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By Hadley Mendelsohn

Heidi Caillier Design

Tone-toned cabinets are an easy way to bring depth, intrigue, and subtle variation into your kitchen—whether you've already decided to incorporate ample splashes of vibrant color or you're set on keeping it neutral. Though two-toned cabinets may not seem like an obvious choice, they're actually super popular with kitchen designers. This is because using different colors, finishes, or materials can help break up different sections visually. Plus, what might be the right thing for uppers or an island isn't always going to be the most flattering for your lower cabinets. In fact, opting for lighter uppers or glass enclosure with a different trim up top can make the walls seem less cluttered, thus, opening up the entire room! Luckily, it's a pretty easy kitchen upgrade, as it typically just requires some paint supplies and patience. Discover 18 two-toned kitchen cabinet examples and take note of your favorite(s) so you can recreate it in your own home.

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Black + White

Nicole Hollis Studio

Let's start with the most popular pair: black and white. Display cabinets are another clever way to lighten up a black kitchen. Not only will you be able to display your pretty tableware and decorative objects, but the glass also makes it feel more open and spacious, as seen in this kitchen designed by Nicole Hollis Studio.

BUY BLACK PAINT + BUY WHITE PAINT

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Light Mint + Gold

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

There's nothing quite like metallic to make your interiors pop, especially in the kitchen where surfaces need to work hard since there are fewer wall decor opportunities. Opt for a brushed gold finish on a couple of statement cabinets and use a muted pastel, as done in this Tamsin Johnson-designed kitchen.

BUY MINT GREEN PAINT + BUY GOLD PAINT

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Purple + Cream

James Merrell

At once surprising and classic, this kitchen designed by Rita Konig is making us want to run to the store for buttercream yellow and eggplant purple paint. The wallpaper is what really ties them together.

BUY PURPLE PAINT + BUY YELLOW PAINT

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Deep Green + Warm Wood

Arent & Pyke

Deep green and warm light wood with gold hardware and cool white zeillge tiles are proving to be a very good team in this stylish space. Arent & Pyke opted for alternating bronze hardware and white stone countertops for a healthy mix of warmth and coolness.

BUY DARK GREEN PAINT

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Cobalt + Tangerine + White

Dries Otten

Why go two-tones when you can go tri-toned? Opposites attract, as proven in this Dries Otten-designed kitchen. Cobalt and bright orange cabinets flank a white tiled cabinet, and if you peak in the top left corner, you'll see another cool feature: a mirrored hood. Disco dinner parties await you.

BUY COBALT PAINT + BUY ORANGE PAINT

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Navy + Cream

Heidi Caillier Design

In this kitchen designed by Heidi Caillier, cream uppers with glass enclosures camouflage into the wall while navy lowers ground the space. Together, they eliminate the visual chaos that can occur with too many dark cabinets while still ensuring plenty of storage space.

BUY NAVY PAINT + BUY CREAM PAINT

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Light Green + Wood

Heidi Caillier Design

A soft sage green flatters the light wood finished and pale gray zellige tile backsplash in this kitchen by Heidi Caillier Design. If you aren't committed to painting all the wood cabinets in your kitchen one color just yet, this is a great one for you to replicate by making the cabinets along the wall pop with a pastel and leaving the others alone for now.

SHOP LIGHT GREEN PAINT

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Cherry Wood + Greige

Shade Degges

Paired with simple wooden stools, glass-enclosed wooden cabinet uppers, and a greige island base, the Carerra marble countertops and backsplash give this Boston Brownstone by Jae Joo an English countryside spin. Though subtle, the variation between the glass and solid wood enclosures as well as the painted island cabinets (Hardwick White by Farrow & Ball) keep things interesting.

BUY GREIGE PAINT

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Peach + Moss

Anna Spiro Design

If you want to dabble in the two-toned kitchen cabinet trend but you're not totally sure about the multi-color approach, take note of this bold and sweet design by Brisbane-based Anna Spiro. The peachy cabinets all match, but there's a hidden surprise under the uppers: a genius stroke of green!

BUY PEACH PAINT + BUY GREEN PAINT

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White + Stainless Steel

Emil Dervish

Stainless steel will make your kitchen look so professional that you'll be cooking like a pro in time, too, no doubt. Okay, well maybe we can't promise you that, but we can say that stainless steel will make your kitchen look as sleek as possible. Simple white, hardware-free cabinets up top align with the modern and minimalist approach in this kitchen by Emil Dervish.

BUY WHITE PAINT

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Black + Oak

Paul Raeside

Black cabinets complement the formal range and hood while a classic oak table—which doubles a dining zone as well as a prep space in lieu of a built-in island—matches the corner cabinet and floating shelves in this Montreal kitchen by Les Ensembliers.

BUY BLACK PAINT

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Spring Green + Marigold

DeVol Kitchens

When your kitchen needs some cheering up, you can always count on a yellow paint color. But paired with a buoyant green color? Now that's going to make any room feel like a fresh spring day all year long. "We chose a bespoke green that matched the prep table and our new Scullery Yellow paint color," says deVOL Kitchens, adding that"every time we see this yellow, we love it a bit more. "

SHOP YELLOW + GREEN PAINT

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White + Wood

Werner Straube

White and wood, it's a classic kitchen combination for a reason. Corey Damen Jenkins chose a darker stain for the hardwood floors and painted the window frames an inky black to sharpen things up.

BUY WHITE PAINT

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Bubblegum Pink + Green

DeVol Kitchens

When you can't decide on just one fun paint color, use both of them. In deVOL Kitchens' New York City showroom, the moody lower cabinets create a strong foundation for the glossy green walls while the bubblegum trimmings on the upper cabinets speak to the magenta pitcher and pendant.

BUY PINK PAINT + BUY GREEN PAINT

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Blush + Rust

Dries Otten

Lacquered oak, mirrored tiles, and rich lardo marble are brought to life even further with two-toned cabinets. On the bottom, Dried Otten opted for a super pale pink and burnt orange on the bottom, extending over to the curved island extension.

BUY BLUSH PAINT + BUY RUST PAINT

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Navy + Light Gray + Orange

Arent & Pyke

An inky, marine blue will ground a kitchen in an open space and feel more formal than a light color without being as moody and as dark as black. We also love the idea of painting the interior cabinets a color that corresponds with an accent piece in the room, like this orange cabinet designed by Arent & Pyke to match the carpet. A light wood gray exterior sets the living room cabinets apart from the kitchen ones.

BUY NAVY PAINT + BUY GRAY PAINT +

BUY ORANGE PAINT

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Dark Gray + Copper + Wood

George Ross

If you prefer to keep things neutral and don't love the look of paint, but still want in on this trend, look no further. This kitchen designed by Birgitte Pearce mixes finishes and materials for a texture-rich approach to two-toned cabinets.

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Beige + Black Wood

DeVol Kitchens

We're really digging the alternating black and gray stained wood cabinets in this deVOL kitchen. The varied tones (plus texture) add interest to a neutral space. The sandy beige walls keep things neutral but warm things a little more than a crisp white or super light gray. The shearling chair cover warms up, too, and the interior window creates flow and spreads the light.

Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

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Say goodbye to the stark white kitchens of the past and hello to the mix of colors that define the kitchen trends of the present. According to Yelp's home expert, interior designer Lauren Makk, "a two-toned kitchen is a really easy way to create instant interest." While the look has been around for a few years, it's clear that two-toned kitchen cabinets are a stylish, dynamic trend that's here to stay. It involves playing with different variations to paint your kitchen cabinets two different colors, usually by contrasting the upper and lower cabinets.

A frequent iteration of the look includes a darker color for the lower cabinets and a lighter shade for higher shelves. Think white cabinets above the sink paired with shades of blue, black, or brown below. However, there are no set rules for which color combinations or design elements work best.

Trade restrained color schemes like white-on-white for bold contrasts of black and gray, variations of green and blue, and combinations of tan and white. Even a small kitchen can have two-toned cabinets for a striking statement. "Whether your home is a chic cottage or a modern mansion, this trend can easily be implemented into any good design or style," Makk says. Grab some paint swatches, a few brushes, and an old T-shirt to start designing.

Here are 30 two-toned kitchen cabinets to inspire your next show-stopping interior design project.

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Sarah Sherman Samuel

"Variables like tile and appliances may change in the future, but your cabinetry tends to stick around a bit longer, so pick combos you can live with for years to come," Makk advises. Here, gold handles connect white cabinets to complementary light green cabinetry beneath a white marble counter. The subtle green of the lower cabinets is a choice that could easily adapt to other changing design features.

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Kate Osborne Photography DESIGN: Studio McGee

A crisp way to test out two-toned kitchen cabinets in black and white is to contrast white countertops, backsplash, and upper cabinets with a bold black paint color below. With bright subway tile and a statement-making patterned floor, this kitchen appears refined and highly designed.

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 Black Lacquer

"Whether your space is big or small, a two-toned effect adds instant drama to any well-designed space," Makk says. When mixing colors, don't be afraid to opt for unconventional materials and textures to bring the drama. This contemporary kitchen features slick black cabinetry paired with lighter ones made of an entirely different material. These disparate elements play with the contrast of the brown wooden door and table to give the kitchen a variation of colors and textures.

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 Sharyn Cairns DESIGN: Fiona Lynch

For something with a touch more edge, experiment with a unique hue like this pastel mint green. The burst of color completely shifts the tone of this otherwise minimalist gray and white kitchen. The muted palette of the rest of the space draws the eye upward and allows the cabinets to pop against the marble wall.

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 Alexandra Rowley DESIGN: Studio DB

"Most kitchen designers have shaken it up by mixing traditional wood cabinets with a colorful kitchen island," says Makk. This two-toned kitchen seamlessly incorporates white upper cabinets with wooden lower cabinets. White countertops are continued to the island's waterfall design, while wooden features from the floor, under the island, and on the lower cabinets unite the space. The subtle black from the hanging pendant lighting also matches the black barstools to tie the kitchen together.

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 Ragnar Ómarsson DESIGN: Pella Hedeby

Using multiple colors doesn't mean you have to opt for bright, loud hues. This black-and-gray kitchen is subdued and sophisticated. The primary colors match the minimalistic décor of the space, making the kitchen look clean and streamlined. 

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 Thomas Dalhoff DESIGN: Brett Mickan Interior Design

Instead of contrasting upper and lower kitchen cabinets, try color-blocking and leaving one wall of cabinets a single shade while switching things up on another wall. Here, all-white cabinets, counters, and subway tile backsplash stand apart from a wall of charcoal-colored cabinets. This gives the space some serious dimension.

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Jessica White Photography DESIGN: Studio McGee

For a subtle distinction in color, pair white cabinets with a cool blue hue. According to Makk, "your color combinations are always reliant on a variety of things, and should complement your finishes." This design features two-toned kitchen cabinets in blue and white, offering a bright shade on the upper cabinets and understated blue shades below. By pairing the combination with a marble subway tile backsplash, the gray tint is brought out in the lower cabinets.

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Sarah Sherman Samuel

A surefire way to ensure that two-toned kitchen cabinets remain cohesive is to use the same material throughout the room and only vary the design in color. This industrious kitchen ensures that white and blue cabinets look connected by uniting the elements with the same material featuring vertical lines and gold hardware.

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 Amber Interiors

"One common mistake is to choose colors that are too trendy and won't withstand the design test of time," Makk explains. Two-toned kitchen cabinets can stay aligned with popular looks by keeping the color choices simple.

To avoid this pitfall, stick with color combinations that you know work well together. This space utilizes a black island to add dimension and flair to the rest of the white kitchen. This look still features pops of color found in the pink runner rug and brown textured barstool chairs.

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Becky Kimball Photography; DESIGN: Studio McGee

Take the flooring into consideration when selecting colors for the rest of your kitchen. In this space, navy and white kitchen cabinets stand out against dark wood flooring, making the colors pop even more. The two-toned cabinets also match the island, keeping the various blue and white elements connected for a cohesive design.

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 Alexander Design

A simple variation in color and texture between a kitchen island and kitchen cabinets adds so much interest and dimension to a space. This welcoming kitchen features a wooden island with deep brown cabinets that stand out against the black countertop and darker cabinetry above. Along with the cabinets, a colorful kitchen rug adds another element of design to the room.

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 BHDM Design

This small kitchen in the Upper East Side is brimming with stunning décor and sleek design elements. Shiny white cabinets sit above the countertops and complement the textured tile backsplash. Opposite a neatly organized gallery wall is darker cabinetry on the lower half of the kitchen. With lighter elements on top and dark pieces below, the kitchen feels much more spacious.

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 Elizabeth Roberts

This blue and white kitchen proves that the dynamic design can look and feel traditional. Located in a Carroll Gardens Townhouse in Brooklyn, the white subway tile backsplash, navy blue lower cabinets, and white upper shelving create a timeless look. Try using gold hardware like this to tie the varied elements together.

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Elizabeth Roberts

Not only is this kitchen two-toned, but it also features beautiful marble countertops, shelves, and backsplash. Sleek, seamless white drawers and appliances on one wall contrast with black lower cabinets beneath the sink. Combined with the stunning marble countertops, this loft kitchen is a sight to be seen. Add a bold countertop into the mix to get the look for yourself.

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 Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

The bones of this kitchen may have been built in 1885, but the two-toned cabinets and gold light pendants make this space entirely modern. A glamorous white ceiling, walls, and cabinets contrast with the dark wood of the kitchen island. In addition to the varying shades between the island and the cabinets, the white drawers also stand out again the black stove. If you have room, try incorporating a large square wood island in the center of an all-white kitchen to achieve a similar look.

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Cathie Hong

This modern kitchen shows how subtle changes can upgrade a space. With two-toned cabinets in gray and white, it offers a minimalist perspective by pairing a textured white backsplash with the upper cabinets. Adding in the light wooden shelves just below the upper cabinets adds a brand new sense of depth, creating an interesting space to display smaller items. Incorporate some wooden shelves under your cabinets for extra space and an aesthetic boost. 

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Blakely Interior Design

Choosing your colors is essential, but so is their placement. Before finalizing your decision, keep in mind what you want the kitchen's focal point to be. If you have a stunning backsplash nestled between upper and lower cabinets, it's helpful to select a color (like this dark ocean hue) that will contrast enough to showcase it. With additional white cabinets under the sink and island, there is plenty of backdrops to allow the blue to shine.

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Maite Granda

Committing to painting an entire row of cabinets in a bright color can feel risky—but there is a way to make it work. Use a kitchen island as a focal point to display a radiant, eye-catching hue. This works exceptionally well if your kitchen is primarily a neutral shade, like this mostly white one, so your chosen color can shine without overpowering the whole room.

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House Sprucing

Two-tone color schemes can suit a variety of designs, including different shades of the same color. Using a pale blue on the higher and muted periwinkle blue on the lower cabinets, accented with a wooden counter, gives a fresh, clean look. Select a color and experiment with different hues to ensure the space looks cohesive while still adding variety.

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Gold a la Mode

Sticking to strictly neutrals isn't the only option if you want something subtle. Using white on upper cabinets and pairing it with a paler version of another hue, like the sage green used here, gives a minimalist atmosphere while still including non-neutral possibilities. Try using muted tones of your favorite color to try the trend out for yourself.

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Louis Dunca-He

If you want to embrace your eclectic side, a bright color for your upper cabinets can be a fun way to mix things up. This kitchen used a bright teal for the top cabinets, which command attention immediately. However, rather than pairing it with a white or strictly brown color, use dark wood instead. It works perfectly as an anchor and adds some variety. Throw in some circular modern light fixtures to add some flair.

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Naked Kitchens

White and black kitchen cabinets already look classic, but adding some dark wood into the picture takes it a step further. This kitchen uses ceiling-to-floor white cabinets that flow into a black and white marble backsplash, giving the impression of a larger space. Adding the kitchen island that contains charcoal cabinets, a marble counter, and dark wood gives the hallmarks of an upscale classic kitchen.

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Naked Kitchens

Colorful kitchens can be tricky, but they're absolutely worth it with the right design elements. These teal lower cabinets and pastel pink upper and side cabinets are tied together with a stunning marble-inspired backsplash containing both hues. It's a perfect way to tie the whole room together.

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Naked Kitchens

Matte finishes can give a clean, fresh look to whatever space they're in—and kitchens are no exception. Using rich yellow for the cabinets along the wall provides a contemporary vibe and makes a perfect frame for the white and gray backsplash. Contrasting with deep blue cabinets under the island and topped with a white, reflective counter keeps things looking smooth. Use complementary colors with a matte finish to try the look in your space.

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Naked Kitchens

There is no need to shy away from brighter colors for your kitchen cabinets. Pairing a lighter pink on the lower cabinets and a darker plum shade on the upper seems like it's breaking the rules. Still, the result is a dazzling and inviting kitchen space that's worth it. Choose a lighter and darker shade of your favorite hue to add some excitement to the place you prep your meals.

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Naked Kitchens

Farmhouse styles don't always have to be the standard white and blue color scheme; gray works just as well. If you want to give your kitchen a modern farmhouse twist, lean towards a darker blue and light, muted gray, with golden wood accents and silver hardware.

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Naked Kitchens

There is more than one way to create interest in your kitchen through cabinets. Instead of hiding plates and glassware behind solid doors, go for options with a glass door and white trim. The inside of the cabinets show off a stunning bright teal and make the space feel larger by revealing what's inside. Switch out your upper cabinets for options with glass doors and see how much your space changes.

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Naked Kitchens

There are several aspects to consider when applying two-toned cabinets to your kitchen. Keep in mind what your wall color is—it may be the key to tying together two different hues. This kitchen combines multiple colors and textures: bright, blue-green lower cabinets and dark wooden upper ones, a marble backsplash, and a light, gray wall that serves as the perfect backdrop.

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Shiny white upper cabinets and deep purple lower cabinets capture your attention right away in this kitchen. Add reflective cabinets to give a futuristic, modern feeling to your space, then incorporate a non-distracting backsplash and minimal dećor to keep things clean and sophisticated.

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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 a person's 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:

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 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, you should not get carried away too much, as the abundance of white can cause eye strain and even headaches.

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The combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen

If you are going to renovate the kitchen or are going to buy new kitchen furniture, everyone is faced with the problem of decorating the kitchen interior and choosing colors for such an important room in our house.

Based on the designers' recommendations, we have compiled the basic rules for combining colors in the interior of the kitchen. When deciding on the choice of color for interior design of the kitchen, two main points should be remembered :

1. All dark colors can hide and reduce space, while light colors expand it. Therefore, for a small kitchen, it is desirable to use pastel colors in combination with bright accents. Too spacious kitchen can be made more comfortable if you combine bright colors and low-key dark color in its interior, and make the kitchen set two-tone.

2. The interior of the kitchen can be made multi-color or one-color. In a multi-color kitchen, one color should be dominant.

Single color (monochrome kitchen)

If you are going to design a kitchen set in a single color, you must not only choose one color for the set itself, but use its shades in interior design.

The basis of a quality kitchen design lies in the maximum harmony of furniture and decor with wall, floor and ceiling finishes. It is very important that the components of the interior fit each other both in terms of stylistic orientation and color scheme.

Every person associates the kitchen in the house with the comfort and warmth of the hearth. This effect can be achieved only if the right combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen.

Designer's advice on choosing a color palette and its intensity:

* The kitchen can be decorated in several colors. However, you should not use more than three shades, as in this case the main idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe design of the room will be lost.

* If the color of the walls and the color of the kitchen set are the same, then the shade of the furniture should be darker, at least one or two positions.

* In most cases, it is not recommended to make the floor and ceiling in the same color and texture. This will lead to an imbalance in the volume of the room.

* The countertop and backsplash (wall panel) should preferably be designed in colors that are opposite to the kitchen set and other furniture. The game of contrasts helps to place the right accents.

* If the furniture in the kitchen is light unsaturated colors, then the walls, curtains, upholstery for chairs or sofas, tablecloths must take the lead in using brighter and more catchy colors. Otherwise, the kitchen will be boring and uninteresting.

* If the walls are painted in bright, eye-catching colors, then the kitchen set should be made in soothing colors that do not attract the eye. And vice versa. The defiant color of the kitchen set does not allow making walls that are active in color.

Color rules:

White - goes with everything, best with blue, red and black

Beige - goes well with blue, brown and white

Gray is a boring color that is nevertheless basic. Pairs well with deep pink, red, purple, hot blue

Pink - this color goes well with brown, white, olive, gray, turquoise

Red - perfect with yellow, white, green, blue, gray and black

brown - with bright blue, cream, pink, green, beige

orange - with blue, blue, purple, violet

Yellow - with blue, purple, light blue, gray, black

Green - goes with golden brown, yellow, black, light beige

Blue - with red, gray, orange, orange white, yellow

blue to lilac, green, yellow, orange, red

Black is a versatile elegant color. Looks good with all colors. Best combined with orange, pink, green, white, red and yellow.

At first glance, choosing the perfect color scheme for your kitchen seems like a difficult and impossible task. Indeed, you need to spend a lot of time to achieve the desired result. However, by applying the above rules in practice, you will see that the game was worth the candle.

A popular color option for the kitchen is a combination of the base color and its shades with white.

Basic rules for choosing wall colors for the kitchen
* A large pattern on the walls 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.
* Horizontal pattern and horizontal stripes on the walls "expand" the kitchen while reducing its height.
* The diagonal lines on the wallpaper add dynamism to the kitchen, creating the illusion of movement.

Today, designers are actively using an interesting option - the use of silver instead of white. If white is the traditional choice in a monochromatic interior, the use of silver is in line with the latest trends in interior design. Designers love metallic for its neutrality and the ability to combine this color with many others. Gray color is perfect for the kitchen in view of its practicality and non-staining.

So that a plain kitchen does not turn out boring, designers recommend following certain rules:

* choose at least three additional shades in the interior, one of which must be dominant.

* use different shades of the base color to divide the kitchen into functional areas. This technique, among other things, allows you to correct the shortcomings of the layout.

* use different textures of materials - one color looks different on materials of different textures. Contrasting accents. Even one object that contrasts with the main color of the kitchen will make a monochromatic interior more “alive”. For this, the already mentioned black color, and any bright shades, are suitable. The main thing is not to oversaturate the interior of the kitchen with separate bright details.

Another use of colors is two base colors and complementary shades of transition from one color to another. Contrasting color combinations in the interior of the kitchen For in this case, you risk making the kitchen too aggressive or tastelessly decorated.

The combination of opposite colors in the spectrum, where only one of the selected colors is the main one, looks good in the interior.

Contrasting kitchen looks stylish and trendy.

When designing a contrasting interior, furniture should be the starting point.

Furniture should be darker than the walls and lighter than the floor.

The most popular color combinations for a contrasting kitchen interior:
* orange and blue
* orange and black, gray
* yellow and purple
* peach and blue
* white and black
* red and black
*6 red and gray 9006 *6 red and gray 9006 white
* beige and dark brown
* green and black
* lilac and warm green
In addition, a combination of any bright color with white or black is considered a contrast.

 
 
 
 



 
 



Conclusion
Whatever design option you choose, whatever combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen you choose, follow the basic rules:
* White or black color can be combined without risk with almost any other color.

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