Kitchen and living room color ideas

This moody hue is making us crave a rainy day indoors with a cup of tea while bread bakes in the oven. It is the perfect dull blue that still feels warm and rich.

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Canary Yellow and Blue

Look no further than the classic yellowware bowl for proof that blue and yellow make for a timeless country combo, as seen here in this 98-square-foot galley kitchen that features canary-yellow cabinets and quilt-like cement tiles. The petite 20-inch range maximizes cabinet space in the small kitchen.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color, Honey Bees by Sherwin-Williams; Backsplash Tile, “Tangier Primero” by Villa Lagoon

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Warm Gray

Martha Stewart's kitchen features an understated neutral tone that she says was inspired by shells. The warm gray pairs nicely with copper cookware.

Get the Look: Wall Paint Color, Stormy Monday by Benjamin Moore

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Light Blue

A light blue kitchen island adds to the lighthearted spirit of the Michigan lake home of designer Chenault James . It's a subtle use of color that brings big results. Red diner-inspired barstools add pops of retro color.

Get the Look: Island Paint Color, Rhine River by Benjamin Moore

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Pure Black

When homeowner Bailey McCarthy moved into her century-old Texas farmhouse, the kitchen wall was a boring beige and the cabinets, which vary in height, were white. "Painting everything black seemed like a good way to make the cabinets blend in with the wall," says Bailey. She balanced the dark statement color with butcher-block countertops and brass hardware and lighting.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color, Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball

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Watery Blues

This kitchen's tone-on-tone color scheme started with the deep blue-green painted floor inspired by the surrounding coastal views. Designer Hadley Wiggins then chose what she calls “aviator blue” for the cabinets. It's a perfect complement to the converted barn's warm wood tones.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color, Blue Toile by Benjamin Moore; Floor Paint Color, Lead Gray by Benjamin Moore

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Soft Taupe

When you want to add little color but don't want it to overwhelm, look to a soft taupe. The appealing neutral adds a warm but airy swathe of color. It's a color that also pairs well with stained wood cabinets.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color, Smoky Ash by Benjamin Moore

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Sunny Yellow

Designer Alison Kandler and homeowner Jenn Chiarelli found the perfect sunny shade for the kitchen island in Jenn's bright California farmhouse by pulling paint chips of colors that simply made Jenn feel happy. Then they found ways to incorporate the hues into the kitchen to create a look that is as colorful as it is cheerful. The black woven stools add a grounding element to the candy-colored space.

Get the Look: Island Paint Color, Tropical Moss by Dunn-Edwards Paints

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Gray Green

Designer Heidi Caillier chose a soothing green that is a little bit gray and a little blue for the Shaker-style cabinets. “It changes with the light," Heidi says. "It also feels traditional to me, which is what I really wanted.” The color pairs particularly well with soapstone countertops and unlacquered brass bail pulls and knobs. Six-inch terra cotta hex tiles add distinct richness to the artfully layered kitchen.

Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color, Oil Cloth by Benjamin Moore; Hardware, unlacquered brass bail pulls and knobs from Classic Brass

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Sky Blue

One Kings Lane designer Sarah Blank opted for a calming blue for the shelves, brackets, and walls of this kitchen, lending more cohesion to the space.

Get the Look: Cabinetry and Wall Paint Color, Lulworth Blue by Farrow & Ball

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Off-White

When you have a lot of natural wood in your kitchen, pure white walls can feel too stark, especially if you're going for a rustic kitchen look. Instead, choose a warm white that has just a touch of gray in it for a color that complements wood tones and works well with other warm neutral colors. (Plus, it will balance out all your stainless steel appliances.)

Get the Look: Wall Paint Color, Fleur de Sel by Sherwin-Williams

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Soft Green

The homeowners of this classic farmhouse-style kitchen used a soft green paint color on both the paneled walls and cabinetry to create a fun statement that isn't overpowering. Neutral accents such as the reclaimed hickory beams, honed granite countertops, and slate floors take the pastel from sweet to sophisticated.

Get the Look: Wall and Cabinetry Paint Color, custom mix of one part Mint Chocolate Chip by Benjamin Moore and two parts Hancock Green by Benjamin Moore

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Jennifer Kopf is the Executive Editor of Country Living. She also covers antiques and collecting.

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By Katina Beniaris

Apr 20, 2017

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.

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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

Trends 2022: trendy colors for the kitchen-living room

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According to research, most consumers prefer white kitchens. They can be understood, a monochrome interior is a practical and generally win-win solution. Experts advise: if you don’t know what color to choose a kitchen, take a white one, you won’t go wrong. But what to do if the sterile interior began to become boring? A sure way to cheer up and improve the moral climate in the house - color accents , and it's much easier than you think. Introducing trendy colors and techniques to give your kitchen a modern and welcoming feel.

Pastel colors have topped the list of trends for several seasons in a row and are not going to give up their positions. We are only happy about this: the palette of candy shades and fruit ice cream will perfectly fit into the interior of the kitchen-living room. At the peak of popularity are complex red-pink and berry tones, as well as various shades of green from coniferous to mint. These cheerful natural colors are good both individually and in combination with each other.

Owners of black, gray and other monochrome interiors can also use the "candy" palette, because these colors are truly universal.

Fronts and shelves in berry sorbet

An easy way to transform a monochrome kitchen is to highlight individual sections with color. In addition, a two-tone kitchen is one of the most fashionable design solutions. You can create solid color combinations in the Color Blocking style by partially replacing or painting white fronts and shelves. Highlight color better individual units such as a kitchen island, row of cabinets or open shelving.

Marshmallow tiles and mosaics

Pastel shades green and pink are perfect for color blocking in the interior. For finishing residential premises, we recommend choosing tiles with a matte velvety surface, as a glossy sheen often gives the room a cold and not cozy look.

Appliances mint color

In an open-plan interior, even seemingly minor details matter. For example, a microwave oven is always in sight, which means it has no right to spoil the interior, and with the right approach, it can even emphasize its advantages. Design models with color facades will support the creative mood of the owners and help create a stylish space with a modern character.

Bright table linen

Tablecloths, napkins, kitchen towels, curtains and seat cushions sweet, "candy" flowers - an easy and quick way to colorize gray everyday life. We consider linen textiles to be the best choice for the kitchen, they are not only beautiful and environmentally friendly, but also the most practical. Unlike other fabrics, linen can “age beautifully” - over time, linen only gets better, and subsequent washing only enhances its softness and texture.

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Tablecloth "Morning", "Family values"

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Pastel color palette

Light pastel palette visually expands the space , making it airy, so these colors are especially welcome in small spaces. Thanks to the general “milky” undertone, pastel colors blend well with each other. And yet, if you are not a professional, it is better to limit yourself to a combination of two, maximum three shades in one room. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting a lurid result.

Cookware and accessories in delicate colors

Cast iron and ceramic cookware in vintage style pastel shades is a stylish and desirable element in any kitchen. It does not absorb odors, is easy to clean, cooks food quickly and evenly, while maintaining the benefits of the products.

Le Creuset ceramic tableware in candy and lollipop colours, www.designboom.ru

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Designer waste containers

Yes, you heard right. Even such a utilitarian thing as a garbage bin can hopelessly spoil the look of the room, and maybe even decorate it, if you take its choice responsibly.

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Bin

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If the area of ​​the apartment allows, you can arrange an impressive interior of the living room kitchen. Designers divide the room into appropriate zones and, in general, the interior is harmonious.

In modern apartments, the kitchen area can serve not only for cooking. It can also be a dining room and a small living room. The design of the living room kitchen is influenced by many factors. This is the number of family members, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe kitchen room, the presence or absence of a separate dining room, and the personal preferences of the owners.

Do you like open spaces like studio apartments or do you prefer standard kitchens?

In both cases, you can combine the kitchen with the living room. The main thing is that the design project of the interior of this multifunctional room should be drawn up correctly. Then you will have the perfect kitchen - one that combines stylish looks and functionality. In such a kitchen, furniture, equipment are correctly located, the lighting system is thought out.

It is possible to combine the kitchen with the room. Of course, permits will be required for the demolition of walls. If you like cozy small kitchens, you can leave part of the wall, make a low partition or arch. And you can separate the cooking and eating area with a sliding partition, a portable screen or even curtains. It will be beautiful and original.

Open plan advantages and disadvantages

Do you know why it is customary in the West to combine the kitchen with the dining or living room? Because the women there do not cook the way it is customary in our country. They do not cook food there, but mostly just warm it up. Therefore, they do not need to worry about furniture or other things that are in the kitchen-living room.

Redevelopment of apartments in order to combine the kitchen and living room in our time is a common thing, although sometimes it is troublesome to get all the permits. This is especially true for old buildings. There, the interior walls are often load-bearing, so no one will allow them to be broken. It is easy to redevelop in a new building.

There are positive and negative aspects of combining the kitchen and living room.

The main problem that arises when combining the living room and kitchen is the smell. No matter how powerful the hood is, it is impossible to completely get rid of the smell of food. The second problem is the cleaning of this room. Every housewife knows that the kitchen is used much more often, so you have to clean it thoroughly. When combining the kitchen and living room, you will have to clean up in the resulting large room.

But redevelopment also has positive aspects. Firstly, the combination of rooms visually enlarges the space. If your apartment is small, this is a definite plus. Modern designers know many ways to combine the kitchen with the living room. The result is a wonderful multifunctional space. Combining the kitchen with the living room makes the reception of guests more convenient, allows you to spend more time with relatives and friends.

Ways of functional space zoning

If you decide to combine the kitchen with the living room, take care of the proper space zoning. It should not crush you with its too large area. Consider the psychological moment: cooking and working in the same room is difficult from the point of view of psychology.

First method: pol. It is easy to divide the living room kitchen space into zones using different materials as flooring. They can be not only different colors, but also different textures. For example, ceramic tiles can be laid in the cooking area, and carpet, laminate or parquet can be laid in the living area. It is good if the floor boundaries are duplicated by the ceiling level. Moreover, these boundaries (both on the floor and on the ceiling) can pass both along straight and curved lines.

Second method: walls. Another popular way of zoning the kitchen-living room is different finishes on the walls and ceiling in different areas. This method can be combined with the first.

Third method: lighting. There are many options for dividing the room into functional areas with the help of a well-thought-out lighting system. This is the installation of multi-level ceilings with built-in lamps, light bulbs in the floor and walls, chandeliers, lampshades, sconces and table lamps placed in a certain way. Professional designers will be able to think over the lighting system.

Fourth method: bar counter or podium. You can divide the space using a podium or a bar counter. Often a cooking area is raised to the podium. Or you can combine these two ways - put the bar on the podium.

Method five: use of baffles. These can be glass or plastic partitions, false walls, partitions with climbing plants, mobile screens, counters that can be used as cutting or serving tables.

Sixth method using furniture. You can divide the room into zones by placing the sofa perpendicular to the wall. You can use glass shelving, the height of which is approximately 2/3 of the height of the room. Remember that the dining table should not be too close to where food is being prepared. This also applies to carpets.

Optimal color range

When choosing a color for a kitchen combined with a living room, consider the purpose of individual zones, the amount of natural light, and the furniture that is supposed to be placed here. But in any case, the color scheme of all functional areas should not contrast strongly with each other, because then there will be no feeling of a single space. After all, this is the effect you wanted to achieve when you decided to combine the kitchen and living room. Otherwise, the union is meaningless.

Large surfaces - walls, ceilings, curtains, bedspreads, tablecloths - are best designed in light pastel colors. If large surfaces are neutral in color, and small details are bright and saturated, the design of the living room kitchen will be very original.

• Light blue makes a room appear larger, while blue makes it look smaller.
• Orange, brown and black make a room look smaller.
• White and yellow expand the room.
• Green and gray are considered neutral colors, but green also has calming properties.

Cold and neutral tones work best for the cooking area. It is known that blue color reduces appetite, and red and orange, on the contrary, increase it. It will be beautiful if you decorate the living room in warm colors. It is very important to combine several shades of the same color in the interior, a combination of contrasting colors.

What to look for in the living area

When installing lighting fixtures in the living room, consider the location of furniture, audio and video equipment. Remember that the light should not be directed directly at the display or monitor. Place a workplace in the living room combined with the kitchen near the window and make local lighting here. It is most necessary for those areas where you plan to read or do needlework. Do not place one chandelier in the center. First, this is not enough. Secondly, the ceiling chandelier visually reduces the height of the ceiling.

The role of furniture and household appliances in the harmonious design of the living room kitchen

Remember that the seating area furniture and kitchen furniture should be in harmony with each other and successfully fit into the overall style of the living room kitchen. Pay special attention to the fact that the furniture must have a high degree of protection against moisture. Furniture for the living area should be comfortable and functional. It is better if you mount household appliances along with furniture. Built-in appliances look much more interesting than conventional ones.

Having picked up upholstered furniture, install it at such a distance that it would be convenient to move around the kitchen-living room and do the cleaning here. The use of mobile or transformable furniture is very important. For example, if you place your TV on a bracket, you save space and create a comfortable viewing environment.

Do not forget about the color of the upholstery of upholstered furniture in the living room kitchen area - choose colors that are not too easily soiled, because. The kitchen living room for most families is a place to meet and socialize and a place to prepare simple lunches and dinners and gourmet holiday meals.

So that nothing disturbs the harmony in your living room kitchen, it is better to order an interior design project from specialists if you are not confident in your abilities. Stylish design, well-chosen decor, thoughtful lighting will help express your individuality and make the interior of the kitchen original.

But if you love to cook and use the kitchen a lot, you might be better off refusing to combine the kitchen with the living room. After all, noise, smells, fumes and other formations can interfere with a comfortable stay.

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