Kitchen with blue

Dream kitchen alert!

By Sienna Livermore

Oct 12, 2018

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After white, blue is probably one of the most popular kitchen colors. It's classic, calming, and adds color without feeling too in-your-face. Whether it's the backsplash or the cabinets, we've got plenty of ideas for how to add some blue into your kitch.

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Bring The Party To Your Floor

Your cabinets shouldn't have all the fun. Go all out with a bold, blue patterned floor.

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Layer On Beachy Blues

This beach house varies shades of blue for more dimension. Industrial-style light fixtures give it a more modern feel.

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Mix Blue with Gray

If the contrast feels too stark between white and blue, opt for gray. The cool tones create a mellow, relaxing place to get your bake on.

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Accent With Black

These blue cabinets with the black range is maybe the sexiest combo we've ever seen. The brass accents take it totally over the top.

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Keep It Subtle

Who says blue has to equal bold? Pale blues can help bridge the gap between wanting to stay neutral and simultaneously wanting to play with color.

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Nancy Nolan

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Go Cool With Cerulean

No matter where you live, this shade of blue will transport you straight to the coast. Since this space opens onto the family room, they used the color on everything—from the island to the refrigerator panel—to help it all recede.

Trevor Tondro

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Opt For Stainless Steel

Stainless steel plays insanely well off blue cabinetry. The Sub-Zero refrigerator and KitchenAid combination wall oven pop out, while a GE Profile cooktop blends right into the countertop.

Francesco Lagnese

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Use Open Shelving

Little niches and ledges show off ceramics and break up cabinets in a Lake Michigan home. The blue mercury-glass pendants from complement a backsplash in blue, gray, and white.

Francesco Lagnese

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Try Some Subtle Stripes

When the budget didn't allow for a paneled kitchen, they came up with another tactic for a cozy space: stripes. Sherwin-Williams's Searching Blue coats the cabinets, while the walls use the same base color mixed 50 percent lighter and 150 percent darker.

Amy Neunsinger

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Go Vibrant With Colbalt

Cobalt is a fun way to steer clear of the typical all-white kitchen. Bistro stools pull up to a bright island, while striped rugs and a Roman shade add pops of pattern.

Tara Striano

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Consider Scalloped Tile

The fish-scale pattern is perfect for a house by the sea. The interior of the lanterns in this Florida cook space features a similar hue.

Trevor Tondro

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Put Some Pattern In

This kitchen brings up all the blue with pattern on the banquette cushions and bistro chairs. It helps keep it from feeling too monochromatic.

Trevor Tondro

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Paint Your Ceiling

A pale blue on the ceiling softens the 5-foot Thermador range so it doesn't overpower the kitchen. The high-gloss finish and eye-catching color make the room feel taller.

Paul Costello

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Try A Blue Backsplash

Since the living room peeks in on this Florida kitchen, blue Moroccan tiles liven it up. A shibori hand-dyed leather on the barstools adds another subtle hint of color.

James Merrell

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Go Nautical-Inspired

Jute glass tile nods to the sea outside a Massachusetts "fisherman's shack. " They even installed authentic porthole windows for a galley-like feel.

Tria Giovan

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Flash Back With Retro Appliances

A yellow KitchenAid mixer acts as a little countertop eye candy and complements the floor in a colorful kitchen. Above the island, '60s-era Italian lamps dangle from a patterned ceiling.

Tara Striano

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Add Subtle Dimension With Beadboard

We're so here for the old-fashioned navy cupboards in this Southampton, New York, house. Besides housing the cooktop and microwave, the block of color stands out among the beadboard.

Tara Donne

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Mix In Some Gleaming Accents

Looking to do blue in a subtle way? Silver La Leaf Antique Gloss field tiles from Artistic Tile give off lots of shine and a hint of color in a Manhattan kitchen.

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Sienna Livermore Senior Editor Sienna is a senior editor at Hearst.

40 ideas with interior design photos

Bright blue sky, peaceful water surface, cleanliness, vast expanses, coolness - blue is associated with all this. A blue kitchen is one of the best solutions for people living in hot countries. After all, blue is a color that is famous for its “cooling” and calming effect. You can’t call Russia a hot country, but the blue kitchen attracts many, because it is so stylish and unusual.

Is this design appropriate in our case? Of course! The main thing is to apply colors and draw up a design project correctly. So that creating a color scheme for a kitchen in blue shades does not become an impossible task for you, we suggest that you carefully study our article. In it, we tried to collect the most valuable tips and useful life hacks for you!

Minimalism as the main feature of modern kitchens in blue

Minimalism is one of the most popular styles today. And the design of the blue kitchen is just perfect for its implementation. Ideally, such spaces should be light and without unnecessary details. Due to their versatility, they will remain in trend for many years to come.

On the benefits and characteristics of blue

- beneficial effect on the psyche - sets in a calm mood, peace, tranquility. When you look at blue, associations immediately arise with a clear sky and sea surface;

- light blue kitchen helps to make the kitchen visually more spacious. Therefore, if you have a very small or too narrow space, as well as if it has narrow ceilings, this color is perfect for decorating it;

- blue is a "cold" shade, which means that if you have a bright, sun-drenched kitchen, it will successfully visually "cool" it. If the side is north and the sun's rays, on the contrary, are very lacking, choose the most airy and lightest shades of blue;

- goes well with all other colors.

How does the color blue affect the perception of space?

In contrast to blue, which makes objects look heavier, blue, on the contrary, makes the space wider and lighter. Therefore, almost all shades of this color can be used when decorating walls, overall pieces of furniture, floors and ceilings.

On the negative side

It would be unfair not to mention the other side of the blue kitchen design coin. If you go too far with him, he can begin to overwhelm those who are present in a space with such an interior. Read more about how to prevent such a negative effect, we will tell below.

5 tips for blue kitchen design

Indeed, if the blue color in the interior of the kitchen is presented too widely, it can not only relax too much, but even lead to notes of melancholy. What can be done to avoid this?

Tip #1

Complement blue with brighter shades - orange, yellow, red, pink. At the same time, keep a balance: there should not be very many of them so as not to oversaturate the space. Use, for example, edging, various interesting inserts, vases, etc.

Tip #2

What role the blue color will play in the interior depends, first of all, on how bright and saturated it is. If to a minimal extent, then it may well become a background.

And if more, then this blue is better to use as an accent.

Tip #3

It's better not to "cool" the space at all. To do this, do not forget to dilute it with warm tones - brown, beige, cream. They all go great with blue. And to make the interior warmer and more comfortable, the right choice of texture will help - matte, woody, natural.

Tip #4

All shades of blue, green, yellow, orange - here they are - the ideal companions of blue in the interior. Also, of course, we must not forget about the classics - gray, black and white. They go well with all the colors of the rainbow, as they are considered the perfect base.

Advice #5

There are cases when blue is undesirable as the main tone. These include kitchens that do not face south. How to be in this case? Use blue in dishes, decor, textiles, apron.

Choosing companion colors in three main ranges

Neutral range

Blue looks great here with light shades of pink, green, purple, as well as beige and gray.

Contrast range

Here blue harmonizes with classic white and black, as well as with orange, yellow and red.

Monochrome scale

Here, relative shades will come in handy: azure, blue, turquoise, mint, gray, etc.

Next, consider the combination of blue in the interior of the kitchen in more detail.

White

Like sea water with foam, like the sky with clouds, the blue color with white looks as harmonious as possible, because we often see this combination in nature. Therefore, you can not be afraid that the blue and white kitchen will ever go out of style. After all, the classic never gets old!

This duet can even become the basis of the color scheme of the kitchen, which can be diluted with a third, contrasting and bright color. Or, conversely, neutral. It all depends on what you would like to see in the end.

By the way, such a duet will look especially organic in kitchens in which there are ethnic motifs - Spanish tiles, Russian Gzhel, Delft, Chinese porcelain.

Green

In the spectrum, these colors are closest to each other, so there is no doubt that they will look harmonious. In wildlife, such a duet is often found in flowers (bells, cornflowers, hyacinths, trees against the sky, algae, etc.). Therefore, in this case, it is best to choose natural shades.

Red

Very strong contrast. Sometimes even too bright. Therefore, such a blue kitchen in the photo, references is quite rare. Orange-red and rose-red shades will look better in this case.

Beige

A very successful duet, which can also be found in nature. Reminiscent of a sea sandy coast or a view of a wheat field against a blue sky.

Beige is warm and blue is cool, so they complement each other perfectly. And this combination has a pronounced calming effect, which is more suitable for decorating bedrooms. I would like to add some dynamics to the interior of the kitchen. This will help accents made in more cheerful shades. It can be, for example, a bouquet of bright pink flowers or something else interesting.

Blue

Blue is the same blue, only diluted with white. This combination makes the perception of blue softer, there is a certain play of shades that makes the space fresher and a little cooler. The latter quality is especially true for kitchens with windows facing the sunny side.

Pink

The mood this duo will create in the interior depends on the shades you choose. For example, if you use bright pink tones, it will make the kitchen dynamic and expressive. If you choose pale pink shades, the kitchen will turn out to be calm and restrained.

Combinations look cool:

- pale blue + hot pink;

- turquoise + pastel pink;

- pastel blue + soft pink + cheerful orange / yellow;

- bright blue + bright pink + neutral beige, etc.

Yellow

This color is the opposite of blue and blue. Therefore, it is quite suitable for creating a kitchen in blue tones with an interior that stands out with beautiful contrasts. The coldest blue in a duet with yellow revives and becomes warmer. If you want to create a warm, contrasting, yet calm interior, choose pastel shades of yellow and don't use them too much.

Brown

The combination of blue and brown in the interior of the kitchen also helps to make the room warmer. This is especially true when the floor and furniture are made of natural wood.

Gray

There is a risk that a blue-gray kitchen may seem cold. Perhaps even gloomy. To avoid this effect, dilute the interior palette. To do this, add a lot of white, warm tones. Solid wood furniture will also help achieve this goal.

Black

Blue style kitchen with black accents is perhaps the most unhackneyed and bold option. Which is most often used in Scandi-style designs.

6 blue kitchen ideas in the interior: photo

1. Pale blue Provence style kitchen

option, Provence style. By the way, blue is one of the key colors in it.

2. Blue wallpaper in the kitchen

If the kitchen has a low ceiling, wallpaper with patterns in the form of vertical stripes will help to correct its perception for the better.

For Provence or country, checkered wallpapers are best suited, but for Mediterranean, Scandinavian styles - Spanish azulejos.

3. Kitchen with blue facades

A light blue kitchen in the interior is one of the most interesting alternatives to standard white or beige options. After all, such headsets will also visually make the space wider. A variety of shades look cool:

- cornflower blue;

- gray;

light/gray-blue.

4. Blue walls

In this case, light blue and light gray are considered the most appropriate shades of blue for wall decoration.

If you want to visually highlight one of the walls and put an accent on it, gray or turquoise shades will help.

5. Apron

Would you like to make your kitchen blue? In the photo in the interior, as well as references, there are often options when blue is used only accentuated. A vivid example of this is an apron in this shade. It turns out a rather practical area above the work surface, which is associated with cleanliness. So that the color does not reduce appetite too much (it is capable of it), we recommend using those shades of blue that gravitate more towards turquoise.

6. Decoration of window openings

If the kitchen is combined with a living room or dining room, then it is better to decorate the windows with plain blue curtains.

And if it's just a kitchen space, then here you can already afford more variety: flowers, stripes, checks and other patterns on the curtains. Why are such products more appropriate here?

Because they are less easily soiled than solid colors. And in the kitchen, as you know, it is very easy to get something dirty in the process of cooking.

Features of repair and decoration of the kitchen in blue tones: recommendations with photo ideas

Let's look up, namely, at the ceiling. The standard solution is the design in white. For blue kitchens, matte stretch ceilings in a cold shade of white are more suitable. But if the kitchen is small, then it is still better to stretch the ceilings with a glossy surface - their shine will visually expand the space, make the ceilings higher.

Let's look straight at the walls. There are two options for their design:

- in the same tone as the kitchen set - this is if you want to make furniture modules weightless and almost invisible. Especially true for kitchenettes;

- in a different color - as a rule, light, neutral tones are used as a base - beige, white, gray.

If you make the walls blue and the suite white, it will give the kitchen more coolness.

What material is better to choose for wall decoration? Here, first of all, it is better to pay attention to practicality. That is, tile, paint and wallpaper that can be washed are most suitable.

Let's look down at the floor. For its design, you need to choose the most non-staining coating. A great option is plain tiles, stone-like PVC tiles, laminate / linoleum, imitating wood flooring.

We look at the "face" of the kitchen - an apron. If you make it blue, then this will be a great solution in order to create a minimalist style. In general, there are two options: make the apron neutral or turn it into an accent.

When implementing the first option, it would be appropriate to use a white boar (especially if the walls are also white).

And to make an apron a "highlight" of the interior, attracting the eye, it is better to use bright colors. For example, yellow.

Choosing the right furniture and appliances for the blue kitchen

Facades, along with the backsplash, are also the "face" of the kitchen. Therefore, when choosing a headset, great attention should be paid to them. If you make them glossy, the kitchen will take on an ultra-modern look. But remember! The more shiny the surface, the more dirt will be visible on it, therefore, they will require more thorough care.

About milling. This is certainly beautiful, but also complicates the care process. The smoother and straighter the surface, the easier it is to clean.

When choosing a set, the first thing we pay attention to is the facade. If you are looking for high-quality and inexpensive facades, look into the catalog of the Kedr factory. A variety of decors for every taste and high quality - everything you need to create the perfect kitchen is here!

If there is already too much blue in the design of the kitchen, it is better to choose appliances in neutral, standard colors. For example, black is a great option for creating modern designs.

White - for the Scandinavian style.

Steel - for high-tech.

Cream technique will look great if you have a classic blue kitchen.

About choosing a worktop for a blue set in the kitchen

In this case, it is not wood that is considered a classic kitchen top, but plain gray/white worktops, as well as stone or its imitation.

Warmth and naturalness, which a wooden countertop will give, will not be appropriate in every style of kitchen interior.

But if you still need to add something “warming” to the space, the wooden kitchen top can be complemented with decor, textiles in beige tones.

The choice of worktop is important! Pay attention to products from the Kedr factory. High-quality and eco-friendly countertops, more than 180 decors - you will find what you need!

Which decor is better to use in the design of a blue kitchen: photos of examples

Beauty is not the only quality that decor in modern kitchens should have. Today, functionality is also in the price. Dishes have both of these qualities. Open the shelves and arrange beautiful cups, plates, pans, tea / coffee sets on them. Thus, they will decorate the space, and for their intended functional purpose, they can always be used, simply by taking them from the shelf if necessary.

Walls can be decorated with posters or paintings made in the desired style. The most popular options are still lifes (a traditional option for the kitchen), landscapes, abstractions.

If we talk about textiles, then in addition to curtains, you can use beautiful towels, tablecloths, potholders, pillows on chairs / sofas. By the way, simply by changing the textiles, you can change the mood of the interior and the perception of the kitchen as a whole.

Color solutions

Kitchen design in blue: 70+ photo examples

Blue is one of the most calm and peaceful. It is not very popular for kitchen decoration, which is due to its ability to have a negative effect on appetite. At the same time, for many, this can be an advantage. A kitchen decorated in azure tones with the right interior design can look very stylish and harmonious.

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Benefits of designing kitchens in this color

Blue color is ideal for weight watchers and those who want to lose weight. It is believed that under its influence, the appetite becomes worse, and we eat less. But even those who do not adhere to diets often choose it for arranging the kitchen, which is due to a number of reasons:

1. A kitchen decorated in blue shades visually looks taller and wider. If you combine it with white, you can make it lighter. In combination, these colors make the room spacious, add lightness and air. While blue can make objects heavier and more massive, its lighter counterpart has the opposite effect. Therefore, he is able to make even the smallest kitchen bigger and more comfortable.
2. Blue color has a beneficial effect on the human psyche. It promotes relaxation, gives a feeling of peace and tranquility. It is enough to remember the emotions that the blue sky or the expanse of the sea evokes in us. A kitchen decorated in this color can evoke about the same feeling.
3. Azure tones work well with other shades of from neutrals and light to bright and saturated.

As for the disadvantages of such a color solution, it should be taken into account that an excess of blue can provoke a feeling of fatigue and even depression. Therefore, it is recommended to dilute it with others.

IMPORTANT! This color scheme should not be used for a kitchen that is not located on the sunny side - it may turn out to be too cold. On the contrary, the blue color is ideal if the windows face south or southeast - it will add a pleasant coolness.

What style to make the kitchen in blue

Choosing the right style for the kitchen in blue is not so difficult. This color scheme is combined with many of them. The following options are considered the most suitable:

Country style: country or Provence. This is a good choice for spacious kitchens as well as country houses. Often in this style, a blue kitchen set is used, stylized antique due to various scuffs and scratches. Less often, part of the wall and the ceiling are decorated in azure. In this case, moderation is needed so that the interior does not look too saturated.

Mediterranean style . The use of blue in this stylistic direction looks light and fresh. As in the previous version, it is recommended to use blue furniture here. To complement the decor, tablecloths and curtains in the appropriate range are used.

Modern styles: modern, hi-tech, minimalism. Heavenly tones look very organic in them. Being cold and a little aloof, it fits well into minimalistic spaces. In addition, modern styles provide opportunities for experimenting with colors. For example, using a combination of orange and blue in a modern kitchen will always charge you with vivacity and good mood.

Classic style and shabby chic. Such styles do not imply contrasts and brightness. Usually blue is used in them in light versions, closer to white.

Speaking about the design of the kitchen in blue, they usually mean furniture in this shade against the background of light walls. Not everyone decides to decorate walls, a ceiling or a floor in it, since it is very easy to oversaturate the space.

Color combination and contrasting shades

The following shades of blue can be used to color the kitchen:

• sky blue;
• sky blue;
• turquoise;
• cornflower blue;
• ultramarine and so on.

This color can be used both as a main color and as a secondary color. If it is chosen as the base, choose lighter, delicate and pastel shades. As an additional, you can add bright variations of blue.

The color goes well with various shades. But since it is cold, it is better to complement it with warm tones, such as beige, cream, yellow, and so on. Combinations with white, gray, brown shades look beautiful.

The combination of white and blue is a classic option that looks stylish and modern. It is recommended to choose it if you want to visually add space.

Quite often a combination of brown and blue is used. It makes the room cozy and comfortable. As for gray-blue kitchen interior is an option for those who want to combine bright notes with classic motifs in the design of the room. This option can also make the room more spacious.

Brighter and more unusual options - combination of blue with yellow or green. In this case, it is important not to make the room too bright, so it is better to choose pastel color variations.

In addition to the fact that blue is combined with such tones as white, cream beige, you can decorate the interior quite interestingly if you use it together with contrasting or bright shades.

Shades of green, such as mint, pistachio, lime, help refresh the coolness of blue.

The most daring and contrasting option is a combination of blue and red. Tones of red and orange will help balance the coolness of blue and make the interior stylish and bright.

Key elements of decor

In a blue kitchen, metal and glossy household appliances and decorative elements made of metal will look good.

Short white tulle curtains can be used to ensure sufficient light in the room.

The blue shade is also ideal for adding accents. You can use openwork napkins, blue dishes, various paintings and souvenirs. An appropriate addition to the interior would be a bouquet of cornflowers or other wildflowers.

When arranging it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the room:

Small kitchen. The use of delicate shades of blue in the interior helps to visually expand the room, add volume and air to it. The combination of sky color with white is considered the best. The latter will seem to illuminate the room from the inside. You can also use light warm shades that will give the room extra softness and help create the most comfortable atmosphere.

Spacious kitchen. If the dimensions of the room are large enough, this gives many opportunities for implementing a variety of design solutions. As an accent, you can decorate part of the walls, an apron or furniture in blue. But it is not worth decorating the floor and ceiling in it in order to avoid a shift in emphasis. You can also add blue and turquoise tones to the room, which shade each other well.

When designing a blue kitchen, it is important to pay attention to lighting. The use of a chandelier in the central part of the ceiling will be appropriate if you have chosen a classic style for interior decoration. In other cases, recessed spotlights or LED strips will be a good option.

Colored lighting can be used to emphasize certain decorative elements. This will be especially true for styles such as hi-tech and minimalism.

There are a number of rules that you need to pay attention to when designing a blue kitchen:

1. If you have chosen a kitchen set in blue, then it is better to choose a table and chairs in white, brown or beige.
2. It would be appropriate to use colored furniture in such a kitchen: pink, green, yellow. Usually these are plastic products, which are appropriate to complement modern interior styles.
3. In a high-tech style, you can use azure glossy facades, combining them with a white island.
4. The choice of wall shade is determined by a number of factors. This is the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room, the size of the windows in it, the chosen style, the level of lighting. You also need to choose the material that will be used for their decoration. It can be wallpaper, tiles, paint, Venetian plaster. A good option is to make only one wall blue, which will be accented, and leave the rest in a neutral shade.
5. If you plan to use wallpaper with a pattern, you need to choose a pattern taking into account the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room. So, vertical stripes are suitable for interiors with low ceilings. But keep in mind that wallpaper is a material that requires special care, especially when it comes to the kitchen, so you need to choose the most stable look.
6. There are two options for drawing and texture. The first is the use of discreet and neutral wallpapers that will help to focus on other elements in the interior. Quite a stylish option - blue wallpaper with a graceful gray pattern. If you choose a white finish, it may have an embossed texture. The second option is to use bright wall decoration. If you plan to use wallpaper with a pattern, consider the overall style of the room.
7. An important element in the design of the kitchen is an apron. An appropriate solution would be a blue apron made of acrylic glass. If a white kitchen set was chosen, you can use a variety of materials and shades for the apron. For example, majolica-style ceramics is suitable, in which you can combine different shades of blue, blue and green. If a blue and white scale was chosen for the kitchen, you can combine the azure facade with white ceramics, stylized as stone or clay shards. This option would be appropriate for a Mediterranean style or country style. In high-tech and loft styles, tiles of unusual colors can be used. For example, a combination of blue with fuchsia or orange can be successful. With blue, it is important to be careful, as it can visually make the room heavier.
8. Curtains and textiles can be decorated in blue. Such a decision would be appropriate for the Provence style.
9. Blue kitchens are perfect for appliances with metal and chrome surfaces. It can be, for example, a stove and a refrigerator.

The blue color is quite gentle and calm, for which many people love it.

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