Warm colors for kitchens


12 Kitchen Color Trends That Are Hot Right Now

White kitchens still have their place, but why not refresh your kitchen with some welcome color? Get inspired by these popular kitchen colors we love.

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Courtesy of @londonpiercedesign

Kitchen Color Trend: Dark Gray

Rich gray cabinets, like in this kitchen by @londonpiercedesign, deliver a high-impact look as a timeless neutral you won’t tire of quickly. Many shades of gray have been popular in home decor for some time and remain popular. Skip the light, cool grays and go for a rich, warm gray for a more updated look.

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Courtesy of @chadesslingerdesign

Kitchen Color Trend: Muted Blue

A blue kitchen looks fresh and welcoming. This space by @chadesslingerdesign features a shade of blue with gray undertones, giving it a sophisticated look that’s not too bright. Notice the rest of the finishes are classic black, white and wood tones. It’s a good idea to stick to one pop of color (in this case, the cabinets) to allow the rest of the kitchen to breathe.

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Courtesy of @kms.home

Kitchen Color Trend: Black and White

Black and white kitchens have been around for decades. For a fresh twist on a classic, mix in different shades of ivory and beige, as shown here in this kitchen by @kms.home. The variation of whites and creams in the tiled backsplash help to elevate the space, while also delivering a timeless look. P.S. These are the best tile options for your kitchen backsplash.

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Courtesy of @terranelsonhome

Kitchen Color Trend: Warm Neutrals

Move over bright white kitchens! Warm grays, creamy whites, natural woods and leather accents are taking over. A kitchen designed with warm neutrals, like this example from @terranelsonhome, adds a dose of coziness while still feeling clean and airy. If you want to achieve a similar look, take note that the cabinets are painted Pashmina by Benjamin Moore. Still can’t decide? If you want some more inspiration you should check out this curated list of kitchen decor ideas.

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Courtesy of @intheozarks

Kitchen Color Trend: Dark Wood Tone

For a long time everywhere you looked, homeowners covered up their wood cabinets with paint. But guess what? Wood is back! We’re seeing a big resurgence of wood cabinets in all different tones. The dark walnut cabinets chosen here by @intheozarks add rich texture and dimension, while the rest of the white and gold finishes keep the overall style bright and modern.

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Courtesy of @rebeccarhey

Kitchen Color Trend: Teal

If you don’t want to commit to color on your walls or all your cabinets, try limiting the color to one section, such as a coffee bar or pantry cabinet. This white kitchen by @rebeccarhey benefits from the pop of teal cabinets next to the breakfast nook. The unexpected but refreshing color energizes the whole kitchen.

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Courtesy of @joelleelainedesign

Kitchen Color Trend: Light Wood Tone

The light wood tones used in this kitchen by @joelleelainedesign feel warm yet modern. The shaker style cabinets are clean and streamlined, but the natural wood adds a note of tradition. Wood also helps your kitchen cabinets feel more like furniture, turning the whole space into a cozy and inviting gathering spot.

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Courtesy of @fairhaven.home

Kitchen Color Trend: Muddy Green

If there’s one color we’re seeing pop up absolutely everywhere, including the kitchen, it’s green! To avoid a too-bright green that looks more like it belongs in a kid’s room, turn to muddy, muted greens that have plenty of gray undertones. These greens are classic, sophisticated and look stunning in a kitchen, as shown here in this calm kitchen by @fairhaven.home.

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Courtesy of @rebeccarhey

Kitchen Color Trend: Blue and White

If you love black and white kitchens, you’ll probably also love blue and white kitchens! Still classic, but with a playful twist. Try using blue on the lower cabinets and white on the uppers, like in this kitchen from @rebeccarhey. You get a dash of bold color without fully committing to allover blue.

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Courtesy of @copelandandco

Kitchen Color Trend: Pop of Pink

White subway tile was once king in the kitchen, but now we’re seeing tile in all sorts of shapes, patterns and colors. And we love it! The pink cement tile on the peninsula of this modern kitchen by @copelandandco is the star of the show. Look for unexpected places in your kitchen to add colorful tile in your favorite color.

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Courtesy of @gettingstuffdoneinheels

Kitchen Color Trend: Sunshine Yellow

If you’re really ready to go bold in your kitchen, why not bring in the sunshine? These yellow cabinets from @gettingstuffdoneinheels manage to look happy and unexpected, but also chic. The trick is to choose the perfect shade of yellow. Not too bright, but not pastel. Aim for a more grounded, golden yellow like Behr Dandelion Wish or Sherwin-Williams Nugget.

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Courtesy of @spacehavenhome

Kitchen Color Trend: Dark and Moody

Would you ever go all black in your kitchen? Black might just be the new white. In favor of one black element, like cabinets or counter tops, you can really make a statement by choosing black for everything. This kitchen by @spacehavenhome features black cabinets, countertops and wall paint that work together in perfect, deliberate harmony.

Originally Published: April 19, 2019

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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Thijs de Leeuw/Space Content/Living Inside

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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.

Shop a similar shade of light blue below:

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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.

Shop a similar shade of yellow paint below:

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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.

Shop a similar shade of yellow paint below:

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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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how to choose? Design rules, design options

What shades to choose for the kitchen interior

Beige kitchen - most people associate this delicate shade with calmness, warmth and comfort. It is often used to create classic interiors. One of the advantages of this color is the ability to successfully combine with a variety of shades. The beige tone itself exists in numerous variants, so each person can choose the most suitable one. nine0006

Such gentle tones are popular: sand, cream, wheat, caramel, powder. All of them are ideal for creating strict interiors in European and Scandinavian style, as well as in more delicate shabby chic and Provence styles.

White kitchen - you can confidently call it a classic of the genre. White kitchens are always popular, regardless of any fashion trends. Kitchen in white tones is always elegant and concise. Plus, using white is a great way to visually open up a cramped space. nine0006

The use of shades of white is appropriate when creating all popular interior styles without exception. To prevent such a kitchen from looking lifeless and sterile, designers advise adding some contrasting shades.

The light gray palette is a good option for decorating the kitchen. The variety of shades of gray is amazing, they can look cold, warm, modern, restrained and noble, especially when combined with other tones. nine0006

So that the gray kitchen does not seem too boring to the inhabitants of the home, materials such as light gray natural or synthetic stone, deep gray porcelain stoneware, metallic silver should be used.

Light shades of gray can be successfully combined and combined with white, black, red, blue and yellow.

Light yellow kitchen - this sunny interior design option is ideal for sociable and open people, real optimists and sanguine people. Light yellow tones can invigorate and uplift, they also activate mental activity, increase appetite and promote good digestion. nine0006

However, it should be remembered that the abundance of yellow in any room can quickly get bored, so it is recommended to combine it with other shades - for example, with pale blue, white, gray, green.

Sunny hues can be used well in a small kitchen with windows facing the cold north side. All the walls in the room should not be made yellow, but you can paint only one of them in this cheerful color. nine0006

Light pink kitchen is perhaps the most glamorous interior design option, especially in combination with black glossy surfaces. However, a delicate and soft pink, almost powdery color, is ideal when it comes to such "doll" styles as shabby chic and Provence.

You should definitely combine it with cool white shades, and rich fuchsia tones will help to brighten up the design.

Light green kitchen is a good choice if you need to refresh the interior, breathe life into it, make it more optimistic and bright.

Walls may well be light green, it is worth choosing green textiles for them, you can also use shades of grassy green when arranging ceramic mosaics.

Naturally, light green tones are recommended to be combined with other shades.

Its combination with rich yellow, classic beige, light gray, blue will be ideal. The green color should not be too intense, it is best to use it as an additional, rather than the main tone. Red color - a symbol of love and good luck It is believed that this color is capable of exerting the strongest influence on a person. But in addition to relieving depression and the ability to warm, its excess in the interior can lead to irritation and even rage. nine0006

It's best to add a few bright accents - like a painting, or pillows on a sofa, spice them up with small accessories, like a vase or figurine. All this will give you a surge of new strength and increased mental performance.

The kitchen apron is an equally important functional component of the kitchen space, so you can also decorate it in red. You can make an apron from ceramic tiles, bricks or glass. All options look pretty nice and interesting. nine0006

Brilliant metal will add a wealth and luxury to

sophisticated and elegant kitchen design loft

In a modern way to decorate the interior of the kitchen is to make a glass apron

, Red kitchens , they are used by large popularity. And it's not easy. This color adds respectability and gloss to kitchen furniture, and also contributes to a cheerful mood in the morning. Often, the facades of kitchen sets are made in shades of red. Against their background, chrome or glossy surfaces look more modern and stylish. The undoubted advantage is the fact that the red color is considered non-staining, practical and even masking pollution. This kitchen will be appreciated by every housewife. nine0006

It is almost impossible to meet a kitchen made in one color, red is no exception. It harmonizes perfectly with many other colors, such as white, gray or brown. In tandem with other shades, red is able to reveal its full potential, which allows you to give the interior a new impetus, as well as add expressiveness and dynamism.

Sleek and spacious kitchen in contemporary style

Decorative brickwork above the work area blends seamlessly into any kitchen décor

The red shade of the facades can convey a positive mood and cause a storm of positive emotions

There is an opinion that red increases appetite, so its presence in the kitchen is desirable, at least in a minimal amount. In parallel, it should be borne in mind that red and all its shades have a slight irritating effect, so it is unlikely to suit lovers of calm colors.

Orange - source of energy and heat

Orange color will charge you with good mood and positive energy for the whole day. This color is considered the most healing of all, affecting both the physical state of a person and the psychological one. Positive in energy, it will appeal to cheerful, expressive people.
Once in the kitchen, made in orange tones, you will get only positive emotions. This positive and sunny color can strengthen the nervous system and increase mental productivity, as well as relieve stress and bring joy to life. nine0006

Moreover, it almost does not bother and does not hurt the eyes, which makes it possible to use a large palette of the same color in the room. With the help of orange, you can create a cozy interior of the kitchen area, complementing it with black, gray, brown, peach and pistachio shades.

Calm and cozy kitchen interior in light and orange colors

Warm shades of orange create a calm and cozy atmosphere in the kitchen interior

A play of shades of white and orange, creating the effect of extra space

You shouldn't flood the whole room with one orange, but you shouldn't be afraid of this color either. The main thing is to correctly arrange its combination with other shades. Feel free to hang bright curtains in the kitchen or put a comfortable sofa of this shade in it. This will give the room a complete and cohesive look.

The light color of the kitchen is not only cold white. In fact, the choice of shades is very large: delicate pink, discreet beige, ivory, warm vanilla, refreshing pastel blue and green, strict gray, feminine violet, eccentric metallic and others. nine0006

Even white color has a huge palette of shades, just people who are far from design do not always think about it. But, by combining them correctly, you can give the kitchen additional facets, textures, which will make it unique and interesting.

Light shades have a lot of advantages:

  • have a positive effect on the psycho-emotional state of a person;
  • at the right time tuning to the working mood; nine0009
  • visually make the room spacious, fill it with light;
  • can be easily combined with other shades;
  • are suitable for rooms made in different styles.

Light kitchens also have disadvantages, but there are only three main ones:

  • soiled;
  • dullness and routine;
  • with the wrong combination of shades - coldness.

Tip! Completely white kitchens are important to beat with bright accents, otherwise they will resemble an operating room. Add a drop of black, red, orange or other catchy color to the interior, and then the white room will be transformed beyond recognition. Even pleasant little things on the tables, napkins, an apron, appliances can become accents. nine0006

The main hints 9000 notice. In nature, beige is found in the form of sand, stones, shells, light woods, faded plants, in the color of animals ... and even the color of our skin is one of the shades of beige, so it is combined with almost all colors of the rainbow. nine0006

But in order to create the desired mood and style in your kitchen, you need to choose the right companion colors.

Beige has over 1000 variations, from light brown to cream. It can have a neutral, warm and cold temperature, and this must be taken into account when drawing up the range of the interior.

1. Consider which side the windows face

If beige is chosen as the main color, then walls are most often decorated with it.

  • When choosing wallpaper or wall paint shade , be guided by which side of the world the kitchen windows face. For "southern", kitchens well lit by natural light, cold gray-beige tones are more suitable, for "northern" and dark ones - light and warm sand, cream, straw, olive-beige shades.

  • If you already have a beige kitchen interior, you can update it with cold or warm accents. nine0009

2. Create optical illusions by playing with shades

If medium and small kitchens need a visual increase in space, then large ones need to create intimacy and a feeling of comfort. Simple color rules help a lot in this:

  • Warm colors tend to visually slightly bring closer and lighten, and cold colors (even in dark color) slightly move away and make objects and objects heavier.
  • In addition, do not forget about the well-known principle: light colors increase the space and make it lighter, and dark colors reduce and absorb light.

It is clear that according to these points, for small kitchens, light colors and light "companions" or a combination of dark and light tones are more profitable, but you can go even further and create winning optical illusions.

Suppose you want to decorate a small kitchen in a classic style in beige and brown, then you can do the following: paint the walls (or wallpaper) with light beige paint, choose a white set and dilute this white and beige idyll with an apron, countertop and a brown floor with a cool undertone. In such a combination, dark brown, which is difficult to do without in a traditional interior, will not “eat up” the space, but rather expand it, creating an effect of depth. nine0006

Here's a great idea to beat the niche. The walls here are decorated in warm beige, the suite is in ecru, and the backsplash in the niche is in light gray-beige. Due to the play of cold and warm shades, an optical illusion of the distance of the wall was created.

In spacious kitchens, warm shades of beige will help to create a cozy atmosphere, which actively fill the space and create a sense of harmony. However, you should not overdo it with warmth in the atmosphere either, because a few cold shades will make it fresher and more interesting, as, for example, in the interior of this kitchen-dining room in the photo below, where beige curtains, furniture upholstery, wallpaper, a wooden set are “cooled” by white and gray-brown "companion flowers". nine0006

3. Use the color wheel and the principles of color combination

Whether you are planning a design for your future kitchen or want to slightly update the current situation, choose a harmonious combination of colors and shades that will simulate the atmosphere and style of your kitchen, the color wheel and tested schemes.

Space rules

The bright kitchen set is an indispensable part of the interior. The perfect choice of shades for her: pale gray, classic beige, sky blue, medium brown, light natural wood color, pale green. Such headsets made of natural wood and stylized antique look especially impressive. nine0006

It is important to remember that the walls of the kitchen should be about 1-2 shades lighter. A set of light colors also looks great in any ultra-modern interior, it can be made of synthetic materials, its forms should be simple and strict. The current glossy shine of the facades will complete the desired image.

Light tabletop - solid wood, MDF, chipboard, plastic can be used for its manufacture. But a countertop made of light stone (synthetic or natural) will look spectacular. nine0006

It goes particularly well with a dark backsplash and contrasting cabinet fronts. It is recommended to choose the most durable and wear-resistant material for a light countertop, as it will be subjected to regular stress.

Light apron - for its arrangement you can use mosaics, ceramic tiles, tempered glass. Such an element helps to visually expand the room. A light apron can be present in interiors decorated in a variety of styles. It goes well with both light and dark (contrasting) countertops. nine0006

Light curtains - strong synthetic materials that are most suitable for the kitchen are resistant to dirt, water and steam. Long light curtains can be used in a spacious room with large panoramic windows - for example, in the kitchen-living room. If the kitchen is small and cramped, it is better to replace the curtains with short light curtains. Lightweight blinds can also be used instead.

Light table and chairs - this option can be used, regardless of the style of the interior. However, it is most harmonious when it comes to Provence and shebe-chic style. It is important that this furniture is made of solid solid wood. Legs can be bent or straight. In a spacious room, you can safely put a round or oval table; folding rectangular structures are more suitable for a small kitchen.

Light walls is a win-win option for arranging any kitchen, regardless of the style of the interior. Against the backdrop of light walls, both modern and classic furniture look great. In addition, light colors visually expand the room and fill it with light. So that the walls in the kitchen do not get dirty and retain their original appearance for a long time, it is necessary to use washable wallpaper or a special resistant paint.

Light floor - can be used with laminate, wooden boards, tiles and porcelain stoneware. The color of the floor should not be exactly white, it is worth choosing more suitable shades, for example, light gray, light brown, beige. The light floor will be appropriate in any interior. nine0006

Choose the color of the set

Kitchen furniture facades can radically change or adjust the overall style. They are of great importance in the color filling of the room. If the kitchen is connected to the living room, when choosing facades, its color scheme must also be taken into account.

Usually pastel shades are used. Designers often resort to the effect of contrast - the headset and walls in this version radically differ in gamut and effectively contrast with each other. Do not forget that in this case, the rest of the kitchen space should be made in neutral colors, otherwise, instead of a bright style reception, you will get an incongruous, clumsy and noisy interior. nine0006

It is not uncommon for facades to combine two colors, such as beige and brown, black and white, purple and grey, yellow and blue.

White

White color is always relevant. Therefore, such a headset will always be modern, fashionable and stylish. In addition, it is extremely tolerant and goes well with any color. Moreover, the color scheme of the kitchen can be changed as many times as you like - white will fit into any, it will refresh the room and levels even the most ambiguous color schemes. nine0006

This kitchen will look neat and fresh. White will visually expand the space, so even a small kitchen will visually appear more spacious. However, do not forget about the soiling of the white surface. Any smudges, stains and other contaminants that even the most accurate housewife cannot avoid in the kitchen will be very noticeable on it.

Beige

Neutral and very noble color, ideal for kitchens of any size and style. It is very popular with housewives. Thanks to the warm shade, such facades create a calm atmosphere in the room. Best of all, beige is suitable for a classic-style kitchen. nine0006

In order not to make the interior look boring, designers often use spot accents. The most popular colors for revitalizing a beige headset are burgundy, chocolate and red. Beige facades are ideal for an interior that already has one or more bright colors. They will help bring color harmony into such a space.

Violet

An extravagant and interesting solution. However, bright and dark shades are suitable only for owners of spacious rooms. If the kitchen is small, and the desire to make a set in purple is great, you should take a closer look at light shades. Purple color always looks spectacular against a metallic background. This should be taken into account when choosing fittings and kitchen appliances. nine0006

Green headset

Quite a popular option. This is a natural color that has a large number of interesting shades. It has a positive effect on the nervous system and goes well with many colors.
Green tint will suit almost any style. But do not forget about the rules of compatibility and correctly select the color combination.

In addition, the green shades themselves must be used correctly. For example, light green tones are suitable for decorating facades, moreover, they will give the room freshness and increase it visually. nine0006

Dark ones do not look very impressive in the form of point accents, but they reveal themselves perfectly on wide surfaces. Bright ones, on the contrary, are designed to accentuate, but when decorating a whole facade, they will look tedious.

Brown

Noble and effective design option for the kitchen set. Unfortunately, the owners of small rooms cannot afford chic chocolate-colored facades - they will visually make the kitchen even smaller. This color is natural, it carries peace and tranquility, gives a sense of security and a feeling of comfort. nine0006

Brown shades are quite versatile. They are suitable for different styles and are able to solve many problems.

Floors

The floors in this kitchen can be either light or dark. Contrasting colors are often combined with each other - here a lot depends on the style in which the room itself is decorated.

The materials for the floor of a bright kitchen are varied and do not differ in anything, except for color, from coatings in kitchens of other shades. Ceramic and granite tiles, linoleum, laminate, parquet, vinyl tiles, self-leveling floors look different in different rooms. nine0006

For example, for a high-tech style, white ceramic tiles would be ideal. For a classic kitchen, the best way to design a floor is parquet, laminate or linoleum in the color of a tree.

Floors made of tiles in two colors look advantageous: for example, to form a “chess” of black and white (for modern kitchens) or beige and brown (for classic) tiles. Of course, with regard to classical cuisine, the rule again applies here: the more “natural” the floors are, the better it will look. nine0006

Basic colors suitable for flooring in bright kitchens:

  • grey;
  • white;
  • beige;
  • brown;
  • dark and light wood;
  • stone;
  • black - exclusively for modern kitchens.

Tip: If you chose a very light or white floor color, then choose glossy materials without texture - it will be easier to keep the cleanliness of such a coating. nine0006

Costolics

Conshews for classical light cakes. Sometimes black or wenge work surfaces look very advantageous - this is especially true for completely beige or white kitchen sets. nine0006

The best option is to use natural shades and natural materials: light wood, stone.

, cream, red.

Color aprons should ideally be combined with the tabletop, as if complementing it. Although sometimes you can play in contrast: for example, a black countertop and a white or red apron. In a modern kitchen, this detail can be decorated with drawings, ornaments.

It is good if the backsplash contrasts or, conversely, matches the color of the floor in the room or has the same shade as the upper part of the set (in the case of using furniture with a dark bottom and a light top). nine0006

Sometimes an apron can become that bright accent that enlivens the room. This technique is used in modern style kitchens. In this case, the apron can be of any bright shade: green, black, red, orange, yellow, and so on.

Optimal color combinations for backsplash and worktop for bright kitchens:

  • black and white;
  • beige and wood;
  • wood and white;
  • black or white stone and white gloss; nine0009
  • white and red.

Curtains

Curtains in bright kitchens often become the very "enlivening" accent that will give the room a cozy look. Typically, textiles in such rooms are used in a darker shade than furniture.

In classic kitchens, both colorful patterned curtains and plain ones look good. In addition to dark colors, in a light kitchen, you can pick up curtains and light shades, but with a bright and contrasting ornament.

If the furniture in the kitchen is glossy, then curtains made of textured fabric will add coziness and warmth to the room. nine0006

When choosing curtains for kitchen windows, be guided not only by their appearance, but also by practicality: they should not interfere with the cooking process and simply must be easy to wash, and the fabric should not absorb odors.

Variety of kitchen curtains:

  • tulle curtains;
  • Roman;
  • roll;
  • bamboo;
  • Austrian;
  • kisei;
  • curtains.

Each of them has its pros and cons. For example, roller blinds and Roman blinds are simple in appearance, but very functional, as they can be raised and lowered to the desired height. nine0787 But the curtains look very elegant and rich. Light tulle curtains will make the room feel delicate, but they do not shade the kitchen if necessary.
Recently, filament muslin curtains have been gaining popularity, which can be left freely falling or tied with a beautiful bow. Compared to tulle curtains, they are convenient in that they make it easier to access the window.
Curtains with lambrequins, tulle curtains or Austrian curtains are best suited for classic cuisine. For a modern kitchen, choose roller blinds or Roman blinds. nine0006

Wallpaper

In a bright kitchen, there should be light wallpaper. The main rule when choosing them is that the shade of the wall covering should differ from the color of the headset.

Usually in bright kitchens the furniture is selected a few shades darker than the wallpaper itself. Although sometimes (most often in completely white kitchens) the suite and wall covering can be the same color. In this case, it is especially important to add bright accents to the interior.

Often the walls in bright kitchens are finished with decorative plaster, painted or pasted over with waterproof vinyl wallpaper. nine0006

Liquid, non-woven, acrylic or glass wall papers can also be used in the kitchen. The main criteria when choosing a wall covering for a kitchen should be its moisture resistance, low ability to absorb odors, and easy cleaning.

Depending on the chosen style, the wallpaper can be either smooth or textured, with embossing. In some cases, different types of wall covering can be combined with each other.

The color palette is wide: wallpaper in a bright kitchen can be soft pink, light olive, blue, beige, milky and other colors. nine0006

A light-colored kitchen is a win-win option for both spacious rooms and modest-sized "cells".

And if you keep it spotlessly clean, it always looks great - sometimes maintaining perfect order in a bright kitchen is much more difficult than designing it yourself.

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interior

for light kitchen for light kitchen. But it is worth giving preference to the one that you like best. The most common are modern style, minimalism, provence, classic and modern. Many of these styles are characterized by a combination of colors, and not their monotony. nine0006

Lighting is also an important element for bright kitchens. There must be a lot of it. In addition to the main lighting, they use additional, for example, floor lamps, sconces, lighting for the kitchen set. Also, with the help of light in the kitchen, you can highlight the cooking area and the dining area.

Photo of the kitchen in light colors
Photo of the kitchen in light colors
Photo of the kitchen in light colors

Modern style

It is characterized by simplicity and practicality. With the help of light shades, the kitchen will turn out not only modern, but also visually more spacious. The kitchen set should be discreet, without monograms and carved facades. Built-in appliances would be a great solution. Window blinds or roman blinds should be used as curtains for windows. nine0006

Light kitchen modern style
Modern style
Modern style
Modern style
Modern style

Art Nouveau in light colors

Such a kitchen should be as comfortable as possible. For a kitchen set, you can use glossy surfaces. Decorative elements, such as unusual potted plants or bright chairs, will help you dilute such an interior. Particular attention should be paid to lighting, there should be a lot of it. You can use chandeliers of unusual shapes, as well as add spotlights. nine0006

Modern
Modern
Modern
Modern
Modern

Minimalist

Perfect for lovers of simplicity. In addition to the simple color scheme, a characteristic feature of this style is the conciseness of the forms for the kitchen set. Decor should be kept to a minimum. There should be a lot of light, we advise you to use several lighting devices of discreet forms at once.

Minimalism
Minimalism
Minimalism
Minimalism
Minimalism

Provence

This style is more elegant. It is characterized by the use of natural materials: wood, ceramics, glass. The kitchen set can have carved facades and vintage fittings. A large number of decorative elements are also welcome: cute flower pots, vintage chandeliers, colorful curtains. Carved chairs for the dining table will also be very useful for such an interior.

Provence
Provence
Provence
Provence
Provence

Classic

Almost everyone will like this kitchen. In this style, everything is restrained, but not strict. A kitchen set made of solid wood in a light color with classic fittings will fit perfectly. For lighting, you can pick up a "crystal" chandelier. The dining group should be made of the same materials as the kitchen sets. As a decor, you can use a vase of flowers, porcelain dishes in a sideboard or curtains made of light materials. nine0006

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Light classic kitchen design
Classic style
Classic style
Classic style

Fitting a compact kitchen

All light shades are a godsend when it comes to small kitchens. Moreover, if the windows of the room face the north side, you should choose warm light colors: yellow, beige, pale pink.


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