Warm colors for kitchen cabinets
10 best colors for your cabinets |
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Considering the options for kitchen cabinet colors? Whether you’re remodelling your room or refreshing it, colored cabinets are a fabulous choice, with the potential to create both a look you love plus give your room a durable and easy-care finish.
Naturally, you’ll want to select kitchen cabinet paint colors that you’ll be happy to live with for a while to come. But you might also want to consider the decorative power of each hue. Different kitchen cabinet colors have particular benefits you may wish to exploit in your room design. Some can brighten and visually enlarge the room, while others make cleaning a less frequent necessity, for example.
And when it comes to the style of your cabinets, you might want to think about which colors complement their look best and fit in with the rest of your kitchen ideas.
Ideas for kitchen cabinet colors
We've selected the most stylish kitchen cabinet ideas and color palettes, so that you can find out the advantages of all the possible kitchen cabinet colors with advice from the experts.
1. Choose white for kitchen cabinets
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White painted kitchen cabinets can complement a whole range of kitchen styles. ‘Fresh and crisp, white is the perfect color to brighten up a traditional scheme, for example a Shaker kitchen,’ says Melissa Klink, creative director at Harvey Jones .
‘Timeless yet modern, it will give classic cabinetry an uplifting look that will work as the perfect base for neutral and colorful accessories and furnishings alike. Equally, white works well in modern settings, as long as it’s balanced by colorful or natural-looking features adding character and warmth.
‘If you think white will look too stark in your contemporary kitchen, try pairing it with a softer shade of beige or a more colorful green. This will create a more impactful look whilst still maintaining a neutral and fresh base.’
Pay attention to the room’s orientation if you’re considering using white when remodelling a kitchen. ‘Think about how the light enters the room: is it a cold northern light, and can it be warmed by the color of the cabinets or the flooring?’ says Tom Howley.
If white is still what you prefer, look for one with undertones of yellow or pink to avoid a cool feel.
White painted cabinets also show dirt more readily than other colors, so they might not be the best choice for homes with young kids and pets, unless the extra maintenance involved is a price you’re willing to pay for the undoubted upsides of a white kitchen.
2. Go for gorgeous gray kitchen cabinet colors
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Leaning towards gray as your favorite among kitchen cabinet colors? There are a whole host of different takes on gray that are possible, from gray-whites through to dark grays that approach the drama of black painted cabinets (see below).
‘Gray is certainly one of the most popular colors we have seen in recent years,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘It works with virtually any style of kitchen, from country-style to ultra-contemporary.
'However, you need to be able to balance it with the right accessories and finishing touches.
Gray kitchens can sometimes look a little dull, so choosing contrasting colors for the bar stools, accessories and even some cabinets can really brighten and balance the whole scheme.
‘For both modern and traditional styles, recent trends seem to be moving away from cool grays and leaning towards warmer and earthier shades of greige,’ she adds. And that’s certainly a strategy you might want to adopt if your kitchen receives northern light, which brings out cool tones.
The light reflectivity of paler tones of gray makes them a boon when it comes to small kitchens. ‘We have some beautiful light gray colors which are very timeless and will keep a small space fresh and feeling spacious,’ recommends Tom Howley.
As a neutral, gray is easy to team with other colors you might want to use for your kitchen wall decor and design features such as kitchen backsplash ideas, making it easy to put together a successful color scheme for the room.
Gray can be more forgiving than white when it comes to hiding the grime that comes about with everyday kitchen use, although the paler the version of gray you pick, the more cleaning will likely be involved.
3. Fall for beautiful blue cabinets
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Blue kitchen cabinet colors are an established trend, and one that seems set to continue. However, while deep rich navy blues may come to mind first, other shades of blue are growing in popularity.
You might want to consider fashion-forward powder blue, a take that’s fresh and clean but also relaxing to live with, or slightly gray-toned ocean blue, which is eye-catching without being overpowering.
‘Ocean-inspired blues work particularly well with timeless and traditional kitchen styles, such as Shaker-style cabinetry,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘Bold enough to liven up the scheme and introduce personality, yet easy to live with, blue cabinetry looks brilliant paired with quartz worktops and wooden features bringing light and warmth to the scheme.’
Blues at the paler end of the spectrum can help make a kitchen feel larger, so consider them if you're looking for small kitchen ideas and white is too clinical for your taste.
They’re also a wonderful choice for south-facing rooms that have the benefit of warm light throughout the day where they’ll optimize the experience of light and space. Dark blues will advance visually, so are generally best reserved for larger rooms.
Another possible issue with blue is that certain takes on the color can feel cool, so get a tester to ensure your preferred shade isn’t going to make your room feel chilly. In general, blues that tend a little towards green are the ones to select for a warmer atmosphere.
A big advantage of blue kitchen cabinets – especially the darker versions? They won’t show the dirt easily delivering a low maintenance finish.
4. Embrace nature with green kitchen cabinet colors
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Green kitchen cabinet colors can range from the freshness of mint, through the earthiness of sage, to deep foliage green. Connecting us to nature, green can be a soothing shade, whichever version you choose, and make kitchen cabinets a fabulous feature of the scheme, rather than a subtle backdrop to colorful backsplashes or kitchen flooring.
They’re practical, too. Green painted cabinets can be forgiving of marks and grime to reduce cleaning time.
‘Green kitchens have overtaken blue schemes in popularity over the last year,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘Green is a versatile colour that looks at home in a sleek setting just as much as a farmhouse kitchen.’
A small kitchen can feel larger if you go for a lighter take on green. Dark greens, meanwhile, can make larger kitchens look super sophisticated. They needn’t be out of the question for smaller rooms, however.
Deep tones can make the space cocooning, and as green is positioned where the cool and warm colors meet on the color wheel, it will help create a cozy kitchen color scheme. Bear in mind that the freshest of greens can feel cool, so avoid them in north-facing rooms.
5. Make it moody with black
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Another of the kitchen cabinet colors that’s become a huge trend is black. It makes for an atmospheric room scheme, but one that’s easy to live with.
Black cabinets won’t show grime, so they’re champions in the practicality as well as the style stakes.
Black looks both dramatic and sophisticated, but given that it will absorb rather than reflect light, is it only an option for larger rooms? ‘If you have your heart set on this style, make sure the room gets lots of natural daylight and that your kitchen lighting ideas are perfectly planned,’ says Tom Howley.
‘Add pale natural flooring or white surfaces and mirrors to help bounce light around and open out smaller spaces. Avoid too many pale contrasts though, as the beauty of a dark kitchen lies in creating a sophisticated yet snug ambience.’
When it comes to the orientation of your room, you might think the cool light in a north-facing kitchen rules black out, but rather than fighting it, you could simply welcome the opportunity to make the kitchen feel cozy and cocooning with black cabinets.
Black can be a winning option when considering modern kitchen ideas.
‘Sleek and contemporary cabinetry can often look a little clinical, especially if painted in minimal whites or grays,’ says Melissa Klink. ‘Black is a powerful color that will add so much personality, depth and definition to the scheme.
'Black handleless cabinetry looks very sophisticated, but if you prefer adding handles, brass or matt black brassware will provide an industrial and luxurious finishing touch.’
However, black should definitely be on your list of possible kitchen cabinet paint colors if you prefer other styles. ‘Black is also a great option if you want to bring a little bit of edge into a traditional Shaker or country-style scheme,’ Melissa continues.
‘Particularly with a more classic design, if you opt for black, make sure the room has enough natural light to take such a bold colour and add lighter touches through the worktop, soft furnishings, dining table and chairs.’
6. Opt for warming yellow or orange
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Bolder, brighter and warmer shades are a growing trend as kitchen cabinet paint colors.
These bright shades can be used for the entire room or for sections – such as incorporated into kitchen island ideas and set against a neutral backdrop of white or charcoal. They’re energetic shades that can be the perfect backdrop for a kitchen where family and friends gather.
These colors are best used on simpler cabinet styles such as slab or Shaker rather than more traditional cabinets, to keep the look contemporary. They are options for smaller rooms too, but here paler takes on the colors are preferable rather than the bolder versions that might be too dominant.
As for the time you might spend on cleaning, they’re somewhere in between the two poles – easier to keep clean than white cabinets, but not as grime-concealing as darks.
Pay attention to the orientation of your room when choosing one of these warm cabinet colors. They might come to life beautifully as the sun hits them in east or west-facing spaces, but the boldest of these hues has the potential to be overpowering when the sun hits them.
Use testers to check before committing.
7. Warm up with red kitchen cabinets
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If you are looking for kitchen color ideas that will never date, here is one to consider. Red kitchen ideas are having something of a moment, and it is easy to see why. A beautiful shade adds instant warmth to this rustic kitchen by Plain English . This muted orange-red is a shade that works so well with the authentic features and bare floorboards.
Rich, sophisticated and eye-catching, this kitchen cabinet color may just tempt you to ditch conventional colored cabinetry.
8. Embrace the dark side
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If you’re looking for kitchen ideas that are both dramatic and calm, the undeniable chic of a black kitchen is the perfect fit.
‘A dark or black kitchen can work very well in monochromatic schemes,’ says Gary Singer, Director of Eggersmann Design. ‘By bringing in dark cabinetry and layering the space with dark textures you can create a feeling of warmth and luxury.
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‘Like the enduring ‘little black dress’, a black kitchen is a classic which will stand the test of time,’ says Richard Atkins, Managing Director at DesignSpace London.
9. Take a two-tone approach to color
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‘A two-tone scheme allows extra definition and interest without overcomplicating,' says Nicola Harding, director, Nicola Harding & Co.
'Most paint charts are arranged in families of colours, making it easy to find two shades that work together or contrast. Remember that dark colors take up more space visually. Use the darker shade below eyeline, and a lighter shade that’s closer to the wall color above; it will help break up expanses of cabinetry and feel calmer and less blocky than a high-contrast scheme.'
Try not to be too clever when choosing kitchen paint colors. Instead, take inspiration from decorative items you intend to include, such as art or upholstery, and see the paint as a backdrop, rather than the main event.
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10. Be brave and decorate with a favorite color
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‘Playing it safe with kitchen cabinet color on a long-term investment like a kitchen is entirely understandable. But first, ask yourself: will it ever really make an impact, and will you end up wishing you’d been braver? Committing to a bright color requires time, effort, and a whole lot of tester pots. Bear in mind that you’re looking for a shade that will make your heart sing every time you’re in the kitchen. Once you’ve narrowed it down, put your chosen color on a trial door or very large sample and live with it for a few days to make sure it’s the one.’
Here, a salmon-pink color sets the scene for the rest of the scheme. This controversial hue can actually form a reliable background color that channels anything from a contemporary to a classical country-house spirit, as long as you find the right tone for the kitchens space and the light.
How do I pick the right color for my kitchen cabinets?
The starting point when you’re selecting kitchen cabinet colors is to consider how you want your room to look and feel.
‘Think about how it might relate not just to the living and dining areas, especially if it is part of an open-plan space, but also how it fits with your overall plan for the house,’ says interior designer Tiffany Duggan, founder of Studio Duggan .
Gather images of kitchens that inspire you and start to hone your ideas, thinking about how they might suit your space, the joinery elsewhere in the house and the period of your property.
Once you've selected your kitchen cabinet colors, our guide to how to paint kitchen cabinets has all the expert advice you will need for the next steps.
What is the most popular color for kitchen cabinets?
White is a popular color for kitchen cabinets. In the Design Trends 2021 study from the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association), whites and off whites were cited as the most popular kitchen color scheme for the near future by 47 per cent of respondents.
Meanwhile, grays and blues, along with beiges and bones, were mentioned by at least 25 per cent of respondents to the survey.
Owner of the eponymous kitchen company Tom Howley reports similar trends. ‘Last year we saw a sharp increase in orders of dark kitchens, with searches for gray shades up by 93 per cent in six months,’ he says. ‘Equally popular are dark shades of green, with searches and orders reflecting that the dark kitchen trend is here to stay.
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‘Dramatic deep shades, such as our color Avocado, luxurious charcoal hues, taupe and sophisticated black designs create cozy and comforting spaces. For a room that simply oozes high-end homeliness, combine dark shades with beautifully grained wood for added texture and warmth.’
Searches echo these observations, with Pinterest reporting a 50 per cent increase in those for the term ‘black kitchen cabinet’. Meanwhile green has taken the ‘kitchen’ hashtag on Instagram by storm; and of the possible shades of blue, it’s powder blue kitchen cabinets that have seen a huge increase in searches.
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor.
Previously executive editor of Ideal Home, she’s specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, and covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home for H&G. She’s written for websites, including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website, 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others. It’s no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house renovator.
55 Best Kitchen Paint Colors
Tessa Neustadt
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Olive Green + Warm Wood Tones
Though designer Tammy Randall Wood is a believer in hiding appliances and other kitchen essentials away behind closed doors, she also makes a strong case for allowing the enclosures to shine with a bold paint color that nods to nature.
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Heidi Caillier Design
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Black and Charcoal
This kitchen designed by Heidi Caillier is only separated by an archway, so to create visual separation without totally clashing, she chose a bold and dark color scheme for the kitchen. The wood-paneled walls are painted black and a charcoal-hued natural stone material serves as a backsplash and also frames the windows for an extra punch of style.
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Heidi Caillier Design
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Pale Icy Blue and White Brick
Heidi Caillier painted the cabinets an icy blue hue and the brick walls white for a brighter aesthetic and then secured a small piece of artwork to bring some moody depth. The brass hardware and fixtures speak to the gilt frame.
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Read McKendree
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Pale Yellow
The cabinets climb almost all the way up the wall in this coastal kitchen by Kevin Isbell, but that didn't stop the designer from applying a soft shade of pale yellow paint to the top of the wall and ceiling. This cheerful shade contrasts with the blue painted floors just enough!
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Khaki Green, Gray, and Pink
The rest of the home designed by Nicole Dohmen of Atelier ND is dominated by rosy hues, so to prevent it from taking over the kitchen while still ensuring flow with the surrounding rooms, she opted for earthy tones on the cabinets. Violet still makes an appearance in the Calacatta marble counter and backsplash zellige tiles, and a dusty blush tone veils the ceiling.
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Emily Hart
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Midnight Blue
Oklahoma designer Kelsey Leigh McGregor used charcoal gray Negresco granite on the backsplash and countertops of this kitchen so they would nearly disappear against the dark paint color used on the walls, hood, and cabinets. Though it's dark navy, it appears black in certain lighting.
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Karyn Millet
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Light Pink and Burnt Orange
A super light shade of pink applied in a plaster-like finish and paired with a burnt orange island makes a statement in this small New York City kitchen designed by Celerie Kemble. The faux finish channels the texture of wallpaper.
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James Merrell
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Eggplant
In this striking London kitchen, design Rita Konig opted for cabinets from her own colorful line for Plain English in a shade of purple dubbed Burnt Toast.
Calacatta Viola, a mauve-streaked marble, brings out the inky eggplant.
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William Abranowicz
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Forest Green
Polished concrete gets a surge of warmth from the green cabinets and abstract blue artwork in Kathleen McCormick's home. It's the perfect combination of edgy and homey.
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Katie Newburn
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Marigold and Brick Red
The cheerful yellow wallpaper in Shavonda Gardner's kitchen proves that you don't need tons of windows and natural light to make your kitchen feel sunny. The red range and lower cabinets add a fun and unexpected contrast while the unlacquered copper pots, soapstone counters that quickly patina, and wood tones tine the two warm colors together.
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Nicole Franzen
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Pale Blue-Green
In this tiny Brooklyn apartment, Patrick McGrath sectioned off the kitchen from the living space with a freestanding island but he also did so visually by painting the wall of cabinets a soft blue-green shade.
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Emily J Followill
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Navy Blue
This kitchen designed by Melanie Milner gets the royal blue treatment, which is glamorous on its own, but even more so with the bronze, mahogany, and natural stone materials used throughout.
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Heidi Caillier Design
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Greige, Cream, and Muted Mint
A greige tone is used for the cabinets while a cream tone is used on the ceiling and accent wall. But the color-blocking fun doesn't stop there in this Heidi Caillier-designed kitchen—the door is painted in a muted mint shade that picks up on the unique color of the range.
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William Abranowicz
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Marigold + Terracotta
Paint isn't the only way to bring color to your kitchen.
In this impressive hacienda kitchen, The vaulted ceiling is covered in terracotta tiles while the marigold zellige tiles assert a sunny atmosphere.
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JARED KUZIA
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Cream + Dark Green-Blue
Designer Karen Swanson limited the number of cabinet uppers she installed in this English countryside-inspired kitchen, explaining that, "so many people want to blanket the wall in cabinets, but that can make a kitchen feel heavy and claustrophobic." Instead, she left a windowed wall bare so light can pour in, and so she could hang artwork. Dark cabinet lowers and storage columns pick up on the dark green in the still life but don't overwhelm the room.
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Annie Schlechter
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Sky Blue
In this kitchen by Sheila Bridges, a shimmering blue wallpaper is accentuated by glossy sky blue paint.
If you're tempted to paint a small kitchen all white to make it feel larger but also find yourself craving color, consider this space your sign to the plunge with a pastel.
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George Ross
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Fire Engine Red
Birgitte Pearce designed a hidden pantry to keep stored items discrete behind sliding doors with textured glass—but once open, the pocket doors reveal a bright red surprise (a great introduction to the world of bright paint colors for the uninitiated!). The wood floating shelves and brass door handles warm up the saturated colors.
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Emily Followill
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Cadet Blue
Because the kitchen sits at the center of this home designed by Meredith McBrearty, she used the same blue-gray color in adjacent rooms and then hung lime green pendant lights to inject a splash of fun.
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Thomas Loof
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Glossy Green
Kati Curtis opted for jewel tones throughout this old Tudor home to open it up and give it that surge of energy that only saturated colors can accomplish. The lush green paint is even richer in this high-gloss finish. The custom matte metal panels over the refrigerator is a welcome surprise next to such shiny materials.
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David Tsay
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Pale Green
A pale green blends seamlessly between the kitchen and dining area of this "jungalow," by Justina Blakeney, especially when paired with the Moroccan clay tile backsplash and ombre dining bar stools in the living room.
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deVol Kitchens
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Marigold
In this DeVol kitchen, the warm marigold paint is grounded by cool gray cabinets.
The floor tiles speak to the gray tones while the gold hardware complements the yellow for a cohesive whole. For a similar feel, opt for a yellow paint that's clean and bright but also rich enough to be warming.
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Douglas Freidman
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Peach Lacquer
This showstopping kitchen by by Michelle Nussbaumer is not afraid to play with color. The blush pink/peach and deep aqua lacquered cabinets are reflective, which means they make the space feel large (like the classic mirror trick, but colorful!).
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House Beautiful
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Lavender
This kitchen is unique yet timeless, glamorous yet grounded. The lavender swirls of paint on a buttercream backdrop complement the elaborate blue chandelier, too.
Then the classic, neutral cabinets and island ground the space.
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MIKHAIL LOSKUTOV
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Cobalt Blue
In his Brooklyn apartment, Crosby Studios designer Harry Nuriev powder-coated the surfaces in a cobalt blue for a bold, durable finish.
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Douglas Freidman
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Crimson
Feeling adventurous? Take a cue from this kitchen. Interior designer Michelle Nussbaumer chose a warm color palette and packs plenty of texture-rich materials into the small space to make it feel less stark. The red anchor brings a full and sultry feel to the room.
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Arent & Pyke
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Marine Blue
An inky, marine blue will ground a kitchen in an open space and feel more formal than a light color without being as moody and as dark as black.
We also love the idea of painting the interior cabinets a color that corresponds with an accent piece in the room, like this orange cabinet designed by Arent & Pyke to match the carpet.
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Nicole Franzen
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Coral
This coral pink kitchen is like being on vacation all year long. With rattan and bamboo elements and a fresh coat of cheerful pink paint, it's quirky, upbeat, and unique without being too over-the-top.
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2LG Studio
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Baby Blue
In this kitchen designed by 2LG Studio, the cabinets are soothing baby blue hue. The inverted circular cabinet pulls add to the gentle, sweet personality.
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Danielle Colding Interiors
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High-Shine Yellow
If you want a super shiny statement in your kitchen but don't want to paint the whole room, opt for a glossy lacquered backsplash or back-painted glass, as seen in this kitchen by Danielle Colding Design.
A pop of yellow never fails to cheer up a room.
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Fantastic Frank
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Matte Black
There's nothing sexier than matte black when it comes to kitchen paint colors. Expect, that is, when you cover the bottom of the overhead cabinets a gold mirrored material.
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Top 7 Shades for Colored Kitchen Decor
The video lists the best shades for colorful kitchen decor
1 Blue Green
If you love green, use a muted shade in your kitchen, like mixed with blue. It will look best on a matte surface, so it is suitable for a headset or walls.
Matching
Use milky white or black as complementary colors. But do not overdo it with the latter - the room should not turn out too dark.
For a bright accent, orange, red or terracotta colors are suitable - warm tones look beautiful against cold shades.
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2 Dark red
Pure red looks spectacular, but quite aggressive. Therefore, using it as the main one is not the best idea. It is better to take a noble wine shade and decorate an accent wall or facades of a headset in this color.
What to pair with
A complex crimson shade that goes well with pale pink and peach - use one of them for the second base color. Black also looks good - it is suitable for accents and small details.
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3 Intense blue
Many people are afraid to use this color as their main color. But this role is quite suitable for classic blue or dark ultramarine, if you want something more restrained.
What to combine with
To avoid the dark blue background from being too depressing, dilute it with white.
For example, paint your kitchen cabinets blue and use light-colored tiles for the backsplash. The accent in such an interior will be rich red details: they go well with both colors.
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4 Coral
Coral is a subtle and yet not too bright shade that will make the kitchen interesting from the point of view . It is not as obvious as beige, and will suit those who do not like cold pink.
What to pair with
Coral goes well with deep brown and sand tones. As an accent, you can use pistachio or swamp.
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5 Yellow or Lemon
If your kitchen windows face north or northwest, take lemon color as a base. You can paint the facades of the lower cabinets in it, so that the headset in a dark room visually seems lighter.
Another interesting technique is to choose a lemon curtain. So the room will always seem a little more sunny.
What to pair with
Use blue, green, gray or white as complementary shades. All of them are perfectly combined with rich yellow.
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6 Terracotta
Do you like warm bright colors? Look for terracotta or muted orange. This shade can be used simultaneously on the accent wall and on the facades of kitchen cabinets, as it is pleasing to the eye and does not tire.
What to combine with
The best companions for terracotta are gray or black. Choose these colors for pendant light cords, faucets, large appliances, flooring, and more.
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7 Pink
Another bold shade for kitchen decor is pink.
If you like soothing colors, choose a neutral muted tone. Or experiment with a brighter shade, but it should not be acidic.
What to combine with
Grassy or olive is suitable for the role of the second color - variations of green are in perfect harmony with pink. Balance this combination with white walls and ceiling to make the space seem more spacious.
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Bright colorsCombination of colors in the interior of the kitchen
When planning to renovate the kitchen or about to buy new kitchen furniture, everyone is faced with the problem of decorating the kitchen interior and choosing colors for such an important room in our house.
Based on the designers' recommendations, we have compiled the basic rules for combining colors in the interior of the kitchen. When deciding on the choice of color for interior design of the kitchen, you should remember two main points Therefore, for a small kitchen, it is desirable to use pastel colors in combination with bright accents. Too spacious kitchen can be made more comfortable if you combine bright colors and low-key dark color in its interior, and make the kitchen set two-tone.
2. The interior of the kitchen can be made multi-color or one-color. In a multi-color kitchen, one color should be dominant.
Single color (monochrome kitchen)
If you are going to design a kitchen set in a single color, you must not only choose one color for the set itself, but use its shades in interior design.
The basis of a quality kitchen design lies in the maximum harmony of furniture and decor with wall, floor and ceiling finishes.
It is very important that the components of the interior fit each other both in terms of stylistic orientation and color scheme.
For every person, the kitchen in the house is associated with the comfort and warmth of the hearth. This effect can be achieved only if the right combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen.
Designer's advice on choosing a color palette and its intensity:
* The kitchen can be decorated in several colors. However, you should not use more than three shades, as in this case the main idea of \u200b\u200bthe design of the room will be lost.
* If the color of the walls and the color of the kitchen set are the same, then the shade of the furniture should be darker, at least one or two positions.
* In most cases, it is not recommended to make the floor and ceiling in the same color and texture. This will lead to an imbalance in the volume of the room.
* The countertop and backsplash (wall panel) should preferably be designed in colors that are opposite to the kitchen set and other furniture.
The game of contrasts helps to place the right accents.
* If the furniture in the kitchen is light unsaturated colors, then the walls, curtains, upholstery for chairs or sofas, tablecloths must take the lead in using brighter and brighter colors. Otherwise, the kitchen will be boring and uninteresting.
* If the walls are painted in bright, eye-catching colors, then the kitchen set should be made in soothing colors that do not attract the eye. And vice versa. The defiant color of the kitchen set does not allow making walls that are active in color.
Color rules:
White - goes with everything, best with blue, red and black
Beige - goes well with blue, brown and white
Gray is a boring color that is nevertheless basic. Pairs well with dark pink, red, purple, hot blue
Pink - this color goes well with brown, white, olive, gray, turquoise
Red - perfect with yellow, white, green, blue, gray and black
Brown - with bright blue, cream, pink, green, beige
Orange - with blue, blue, purple, violet
Yellow - with blue, purple, light blue, gray, black
Green - goes with golden brown, yellow, black, light beige
Blue - with red, gray, pink, orange, white, yellow
Blue to purple, green, yellow, orange, red
Black is a universally elegant color.
Looks good with all colors. Best combined with orange, pink, green, white, red and yellow.
At first glance, choosing the perfect color scheme for your kitchen seems like a difficult and impossible task. Indeed, you need to spend a lot of time to achieve the desired result. However, by applying the above rules in practice, you will see that the game was worth the candle.
A popular color option for the kitchen is a combination of the base color and its shades with white.
Basic rules for choosing wall colors for the kitchen * A large pattern on the walls visually reduces the size of the room. * A small pattern, on the other hand, makes the room appear larger than it really is. * Geometric patterns on the walls of the kitchen in the form of intersecting stripes, like the ornament on Scottish kilts, create the illusion of a continuous space.
* Vertical pattern "raises" the ceilings, visually "increasing" the height of the room. * Horizontal pattern and horizontal stripes on the walls expand the kitchen while reducing its height. * Diagonal lines on the wallpaper bring dynamism to the kitchen interior, creating the illusion of movement. Today, designers are actively using an interesting option - the use of silver instead of white. If white is the traditional choice in a monochromatic interior, the use of silver is in line with the latest trends in interior design. Designers love metallic for its neutrality and the ability to combine this color with many others. Gray color is perfect for the kitchen in view of its practicality and non-staining.
So that a plain kitchen does not turn out boring, designers recommend following certain rules:
* choose at least three additional shades in the interior, one of which must be dominant.
* use different shades of the base color to divide the kitchen into functional areas. This technique, among other things, allows you to correct the shortcomings of the layout.
* use different textures of materials - one color looks different on materials of different textures. Contrasting accents. Even one item that contrasts with the main color of the kitchen will make a monochromatic interior more “alive”. For this, the already mentioned black color, and any bright shades, are suitable. The main thing is not to oversaturate the interior of the kitchen with separate bright details.
Another option for using colors is two base colors and complementary shades of transition from one color to another.
Contrasting color combinations in the interior of the kitchen
When using contrasting color combinations in the interior of the kitchen, you must be extremely careful.
For in this case, you risk making the kitchen too aggressive or tastelessly decorated.
The combination of opposite colors in the spectrum, where only one of the selected colors is the main one, looks good in the interior.
Contrasting kitchen looks stylish and trendy.
When designing a contrasting interior, furniture should be the starting point.
Furniture should be darker than the walls and lighter than the floor.
The most popular color combinations for a contrasting kitchen interior: * orange and blue * orange and black, gray * yellow and purple * peach and blue * white and black * red and black *2 red and gray 9029 *2 red and gray 9029 white * beige and dark brown * green and black * lilac and warm green In addition, a combination of any bright color with white or black is considered a contrast.
Conclusion Whatever design option you choose, whatever combination of colors in the interior of the kitchen you choose, follow the basic rules: * White or black can be combined without risk with almost any other color.
