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You might think that choosing small kitchen paint colors is all about playing it safe: too many clashing brights and the space can feel chaotic and cluttered, while all-over white might make a small kitchen feel cold and unwelcoming. 

All rooms need to reflect your style and personality, and that’s no less important in small kitchens. Neutrals are a good place to start and an off-white, sand or buttermilk color scheme will bounce light around and make a compact space feel larger. But take time to work out your color preferences: are you a maximalist with a love of deep jewel shades and rich paint hues or someone who craves a lighter, brighter working kitchen? 

Look at the layout of your kitchen, too; if the space merges into a living or socializing zone you might want to include a degree of color continuation to create visual flow.  

Small kitchens don’t mean you have to play it safe with kitchen color ideas; some of the best designs harness bold shades and dramatic hues to great effect. Using too many colors all at once can make a small kitchen feel muddled, so, in teeny footprints, sticking to a few hues can help create a calm environment. Try a block color scheme and paint kitchen cabinets and walls painted in the same wrap-around shade – a neat trick that will make a small kitchen look bigger. Clever, eh? 

Small kitchen paint colors – ideas for every taste

Whether it’s a floor-to-ceiling, deep charcoal paint, a mix of easy-on-the-eye pastels or a light and bright neutral, small kitchen paint colors should be all about expressing personality. 

As Helen Parker, creative director at deVOL says about designing a small kitchen: 'Color is a completely personal choice and any decision should be primarily based around the atmosphere you want to create, rather than trying to make a small room look big. If you want moody and atmospheric, then go dark or bold, if you want it to look clean and minimal then go for light, pale colors.' 

1. Move to the dark side

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While your knee-jerk reaction might be to paint everything top-to-toe in white, small kitchen paint colors pack a punch when they're in dark jewelled hues, rich ebony and earthy brown. The result is characterful, warm and cocooning. 

In fact, a darker palette comes to life in a small space while strong color in a grand, spacious layout, is in danger of getting lost. This is your chance to play around with today’s trend for dark colors – a look we can’t see going anywhere soon.

'If you have a small, dark room, why not embrace it, and play to its strengths,' explains Helen Shaw, director at Benjamin Moore . 'Incorporating a rich, bold paint color is a fool-proof way to create instant character – taking a small space from drab to stylish. Dark colors cleverly absorb the light of a space, making the division between walls appear blurred – this adds depth and dimension to a room, so the space appears larger, rather than more cramped as some may fear. '

2. Offset cool colors with warm metallics

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Small kitchen paint colors, chosen well, can make your space glamorous, charming and cozy. Dark cabinets will create mood and drama that is hard to achieve in a large space. If you are considering anything from grey kitchen ideas to black kitchen ideas – as well as blue – offset the deep paintwork with flashes of warm metallics on the countertops, handles and accessories. 

'A small kitchen filled with dramatic colors, textures and eclectic accessories can become big in personality, which can also visually give a sense of a large space,' says Helen Parker, creative director of deVOL Kitchens. 'Small means intimate, it means cozy and glamorous and petite – these all conjure up something quite special.'

If you do pick a dark paint color, ensure your small kitchen lighting ideas are efficient and fit for purpose.

3. Pick a sunny yellow paint color for a small kitchen

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Bold citrus yellows can overhaul a small kitchen and transform it into the sunniest spot in the house. Choose yellow room ideas to suit your architecture and style, from vibrant, canary yellow and daffodil to rich gold and ochre and warm honey and butterscotch tones. 

Yellow is the perfect paint color for small kitchens that are designed around base cabinets – with open shelving above – as this powerful hue will draw the eye down and keep the layout grounded. Otherwise, paint a run of tall cabinets in your favorite yellow shade, and, if you’re feeling brave, go all-out on matching yellow walls, too. Your yellow kitchen will be a happy one whatever the weather outside. 

'Yellow reflects light in such a way that will make a smaller room look bigger,' says Dominic Myland owner of Mylands . 'It is a welcoming, joyful and vibrant choice and ideal for small kitchens, particularly if there isn’t much light. Rich yellows like our vivid Haymarket No.47 are known to make you feel calm and happy, and pair well with dark shades and white accents.'

4. Color drench walls and cabinets

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Small kitchen paint colors used over cabinets and walls are a match made in decorating heaven. Using the same color for painted kitchens, walls, skirting boards, window frames – even the ceiling – will transform a small space from a dull, uninspiring room to a modern, on-trend space, oozing with confidence and personality – as in the green kitchen above. Color-drenched small kitchens will also appear larger, as all-over color will help create the illusion of lengthening walls and surfaces, rather than being broken up by contrasting woodwork.

'Color drenching, especially when using darker, brave colors, works best in small spaces, like a small kitchen,' says Justyna Korcyznska, senior designer at Crown Paints . 'By enveloping a small space in a paint color, the focus shifts from noticing the size of that space to just appreciation of the shades that surround us. Bold, saturated jewel greens and teals work very well for color drenching. Not only does this create a contemporary, monochromatic look, it’s also an easy way to create the illusion of bigger walls, making the room as a whole feel more spacious. '

5. Try warmer whites

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Paler shades are often the go-to paint colors for small kitchens as they can help to create an open and airy vibe, says Aaron Markwell, color stylist at COAT Paints Home . 

However, advises the stylist, using pure whites or cooler off-white shades can often make the space look dingy rather than spacious. Try softer neutrals, such as cream kitchen ideas, instead of white kitchen ideas such as oatmeal, taupe, pale green-greys and warm whites and use a soft sheen paint which is durable and lets light bounce around the space. 

'We tend to work with warmer ivories, so that the kitchen, in any light, has a sense of warmth rather than sterility,' says interior designer Becca Casey of Connecticut-based Becca Interiors . 'Colors such as Benjamin Moore’s White Dove or Classic Gray both have a subdued gray hue which in turn adds character to any space. Farrow & Ball’s Wimborne White is a fantastic color for ceilings, especially if you are whitewashing beams, and Slipper Satin is a lovely, buttery color which makes any space feel like a warm hug. '

'Lighter colors make the space feel larger,” adds Erin Davis, lead designer for Mosaik Design & Remodeling in Portland, Oregon. 'The trick is to paint the ceiling the same color as walls so when the eye travels effortlessly, your space will expand visually. If you can carry the same color to the adjoining space, the effect is even better.'

6. Nod to nature with green

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Going green is a huge small kitchen paint color story this year, and the entire green palette – from pale sage and mint to dark emerald and teal – works incredibly well for small spaces. Green is naturally associated with nature, and is the perfect shade for bringing the outside in. The result is a calm, relaxing kitchen space with an inviting, fresh feel. 

'Green is a great small kitchen paint color as it brings a sense of the outdoors in – helping to keep compact spaces feeling fresh, open and vibrant,' adds Francesca Wezel, founder of Francesca’s Paints . 'Green is also known to be a soothing, relaxing color which is perfect if you don’t want to overwhelm small spaces with overpowering tones and shades.'

7. Zone a small kitchen with paint colors

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While a single paint shade works well to unify a small kitchen, using two or three different colors is a clever design trick for zoning various functions. It can be as simple as painting wall cabinets in one color and base units in another or painting a multifunctional small kitchen island in a contrasting shade. Alternatively, paint an appliance bank in a block color with storage in another. Go wild with bright hues or zone more subtly with shades from the same palette. 

'Choosing two or three paint colors for a small kitchen helps section off different areas, giving the appearance of more space,' says Anna Hill, brand director of Fenwick & Tilbrook . 'Keep the upper walls a light neutral and introduce color on the lower half to avoid the room feeling top heavy. ' 

Avoid more than three colors in one space though, warns Patrick O’Donnell, Farrow & Ball ’s Ambassador. He adds: 'Any more than that can feel distracting in a room that generally has lots of adornment with utensils and crockery already on show.'

8. Consider a calming blue

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Just as green has hit the decorating headlines lately, so blue kitchen ideas remain a popular – from classic, dark navy to turquoise and everything in between.

'Blue is the best color for making a space feel bigger,' says color and paint expert, Annie Sloan . 'It’s recessive, which means it draws the eye outwards, blurs horizon lines and gives a sense of never-ending space. It’s also a calming, meditative color which encourages us to breathe in and out, creating a psychological and spiritual sense of spaces as well as the physical illusion.'

9. Plump for pastels

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Sky blue, lavender and blush pink are no longer reserved for the bedroom and today’s pastels are a super modern way to reboot the 21st century kitchen.  

'Bite-sized kitchens sometimes lack a bit of character, especially if most of the effort in their design and decoration is focussed on practicality,' says Marianne Shillingford, creative director at Dulux . 'The good news though is that small spaces love a bit of color and if you are prepared to be brave press the big color button and have some fun.'

Pastels might just be the perfect way to do this in a small kitchen especially when balanced with abstract art and touches of strong color and shape.

'Using pastels doesn’t have to be sweet and pretty,' adds Justyna Korcyznska, senior designer at Crown Paints. 'Shades of the palest pink, sherbet lemon or watery mint green can look new and modern if combined with tones of grey and hard materials like concrete and metal to give it a more industrial feel.'

Areas of pale pastels in the kitchen will reflect the available light around the room, making it seem bigger, adding shine and bringing a space to life. 

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Include a bold accent

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Orange or red kitchen ideas aren't for everyone, but for an individual look, introduce a bold primary shade on a single piece of kitchen kit, say a freestanding larder or island unit. Two-tone kitchens are very 'now' and the pop of color against a pale or dark neutral will inject masses of personality for very little effort. Try painting the inside of a cupboard or hidden shelves with a bright pink or jade green – an unexpected jolt of bright color behind a door is one of our favorite ways to make small kitchens look very, very special.

'For a fresh update, why not introduce a bright tangerine or deep red on an kitchen island or pantry?' suggests Charlotte Campbell kitchen designer at Harvey Jones . 

What paint colors make a small kitchen look bigger?

To make a small kitchen look bigger than it actually is, be clever with color. Pale shades will naturally reflect light, make walls recede and increase the sense of space.

Using whites and neutrals on every part of the kitchen – walls, countertops, cabinets and ceilings – will create a cohesive space, blurring edges and boundaries. Try different shades of white or the same neutral to add interest and stop the kitchen from feeling too cold and clinical. If all-white isn’t your thing, light greens, yellows, blues and grays are all great choices to make a small kitchen look bigger. 

What paint color finish is best for a small kitchen?

Semi-sheen or satin paint finishes will help bounce light around a small kitchen, much more than a matte finish will. It will also be easier to wipe clean these paint finishes, keeping your color fresh and long-lasting. Matching your paint finish to reflective surfaces like glass tiles, shiny floors and stainless steel appliances will do the same.

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10 Paint Colors and Trends for Small Kitchens

These small kitchen paint colors and trends make your small kitchen feel bigger, brighter and more fun!

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Playful Pink Walls

One advantage of a small kitchen is that the space is an opportunity to try something outside the box. A wall color that might be overwhelming in a large kitchen, is the perfect punch in smaller doses, like in this pink kitchen by @53houseplantsandme. You can’t help but smile in a pink kitchen full of plants! Pink is also one of the best interior paint colors of 2022.

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Bold Teal Ceiling

A bold color on the ceiling is a great way to draw the eye upward and make your small kitchen feel more spacious, as seen in this gorgeous galley kitchen by @kevintwittyinteriors. While the rest of the kitchen is traditional, with white cabinets and a wood floor, the ceiling packs a punch and transforms the space into something special. The technique is even more effective if your kitchen ceiling is dome-shaped, like this one.

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Dusty Plaster Pink

The walls and some of the cabinetry in this beautiful kitchen by @lovedbyjenny are painted a soft pink. Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball, is soft and soothing; but far from boring. A light, earthy color like this can make a small kitchen look cozy, without overwhelming the space.

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Monochrome Green

Consider painting the walls and cabinets of your small kitchen the same color, or a slight variation, as in this dark green space by @darmaks.interior. When you visually blend multiple surfaces with the same color, you remove any focal points, so your eye isn’t drawn to any specific area. This makes your walls seem taller and the overall look is cohesive rather than choppy.

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All Black

You might think using black in a small kitchen will make it look cramped, but when done correctly, black can have the opposite effect. This small kitchen by @geordie_jens_abode features one black wall, with matching black cabinets and appliances. The block of black gives the small kitchen an uncluttered look, and by offsetting it with white walls and white flooring, there’s plenty of light to prevent the room from feeling like a cave.

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Two-Tone Cabinets

We’ll always be a fan of white cabinets, but adding a contrasting color on the base cabinets has a grounding effect. In this tiny kitchen by @my__little__den, the blue base cabinets provide a fun dose of color, while the white cabinets on top reflect light around the kitchen and help open up the space. Other trending colors to consider on your lower cabinets are dark green, navy blue, dark gray or black.

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Bright Green Focal Point

All tones of green are popular right now, and that includes the bright kelly green used in this wee kitchen from @heirloomtraditionspaint. Using the cheerful color on the cabinets, bead board backsplash and shelves creates a colorful attention-stealing focal point that visually enlarges the space. If you have a narrow galley kitchen, apply the bold color to the farthest wall, if possible. This gives the kitchen more depth, making it look bigger.

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Moody Gray

A rich, moody color, like the dark gray used by @devolkitchens, makes your small kitchen look timeless. To pull off a color like this in a small space, make sure your kitchen gets plenty of natural light, and keep the ceiling white. To recreate the look of the stormy gray color used here, try Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore or Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin-Williams.

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Light Neutrals

In general, white cabinets and walls make a small kitchen look bigger. But, if your kitchen doesn’t get a lot of natural light, stark white can look dingy and have the opposite effect. Instead, opt for light neutrals, like ivories and creams. This will make your small kitchen look spacious, yet still warm and welcoming, as seen here in this charming little kitchen by @morricehome.

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Jewel Tones

Want to add some drama to your small kitchen? Transform it into a jewel box by using dark, saturated colors, like emerald green, dark blues and plum. The navy cabinets and dark green walls in this small kitchen by @kittymccall add chic style to the room, and the white ceiling and backsplash balance out and provide contrast. When pairing dark colors together like this, use colors close together on the color wheel — think blues and greens or purples and reds.

Originally Published: January 11, 2021

What color kitchen set to choose for a small kitchen: Designer's Tips

A compact kitchen space is a common reality that makes you turn on your own rationality to the maximum. When designing a kitchen in Khrushchev or on a similar footage, it is important to take into account every detail - from fittings to global moments like furniture and colors. After all, this ultimately affects the level of comfort and, accordingly, life.

In this article, you will find out which color of the kitchen set is better to choose for a small kitchen, and also enjoy a photo selection of modern interiors.

1. What should I look for when choosing a color?
2. Choosing a Style
3. Combining Colors
4. Choosing a Primary Color for a Small Kitchen
5. Gloss or Matt
6. Textile
7. Lighting Influence

Landmarks


preferences, it is customary to build on:

And yes, the style of the kitchen may differ from the rest of the apartment. On the one hand, small differences will not be evident. On the other hand, you must admit that each room has its own character, and the choice of style is the prerogative of the one who spends the most time in the kitchen.

Interior style

What direction to choose for a small kitchen? The abundance of decor and objects, curved legs of chairs a la cabriole, exquisite external fittings are clearly not the best solutions for a kitchen of 4-5 sq.m.

Accordingly, such styles as Provence, Empire, Baroque, country, shabby chic - disappear.

However, for kitchens larger than 6 sq.m., somewhat simplified variations of these styles may be suitable - for example, neoclassical.

For our small kitchen more suitable:

  • minimalism;
  • constructivism;
  • loft;
  • grunge;
  • techno;
  • high-tech;
  • eco;
  • Scandinavian;
  • Romanesque;
  • Japanese styles,

But then, you see, what you get will more likely claim to be eclectic (a mixture of styles) - however, it is fashionable and not the worst option.

At the same time, the general style of the kitchen should be in harmony with the design of the apartment as a whole. And one of the unifying elements will be the color scheme.

Regarding color combinations

Since we do not know how traditional you are in preferences, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the standard rules for color combinations. And although the trend is breaking the rules and mixing styles, mind you, quite a lot of interiors in the photo are decorated just according to the principles described below.

1. The rule of three colors, 60% of the space is allocated to the main one (for example, the color of facades and walls), 30% to the additional one (kitchen backsplash), accents - no more than 10% (original chandelier, dishes or chairs ). It should be noted that today this postulate has been expanded to 5 colors.

2. Cold colors are usually combined with cold colors, warm colors with warm colors. If you spend a little time cooking, and the kitchen is located on the north side, it will be visually warmed by warm colors - yellow, purple, orange, red. White color in this regard is unique, because it has both warm and cold shades. Among them are cream, vanilla, ivory. A hot, sunny kitchen will be cooled by cold tones - lemon, purple, blue, light blue, gray.

3. Blending in with the walls, the kitchen looks less protruding and bulky.

4. Will push the boundaries of small rooms light, neutral wall colors with medium-sized prints and a minimum of sharp contrasts. The same goes for textiles.

5. For a small kitchen, light-colored walls are more suitable. Furniture can be dark, and if you wish - transparent.

6. Glass fronts or completely open shelves make wall cabinets less bulky.

7. Saturated warm colors - red, orange, yellow have a tonic effect and increase appetite. So if you are afraid of extra pounds, use them in a small amount, but better - pay attention to brown, green, blue and purple, which are neutral in this regard.

If these designers' tips contradict your understanding of beauty and comfort, do it your way =)

Today, fashion is all about individuality, and you won't go wrong anyway.

Choosing a base color for a small kitchen

And now let's move on to color overview.

White

This is the #1 color for a small kitchen. Yes, it is easily soiled, requires perfect surface cleanliness and seems impractical. But believe me, even an untidy white kitchen looks neat compared to other color schemes.

Against the background of white walls that increase the space, any color of the facades will look advantageous. Bright red, lemon, light green, purple furniture color - they all harmonize wonderfully with white. Black, metallic and light wood are especially suitable for him.

In white, you can decorate all vertical surfaces - walls, kitchen set, backsplash, and in brown - horizontal surfaces - floors and countertops.

The white and black combination will never go out of fashion, although in our case black should be in the minority. This duet can always be complemented with bright red.

Examples are waiting for you in the photo:

Gray

A noble color that suits many styles. It is more practical than white, but also goes well with all other colors - both warm and cold. If a gray kitchen looks too formal, add red, purple, green or pink elements.

The only contraindication for gray is that it is better not to use it in cold, poorly lit rooms. However, the coldness of gray is compensated by the combination with hotter tones, light wood and warm lighting.

Brown

A huge number of shades allows you to use this color for walls, kitchen units, floors, furniture. And, as you can see in the photo, the interior will not seem monotonous. Beige, wenge, copper, almond, sand, brick - you have at your disposal a lot of interesting and complex tones.

Natural wood tones have been used in the design of houses for centuries, so they are subconsciously associated with warmth and comfort. The dark color of the facades will be in harmony with the legs of the furniture and the colors of the doors.

It is better that the flooring, like the backsplash, be lighter, because the dominance of dark colors is an unfortunate solution for a small kitchen. However, this option is suitable for someone only because cleaning will have to be done much less frequently. And this is also an argument.

Light blue

Delicate or intense, suitable for walls, accent or neutral furniture and tableware. Blue harmonizes perfectly with white, gray, wood. Less traditional, but spectacular combinations are obtained with yellow, red, blue, orange.

For a small kitchen with windows facing the sunny side, a cold sky color is a great chance to lower the temperature, and for those who want to lose weight, reduce their appetite. At the same time, the blue kitchen set, combined with a wooden worktop and fittings, looks very warm and cozy.

Extraordinary blue-green and blue-violet light tones also deserve attention.

Red

What housewife hasn't thought about a bright red glossy kitchen set? Stylish and spectacular, it will attract all the attention and charge with its energy. But using a large number of saturated colors for small kitchens is not recommended. In addition, red will gladly share its expression and easily inflame the situation, although this is individual.

The red refrigerator can be completed with a stylish lamp, a medium-sized pattern on the curtains, a vase and other trifles. A solid row of red gloss will be diluted with white, gray or other neutral colors.

Green

A calming, natural backdrop valued for its neutrality and versatility. It suits both sunny and dark kitchens, rich in shades, which makes it easy to combine with all colors.

Wooden, metal and even plastic furniture looks organic against a green background. Combinations of green with brown, gray, black and yellow are especially good. The color of spring foliage contrasts beautifully with white and has only a positive effect on the human psyche.

Yellow

All shades of yellow, from sand to canary, are considered warm. Therefore, if your kitchen is not on the sunny side, it will replace the sun for you - of course, at the level of sensations. Make sure of this by decorating a wall with a window in yellow.

It is believed that this invigorating and cheerful color should take up much less than half the space. The fact is that warm colors eat up space, so in our case it is better to limit ourselves to yellow furniture facades, choosing neutral colors for the walls.

Interesting combinations of yellow with:

Violet

This magical color has become incredibly popular lately. They say purple is loved by creative people, because it inspires and sets you in the right mood. Deep, dark tones are definitely not for small kitchens, except in very small doses. And light purple shades will be a good background for many colors.


Glossy or matt

A real modern dilemma, and the correct answer is the combination of glossy and matte surfaces. Gloss tends to expand the space and give it a festive look, but you should not overdo it with it.

The matt backdrop is the perfect frame for a glossy kitchen set. Matte facades are more versatile - they are easier to care for, and they are appropriate, unlike gloss, not only in modern styles.

Textiles

Home textiles make the room more comfortable, habitable, and it is generally difficult to do without it in the kitchen. At a minimum, you will need towels and curtains. Curtains in a small kitchen will complement the colors of the facades, floor or chairs, hide everything that happens from prying eyes and protect from bright light.

Depending on how you use the window sill, how often you open the window and, of course, on the style of decoration, compact models of curtains are suitable for a small kitchen, namely:

The symbolic decoration of the window will be a lambrequin, echoing the colors of the kitchen set. Semi-transparent plain fabrics in light shades provide soft, diffused light and fill the kitchen with lightness. Do you want them to harmonize with the color of the furniture? Add a narrow border - and voila!

It's beautiful when all the textile elements of the decor - curtains, towels, napkins, chair mats - harmonize in color, as in the photo. They can be used as bright accents, and a periodic change in accent colors will drastically change the atmosphere of the kitchen.

Lighting

Lots of artificial and natural light is another way to increase space. To do this, you need to use as many levels of lighting as possible - ceiling, wall, built-in furniture. Let it be more than not enough.

Local lighting will provide convenience while cooking, and LED ceiling and furniture lighting will make the kitchen more spacious and more romantic.

When arranging light sources, do not forget about:

With this, we will probably say goodbye. We hope you got rich with ideas for a beautiful little kitchen!

What color to choose a kitchen for a small kitchen - tips and reviews from experts

Kitchen style 2020-2021 in shades of white can be anything. But most often there are three options. These are neoclassical, scandi and modern minimalism.

What color to choose a kitchen for a small kitchen? It just so happened that often an apartment cannot please us with a large space. This makes us turn on our ingenuity and use every square meter of the kitchen as efficiently as possible. This applies not only to multifunctional equipment and compact furniture, but also to the color scheme. After all, as you know, a lot depends on the overall design. A good choice of color will help visually smooth out imperfections and make the kitchen more comfortable. If you go too far with one shade or make everything multi-colored, then you can end up with a lurid disgrace, from which it will ripple in your eyes or a dull room in which you don’t want to be under any pretext.

How to choose the right color for a small kitchen so that the room does not seem smaller and pleases for a long time? There are several secrets - we deal with everyone in turn.

Kitchen style

One of the key elements in decorating any small space is to have a clear idea of ​​what your kitchen will be like in the end. If you want to have as much space as possible, you should clearly delimit the zones: working, dining, and the part where the equipment is located. Naturally, it is best to create a room in the same style. Then everything will look more organic and every thing will stand in its place.

The main criteria to follow when designing a small kitchen:

If you follow the simple rules of color combination, the design of the kitchen will no longer seem like a big headache and will bring only positive emotions. Basically, we are talking about using no more than 3 dominant colors in the interior. Ideally, it is best to use the base shade and complement it with another color. For example, a combination of white, purple and gray. Or black, white and deep blue. It should be understood that the abundance of decorative elements, forged parts and small accessories are clearly not suitable for small spaces.

The most popular trends in the design of small spaces are the following styles:

What color to choose a kitchen for a small kitchen: black

"Dark - for large rooms". This is one of the most common myths in kitchen design. And not only her. Many mistakenly believe that dark colors reduce an already not very spacious room, making it closed and one-sided. To dispel this myth, we have specially compiled for you stylish kitchen design options 2020 so that you appreciate the beauty of black, gray, green and other small kitchens.

As you can see from the examples, black furniture sets look luxurious and add extra dimension to the room. Glossy materials are also used. Unlike matte surfaces, gloss attracts sunlight to itself, which makes the room more pronounced.

And from a practical point of view, dark kitchen sets are also convenient. Neither stains, nor dust, nor stains are visible on them, unlike snow-white surfaces that need to be wiped several times a day. If you add a kitchen set with a black countertop and an apron in the color of the furniture, this will be an excellent design solution. The main thing to keep in mind is that such a kitchen is not quite suitable for those rooms that are located on the north side. A dark color needs an abundance of light or additional illumination so as not to appear dull and gloomy.

On the one hand, you can't go against the perception of color by a person - if you choose the color of a kitchen set for a small kitchen in dark colors, the room will really seem smaller. On the other hand, let's open a small design secret: you can make any kitchen cramped, even dazzling white, if you make a beautiful light countertop with a million bottles of different sizes and colors, leave packages and shoppers in a conspicuous place, and, in general, do not follow the "visual noise" .

In addition, dark sets have a definite plus - black, blue and shades of deep green can visually stretch the room up, so it can visually make the room higher. This will be especially noticeable in combination with a white ceiling. This is a great solution for corner kitchens or rectangular narrow spaces.

So that the dark kitchen does not seem small and cramped, you need:

What color to choose a kitchen for a small kitchen: white

White is considered a win-win for any kitchen. This is a truly versatile color for decorating a small room. It is suitable for both furniture and decoration. Shades of white visually expand the space, make the room more airy and light. In addition, it additionally reflects light, in general, it is beautiful, whatever one may say. White does not have to be cold. The shade of baked milk has exactly the same advantages, but it will be warm.

Kitchen style 2020-2021 in shades of white can be anything. But most often there are three options. These are neoclassical, scandi and modern minimalism.

The Scandi style is the easiest to translate into reality: white paint on the walls, light laminate on the floor, white corner, straight or U-shaped set, a tabletop with a coating that resembles a wood surface - and you're done. This is the most budgetary way to make a beautiful kitchen, which is why it has been in demand for several years. And the positions of Scandi are not weakening. Perhaps another thing is that this style was invented by the inhabitants of the northern countries, and they even have a separate word “hygge”, which defines comfort.

Neoclassical style will also look great in a small space: facades made of MDF or laminated chipboard, showcase inserts and lighting, milling. True, this option is no longer so budgetary - Scandi is definitely cheaper.

But it looks more luxurious than an example. Neoclassicism is considered one of the modern solutions in the spirit of the design of antiquity and aristocracy. Noble lines, luxurious additions in the form of leather and metal. All this makes neoclassicism very beautiful and unique.

The most expensive and stylish kitchen solution 5-9sq.m. This is, of course, minimalism. Built-in furniture and appliances, upper cabinets up to the ceiling, white glossy or matte fronts without handles. Minimalistic cuisine is not cheap. You will have to spend money not only on headsets, built-in appliances and good multi-tiered lighting, but also on discreet decor in the same style: minimalism will not tolerate any multi-colored jars and vases. It's best to leave your countertop clean. As in the case of the black kitchen set, minimalism will emphasize all the details and winning sides of your space.

Small kitchen - what color set to choose.

Can't decide what your kitchen set will look like? Light or dark, bright or neutral? If you correctly distribute the accents, you can choose any of these options.

We recommend using light colors of kitchen furniture for a small kitchen: white, beige, light gray, pastel blue, pistachio. They will visually expand the space. But also, if you correctly use color combinations, you can easily equip a stylish kitchen, even if the room is very small. A small kitchen is not a sentence, but only an additional source of inspiration. Of course, you will not be able to put a huge headset with a separate island. However, other options may look just as good.

If you still have not decided what to make your ideal small kitchen, then you can always look at the presented selection of photos with a ready-made design, remember your favorite color combinations and furniture arrangement. After all, your inspiration will make a small kitchen very beautiful, cozy and stylish!

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To visually expand the boundaries of a small room, it is enough to familiarize yourself with the basic techniques for using color and light, as well as combinations of colors and shades:

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