Energize With Acid Yellow
You don't have to paint the whole kitchen to make an impact with color. In this simple modern kitchen from A Beautiful Mess, acid yellow lower cabinetry gives the otherwise neutral space a shot of energy and cheer.
Update a Classic
In this British kitchen from Blakes London, an archway on one side of the period fireplace houses a shallow custom-built breakfast pantry complete with a toaster station and plenty of open and closed storage for food, dishes, and other kitchen sundries. A matching arch on the other side houses the refrigerator, obscured behind painted red double doors.
Pair Yellow and Blue
A trio of bright yellow midcentury Panton Flowerpot pendant lights adds a shot of mood-boosting color to this serene blue and white kitchen designed by London-based Pluck that conjures sunny Greek island vibes.
Add a Colorful Backsplash
An easy way to introduce color to an all-white kitchen is to add a backsplash in a bright colored tile, like the eye-catching glossy orange subway tile used in this kitchen from interior designer Ghislaine Viñas. The limited footprint of the backsplash tile means that you can replace it down the road when you start hankering for a new color without making a huge investment or doing any major renovating.
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Use Shades of Red
This modern French kitchen from Space Factory has a striking ruby red faceted island as its centerpiece. Inlaid flooring with shades of red and pink on the floor around it complements the black-and-white space to create a one-of-a-kind look. A sculptural red footstool in the background helps to spread the color throughout the space to make it feel more balanced.
Choose the Perfect Match
You don't have to try too hard to make a case for pairing pink and green, an easy color match that has stood the test of time. This classic English Victorian villa kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has soft rosy pink walls, soft green tiling, warm lighting, and an inky shade of navy paint on the cabinetry that gives the cozy, homey, lived-in room dimension and a sense of history.
Use Bold Strokes
In this NYC townhouse kitchen from interior designer Ghislaine Viñas, vivid, confident strokes of yellow, red, and orange are applied to an all-white base creates a crisp, vivid pop art feel with a couple of bold moves. Using small doses of saturated color is an easy way to experiment and change your decor on a whim without breaking the bank.
Make It Natural
In a neutral space, adding natural plants and greenery is an eco-friendly way to incorporate color that will make your room feel as good as it looks. If you plan to fill your kitchen with plants, you've already got a colorful base to work with that can be complemented with any number of accent colors. This classic English millhouse kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has terracotta flooring and neutral walls and wall tiling that's lifted up by buttercup yellow criss cross ceiling beams that are a perfect foil for all the bright green plants on the countertops and hanging from the ceiling.
Use Sherbet Colors
This luminous basement kitchen designed by Pluck uses sherbet-y shades of pistachio green and peachy coral to simultaneously brighten, cheer and warm the otherwise neutral space. with its white walls, concrete floors, and touches of warm wood
Go Traditional
This British kitchen from deVOL Kitchens pairs the company's own Refectory Red paint on classic English cabinetry, adding an assertive shade of mustard yellow paint on the walls to create a bold statement. It's a classic pairing that makes a perfect backdrop for this traditional style kitchen complete with elegant moldings and open shelving styled with art and collected objects. Shiny brass pulls on the red cabinetry helps tie the two colors together.
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