Homeowners tend to shy away from high-impact colors when designing or
renovating kitchens, since it's best to have a timeless design and not
intimidate potential buyers when selling. The results are kitchens
that have neutral colors and materials that are quite forgettable.
Don't be afraid to add color to your kitchen. Look at other areas of your house for inspiration. Perhaps there are colors in your favorite painting or fabric that inspire you. Below are some examples of eye-catching kitchens.
Don't be afraid to add color to your kitchen. Look at other areas of your house for inspiration. Perhaps there are colors in your favorite painting or fabric that inspire you. Below are some examples of eye-catching kitchens.
1. Countertop. This rich royal blue color is known as "Sodalite". The blue gives an unexpected touch to the overall design.
2. Cabinetry. This is a bold move, but choosing a
punchy color for one area in your kitchen, such as this cranberry color
for the island, ensures a fresh look no matter the season.
modern kitchen design by portland architect Giulietti Schouten Architects
3. Backsplash. These custom red glass tiles provide something unique and a focus for the back of the cooktop.
3. Backsplash. These custom red glass tiles provide something unique and a focus for the back of the cooktop.
contemporary kitchen design by seattle architect David Neiman Architects
4. Open shelving is not only an opportunity to showcase your favorite objects, but the shelving itself can add a touch of color. Installing undermount lighting in this kitchen enhances the floating, airy feel.
4. Open shelving is not only an opportunity to showcase your favorite objects, but the shelving itself can add a touch of color. Installing undermount lighting in this kitchen enhances the floating, airy feel.
modern kitchen design by minneapolis photographer Don F. Wong
5. Light fixtures. The designer kept the rest of the space monotone and natural but emphasized the island with multi-colored lamp shades, a deep blue counter and comfy brown bar stools.
5. Light fixtures. The designer kept the rest of the space monotone and natural but emphasized the island with multi-colored lamp shades, a deep blue counter and comfy brown bar stools.
modern kitchen design by toronto interior designer Isabel Beattie @ K Cabinets Oakville
6. Ambient lighting is a relatively inexpensive way to generate drama in a kitchen. Here is an example of creating the illusion of floating objects. The orange red ambient light just above the bulkhead complements the red TV wall.
6. Ambient lighting is a relatively inexpensive way to generate drama in a kitchen. Here is an example of creating the illusion of floating objects. The orange red ambient light just above the bulkhead complements the red TV wall.
modern kitchen design by los angeles interior designer Sylvia Elizondo
7. Accent wall. This is not your ordinary painted wall. The designer used a unique wood veneer to cover an entire wall surface to contrast a white kitchen, and used the same wood for the face of the built-in fridge.
7. Accent wall. This is not your ordinary painted wall. The designer used a unique wood veneer to cover an entire wall surface to contrast a white kitchen, and used the same wood for the face of the built-in fridge.
contemporary kitchen design by los angeles architect Tracy Stone AIA
8. Ceilings don't have to be white, as this kitchen demonstrates. The bamboo and the clerestory windows make the kitchen even lighter, plus the yellow tones on the bamboo ceiling work nicely with the reddish tone in the cabinets.
8. Ceilings don't have to be white, as this kitchen demonstrates. The bamboo and the clerestory windows make the kitchen even lighter, plus the yellow tones on the bamboo ceiling work nicely with the reddish tone in the cabinets.
contemporary kitchen design by san francisco interior designer Brian Dittmar Design, Inc.
The kitchen is defined not only by a lowered ceiling, but also by the blue-gray color of the surfaces.
The kitchen is defined not only by a lowered ceiling, but also by the blue-gray color of the surfaces.
contemporary kitchen design by charlotte general contractor Case Handyman and Remodeling
9. Accessories in the kitchen add the personal touch and finish a room. This is a chance to introduce colors that you want to try out and see what combinations work for you.
9. Accessories in the kitchen add the personal touch and finish a room. This is a chance to introduce colors that you want to try out and see what combinations work for you.
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