Does your kitchen have a case of the drabs? Normally the center gathering spot of many homes, it may need a little something to liven it up. Take a shot at playing with color. Well placed color in your kitchen can give it the feeling of more energy. You don’t have to overload your kitchen with color to make a bright statement. The following ideas will help to add a little or a lot of color for a breath of fresh air in your home.
Accent wall – Paint or tile one wall with a colorful splash to instantly change the look and mood of your kitchen.
Cabinets – Paint your cabinets a favorite color. If you’re feeling bold, paint cabinets one color and the walls a contrasting but complementary color. If you want to test out a smaller area, play with painting small areas around the cabinets a contrasting color. The walls under your cupboards, a small area above the backsplash or above the cabinets all give you a chance to try out different colors.
Appliances and accessories – Experiment with different colors for accessories like dishes, dishtowels, spatulas, small appliances such as toasters or blenders, or larger ones like the refrigerator or stove.
Paint or wallpaper inside shelves – If you’re afraid of committing to color, try painting or wallpapering the inside back wall of open shelving, or paint the inside of cabinets for a cheery surprise when you open the cabinet doors.
Flooring – A colorful rug is easy to switch out with the season or mood, or go a bit more permanent with color accent tiles on your flooring.
Kitchen island – Make your island stand out by painting the outside of a kitchen island a color that contrasts with the counter top and the rest of the cabinets.
Ceiling – The ceiling is often overlooked, but it’s a large, open canvas to play with color. A sunny yellow could mimic a sunny day or a cool blue can tone things down.
Seating – Instead of wood stained or metallic ones, try candy colored chairs or stools.
Soften up – If bold colors are not your style, soft pastels add a colorful warmth to the room.
Add art – A colorful poster, piece of art or even vintage ads can add color in a size that fits your space and can be changed out when the mood strikes.
