific? Tell us in the comments!
Kitchens of different colors in the interior - designers' advice on choosing colors for the kitchen and 95 photos
The choice of color for the kitchen set depends on how you would like to see the kitchen after all the work is completed. It can be calm or tonic, effective or calming, bright or gentle. Consider in this article the basic rules and advice from designers on choosing colors for the kitchen.
Designer tips on how to choose the right kitchen color and what to watch out for:
* Do not use more than two colors in one kitchen set.
* If the kitchen set is designed in two colors, then the color of the upper cabinets should be lighter in tone than the lower cabinets.
* A monochromatic kitchen looks better when it is made of colors ranging from light beige to dark brown, pleasant, calm and not too flashy. A plain kitchen looks good if the kitchen space is not large.
* Only one color should be the dominant color in the headset if the headset is made in different colors.
* Different colors of the kitchen unit must be combined with each other.
The starting point in the design of the interior of the kitchen should be furniture.
If you are planning to buy brightly colored furniture, it is advisable to make walls in calm, neutral colors.
And vice versa, a monochromatic and not bright kitchen set requires more catchy, contrasting walls and surrounding decor.
The following color combinations are popular in one set: black and white, black and pink, black and red, black and orange, red and gray, red and white, yellow and blue, beige and gray, green and light yellow, dark brown and light brown, brown and beige, orange and dark brown, lilac/purple and yellow, burgundy and light pink, green and brown.
* In a small kitchen space, you do not need to use dark saturated colors.
Remember that a light color visually enlarges the space.
* A room with a large area will become more comfortable if the light suite is supplemented, "diluted" with bright accents.
* Too dark a kitchen set, even in a large kitchen, can create a gloomy atmosphere.
* The colors of nature are best suited to the color of kitchen furniture.
The best color combinations in one kitchen set:
- White - goes well with almost all colors. Best with blue, red and black; - Beige - matches blue, brown, gray and white; - Gray is a neutral color that can be used as a base color. Pairs well with beige/cream, pink, red, purple, brown, blue; - Pink - brown, white, olive, gray, turquoise matches this color; - Red - ideally combined with yellow, white, green, blue and black, combination with gray is also possible; - Brown - with bright blue, cream, pink, green, beige, light brown; - Orange - with blue, blue, lilac, violet, green; - Yellow - with blue, lilac, light blue, gray, black, lilac; - Green - goes well with golden brown, yellow, black, light beige; - Blue - to red, gray, orange, pink, white, yellow; - Blue - to purple, green, yellow, orange, red; - Lilac - to yellow, green, brown, beige; - Black is a universal elegant color.
Looks good with all colors. Best combined with orange, pink, green, white, red, yellow. Color plays a huge role in human life, it affects well-being, mood, performance, relationships. The kitchen is an important part of our home, we spend a lot of time there, so choosing the color of the walls for this room should be taken seriously.
Basic rules for choosing wall colors for the kitchen:
- A large pattern visually reduces the size of the room.
- A small pattern, on the other hand, makes the room appear larger than it really is.
- Geometric patterns on the walls of the kitchen in the form of intersecting stripes, like the ornament on Scottish kilts, create the illusion of a continuous space.
- Vertical pattern "raises" the ceilings, visually "increasing" the height of the room.
- The horizontal pattern and horizontal stripes on the walls expand the kitchen while reducing its height.
- Diagonal lines on the walls bring dynamism to the kitchen interior, creating the illusion of movement.
- Textured wallpapers look very extraordinary. By endowing the surface of the walls with new qualities, they are able to create an additional dimension in the room. Thanks to the play of shadows and partial shadows, curious color nuances and unexpected alternations of textures, you can get a lot of interesting effects.
- When choosing the color of your kitchen, keep your own tastes and preferences in mind.
- Undoubtedly, the kitchen set must be in harmony in color with other design solutions of the room: ceiling, walls, floor. However, first of all, its color should cause you only positive emotions. Psychologists do not get tired of repeating that the coloring of the things around us directly affects the character, mood, well-being and even performance.
Each person has an individual approach to the choice of color, so you should figure out what will be relevant for the kitchen, and what can hardly be called the right decision.
Let's take a closer look at the main color options:
Red - This color is considered one of the most intense, bright, impressive and eye-catching. However, do not forget that it can not only arouse appetite, but also inappropriately increase blood pressure. Psychologists say that such a solution for the kitchen is preferable for people who are strong-willed, self-confident and able to always keep any situation under control.
Psychologists have come to the conclusion that bright red furniture should not be installed by those who regularly diet, wanting to lose weight.
Pink - This shade of red can have different effects on a person - it all depends on the saturation. However, he is not so aggressive, but, on the contrary, carries a tendency to calm and tranquility. Pastel shades of pink are able to improve mood, give a feeling of lightness and tenderness, but crimson ones - awaken appetite, increase tone, excite, make people more emotional.
Orange - If the lady of the house chooses this color for her kitchen furniture, she will always win. The fact is that it is orange shades that moderately increase appetite, and communication in such a bright environment is always relaxed and easy. This is one of the reasons why such tones are chosen in many modern cafes and restaurants. They are considered the key to movement, dynamics and communication.
Who should choose such a solution? First of all, those people who are used to quick snacks are active and purposeful.
Yellow - A yellow kitchen will be filled with light, warmth, comfort and boundless good mood all year round. This choice is most often inclined to cheerful and loving people who love to start their day with beauty. Even in cloudy weather, when it is autumn or winter outside, it will always be sunny and clear in a yellow kitchen. Experts say that this color awakens the "muse" in creative people, and also contributes to the manifestation of imagination, prompts a desire to experiment, including in culinary business. A variety of shades allows you to choose the best one, but it should be borne in mind that too bright contributes to the appearance of anxiety, and dim - a breakdown.
Green - Green has long been considered the most pleasant color to perceive. It evokes a feeling of calmness, and the interior in such colors gives people comfort and a sense of security.
In addition, it is a symbol of growth, life, development, relaxes, protects from stress, nervous overload. Choosing a green kitchen is for those people who do a lot of work, read, work, and also regularly experience psychological or physical stress. In addition, scientists have found that this coloring is able to reduce pain in the abdominal cavity, harmonizes the general condition of the body.
Blue - A blue kitchen is sure to give its owners a sense of calm. It is natural that such an environment will evoke associations with relaxation, sea, sky, water. Well, how can you not relax here? Paradoxically, scientists have found that the popularity of blue shades increases at times when a country or the world as a whole is experiencing crises, including economic ones. It's easy enough to explain. It is the heavenly colors that are a sign of security, trust and even devotion. If there are those in the house who want to say goodbye to excess weight forever, then it is worth acquiring a kitchen in a bright blue color, since, unlike red, it perfectly fights hunger, dulling it.
Violet/Lilac - Violet kitchen is always a bit of a daring option, which always reeks of brightness. Many are inclined to this choice, knowing about some mystical properties of such shades - to attract wealth, strength and power. Nevertheless, it is the purple color that is considered an expression of sensuality, subtlety. To make such a kitchen look luxurious and stylish, you should pay attention to the right combination of shades and accessories. Calm tones, in turn, will create a unique romantic atmosphere in this corner of the house, where it will be pleasant not only to cook and eat, but also to receive guests with a cup of fragrant tea.
Brown - In most apartments today you can find kitchens in brown made of wood or "under it". This is not surprising, because such a color gives a feeling of confidence, stability, trust, comfort. In addition, it is considered the most neutral, since, in most cases, it does not affect the general well-being or mood.
It is worth noting that brown is one of the most combinable colors, as most of the others are combined with it.
Black - A kitchen in black is, as they say, an amateur. The fact is that many modern people are prone to prejudice and consider this color to be mournful, mystical, dark. However, designers prove the opposite and, with a skillful combination of accessories, turn the black kitchen into a stylish and presentable room, which, in addition to everything, looks spectacular and harmonious. This is a classic that will remain relevant and in demand at any time. Most often, black is combined with white, red and orange.
White
The indisputable advantage of such a kitchen is the visual expansion of space. Also, this color is able to soften combinations of any, the brightest shades. It is known that it is completely impractical, but it always looks stylish, spectacular, expensive. However, do not get too carried away, as the abundance of white can cause eye strain and even headaches.
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The kitchen can be called one of the most important places in modern houses and apartments.
Housewives cook here, family members gather for dinner or lunch here, guests are often received here, treating them to a cup of tea. Therefore, special attention is paid to the design of this room. In the article we will talk about kitchens in bright colors, about what colors are used in the interior, and what to be guided by when choosing them.
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General Tips for Decorating a Kitchen in Bright Colors
When designing a bright kitchen, it is important to understand that not all colors work well together.
When decorating this room in bright and saturated colors, don't forget about a few simple rules: The striking design of the kitchen suits both large and compact spaces. When decorating, the compatibility of the palette of furnishings, kitchen sets, wall decoration and accessories with each other is important. A little imagination, following certain simple rules, and now your bright kitchen pleases you every day. Designers talk about one of the most important rules to follow when designing a kitchen in bright colors. This rule is called 60/30/10. It means that when creating an interior, you need to use a maximum of three colors, which should be distributed as follows: If you want to create a bright kitchen design, still choose calm shades as the main tone (beige, cream, white, etc. Important! Although the 60/30/10 rule implies the use of no more than three colors, it does not prohibit the use of different shades of the selected palette. It is only important not to go beyond the prescribed proportions. A bright kitchen doesn't always mean that the walls are painted in rich colors. You can add color to the interior in various ways. Kitchen set facades will give brightness to your kitchen. If you are not a passionate fan of the Scandinavian style in the interior, lovers of black and white classics or monochrome, pay attention to the bright doors of cabinets and drawers. Well, you can supplement them with decorative elements of similar shades. It is not always necessary to buy new furniture in order to enliven a room, sometimes it is enough to order new facades, or even just repaint them using a rich color palette. The easiest way to add color to the interior of any room is with textiles. Draw attention with bright curtains, tablecloths, napkins, towels or pot holders. Make sure that curtains and other textiles are combined with the main and additional colors of the kitchen. They do not have to repeat them, on the contrary, contrasting colors help to add variety to the interior. Curtains in bright colors will set off the walls and kitchen set in neutral tones. Help! It is the kitchen curtains of saturated colors that can become the highlight of the interior, attracting special attention in the interior of the room. You can focus on the design solution of your kitchen by highlighting the working area with a rich color. A bright kitchen backsplash will enliven the interior and at the same time mark the cooking area. Help! The combination of a white kitchen with a bright apron is interesting. To decorate and create an original and effective look for your kitchen, use a worktop in a rich, vibrant color. You can make it in the same color with a kitchen apron. Important! Saturated shades can visually increase and decrease the space of the kitchen, so you should take the choice of color seriously. Neutral colored furniture will look great against bright walls. Combinations of lilac, blue, green and other shades of walls with gray, white, beige muted colors of kitchen furniture are considered successful. Curtains and other kitchen textiles can be in contrasting colors or in other shades of the same palette as the walls. When using wallpaper with stripes or patterns, the decorative elements are matched to the colors of the pattern. Help! Only one wall can be painted in a bright color, using pastel colors for others. Let's see how different bright colors look in the design of the kitchen space. It is believed that white is not the best color for this room, as it will quickly get dirty, it will show traces left after cooking, splashes of grease or oil, etc. The problem is easily solved by using a bright kitchen apron. It will not only attract attention, dilute the seemingly boring interior, but also protect the walls from splashes of grease or oil. White is ideal for small spaces as it visually expands the space. In addition, white will favorably set off any bright colors; in a kitchen with white walls, you can show your imagination and creativity with might and main. A white kitchen set is perfectly complemented by bright curtains or other colored accessories. White furniture will look good against the background of rich-colored walls. Important! In the interior of a small kitchen, it is better to use light neutral primary colors when decorating the walls and choosing a kitchen set, but to focus on curtains, towels, potholders, tablecloths or napkins, countertops or an apron in rich colors. Psychologists say that green has a positive effect on the state of mind, relieves fatigue and fights stress. The kitchen, decorated in green tones, is a pleasure to tune in to the day ahead, sipping coffee at breakfast, and relax at dinner, regardless of the rain and cloudy weather outside. Such a room is associated with spring freshness and summer warmth, when rich green prevails in nature. Help! Shades close to green are pistachio, olive, light green. Yellow is the color of warmth and sunshine. The use of this tone in the interior of the room will bring energy and cheerfulness to the space. When choosing yellow shades, you should not be afraid of excessive brightness, but it is still important to keep the balance of color combinations in the room. Help! Looks good when used in conjunction with yellow blue shades and metallic silver. The abundance of yellow palette in the interior can eventually become tiresome and annoying. Therefore, you should not use yellow as the main color when decorating a room. But the color accents (curtains, kitchen apron, decor items, dishes) will look harmonious and bring energy to the kitchen space. Soft and gentle blue tones have a calming effect on the psyche, while increasing concentration. A variety of shades of this color ranges from a muted grayish "niagara" to a rich ultramarine. Blue shades are versatile and will look great in kitchens decorated in various styles, from romantic Provence to modern modern. Help! You can emphasize the brightness of the color with white tones, and soften the saturation using various gray, beige, brown or black shades. Combinations of ultramarine with green, purple, emerald or yellow tones will look spectacular and original. When choosing a red palette of shades for decorating the kitchen, it is important to remember that in addition to the positive effect on the human psyche (stimulating mental activity, stimulating appetite, creating an atmosphere of hospitality), such tones also have a negative effect (too much red can quickly tire, cause irritation, anxiety, provoke mental stress). Therefore, you should use red in the interior carefully, choosing the right shades, thoughtful combinations and remembering that it is much easier to change red curtains if necessary than a red kitchen set. Help! For the interior of this room, it is better to use not bright red tones, but cherry or coral shades in combination with the main white color. A kitchen decorated with a rich orange palette relieves apathy and melancholy, has a positive effect on emotions, creates a pleasant atmosphere, starts the recovery processes of the body, improves tone.
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Which kitchen elements can be decorated in bright colors?
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