Paint colors for small dining room
10 Dining Room Paint Colors
Color can elevate your dining room to elegant and dramatic
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Lee Wallender
Lee Wallender
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Updated on 11/22/21
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When it comes to picking out the perfect dining room paint color, look for a shade that sets the space's mood. It should match your entertaining style since this room is for guests, special occasions, and transient use. Since you're not in the room long, feel free to go bold with color to set an elegant and dramatic tone. Lighter tones work well, too; neutrals are inviting and comfortable.
- Color Family: Varies; can go neutral and muted or go bold with deep blues and reds
- Complementary Colors: Varies; neutrals go with just about anything; blues play well with orange and gold shades while red makes greenery in the room pop
- Pairs Well With: Each of these colors work well with white or cream-colored trim
- Mood: Depends on the color you choose, the deeper tones give the room more drama
- Where to Use: Dining room walls, accent walls
Here are the top 10 picks for the best dining room paint colors.
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The SpruceA neutral hue like Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray is a great choice for a modern, light dining room. This gray is almost a greige, and its versatility makes it perfect in almost any setting. This cool, beige-gray plays beautifully with light woods and neutral accents to create a monochrome palette.
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The SpruceA classic dining room needs a classic hue. Nothing is more timeless than a soft beige. The Spruce Best Home Macrame Beige is a light beige with subtle peach undertones that are more apparent in smaller rooms. It's an excellent choice for formal dining rooms and offers a sophisticated feel without becoming too stuffy.
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A traditional statement color like this inky blue can work well in most dining rooms. Farrow & Ball's Stiffkey Blue is an incredibly rich and moody navy. It feels both sophisticated and modern and pairs nicely with cool white accents. This hue is named for the Norfolk beach, where the mud and cockle shells share a particular deep navy hue. When used in well-lit areas of the home, it will appear much bluer.
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The SpruceBrown is one of those shades that's often overlooked in home decor, but it can be a great choice for a dining room. Magnolia's Elemental is a warm brown with soft yellow undertones that gives off a more traditional or stately feel, depending on the furniture you pair with it.
It can also feel earthy and natural when used with sage or olive tones. Tip
Accent walls can be used in any room and are not only reserved for deep reds and blues. You can also play with neutral color schemes; a dark brown wall can be just as dramatic.
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The SpruceEven if you think a dining room is a great place to experiment with color, that doesn't mean you have to pick a bold wall color; the rest of the room's accents can do that. A hue like Benjamin Moore's White Dove is a go-to for dining rooms because it's an incredibly versatile and forgiving white that plays wonderfully with a wide variety of colors. It has just enough yellow to keep it from feeling sterile and will easily lighten up a dark dining room space.
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The SpruceIf you want to give your dining room a grounded, unassuming mood while still adding dimension and color, Farrow & Ball Mizzle is a great choice. This soft green shade has strong gray undertones, lacking cool blue tones, and feels intriguingly misty (almost smoky).
It gives a room a sense of calm and tranquility and is a great color for an open concept dining room. This green pigmented shade is named for a mix of both mist and drizzle, giving the room a feel soft, contented feeling -
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The SprucePink is not only for little girls' rooms. Benjamin Moore's First Light is almost neutral but offers just enough pigment to fall solidly into the pink category. It's a light shade that is a little whimsical and a little trendy but incredibly versatile in nearly any dining room. Benjamin Moore describes it as "a soft, airy pink that flatters any space and plays well with other colors."
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The SpruceIf you've been looking for an excuse to experiment with a bold red paint color, a dining room is a perfect opportunity. Valspar's Cut Ruby is a rich scarlet hue that looks beautiful against candlelight for those romantic stay-at-home dates. It's a vibrant color that can feel traditional or modern, depending on the accents you pair with it.
Tip
Instead of paying for a sample-size can of paint to test on your wall, ask for a large-scale stick-on paint swatch that makes it easy to visualize what the paint would like on the wall. It's easier to move around and comes off in a pinch.
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The SpruceWe don't predict hunter green is going away anytime soon. It's still a top favorite for a dining room. Behr's Inland is a medium hunter green that's neutral enough to pair with a wide variety of shades. It's sophisticated and can be turned down with a whimsical mustard yellow pairing.
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The SpruceIf you want to create an airy, tranquil dining room, consider Sherwin-Williams' Stardew. This cool, muted blue has green and gray undertones and is a lovely alternative to a typical gray dining room. It works well in a modern farmhouse home and lends an airy feel to any room.
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The Creamy White Dining Room
In this Atlanta dining room designed by Melanie Turner, creamy white walls allow accents in metallic shades, caramel browns, and black to really shine.
A Murano glass leaf chandelier (one of a pair) hangs over a custom parchment-wrapped table (J. Robert Scott). Chair fabric, Miles Redd for Schumacher. Credenzas, Jean de Merry.
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Julia Lynn
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The Sage Green Dining Room
In the dining room of this Austin, Texas, home designed by Angie Hranowski, glossy sage trim, antiqued silver panels, and regal violet curtains form a dynamic canvas for conversation and antiques, like the hexagonal table (Fritz Porter) and walnut dining chairs (Blackman Cruz).
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The Limestone Dining Room
At this California estate designed by Ken Fulk, a hand-painted wall mural by Katherine Jacobus depicts the tonal beauty of rammed earth. Dining chairs, Bořek Šípek.
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Laurey Glenn
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The Chrome Yellow Dining Room
Emily J Followill
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The Mural Dining Room
A serene mural of Low Country marshland (Bob Christian Decorative Art) and reclaimed white oak beams accentuate lofty ceilings, a defining element of this 1,400-square-foot cottage designed by Beth Webb.
The flooring is Belgian bluestone. Lanterns and table, English Accent Antiques
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Stephen Karlisch
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The Lemon Dining Room
Designed by Cathy Kincaid, the lemon-yellow dining room at the 2020 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas features a refined blend of traditional Dallas style and global influences, from the majestic plaster palm trees and the contemporary artwork to the Soane Britain Topkapi lantern hanging above the table. Kincaid took inspiration from beloved rooms by Alidad and Veere Grenney, working with her most-trusted craftspeople in the industry to create a one-of-a-kind dining room. The custom embroidered slipcovers on the dining chairs are from Kincaid’s debut collection with Penn & Fletcher.
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Annie Schlechter
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The Salmon Dining Room
In this salmon-hued library of a New York apartment designed by Chiqui Woolworth, a mirrored English dining table doubles as a polished buffet for entertaining.
Drapery fabric, Brunschwig & Fils. Painted wood drapery tassels, Samuel & Sons
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DYLAN THOMAS
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The Candy-Striped Dining Room
At his home in the English countryside, designer Richard Smith created the illusion of a tented ceiling with a custom trompe l’oeil treatment complete with candy-striped trim and corner poles. "It’s more flamboyant than our usual style, but it certainly gives our dinner parties a sense of occasion!" says Smith.
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David Tsay
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The Cantaloupe Dining Room
The Dallas dining room of Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's home is painted Persian Melon (Benjamin Moore) to “look like the inside of a cantaloupe,” says Whitman. Copper and palm leaf artwork, Tam Van Tran
Lesley Unruh
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The Sapphire Dining Room
In this brick Georgian home designed by Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey, lacquered blue trim (along with silver leaf-papered ceilings) reflect light from the roaring fireplace and antique chandelier.
The walls are upholstered in velvet and the ceiling paper is by Brunschwig & Fils.
Francesco Lagnese
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The High-Gloss Brown Dining Room
At this Connecticut dining room designed by David Netto, the walls are painted Tanner's Brown by Farrow & Ball. The plaster cone hanging light is by Rose Uniacke and the wicker chairs are by Soane Britain.
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
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The Oxblood Dining Room
At this Hudson Valley, New York, home designed by Lynne Stair of McMillen, the dining room's walls, provide a warm foil for the nautical oil paintings. The room is furnished with a Georgian-style table and chairs.
Annie Schlechter
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The Pale Peach Dining Room
In Meg Braff's Long Island dining room, pale peach walls pick up the earthy shade from an antique carpet. Leafy green, found in the drapery and valence fabric (from Holland & Sherry) and the table covering (from Lulu DK) lends a lively accent. The antique caned regency chairs were grain painted to resemble tiger maple.
Max Kim-Bee
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The Prussian Blue Dining Room
In this New York City dining room designed by Ashley Whittaker, a classic blue-and-white palette takes a punchy turn with plum accents in the floral Muriel Brandolini chair back fabric and the leather seats upholstery. Silk curtains from Scalamandre plus an antique mirror from 1stdibs play up the room’s height.
Brie Williams
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The Driftwood Dining Room
Designer Matthew Carter's Harbour Island cottage dining room features deep brown walls that make for a saturated backdrop of his bright, beachy collections. Carter furnished the space with a harmonious mix of pieces from different eras and made in various textures, including with a laminate Parsons-style table (Andrew Gentile Antiques), rattan chairs (Palecek), and a Noguchi paper lantern.
Annie Schlechter
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The Blue-and-Yellow Dining Room
Inspired by the shades decorating drums used by members of the Williamsburg Fife and Drum Corps, designer Anthony Baratta drenched this Georgian dining room in a blue-and-yellow palette.
The rug is from Capel Rugs; the plates and glassware are from Park Designs.
The walls are painted Damask Gold and Lafayette Blue, both from Benjamin Moore's Williamsburg collection.
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Thomas Loof
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The Sunny Dining Room
Bright yellow-lacquered walls infuse a sense of exuberance into this Katie Ridder-designed dining room. The rattan chairs from Janus et Cie and pineapple-footed table further support the Long Island home's playful spirit. The painted floors were inspired by a Moroccan checkerboard tile pattern. The drapery fabric is from Harbinger, and the chandelier is from Avery & Dash.
The wall paint color is Sunrays by Benjamin Moore.
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Melanie Acevedo
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The Icy Dining Room
Soft blues lend a relaxed feeling to the opening dining room in this breezy Bahamas home designed by Miles Redd. The ship centerpiece is a playful nod to the ships that pass by in the bay. Osbourne & Little fabrics cover the Design Within Reach chairs at the table.
The painted wall grass cloth is from Phillip Jeffries.
The wall grass cloth is painted Polar Ice by Benjamin Moore.
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Francesco Lagnese
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The Powder Blue Dining Room
Fresh powder blue hues illuminate contemporary art and the stunning view from the windows of this Mediterranean-style villa in Palm Beach. Designer Bunny Williams had the Stark sisal rug custom-painted in a pattern based on a classic Serge Roche design. The Italian chairs are from Sutter Antiques.
For a similar wall color, try Morning Sky Blue by Benjamin Moore.
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Alexandre Bailhache
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The Neutral Dining Room
In the dining room of this Provence farmhouse, collections of paintings and antique delftware and faience pottery act as the focal point of the space in part due to their neutral backdrop. Designer Susan Bednar Long paired French dining chairs in a lighter finish with a Swedish blue check from Chelsea Textiles. The sconces are from Jamb.
The wall paint color is Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball.
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Francesco Lagnese
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The Sage Dining Room
The sage Venetian plastered walls of this Susan Zises Green-designed dining room pay homage to the home’s lush Palm Beach gardens. The armchairs, in a Christopher Hyland fabric, and side chairs, in a Clarence House velvet, are antiques. The dining room’s 1920s ceiling is hand-painted.
For a similar wall color, try Calke Green by Farrow & Ball.
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Max Kim-Bee
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The Charcoal Dining Room
Event planner and decorator Antony Todd take a less-is-more approach to decorating the dining area of his Manhattan apartment for the holidays. To offset the deep charcoal-color walls, Todd dressed a custom-made white-oak table with vermeil charges and feather-stuffed tumblers. The wreath hung at the window is made from duck and pheasant feathers.
The wall paint color is Dragon's Breath by Benjamin Moore.
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Francesco Lagnese
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The Forest Green Dining Room
Aubergine silk curtains, velvety walls, and a dramatic Baltic chandelier invoke a sultry atmosphere made for luxurious dinner parties within this Pennsylvania home designed by Richard Keith Langham. The forest green ceiling compliments the verdant hues of a hydrangea Gracie wallpaper. The curtains are in a Schumacher silk with Passementerie bullion fringe.
The ceiling paint color is Backwoods by Benjamin Moore.
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Björn Wallander
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The Mural Dining Room
Adorned with gazeboes, passionflowers, and vines, the decorative murals, hand-painted by Chuck Fischer, add a whimsical touch to the reception hall in Lou Marotta’s Florida home. The French antique chairs and 1930s table are topped in Noir Saint Laurent marble. A 19th-century gilded aura from Blackman Cruz acts as a golden backdrop for the 1980s sculpture from Jonson Cornell.
For a similar pure white wall color, try All White by Farrow & Ball.
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William Waldron
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The Tawny Dining Room
Rich camel walls and crisp white trim tastefully frame an Enoc Perez oil painting in this New York dining room designed by Daniel Romualdez. The custom dining room table combines a Gracie top with a base by Wainlands. The antique Frances Elkins chairs are from Liz O’Brien, and the 1970s French sconces were found at Galerie Lafon-Vosseler.
The trim paint color is White Dove by Benjamin Moore.
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Max Kim-Bee
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The Olive Dining Room
Designer Richard Keith Langham transformed his olive-green living room into the perfect scene for a holiday dinner by the fire with lush garland, sparkling red ribbon, and pine-scented candles. A Sferra linen overlays a tablecloth in a Fabricut fabric. The stone console is by Jamb.
The wall paint color is Primrose Hill by Mylands.
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Melanie Acevedo
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The Peaches and Green Dining Room
In the Atlanta home of designer Danielle Rollins, an apricot-lacquered ceiling offers a mirror-like quality to the dining room and casts a glow on the moss-green walls.
A Lee Jofa damask covers antique Italian chairs. The tablecloth and bench is Samuel & Sons trim in an Oscar de la Renta for Lee Jofa fabric.
The wall paint color is Ball Green by Farrow & Ball.
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Victoria Pearson
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The Ocean Dining Room
Glamour radiates from the dining room of Jan Showers’ Dallas townhouse as a silver-leafed ceiling shimmers over azure furnishings. The designer purposefully chose the blue shade on the walls to mimic the color of the water in St. Barts, her favorite island getaway. The table and chairs are in a white cowhide, both from Showers’ furniture collection.
The wall color is Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore.
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James Merrell
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The Ivory Dining Room
Intricate wainscoting evokes an airy feel similar to the Moroccan palaces that inspired the interiors of this Spanish Colonial Revival home in Dallas. Designer Emily Summers used minimalistic chairs from Nancy Corzine and off-white walls to keep the attention on the dining room’s architecture.
The custom chandelier is from Seguso.
The wall color is Vanilla Milkshake by Benjamin Moore.
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Thomas Loof
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The Lavender Dining Room
Natural sunlight bounces off dusty lavender and violet hues, establishing an ethereal glow in the dining room of John Saladino’s Montecito home. The dining room chairs are outfitted with a Keleen leather and Samuel & Sons trim. The curtains are in a Manuel Canovas silk.
For a similar wall color, try Iced Lavender by Benjamin Moore.
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Fresh Look: 7 Ideas to Refresh Your Dining Room with Paint
A boring dining room can take on a new, stylish and dramatic life with these simple and quick tricks.
Simon Whitmore
1. Make a colorful border
Although the days of wallpaper borders are over, a distinctive border made with paint can play up the look of a boring dining room. Most importantly, such a decorative technique does not require much time, effort or expense.
The border can be located both at the top of the wall bordering the ceiling, or in the middle, forming an aesthetic decorative strip, and at the bottom, imitating high skirting boards. Choose a shade that matches the base color of the paint you already have on your walls and transform your dining room in a matter of hours.
Oliver Gordon
2.Use an ombre effect
Walls painted in different shades look interesting and original, forming a stylish gradient. To do this, you need to pick up 3-4 matching shades of the same color - with their help you can create a stretch from light to dark. In addition, you can use dark paint by dividing it into 3-4 containers and diluting the base with white in the appropriate proportions. During the application of paint, using the resulting shades, you can create both a smooth transition, armed with a sponge and carefully working through the joints of the shades, or achieve a more expressive artistic effect and create a transition using expressive strokes of a hard brush.
Dominic Blackmore
3. Use a dark background
In the dining room, designers often allow themselves unusual and extravagant solutions, achieving spectacular results. You can make the dining room inimitable due to the bold dark shade as a background - black, dark green, burgundy. This will not only create a more formal and sophisticated atmosphere, but also visually make the room boundless. Achieve a stylish contrast by using furniture and dishes made of light materials that stand out against a dark background.
Jonathan Jones
4. Refresh the look of familiar furniture
Refresh the look of a dining room or dining group in a kitchen or living room with small, quick and easy touches. For example, you can paint the legs of a table or the backs of chairs in a bright neon shade - a small jar of paint and a couple of hours is enough for this. It would seem that such a trifle, but how much more cheerful the atmosphere in the room becomes.
Joanna Henderson
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Create a homemade blackboard It's hard not to love the slate paint - it's not only functional, but it also looks very stylish, creating an original accent in any room. Often a slate board is used in the design of kitchens, children's rooms and home offices, however, it will not become superfluous in any other room. This is a real space for creativity, which will please both adults and small family members - after all, a simple black surface can be turned into a picture.
Dominic Blackmore
6. Remember Geometry
Another option for creating a quick and effective accent in a boring dining room is to draw simple geometric shapes against the walls. Stencils and masking tape will help you with this. Someone prefers squares and triangles, stripes or polygons, but I especially want to highlight the shape of a circle drawn at the level of the lamp. If the lighting above your table is provided by a low-hanging pendant, this solution will look very playful - during the day it will imitate the light coming from the lamp and accentuate its shape and location.
Dominic Blackmore
7. Combine paint with other materials
An even brighter and more memorable interior can be achieved by combining different finishing materials. For example, paint will look especially harmonious in combination with wallpaper, in the print of which there is a shade of paint. See how aesthetically pleasing the wallpaper with raspberry flowers and the paint of the same shade support each other. You can also combine paint with ceramic tiles with an interesting surface or print - after all, the use of this expressive and spectacular material should not be limited only to wet areas.
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The choice of materials for finishing a kitchen is one of the most difficult renovation tasks. It is necessary that they are not only beautiful, but also reliable, capable of well enduring the conditions of not the easiest operation. Constant exposure to water, steam, fats and various acids - not every material is suitable.
In addition, an important criterion is ease of care. If a new renovation requires a lot of effort to maintain order, the joy of it will quickly pass. On the other hand, materials whose condition is difficult to fix are also not the best choice for the kitchen.
Looks nice and is easy to clean when dirtyMany builders advise covering walls and even ceilings with washable paint. Let's see what it is and what to look for when choosing.
A universal option for any kitchenContents
Pros and cons of using paint in the interior of the kitchen
Before you decide to finish the kitchen with any material, you need to clearly analyze its advantages and disadvantages for yourself. This also applies to washable paint. To make this moment easier for you, we have compiled detailed lists of pros and cons.
Washable paints have a wide range of advantagesSo, :
- Easy to apply .
If you have a roller, the walls are already leveled, then you can do the painting work yourself. Just be a little careful and you'll be fine. - In the kitchen, water splashes and small drops of grease constantly hit the walls, and condensation settles on the ceiling. One of the great benefits of paint is that it can be washed. This property helps keep the kitchen in order.
- In the event of scratches or abrasions, the damaged area can be easily covered with a new coat of paint.
- Color mixtures do not have a strong odor , and the light aroma disappears quickly after dyeing.
- High-quality paint consists of environmentally friendly materials, non-toxic when heated and safe for your health.
- Extremely wide color palette , so you can easily choose the right option for the design of your kitchen.
- If applied correctly, paint can serve you for decades without losing its color.
- High-quality mixtures have a high water resistance. So you can use them to decorate the walls above the kitchen sink.
- The material is non-flammable and absolutely safe to use near the stove.
- Washable paint, ideal for application on "paintable wallpaper". It can also be applied to plaster, concrete, drywall, brick or wood.
With so many positives, it's no surprise that washable paints are very popular with builders and designers.
With their help, you can create unusual interiorsHowever, there were some drawbacks:
- If you want to paint surfaces in a new building, you have to wait at least a year . While the walls are shrinking, the paint can warp and crack. However, this minus is easy to get around if you choose glass wallpaper as the basis for painting - they will provide a reliable and durable surface that is not afraid of shrinkage.
- Some people forgo paint because they want a more textured wall or ceiling design. However, modern paints can be embossed, contain a variety of design additives and decorative elements.
- If the paint is of poor quality, it is not necessary to talk about the above pluses . The coating can peel off, lose color quickly and even be harmful to your health. Therefore, we recommend buying paints only in trusted stores that monitor storage conditions.
As you can see, the list of advantages is indisputably wider than the list of disadvantages. Moreover, the latter are very conditional and are decided by the right choice. However, it must be understood that each type of paint has its own characteristics, pleasant and not very. In addition, everyone has their own preferences and someone may find it a disadvantage that for another it will become the main reason for buying.
If the paints allow you to create such masterpieces, they can be forgiven for shortcomings Therefore, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the detailed characteristics of the types of washable paint.
Acrylic paint
One of the most popular types is acrylic paint mixes. They can be used for all types of surfaces, however, reviews note that this paint is best applied to wood and concrete.
Variety of colors and high qualityDue to its structure, the paint does not require a perfect rough finish - it is able to mask small cracks and bumps. The material is quite elastic, so it is applied without much difficulty. The smell is practically absent, weathering within half an hour after application.
The smell of repairs is imperceptible after half an hourWalls and ceilings painted in this way can be washed either with a damp cloth or with non-abrasive detergents. If you properly care for the surface, the paint layer will remain in its original form for 15-20 years.
Acrylic paint lays down very evenlyThe list of advantages of acrylic paints is quite wide:
- The color of the paint in the can fully corresponds to the result after application: the color retains its intensity, so you can always predict the final design of the walls and ceiling.
- Tolerates temperature fluctuations, which are indispensable in the kitchen.
- Dries in a maximum of half an hour - much faster than other types.
- After application, cracks and wrinkles do not form, the paint lays down very evenly.
- The color does not change over time, the paint does not fade from direct sunlight.
Only the relatively high price can be attributed to the minuses. However, we believe that, taking into account all the characteristics, the cost of this paint is quite justified.
Latex paint
Latex paint is a common water-based emulsion with added latex compounds. It is often used specifically for the kitchen area, despite the fact that it exceeds even acrylic in cost.
The main bonus of this paint is the ability to wash it using mild abrasive products and brushes with non-metallic fibers. This makes it possible to clean even the most dirt-prone areas, such as above the hob or sink.
The advantages of latex paint also include :
- High wear resistance . Latex paint is the most resistant among a number of washable ones.
Some types can withstand quite intensive cleaning, which not all color mixtures allow. - The paint is practically odorless , and residual odors disappear after application in a matter of seconds.
- Good drying performance. The paint dries completely in twenty minutes, in rare cases (for example, if the room has high humidity), this period can stretch up to two hours.
- Latex mix can be used on any surface - concrete, foam, wood, wallpaper and even tiles.
- The paint is breathable, which completely eliminates the appearance of bubbles and bumps.
What about the disadvantages?
Unfortunately, they also could not do without them :
- High cost.
Finishing the kitchen with latex paint will cost you a round sum. Unless, of course, you try to save money and buy products from an unknown manufacturer. However, in this case, there is no need to talk about quality. - Latex attracts some micro-organisms that cause mold . Therefore, we recommend that you treat the surface with a special antiseptic primer before applying the paint.
In general, latex paint is an excellent choice for the kitchen, due to its durability and the ability to be washed regularly.
Extraordinarily pure colors.Silicate paint
Silicate paint for walls and ceilings is considered one of the most perfect at the moment. Resistant, easy to apply and durable, it is also the most expensive of the range presented.
Easy to applyLet's see why it's so popular:
- First of all, it is necessary to note the vapor permeability. This means that hot, moist steam will pass through the coating, leaving only condensate on the wall.
This property significantly improves the microclimate of the room. - Dirt and dust adhere less to surfaces painted with silicate paint - due to their properties, they simply repel them, which greatly facilitates the cleaning process.
- The paint does not fade from heating and under the influence of direct sunlight, while maintaining clean and rich colors.
- Mold and fungi do not develop on silicate mixtures, they are unattractive to various parasites.
- The composition of silicate paint is completely environmentally friendly and does not contain elements harmful to health.
- They can be used on plaster, brick, concrete, wallpaper, plaster.
The disadvantages are as follows:
- High price;
- Difficult to apply on embossed surfaces;
- Sufficiently complex staining technology that requires certain skills.
In general, silicate paints are the best choice for the kitchen, due to their strength, reliability and durability.
A diverse color palette allows you to choose the right option for any kitchen.
Rubber paint
Rubber paint is relatively new on the paint market. In appearance, it resembles a thick mastic, which must be slightly diluted with ordinary water to the specified consistency. Most often on sale you can find white paint, which is given the desired shade with a special color scheme. However, ready-made mixes are also being sold now.
The most reliable optionAfter drying, a thin and durable vapor-permeable film is formed on the painted surface, which has the ability to stretch by 300-400 percent - you don’t have to worry that the kitchen will suffer if your neighbors flood you a little.
Very easy to applyContains no toxic ingredients making it suitable for use in the kitchen.
Also, the advantages of this paint include:
- Relatively fast drying - about one hour.
- Maximum versatility: the product can be applied well on wood, concrete, brick, steel, gypsum, foam concrete, aluminium.
- Easy to apply - some types can even be applied with a can.
- High resistance to moisture, steam and temperature extremes.
- Excellent vapor permeability.
- The material is absolutely hygienic and does not allow the appearance of mold and mildew.
- Due to the property of the paint to stretch, the appearance of cracks and wrinkles on the surface is absolutely excluded.
- Relatively affordable price.
As for the minuses, there are only two of them, and both of them are very conditional: such paint will last up to ten years, so it will not work to make repairs for centuries. And, most likely, you will have to experiment to find the right shade.
Combines well with other materialsGloss paint
Washable paints also differ in appearance: a lot depends on the chosen texture. The most popular type is still glossy color mixtures.
Shine will add light Rich colors, shiny surface and light reflections look very attractive.
Such paint is an ideal choice for, as due to the reflective functions, it visually enlarges the room. In addition, she is able to add the missing light to the room.
However, when using on glossy paints, you need to be careful. You will have to give up carob chandeliers - emulsions with a strong reflective factor can show the not-so-attractive "insides" of the lamp. Your choice is flat lamps or beautiful lampshades.
In addition, keep in mind that any dirt is more noticeable on a glossy surface, which means that you will have to clean the kitchen much more often. Therefore, we do not recommend applying such paint near gas stoves - precipitation will have to be wiped off almost every day.
An excellent choice for modern stylesMatte colors
Those who don't like glitter often shy away from paints, believing that they are only glossy. This is not true. The modern surface allows you to produce both completely matte and "satin" blends with a soft sheen, without expressive highlights.
They can be used in any room, but these colors are most suitable for spacious kitchens. A lot depends on the style - in Provence and Country style kitchens, gloss is not very appropriate, but matte paint is quite suitable.
An excellent choice for classic interiorsHowever, keep in mind that cleaning the room will be a little more difficult - the matte texture provides some roughness to the coating, so dust and dirt will settle a little deeper. On the other hand, most often such paints allow for a harder wash than their glossy counterparts.
Texture paint
Perhaps the most unusual kind of paint. If you are used to smooth, uniform surfaces, this is clearly not the case. Such mixtures allow you to create a relief coating of the most unusual kind.
The texture can be very diverseSome types make it possible to imitate plaster, sandstone, graphite and even wood.
The unequivocal advantage of this texture is that the paint does not require preliminary careful leveling of the surface - it easily masks all defects due to its relief structure.
Using texture paint, you can easily create an unusual interior. In addition, it is almost indispensable for the loft style - some varieties imitate concrete very reliably, however, unlike it, they are more suitable for use in the kitchen.
What color to choose
The question is actually rather ambiguous. A lot depends on your personal preferences, design and configuration of the kitchen, selected furniture. It’s hard to imagine glossy red paint in a classic interior or discreet matte brown in a pop art kitchen.
Paint the kitchen the way you like itA lot depends on your tastes: someone likes rich shades like orange or ultramarine, and someone prefers noble beige or olive.
Noble shades suit classic interiorsIn addition, the color of the walls or ceiling should be in harmony with the rest of the interior elements, shading them favorably, but not drowning them out.
Or maybe you like bright colors?Therefore, we have put together a few recommendations for you to help you make your choice:
- First of all, decide on the style of the interior.
On our website you can find a detailed description of each of them. This will allow you to choose the right color for the walls and ceiling, which will harmoniously fit into the design of your kitchen. - If the room faces north or west, it makes sense to think about the warm range of tones - it will visually soften the lack of light, make the room more comfortable. And vice versa, in order to slightly extinguish the excess of the sun in the southern and eastern kitchens, it is better to turn to the cold color segment.
- Please note that many paints can be overcoated : it is not necessary to remove the previous coat in order to apply a new one. So don’t worry if you didn’t manage to choose the right shade the first time – perhaps all this is easy to fix.
- Speaking of shades… Any color has many tones. Therefore, experiment, choosing the right one. If you don’t like anything, you can make the paint yourself.
Even the finished mixture is easy to change. It is enough just to buy the right color and choose the proportions. - Most self-respecting manufacturers sell paint not only in containers of five and ten liters. Many produce so-called probes - small jars of 150-200 milliliters. Paint the kitchen wall and evaluate the saturation and color. This will help to avoid wasted expenses - especially since it will not be possible to return unsuitable paint to the store.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. Color combinations, paints with complex textures, unusual combinations - a range of modern paints and varnishes allows you to create any design.
- Don't limit yourself to classic colors. Bronze or gold paint is perfect for luxurious baroque interiors, while translucent acrylic paints look harmonious in romantic styles.
The question of color selection must be decided individually for yourself, so we are careful not to give specific advice.
However, if you use these recommendations, it will be much easier to solve it.
And don't give up drawings with paints. We do not advise you to remember your childhood, but paint is the material that allows you to create truly unusual interiors, such as in this photo.
How to choose
A lot depends on what kind of mixture you take - its quality determines the final result.
First of all, we urge you not to save on this moment - an unknown manufacturer is unlikely to be able to guarantee you a good composition, ease of application and durability.
It is very difficult to choose from a variety of colorsIn addition, there are often fakes, which are simply dangerous to use.
So go for trusted brands. The best acrylic paints are produced by brands such as FARBITEX PROFI, Alpina Renova, PARADE W4 - all of them have proven themselves to be of high quality and an excellent assortment.
We recommend choosing silicate paints from companies such as BAUMIT SILIKAT COLOR REPRO, PUFAS FASSADEN-SILIKAT, TIKKURILA FINNGARD SILIKAATTIMAALI.
Of course, they cannot be called the most affordable - but the result will definitely justify itself.
Among latex paints such brands as VD PROFILUX PL-04A, Tikkurila Euro 7, VITEX SATIN ECO have proven themselves well.
It is more difficult with the range of rubber paints - only FARBEX received positive feedback from them. Perhaps the reason is that the product is relatively new and not all manufacturers have learned how to work with it.
Savings can lead to sad resultsAs for general recommendations, here we will be categorical - you should buy paints only in large stores that value their reputation. In small shops or markets, there is a very high probability of acquiring a fake, which is unlikely to please you with its quality.
In addition, in such places you will often not be able to show quality certificates, and products may not be stored correctly - at too high or low temperatures. This will also affect its performance.
