A well-designed kitchen can elevate your home, from cooking and family time to entertaining. If you don’t have the time or budget for a total makeover, look to paint and color as an easier, more economical way to achieve a brand-new look. From choosing the perfect color palette to incorporating personal touches, this guide will inspire you to create a kitchen that reflects your style.
By choosing the right color palette, you can significantly set the tone for the look and overall mood of your kitchen.
The Beauty of Warm Whites
Whites in the kitchen remain popular because of their clean aesthetic and versatility. Those with a warmer tones like Alhambra Cream react beautifully with the natural light creating a more embracing feel.
- Designer Tip: Add light strips under the cabinets to create ambiance.
Get Earthy With Warm Teracottas
Neutral tones include far more colors than grays and whites; we now see rich, earthy tones as backdrops in the kitchen. Try a warm, desert-inspired terracotta like Seville Scarlette to create a natural landscape.
- Designer Tip: Pair with organic materials and greenery to create a relaxing, nature-inspired space
Get Sophisticated with (the right) Gray:
Love it or hate it, gray is here to stay. The right color and tone can add depth and sophistication to your kitchen design.
- Designer Tip: Try a color like Dusky Grouse with a blue undertone to keep it from looking dull or dated, giving it a more upscale appeal.
Add Personality with Bold Colors:
At the moment, color is adding spice to the kitchen. Best-selling colors include deep blues like Navy Damask and emeralds like Neal Green.
- Designer Tip: If you are hesitant to commit to bold colors, use them as accents as the base of your kitchen island or paint a key piece of furniture to incorporate richer tones.
Trend Alert: Keep things interesting by mixing metals and finishes to add: Explore the trend of combining different metal finishes and textures to add depth and visual interest.
More Easy Ways to Update the Look of Your Kitchen:
- Explore different tile options, patterns, and colors that can add texture and personality to your kitchen walls.
- Get creative with cabinet details. Discover how to transform plain cabinets with paint, unique hardware, or stylish open shelving.
- Maximizing space with Light and mirrors: Reflective surfaces and mirrors: Utilize mirrors strategically to create an illusion of a larger kitchen and enhance natural light.
- Explore lighting options that not only provide functional illumination but also serve as stylish design elements.
- Bring nature indoors by incorporating natural materials like wood, stone, and plants creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- Pay attention to the details. Great design often lies in the details. Try adding unique hardware, whether custom or vintage, to make it your own.