Get Colorful with Your Kitchen Design

One of the basic aspects of interior design involves choosing the right color scheme for a room. Some people prefer relaxing hues, while others prefer colors that pop. Some homeowners enjoy the simplicity of basic white, while others like to shake things up and get creative from room to room. When it comes to choosing a color scheme for your kitchen, the possibilities are as endless as the preferences. We’ve sifted through some ideas offered by the experts at Better Homes and Gardens and chosen a few that might help you feel inspired to choose colors that will work in your home. From contemporary to classic or from bright to subdued, you might be surprised at how a color scheme can completely transform the way you feel when looking at – or cooking in – a room (visit the site to see photos of each example).

White + Pale Blue + Cobalt Blue

According to Better Homes and Gardens, a soothing color palette can be created using different tints and shades of blue. In the example on their site, cobalt blue slab countertops are enhanced by white cabinets with blue beaded-board interiors. The kitchen island offers a tan countertop and the pale hardwood floor also compliments the cool blue hues. Copper lighting pendants have been carefully chosen to match the wood barstools for a warm touch.

Gray + White

You might think gray and white sound bland, but this color scheme offers an opportunity to accessorize to create the color accents you enjoy. In the kitchen highlighted by Better Homes and Gardens, red accents in decorative plates and artwork perk up the look of the kitchen. Glass-front cabinet doors hold white dishes to compliment the walls, and a white subway-tile backsplash frames a gooseneck faucet to augment the classic feel.

Butter + Citron + Black

For a color scheme that demands a bit more attention, consider colors such as butter, citron, and black. Yellow coupled with green tends to create a tropical feel, but in this case exotic additions include glass mosaic tiles, stainless steel appliances (we offer many stainless steel appliance options, such as these attractive gas ranges offered by Wolf), polished black granite, and brass.

Orange + Black + Gray

Orange is a more popular color in home décor than you might think. The contemporary kitchen highlighted for this color scheme features attention-grabbing blaze-orange cabinets mixed with black and gray slab countertops. Black-framed windows create drama, and steel-mesh pendants and a stainless-steel column add sophistication to this attractive cooking space.

Sherbet Orange + White

For another take on orange, Better Homes and Gardens shows off a kitchen that has sherbet-orange walls with staggered white cabinets accented by black hardware. Using warm neutrals for backsplash tiles and countertops leaves the orange to create all of the drama near the ceiling.

White + Purple + Black

For another contemporary style, consider the possibilities when you combine white with purple and black. Brightened by sunlight, purple walls and black cabinets can mix well with white, stainless steel, and glass.

Red + White + Blue

For something more classic than contemporary, you can team white cabinetry with standard red or blue accents. These three colors often take on a nautical feel while providing the opportunity to enjoy bright hues year-round. Glass-front cabinet doors can be stocked with dishes designed with coordinated stripes and solid colors.

Gray + Blue + White

If you want to work with a restful color scheme, consider gray, blue, and white. In the example highlighted by Better Homes and Gardens, gray cabinets, white countertops, and sky-blue subway tiles create a serene kitchen ambiance. In this case, the designer even painted the cabinet interiors blue to create an attractive backdrop for dishes.

These are just a few of the many color schemes you can consider when planning your kitchen. The kitchen designers at Atherton Appliance & Kitchens can help you consider color schemes as you plan for cabinetry, appliances and other aspects of your kitchen design. They offer professional design services that are informative, enjoyable, educational & best of all FREE OF CHARGE. For more information, contact Atherton Kitchen Design Studio at (650) 369-1794.