Transform Your Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Color Palette
Transform Your Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Color Palette
Gone are the days when kitchens were hidden away. Today, they are the heart of the home, perfect for both family meals and entertaining guests. Here’s how to create the perfect color palette for your kitchen, whether it’s cozy farmhouse, sleek city-style, or something in between.
Neutral Wonder
Pairing the right neutrals can create a soothing yet strong presence in your kitchen. Contrasting colors like light walls and darker ceilings can draw attention to features and delineate areas. Play with light by using pale colors to amplify natural light and darker shades to create depth.
Into the Woods
This dreamy kitchen achieves rustic elegance with a trio of pale shades. Warm colors on the ceiling and walls, enhanced by oak cabinetry with a whitewash finish, create a light and airy feel. Don’t forget the ‘sixth wall’—the floor. Rejuvenate wooden flooring with a wood stain or lighten it with whitewash or greywash.
Top of the Pops
Using a wood stain on ply-lined cabinetry allows the grain to show through, creating a beautiful blonding effect. Pops of bold color can add punch to your kitchen. Painting just one or two small areas in a bold shade is a fun way to embrace color without being overwhelmed by it.
Dark Materials
Layered shadows and a cozy vibe inspire this moody look. Dark oak features teamed with dark green cupboards create a sophisticated, noir glamour. When choosing cabinetry, consider painted or stained options for a wider range of colors.
For more color ideas and inspiration, visit your local Resene ColorShop or use the free Resene Ask a Colour Expert service.
