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25 Kitchens That Prove the Timeless Appeal of Blue Cabinets
If you’ve resolved to change up the look of your kitchen this year, painting your cabinets a new color is an excellent (and relatively low-lift) way to freshen things up. Choosing just the right shade, however, can be challenging. Perhaps you’re looking to deviate from a classic, all-white look, but 2022’s maximalist kitchen trend isn’t quite your taste either. Enter blue kitchen cabinets, one of the most versatile and time-tested ways to give your cooking space some serious star power.
There’s no doubt that the color has been having a moment: Benjamin Moore named a soothing shade called Aegean Teal its 2021 Color of the Year; the year before, Pantone named Classic Blue as its everywhere shade. But unlike other “it” colors (here’s looking at you, Digital Lavender), blue has long been viewed as a classic, and with a veritable rainbow of tints and shades out there, it’s a hue that can be amped up or down to suit your style (for all of you midnight snackers out there, blue also has the benefit of being an appetite suppressant). “Blue can really be a neutral,” insists Jessica Davis, founder of the Atlanta- and South Orange, New Jersey–based firm Atelier Davis. “Think of it like a pair of jeans.”
In one of Davis’s recent projects—the restoration of a classic Joseph Eichler house in California with architect Gustave Carlson—the design team and client were drawn to Farrow & Ball’s steely Hague Blue in the kitchen. But depending on your unique lighting conditions and space, you might opt to go for an electric Yves Klein–inspired blue, a barely there periwinkle, or (the best of two color trends, in our opinion), a rich blue-green. To complete your blue kitchen, Davis advises accentuating the kitchen cabinets with blue surfaces, whether it’s flecks in terrazzo flooring or veins in a marble countertop. From there, she will contrast “the coolness of blue with warmer colors like a yellow oven or the warmth of walnut.”
See below for 25 fabulous azure kitchen cabinet ideas—inspiration is bound to strike like a bolt from the blue.
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Allez Les Bleus
Stephan Julliard
Jean-Louis Deniot incorporated the whimsy of Tintin into his vacation home off the coast of France. No space is as charming as his kitchen, with its custom blue cabinets—accented in neat, cream trim to play up the windows—and old-timey checkerboard floor.
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Blue Island
Alanna Hale
Designer Jessica Davis and architect Gustave Carlson breathed new life into a classic California home first designed by Joseph Eichler in the 1970s. Their intervention included fun jolts of color, including the bright blue island and cabinets in the kitchen.
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Deep Blue-Green
Isabel Parra
If you’re on the fence about painting your cabinets blue or green, why not combine them? Budding design firm Perifio painted their own kitchen cabinets a deep teal from C2 Paint, a shade that helps draw in the green of the surrounding countryside.
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Blue with Industrial Accents
Peter Murdock
The beauty of blue cabinets is that the hue also complements a surprising spectrum of materials, from timber to terrazzo, the material of choice here in a sleek vacation home designed by architect Blaze Makoid and interior designer Joe Nahem.
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Classic Duck Egg
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Duck-egg blue is a total classic when it comes to kitchen cabinetry, and this is one of the most elegant examples out there. Here, in a Washington, D.C., residence, designer Zoe Feldman opted for Farrow & Ball’s Card Room Green, a shade inspired by Victorian homes.
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Splashes of Azure
Stephan Julliard
Not ready to embrace an all-blue kitchen? Try it in smaller doses, like in this happy Portuguese cooking space designed by Jacques Grange.
In lieu of entirely blue cabinets, Grange deployed it just on the outer edges.
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Sky Blue in the Sky
Thomas Loof
It’s only fitting that a home in the clouds would have equally vertiginous cabinetry. This Richard Mishaan–designed apartment, in Herzog & de Meuron’s Jenga-like 56 Leonard skyscraper in New York City, includes floor-to-ceiling blue cabinetry in a shade that matches the blue of the sky and the Hudson River far below.
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A Whisper of Blue
Trevor Tondro
If you have stainless steel appliances, a pale blue with gray undertones is the route for you. Here, designer Alison Palevsky picked a barely there blue shade (one that makes appearances throughout this sprawling California home) to contrast with the Viking stove and hanging pot rack.
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True Blue Cabinets
Stephen Kent Johnson
OK, this technically isn’t a kitchen—it’s actually a bar area in a Hamptons home—but there are plenty of lessons to be learned here, courtesy of designer Poonam Khanna.
She incorporated floor-to-ceiling vibrant blue cabinets (in Philipsburg Blue by Benjamin Moore) and leaned into their Crayola brightness with a set of sunny yellow chairs.
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Bright and Light Cabinets
Emily Gilbert
You don’t necessarily have to have all-white-everything in a kitchen to create a space that feels fresh and airy. Case in point: For this kitchen in a Hamptons home, designer Daun Curry chose the faintest of sky blues for the cabinets and a soft, pale gray marble for the island and backsplashes. It’s a bright idea to us!
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The Deepest, Glossiest Blue
Francesco Lagnese
Conversely, if you are intrigued by black kitchen cabinets but aren’t quite ready to move to the dark side, navy can be a chic intermediary. In this David Netto–designed kitchen, high-gloss cabinets and a poppy orange tile exude plenty of drama.
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Blue Paint, Black Tile
Alex Lukey
In a Canadian lake house, the kitchen is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen Blue, the pendant lights are by Urban Electric Co., the backsplash is in Saltillo Tile, and the counters are Caesarstone in London Grey.
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Blue Vintage Range Kitchen
Björn Wallander
In Designer Brian J. McCarthy’s New York City apartment, an all-white kitchen makes use of a few blue elements: A stove and hood by La Cornue, and the wide swaths of pale blue stripes on the floor.
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Blue Kitchen Chandelier
Mikkel Vang
The homeowners kept the original tile backsplash and flooring in the kitchen of this Loire Valley home. English mahogany chairs and a stylish chandelier, which was found at a flea market, give the space a lived-in feel.
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Blue and Red Kitchen
Richard Powers
The kitchen in fabric expert John Robshaw’s Connecticut country house is a study in fearless color choices. The walls are painted in Rose Quartz and the cabinetry in Starry Night, both by Benjamin Moore, creating a bold but impressive palette.
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Subtle Blue Kitchen
Simon Upton
This 17th-century English estate isn’t afraid of colorful decor. The subtle blue kitchen island is by Plain English, the mahogany table is Victorian, the curtains are of a Bennison Fabrics stripe, and the walls are painted in Tablecloth by Paint & Paper Library.
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Light Blue Kitchen
Laura Resen
Hand-painted glassware and collections of china become the focal point in the small kitchen of a Connecticut house designed by Lou Marotta.
The cupboard’s light blue backing draws the eye directly to the statement items.
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Blue Island Kitchen
Richard Powers
A blue kitchen island echoes the blue detailing in flooring by Granada Tile in this Hollywood Hills home. The vintage pendants are from Obsolete, the BassamFellows stools are from Design Within Reach, and the sink is by Shaws with fittings by Jaclo. The countertops are Carrara marble.
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Blue Cabinetry Kitchen
William Waldron
The kitchen of this Hamptons home features custom-made cabinets and an island painted in Benjamin Moore's Majestic Blue. The French bistro chairs are by Beaufurn and the brass pendants are by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort.
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Rich Blue Kitchen
William Waldron
In this room designed by Miles Redd, a lacquered finish adds a rich dimension to the space, painted floor-to-ceiling in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue.
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Deep Blue Cabinets
Mikkel Vang
In this 1960s ranch house in Los Angeles, the kitchen stools by Hollywood at Home have cushions covered in a blue fabric by Peter Dunham Textiles, the custom-made cabinetry is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe, the wall is stained walnut.
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Red and Blue Kitchen
William Waldron
Red makes the perfect sibling to cool blue in this New York City kitchen designed by Thom Filicia. The range and hood are by Viking, the light fixtures are custom-made, the stools are from Lars Bolander, and the floor is paved in slate tile.
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Teal Blue Kitchen Finishes
Douglas Friedman
In Steven Gambrel’s Chicago apartment, the sink fittings in the butler’s pantry are by Kallista, the counter is in Indigo Green marble, and the antique mirror is from Olde Good Things; the cabinetry was painted in a custom high-gloss lacquer matched to Pantone’s Mallard Green.
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Icy Blue Kitchen
Björn Wallander
Icy blue pairs well with classic black and white, and there is no better proof of that than this Arts and Crafts home in Beverly Hills, designed by Madeline Stuart. The cabinetry is custom-made and the pendant lights are circa-1935. The kitchen counters are quartzite, and the flooring is Marmoleum.
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Blue Kitchen Floorboards
Douglas Friedman
In the kitchen of designer Ken Fulk’s Victorian cottage, the custom-made cabinetry is painted in Tanner’s Brown and the walls are in Cream, both by Farrow & Ball; the countertops are butcher block, and the Wedgewood stove is antique.
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Pale blue kitchen ideas for a stylish and calming space
Right when you thought it might be over for bold blue units, here comes the reign of pale blue kitchen designs. From oozing a sense of tranquillity to promoting a state of calmness and relaxation, pale blue has always been a go-to shade for bedrooms and bathrooms, so why not go all-out on this soft shade in our kitchens, too?
With Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2022 Bright Skies, an airy and bright blue, being announced, everywhere you look you might spot appliances in this calming shade, along with bar stools, lighting, worktops and splashbacks, plus décor. But how about reviving your kitchen with pale blue units instead?
You can create a minimalist Scandinavian-inspired scheme complete with handleless units using this pared-back tone of blue, a modern rustic Shaker-style kitchen with exposed wooden beams and raw textures or even a classic-contemporary look with luxurious materials and statement lighting.
So, take a look at these pale blue kitchens and get inspired…
This Callerton kitchen by Kitchens International, from £15,000, includes a variety of blue shades for a bold and stylish look. With plenty of worktop space and the latest appliances and technology, this multi-functional design is perfect for any family.Create a timeless yet modern look with help from the sleek pale blue Refined kitchen units, from £30,000, Life Kitchens. Pair it with white metro tiles, matt black accents and marble-inspired surfaces for a glamorous touch.Who said small kitchens can’t be stylish too? The stand-out Antique worktop, from £970 per sq m, Lundhs takes this pale blue glossy kitchen to the next level.You can never go wrong with a classic Shaker-style door painted in a pale Slate blue shade. This large and functional kitchen by McCarron & Co includes a breakfast area, which can be easily turned into a home office or homework spot, plenty of the latest tech and storage space. Photography: Nick SmithThere’s something about pale blue shades and silver accents – the Hartford collection in Iris, from £20,000, Tom Howley features a statement range cooker and a mirrored splashback to brighten up the space even more.
Love blue tones but don’t want to commit? Then, add a pop of colour through your kitchen island. For example, the kitchen units in this design by Christopher Peters are painted in Farrow & Ball‘s Purbeck Stone and the walls in Ammonite to create a pared-back scheme and not take away from the statement island.Mix and match neutral tones with pale blue shades to add warmth and interest to your scheme. Pair your units with the Soft Concrete surface, from £400 per sq m, CRL Quartz, which is versatile and durable, perfect if you love cooking and baking, especially this time of the year.This handleless blue kitchen design with Scandinavian influences allows you to declutter your worktops and hide all your small appliances away. Lastra collection from LochAnna Kitchens available from £3,700.Create a relaxing kitchen design with these Shaker units painted in soft Bubblegum and Pina Colada Ermine, from Wren Kitchens. Go for an intricate splashback and statement pendant lighting to spice it up.
The beautiful Shaker-style kitchen cabinetry by Sola Kitchens is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Oval Room, and complemented by brass accents and natural stone textures. Photography: Lind & Cumings Design PhotographyIf you want to go for a pale blue kitchen with a twist, here’s an idea – choose neutral units and go all-out on paint for your worktops and wall paint instead, for a unique look. The new elegant Silestone by Cosentino Sunlit Days in Cala Blue surface, from £450 per sq m, can help you achieve your dream look, from traditional to contemporary.Recreate that modern rustic aesthetic in your home with raw wooden finishes, metallic pendants and pale blue units. A bespoke design by The Main Company starts from £25,000.Get that holiday feeling at home all year-round with the Essentials Ocean Wave splashback, from £109 per panel, from AluSplash. For a cocooning effect, match your cabinetry to the same blue tone, too. This hand-painted in-frame Shaker cabinetry is complimented with stand-out quartz worktops, brass fixtures and fitting, and a classic range cooker.
Drew Forsyth kitchens start at £30,000 for a complete kitchen. Photography: Paul CraigPair the Princeton kitchen range in Providence Blue, from £5,131, Symphony with flooring in a light shade, crisp white wall paint and luxurious worktops, plus minimalist touches of matt black though lighting and handles.A touch of blue is all you need to give your cabinetry a fresh look – get inspired by the handleless Nordica blue kitchen, from £2,455 for an eight-unit design, from Benchmarx.Why stick to one shade of blue? Mix and match your favourite colours for a bold look, like in the English Revival design in Dainty and Priory Blue, from £25,000, Mereway.About Post Author
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Blue kitchen in the interior
If you are not afraid of cold shades, pay attention to the kitchen in blue tones. For a small kitchen, the interior in blue is a very good option. First of all, because it is a light shade, which means it will work to visually expand the space and therefore is perfect for kitchens with a small area.
Blue is a calm color that is associated with the sky, water surface, fresh wind... Psychologists say that this color attracts creative people, optimists. This color has a calming and relaxing effect, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and the physical condition of a person as a whole. Therefore, if you are often stressed, a blue kitchen in the interior of your apartment will be very appropriate. nine0003
However, it is worth noting that if your kitchen is facing north, a blue kitchen is not the best choice. The fact is that due to the specifics of lighting, the interior of the rooms that face the north side acquires a grayish tint. The blue color in the interior will only emphasize the coolness of the room. Therefore, such kitchens are best designed in warm colors.
As for the combination of colors for a blue kitchen, a lot depends on the chosen shade of blue. So, it can be turquoise, cornflower blue, azure, celestial shade... The combination of white and blue colors can be called universal.
For a kitchen in blue tones, this is a good color combination. White color will add even more light to the interior, this combination of colors resembles a blue sky and white clouds on it. nine0003
In addition to white, the blue kitchen can be complemented with pastel shades of beige, pink, and gray.
The combination of blue and yellow looks very bright and cheerful.
This color scheme reminds us of summer sunny days, when the bright yellow sun shines on a clear blue sky. It is best to use yellow as an accent. So, it can be dishes, yellow curtains, blinds or curtains, a chandelier, textiles, as well as other decorative elements. nine0003
The same can be said about the union of blue and orange.
A blue kitchen can always be designed using light and dark shades of the same color. So, the top of the kitchen can be made in light blue, and the bottom is darker.
Combinations of different shades of blue are also possible, but this is already a more complex science and it is better to seek advice from a designer who will help you choose the right shade combinations. nine0003
Blue color goes well with black and dark brown. However, for a small kitchen, the use of dark shades in the interior is not desirable, so it is better to opt for light colors, and use dark colors with caution and very dosed.
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Features of blue color
Each person presents his picture of color: this is due to the fact that there are a great many shades of blue.
- If you are aiming for a soft blue kitchen, take a closer look at the heavenly, icy, cornflower blue, heavenly, turquoise.
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- Bright blue cuisine is obtained from aquamarine, azure, cobalt, sea wave.
The use of any color in the interior will help to achieve a feeling of coolness, spaciousness, relaxation.
- Azure color tones, reduces pressure, soothes and even increases efficiency. In addition, it does not increase appetite, but even slightly lowers it, which is a bonus of blue cuisine.
Keep in mind that pastel shades of blue slow down a little, so they are not recommended for overly active people who need speed. However, if you dilute them with energetic tones (yellow, red, orange), the effect is leveled and the interior of the blue kitchen, on the contrary, will charge. nine0003
What colors go well with blue?
The blue kitchen in the interior looks different not only because of the main shade, but also additional ones. Next, we will find out what to combine blue with to get the perfect picture.
Beige and Blue Kitchen
Kitchens in blue tones can look too cold, especially if the windows face west or north.
To avoid a lethargic mood in the design, dilute the base with a warm neutral shade. nine0003
Despite the difference, beige goes well with pale blue, leveling its negative characteristics.
The photo shows beige shades in furniture and appliances
White and blue kitchen
The combination of blue and white is the most classic possible. It is quite contrasting and fresh, so it will be an excellent option for blue southern cuisine. The room will have a lot of light, but at the same time the desired coolness will remain.
Gray-blue interior
The ash-gray combination looks strict and reserved, the contrast of the combination is much lower than that of the symbiosis with white. To make gray-blue kitchens look harmonious, follow the rule: the lighter the blue, the darker the gray should be.
The photo shows an apron to match the color of the countertop
Blue-blue interior
A monochrome kitchen in blue tones is not suitable for everyone: an abundance of blue can affect the nervous system too much and cause apathy.
But if you are constantly stressed and need maximum relaxation at home, then this combination will play into your hands. nine0003
The photo shows a dark blue wall behind the furniture
Light blue with bright accents
See also interior life. Often used in combination with green, but given the soothing relaxation of both, you should not count on a boost of energy every time you enter the kitchen space. nine0003
Another thing is yellow. The color of the sun and sky, sand and sea - such a union is dictated by nature itself! Celestial extinguishes yellow a little and at the same time is charged from it.
Active red is also often used as a complement to blue kitchen designs. Thanks to the balancing action of the second, red does not turn into aggression, remaining simply energetic and bright.
Tip! If red seems too contrasty to you, replace it with orange: it has the best features of yellow and red together. nine0003
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Repair and finishing
The classic color of the ceiling is white. And the kitchen with blue facades is no exception. It is best to make a matte finish in a cold shade, with the exception of small rooms. They will be visually enlarged by a glossy stretch fabric.
There are two types of vertical surfaces in the blue kitchen:
- To match the headset. Then the furniture will literally merge with the background and "dissolve" in it. This is a great solution for a small kitchen where you need to hide bulky cabinets. nine0120
- Any other color. Basically, light colors are chosen as the background - white, gray, beige.
Blue walls in the kitchen in combination with a white set will also set a cool mood. As for materials, choose based on practicality: washable wallpaper, paint, tiles.
The design of the floor should be approached with all seriousness: for the kitchen you need the most non-marking coating. Modern blue kitchens are in perfect harmony with plain tiles, wood imitation (linoleum, laminate), stone imitation PVC tiles. nine0003
There are also several options for the apron:
- Neutral. It is performed to match the countertop or walls, for example, a white boar under white walls, coupled with blue doors, will look stylish.
- Accent. When choosing an active color scheme, do not forget about the apron: it alone can significantly change the entire design. For example, a yellow apron does not require support in decor and completely changes the overall mood.
A kitchen with a blue backsplash is an option for minimalists who want to add a cool touch to their crisp white or gray cabinets. nine0003
Choosing furniture and appliances
The main point when choosing kitchen furniture is facades. Blue gloss perfectly reflects light, visually expands the space. Matte smooth surface looks ultra-modern, but needs special care. Smooth, straight facades are easy to care for; milling and other decorations require time and effort to clean.
If the interior design of the blue kitchen is already overflowing with the main color, choose neutral household appliances: black will complement the modern style, white is suitable for Scandi, cream will fit into the classics, steel will complement the high-tech design. nine0003
In a kitchen with blue accents, small appliances will be a great addition: a kettle, toaster, mixer of the right shade is not difficult to find.
The photo shows a monochrome interior with textured facades
Which countertop is right?
See also
What is the best kitchen worktop?
The classic surface for cabinets is by no means wood - the most neutral look is plain white or gray countertops, stone imitation is acceptable. nine0003
Wooden adds a warm, natural touch that not every space needs. But if you need to dilute the cold with something warming, add beige shades in decoration or textiles to the wooden table top.
Which curtains to choose?
The right choice of textiles allows you to hide flaws in decoration or furniture. Curtains can either distract from something or create a great backdrop without drawing too much attention.
In the first case, choose contrasting fabrics with prints and patterns, draperies, layering. Short French curtains or cafe curtains will do.
When it is necessary to curtain a window with something inconspicuous, bet on fabric to match the walls and straight lines. Roll or Roman models will cope with the task.
What is the best decor to use?
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13 ideas for decorating the wall near the dining table
Decor in the kitchen should not only be beautiful, but also functional. Dishes will do just fine with this: beautiful plates, cups, pans and vases on open shelves.
To decorate the walls, choose paintings or posters that match the given style.
