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13 cream kitchen ideas that prove beige is back

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Looking for some gorgeous cream kitchen ideas? Cream and beige seem to have got a bit of a bad rap over the last few years – we blame Magnolia paint! But it's no longer just associated with soulless rentals and blah hotel rooms, it's now the color everyone is loving in 2021. 

It's probably a sign of the times, but 2020 saw a rise in making our homes more... homey. Gone were the minimalist interiors, the monochrome scheme, even Mid-century modern furniture took a hit. We were all about making our spaces, cozy, welcoming and well an escape from the madness that last year brought. 

And cream is the perfect color for doing just that. Soft, inviting, still a neutral but just slightly warmer than white, it's a versatile hue that's perfect for creating a classic kitchen. Listen to us trying to get all deep about a color, but just take a look at these kitchens and you'll see exactly what we mean...

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'We’re seeing warmer greiges and beiges increase in popularity. While we were noticing a shift toward warmer colors before COVID-19, with everyone spending so much time at home, we expect this trend to continue. These warm, earthy tones create a sense of calm and cultivate the feeling of wellness in the home, which is exactly what homeowners need right now.' explains Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams .

Convinced a cream kitchen color scheme is for you? We've pulled together all of our fave looks to suit all styles and all budgets. Whether you are totally redesigning you kitchen from scratch or just looking for ways to bring cream hues into your current space, we have you covered.

1. Pick grey toned creams for a fresh look 

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Before we get started, let us first say cream doesn't always have to equal a yellow-toned white. Yes, it's a warmer neutral, but there are also so many tones and shades that still feel fresh and modern. 

Just look at this cream kitchen. The cream has slightly cooler, more grey undertones which gives it less of a country kitchen feel, and a more elegant classic vibe. Try Farrow & Ball's Skimming Stone for a perfect stony off white, and combine these more greigey colors with a lighter cream or white for a fresh contrast.

'There’s a reason why cream kitchens are a perennial favourite among homeowners. Cream is a versatile color that works in all styles and schemes, from traditional farmhouse to modern and minimalistic. Trends come and go, but cream is a neutral color that will stand the test of time, and can be easily adapted and updated with different accessories and colour combinations over time - it’s perfect for a kitchen that is designed for longevity.' explains Melissa Klink, Head of Design at Harvey Jones .

2. Mix creams with light wooden accents

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If you are looking to bring a rustic feel into an all cream kitchen, you can't go wrong with introducing to wooden accents. We would recommend sticking with lighter, cooler-toned woods to tone down the warmer cream tones if you are after a more contemporary, almost Scandi look. Of course, if you want to bring in even more warmth, you can pick warmer woods – these work perfectly in a cream country kitchen. 

3. Keep a cream kitchen simple

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Cream kitchens don't always have to be more traditional, check out this very chic, simple cabinetry. Paired with a grey worktop and matching cream splashback it would suit anyone wanting the warmth of a cream kitchen but still wants to keep the space minimalist and contemporary.  

You could always contrast the sleek cabinets with rustic decor as seen in this modern kitchen if you want to mix the two styles – it's a very on trend combo and creates that modern country look that everyone is after at the moment. 

4. Paint your kitchen cabinetry cream

Creating a cream kitchen doesn't always have to mean pulling out your existing one and starting from scratch. If you want a budget-friendly way to update your kitchen, painting your cabinets is a straightforward DIY job you can do in a couple of weekends. 

Be sure to order paint swatches first though so you can see how different creams look in your space – don't be fooled, they might all look the same but the undertones will all look different in the light of your kitchen. Check out our guide to how to paint kitchen cabinets for everything you need to know. 

5. Add in cooler tones to a cream kitchen 

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If you are looking for colors to bring into a cream kitchen, cooler tones like greys and dark blues work wonderfully. Be sure to pick a cream that doesn't have too much of a yellow undertone if you want to introduce these more steely tones. Stick to more of a warm off white that feels quite fresh and crisp –  check out Lick's White 04 for one of our faves.

6. Warm up your kitchen walls 

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Another simple way to get a dose of cream into our current kitchen is to paint the walls. Layering up all the neutrals is such an on trend look so if you have a grey or white kitchen, you can easily warm it up with a beige wall. Bring the look together and add more of those layers with some wooden accents and textures. A very laid back look that you can switch up with decor whenever takes your fancy.

7. Keep it simple with an off white scheme

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Loving all the layers of cream going on in this kitchen. The beige cabinetry, the warm white tiles, the lighter cream on the walls, even the tile grouting is cream! And yet this space doesn't feel too. .. cream thanks to the pops of green from the houseplants and the simple addition of the black barn star that links with the monochrome rug. 

This is a top tip if you want to go for an all cream kitchen, make sure you add just a touch of decor in a deeper color to ground the look and give it a bit of a focus. 

8. Contrast a cream kitchen with a dark floor

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Thought a cream kitchen couldn't bring those moody vibes? Think again. Keep it neutral with your cabinets but then go dramatic with your flooring. Painting floorboards in a dark charcoal or picking slate tiles won't interrupt that rustic feel of a cream kitchen, but it will provide a ton of depth and the perfect contrast to all those pale neutrals. 

9. Team cream with copper

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Another gorgeous modern country kitchen; it seems cream lends itself so well to that trend. This cream has a more olive tone, which we love, perfect if you want to pair it with more obviously olive greens as you can see here for a really fresh but still very inviting look.  

It's the copper accents in this kitchen that draw the eye, they are the perfect metallic for this tone of cream. The copper brings out the warmth but also slightly contrasts those green tones too, giving the cream more dimension. 

10. Bring in a country feel with a cream Aga

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Complete the country kitchen vibe with a cream Aga (or a cream oven would have a similar effect if the idea of an Aga daunts you). Pair with lighter, off white cabinets and walls, plus plenty of warm wooden furniture to enhance that farmhouse feel. Create contrast, and break up all those creamy colors using terracotta tiles, which still add to the warm color pallet but add a depth to the room. 

11. Create a focus with darker accents

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Introducing a strong accent color into a neutral kitchen can totally lift the space, and give it a bit of a focus among all that cream. You could go for a classic feature wall but we think just adding a touch of color around a door frame or on the mantle as seen here, can have a very similar effect.  

12. Pick a stylish marble splashback

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Want your cream kitchen to have a glamorous feel to it? Throw in some marble! Whether that be in a backsplash, your kitchen worktop, or just a couple of accessories. 

The grey tones of the marble will freshen up the warm tones, giving the space a lift and creating a cleaner, more contemporary look. Pair with brass or gold hardware and you've got the dream combo right there. 

13. Use cream to expand a small kitchen 

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It's interior design 101 that lighter colors tend you work best in smaller spaces, making cream a perfect choice if you are work with a small kitchen. Depending on the natural light you get in your kitchen, a straight-up white can look a bit stark and clinical, so opt for cream for a softer look that will look lovely in all lights.

Note how in this kitchen, cream is used on the walls and cabinets, but the ceiling is painted white. This just lightens up the space and creates the allusion that there is more height to the room.

What colors go with a cream kitchen?

Cream is such a versatile color you can make it work with any color scheme. Since it's on the warmer side, it does lend itself best to warmer toned colors, but that doesn't necessarily mean you only have to stick to pinks and reds. 

Colors that traditionally have cooler tones like greys, blues and greens can all work too, you just have to pick the right ones – try out warmer deep blues and muted olive greens if you are looking to add some color. 

What worktops go with a cream kitchen?

Our top pick for worktops that go with a cream kitchen would be wood worktops. As you have probably worked out from the gorgeous kitchens above, cream does lend itself more to that classic, country kitchen kind of vibe and wooden worktops work best with that look.

Marble also looks lovely in a cream kitchen to give those more slubby tones a lift. This would be the perfect choice if you want to freshen up the space and create a more contemporary look.

Still looking for more neutral kitchen inspiration? We have a whole gallery of white kitchen ideas for you to peruse through next. 

Hebe joined the Real Homes team in early 2018 as Staff Writer before moving to the Livingetc team in 2021 where she took on a role as Digital Editor. She loves boho and 70's style and is a big fan of Instagram as a source of interiors inspiration. When she isn't writing about interiors, she is renovating her own spaces – be it wallpapering a hallway, painting kitchen cupboards or converting a van.

Cream kitchen ideas in timeless shades from hessian white to ecru

Looking for cream kitchen ideas? For many years now all shades of cream and magnolia have been shunned for brilliant white and hues of grey. But for 2021 the tide has turned, and those creamy neutrals have been brought up to date with a new, sophisticated colour palette, offering a wider choice of soft neutrals.

Cream kitchens are the ideal choice for those looking for a safe neutral shade, but a colour warmer than white and not as outspoken as grey.

This steadfast neutral colour lends itself to a number of kitchen ideas and decorating styles, from rustic to contemporary. Harvey Jones kitchen designer Leisha Norman tells Ideal Home, ‘Cream is a versatile shade that looks beautiful in both traditional and contemporary settings. It is light enough to make the room feel more spacious, yet it’s not as stark as white can be.’

As a new kitchen is a huge investment, it's no surprise that so many of us opt for kitchen colour schemes that will stand the test of time. Cream kitchens are one of the most popular styles, with colours such as ivory, off-white and buttermilk proving popular choices.

You might choose an ultra-modern glossy cream kitchen that combines streamlined cabinetry with the latest appliances, or perhaps use painted cream cupboards to transform a cottage kitchen that has low ceilings. However you use this versatile shade, here are our cream kitchen ideas to inspire your design.

Cream kitchen ideas

1. Make cream feel contemporary

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Cream doesn't have to say 'country-style', it can be highly effective as the backdrop in a more contemporary setting. In a modern home, choose a cream kitchen to create a bright and summery feel. Combine cream units with black metro tiled walls and practical kitchen worktop ideas, such as granite, for a busy family kitchen.

Choose statement glass pendant lights to add a living room vibe to the space – a design feature which is very on-trend for 2021. Add contemporary wireframe barstools to amplify the modern style credentials.

2. Give neutrals a new lease of life

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If you prefer your kitchens pale but find that white kitchens are too clinical, opt for a palette of off-whites and buffs - imagine shades of vintage paper. Cream cabinetry feels fresh and modern teamed with white fittings and chalk-white walls. Matching stone worktops and floors help to keep the look cohesive. A warming cream AGA adds a classic country finish.

3. Go for splashes of on-trend grey

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Warm cream cabinetry is an ideal backdrop for sophisticated grey kitchen ideas such as worktops, lights and accessories. Choose a shade of grey with warm undertones to help retain the warm qualities of cream, avoiding blue-toned greys. Finish the look by painting the walls with a putty colour, to meet the two tones of cream and grey halfway.

4. Factor in freestanding furniture for flexibility

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Why not opt for freestanding furniture instead of fitted kitchen units? Choose pieces such as a painted cream sideboard for storage, a dresser where you can display your favourite china and glassware, and a large farmhouse table surrounded by spindle chairs for family meals.

If you're looking for shabby chic decorating ideas, fit shelves instead of wall cupboards to store items such as Kilner jars, cookware and serving dishes. Touches of copper, pink and stone bring this country kitchen scheme to life.

5. Play it safe with an off-white scheme

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If you want to create the perfect family kitchen, be inspired by this modern kitchen idea. This open-plan design has ample worktop space for food preparation, a stainless-steel range cooker and chic white metro tiles. Built in an extension, the cream units curve round to form a breakfast bar for a casual eating space, with stylish pale blue pendant lights above.

6. Create a café-style kitchen

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For a café-style kitchen combine cream walls and cabinetry with an area decorated with blackboard paint and you'll never forget anything on your shopping list ever again! Keep the look light and cheerful with cream painted base units and a practical wooden worktop.

Continue the warm wood tones with dining furniture, then add black and copper accessories as a finishing touch.

7. Create a classic scheme you'll love for years to come

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A cream painted kitchen is the perfect choice for a cottage with low ceilings, as it makes the space feel light and open. Create this look with Shaker-style base cabinets, cream wall tiles and pale flagstone flooring. If you have space, an Aga will suit a cream country kitchen perfectly.

As an alternative to wall cupboards, install a kitchen island in the centre of the room to provide plenty of storage.

8. Invigorate with strong blue accents

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If you're looking for ways to add colour to an all white kitchen or you want to inject some personality into your cream space, use one strong accent colour. In the case of this neutral kitchen scheme, cream walls play the perfect backdrop to display midnight blue storage and shelving. For extra effect the main kitchen island is also blue.

The delicious shade of mushroom on the tiles adds a subtle layer on from the cream, to create a harmonious palette of neutrals to compliment the punchier blue accents.

9. Create focus with a feature wall

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Like with all good neutral schemes, a hit of strong accent colour can go a long way to uplift the spirit of the room. If red kitchens are too strong, this shade paired with cream is a trusted colour combination, especially in a country-style kitchen like the one shown above.

In this compact U-shaped kitchen idea, one striking red wall helps to add a focal point of interest within the cream colour scheme. The painted wall anchors the red accent colours dotted around the kitchen, from the appliances to textiles it all flows seamlessly.

10. Offset cream with dark flooring

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Maintain an all-cream colour scheme with the cabinetry and walls and instead use the floor to add a statement shade. A dark tiled floor helps to add depth to the room, ideal for small kitchens because it highlights the amount of floor space, which when the rest of the room is bright and airy, it can give a greater perspective.

Natural wooden worktops help to break up the look further, without drawing the eye away from the two contrasting tones of cream and black.

11. Team with green to create a country classic

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12. Compliment with cream in a country kitchen

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In a farmhouse choose a kitchen design that complements the original features in your home. In this country kitchen, cream cabinetry and pale stone flooring blend seamlessly with the vaulted ceiling and exposed wood beams.

The island unit has been painted in coordinating stone and accents of colour with fuchsia pendant lamps, glassware and pretty artwork.

13. Keep it classy and sophisticated

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In this beautiful kitchen, a cream palette keeps the look fresh, while the dresser and vintage wooden table create a charming country feel. A combination of antiques, vintage accessories and salvaged pieces give this kitchen a sense of grandeur.

Does grey go with a cream kitchen?

We can hear the whole nation asking, because grey is a firm favourite for the modern home. All will be pleased to hear the answer is yes, the key is keeping the tones similar in warmth. Grey and cream can offer an ideal soothing colour combination to create a strong neutral base, avoiding the starkness of brilliant white. Thanks to the undertones in both colours, they work together in unison to add warmth and depth.

What colours go with a cream kitchen?

Thanks to the warmth of cream it works best with colours on the warmer scale of the spectrum, such as red. The colour combination of red and cream is a particularly popular painted kitchen idea in a country kitchen, which teams well with natural woods and stone worktops and flooring.

While warm colours are the most welcome, green and blue can work just as well despite being colder in tone. It's about choosing the right depth of colour, which can compliment the cream. For instance sage green has an earthy quality that helps to bring warmth.

‘As cream is a soft, neutral shade, it works really well with a multitude of colours’ explains Leisha Norman, kitchen designer at Harvey Jones.

‘Consider having your cabinets or walls in a different tone – perhaps a deeper blue-grey or a forest green – as this will add more of an edge to the final space. Another good idea is to add some interest with standalone pieces, such as an old AGA in a black shiny finish.’

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Refinement and airiness of the cream kitchen amazes with impeccable cleanliness and nobility. Even in the photo, she attracts the eye with ease and tranquility, beckoning with comfort and warmth. Surrounded by a cream-colored setting, it is pleasant to gather in the evenings with the whole family or start the morning alone with a cup of coffee.

Soft color adds charm and sophistication

And if you think creamy cuisine is beautiful but not pragmatic, you are wrong! The practicality of the interior in bright colors is time-tested.

What cream looks like

Cream is not beige, peach, pearl, or even pink. He absorbed all these shades. It is generally accepted that cream is a light shade of white with a yellow tint. It is called a classic of warm tones. Look at any interior photo from our gallery at the end of the article: cream looks different in each shot.

Color chart

The color is so multifaceted that it is difficult for an untrained eye to catch its shades, to understand the tones. Its essence is light semitones. It's not even a color, but its state.

Minor inclusions of shades such as:

If you are looking for an alternative to white, then this is what you need. It is noble and rich in nuances. Take a look at the photo.

Creamy brown kitchen.

A cream-colored kitchen has a number of significant advantages, and its interior:

Matching styles for cream kitchens

Cream is versatile. It is suitable for different styles in light colors. The color has lost some of its popularity during the minimalist design craze. Then the crystal white color held the palm. But the coziness of cream and its ability to never get bored helped the color to return.

Today, creamy cuisine is not uncommon. But even looking at photos in design magazines, the language does not dare to call it banal.

Classical perfection

Classic kitchen design is becoming more and more popular and in demand. Light facades allow you to focus on the original decor and other details.

Cream furniture fronts in classic style

If you complement the design with harmonious moldings on the ceiling and curtains of warm colors, you will get a comfortable kitchen with a classic style.

Retro kitchens

Scandinavian, rustic, Provencal and country style often emphasize cream furniture. It can be slightly pink, even peach, yellowish or greenish. Such kitchens have a maximum of comfort and warmth.

Kitchen room in Provence style

Room furniture in bright colors is chosen with matte facades. An apron in such an interior should not stand out from the general style. Instead of tiles, surfaces with a craquelure effect are often used. Light scuffs and artificial aging of textured tiles are appropriate here.

Modern

Dynamics of modern style in kitchen design is expressed in the use of simple functional furniture, plain fronts and cabinets. Frosted glass and steel fit well into the interior.

Modern accepts this tone

The upper modules of the headset are decorated with glass doors, and the lower ones can be made a tone or two darker.

Art Deco

The luxury and richness of this style is expressed in the use of interesting details in a laconic form. The dominant kitchen is usually a furniture set, which plays here with an abundance of shades. The shape of the furniture is played up with a rich palette of backsplashes and walls.

Spotlights are included in the interior. The dining area is decorated with tiles with a sheen of metal.

High-tech

Not without metal and high-tech style. Strict lines and straight forms prevail here. In a technological interior, metal, plastic and tempered glass are used. Here, beige gets along well with cold metal and makes it more cozy and homely.

The apron is tiled in grey, brown or beige.

Monochrome or contrast?

A cream interior can do without companion colors. A kitchen in pastel colors always looks elegant. Here you can play with shades. A light backsplash made of ceramic tiles works well with darker, thicker and more densely colored lower modules.

Monotonous cream "expands" the room well. To enhance the effect and avoid traditionalism, glossy furniture facades and mirror surfaces are used. For example, a set with a stainless steel worktop or a glass backsplash will make the kitchen expressive. The gloss of light shades will additionally create interesting highlights even in kitchens where the sun does not look.

If you want to play with color combinations without risk, feel free to choose cream and chocolate. This duet is suitable for tiles, suitable for lining an apron and is considered a win-win option. As a third color, steel, gray or natural oak is suitable. Light furniture is well set off by dark tiles or brown countertops of any shade.

In combination with bright colors, the cream becomes neutral. It remains in the shade and serves as an excellent background for more saturated shades. Such properties will be appreciated by lovers of complex colors. It is combined with purple, shades of fuchsia and burgundy.

If you don't know what color to combine a cream color with, take a closer look at its shade at least in the photo. Greenish cream will make friends with terracotta, olive, with orange and yellow flowers suitable for green. The pink kitchen will become more seasoned if you choose cream furniture for it. The surface of the facades can be glossy or matte.

Light blue can be chosen from the cold ones. In tandem with cream, it creates a calm interior. Pastel warm kitchen will take on all shades of brown, sand and gray. This design will be appreciated by adherents of natural color with bright accents.

Benefits of cream color in kitchen design

  1. Neutrality. Cream color does not hurt the eyes. He knows how to be dominant and humble. Cream goes well with almost all colors. If you have cream furniture, then you can easily pick up the color of the walls, floor, ceiling and windows.
  2. Ability to expand space. Cream, like other light colors, is visually capable of making a small kitchen wider, taller and longer.
    Promotes peace. This color is always calm. It does not irritate, does not excite, does not cause rejection.
  3. Coziness and comfort. Color evokes warmth and well-being.
  4. Practical and easy to clean. If all the errors in cleaning are visible on white, then cream is more loyal in this regard. Minor scratches, dust and other traces of stay are less noticeable on the facades of this color.
  5. Stunning visual effect. Even inexpensive cream furniture looks noble. Light-colored headsets are becoming popular. This trend is affecting pricing, with cream kitchen furniture going up in price.

Cream color is unique. It is in his power to turn an ordinary kitchen into a cozy corner. There are no difficulties with him. They say he's boring? Maybe. But only if the whole kitchen is decorated in the same color, without any accents. Monotony in design can really cause boredom.

If you develop a kitchen design based on the play of shades, combinations of light and dark tones, then you can get a kitchen even better than in the photo in the most fashionable magazines.

60 interior design photos in warm cream tones

Soft cream color has a universal character, but it cannot be called neutral: yellow, pink, gray, even green nuances can be seen in the tint range. And they all create a different atmosphere. For example, the ivory color close to white, in contrast to the pure innocent tone, makes the space less strict and more elegant. And wheat, in which there are straw notes, is a warm and positive shade. The oyster palette has a cooler tone, as it includes gray nuances. Therefore, cream-colored kitchens can be drastically different, especially in a variety of color duets and styles.

The cream range is universal in terms of area of ​​application - floors, walls, ceilings and suites will be organic in such shades. It can be monochrome, combined soft or contrasting design.

The photo shows a kitchen decorated in a monochrome cream palette.

This color is pleasing to the eye in any style of design: the situation will be light and at the same time sophisticated if the interior is dominated by cream. Even in fanciful details, such a range will be unobtrusive.

Cream highlights

Cream as part of the beige spectrum can be called neutral, but the versatility of the nuances that determine its temperature make it more versatile. It includes many tint variations - pearl, peach, ashy, pink notes. Of course, it is predominantly light beige, so it can be used in any combination and in various interiors.

Cream is a striking and effective alternative to white - it looks less sterile, but allows you to decorate the room in equally light colors. With a beige range, you can “push” the walls of a small room, but at the same time make it warm and cozy. The impression of a creamy kitchen is formed with the help of other, brighter or darker details that will be reflected in light surfaces.

Elegant monochrome kitchen or combined design: harmonious duets

A monochromatic palette in the interior may well be interesting even in such a light and versatile version as cream. For this, different tint nuances, textured materials, visual effects are used. These are gloss, mother-of-pearl, metallic, velvet surfaces, wood and textiles. Of course, such a design is not without inclusions - in any kitchen there are accessories, an apron, fronts of household appliances, utensils and other elements that rarely match the color of the finish and furniture.

But the mood in the interior depends on the number and nature of such inclusions.

In the photo - a combination of cream and burgundy in the interior of a modern kitchen.

Cream color looks organic with any tone, which can be both background and accent. For a kitchen in warm colors, yellow, orange, red details and surfaces are chosen, but for a cooler one - blue, blue, metallic, white, azure inclusions. As a base, it is easy to use pastel shades of pistachio, peach, turquoise, yellow, mocha. Although the background has the right to be more intense - then the furniture becomes an accent, and its colors - an original decor in any interior.

The photo shows a cream-colored set against the background of walls the color of coffee with milk.

Which style to choose for a cream kitchen

The versatility of light beige does not limit its use in design directions. In the classics, it gives way to decor and aristocratic design, in minimalism it is the soloist, decorating the interior, in eco-design it emphasizes the natural beauty of an unobtrusive palette.

Classic in cream

The aesthetics of classic design is achieved by symmetry, fine lines, ornate decorations, carved or applied details. A beige kitchen in such light colors looks airy, openwork, elegant. Saturated shades may be present here, but usually they are unobtrusive - these are chocolate, mocha, dark pistachio, emerald, anthracite. But in any case, choose a matte finish, against which elegant cream furniture looks especially sophisticated.

Traditional solutions are chosen for classic cream furnishings:

In the photo - a classic kitchen in cream colors with an apron made of "boar" tiles.

In a spacious room, classic design often includes a portal above the stove, imitating a stove. This element makes the atmosphere even more original, warm and cozy. In a cream design, it is the hearth that can become an accent. Usually this is how the interior of the kitchen is decorated, where the family spends a lot of time. It is appropriate to highlight the portal with natural terracotta - the natural color of clay, ceramic tiles. However, the same technique is suitable for focusing on the hearth in country and Provence styles.

Rustic interior in cream palette

Kitchen design in exceptionally light colors can be implemented in one of the rustic interior styles. But, as a rule, in a chalet, Italian or Russian design, the place for cooking will be quite colorful, perhaps saturated in color. Dark wood will prevail here. But in the style of Provence, the kitchen can be really creamy. This direction is characterized by faded, pastel shades. Therefore, wheat, almond milk color, birch will be organic in the design. They practically remain inconspicuous, airy, unobtrusive. This is an exceptional solution for a kitchen of any size.

Provence style is characterized by:

The photo shows a creamy Provence-style kitchen interior.

Art Nouveau and bionics (organic) - unusual solutions for extravagant cuisine

Modern trends are often called modern, but in reality it is the development of architecture towards natural trends. It manifested itself in the rejection of straight lines, the combination of aesthetic and functional features in one object, in the manifestation of the fluidity of life processes. Such an interior has a dynamic character, a natural environment, including different zones for different pastimes and life cycles. And these sections smoothly flow into one another. The cream color in this design serves as a backdrop for bright lines that indicate the dynamism of life.

The Art Nouveau design palette (as well as in the organics that continue its ideas) is completely subject to the laws of nature. Here, wheat is combined with greenery, a hint of wood, blue sky and blue sea.

Pictured is an Art Nouveau kitchen in warm tones of almond milk.

A few features:

If you choose wallpaper for finishing such a kitchen, then you should prefer coverings without a pattern, because it is difficult to find such materials without a symmetrical pattern. As a decor against their background, natural elements are used - for example, hemp, which can become the basis for the manufacture of floor lamps, chairs, coffee tables, floor lamps. Natural wood can also be painted in a sand shade. But even in the dark spectrum, it will be appropriate in a cream design.

The tradition of using exclusively natural materials is also relevant for the now fashionable eco style. And it also uses natural elements for decoration. Here, too, the creamy palette becomes the backdrop for functional, but most importantly, natural solutions.

Hi-tech cream - custom design for a tech kitchen

The industrial nature of hi-tech design usually suggests a certain detachment and cool restraint. It is dominated by metal and glass. Their colors really belong to the "cold" spectrum, but in the cream range, the kitchen becomes more comfortable. In warm colors, the technological interior becomes softer and more comfortable. The almond milk palette softens the severity of the gray color of the metal, the coldness of the glass facades and shelves, the lack of decor, the straightforwardness of the design.

In such a kitchen, cream is often combined with a dark countertop. The same can be an apron, decoration of the dining area, a pattern on glossy facades. As a rule, rich high-tech shades are softened by glossy finishes. It is also present on cream facades.

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