What Colour Should You Paint Your Kitchen?

Home should feel welcoming, and that includes the kitchen. It’s the heart of the home as it is where many of us spend considerable time cooking, sharing a glass of wine with friends or family, or eating a hearty dinner.

Kitchens are highly functional rooms that should also look aesthetically pleasing, and paint colour is one of the most important ways to achieve a particular style. Naturally, kitchens should also be hygienic places like bathrooms, so some colour choices tend to be more for the purpose of maintaining cleanliness such as white.

Below are a few colour ideas to consider for your kitchen:

1.White

It should come as no surprise that whites and off-whites are amongst the most popular colours (or shades) for a kitchen. White lets homeowners more easily see spills, grease, or anything else that should be cleaned up. It also happens to be extremely versatile - practically any other colour will work well with white.

Since kitchens have many elements competing for visual attention, such as countertops, cabinets, and appliances, white is an extremely safe pick.

2.Pastels

As the millennial generation is entering their early 30s and late 40s and are amongst the biggest movers and shakers (no pun intended) of kitchen aesthetics, they’re also bringing about striking colour palette trends such as hot pink, mint, and retro 50s American diner aesthetics.

While pastels do certainly draw visual attention, they don’t stand out too strongly because they lean more towards feeling soft.

3.Classic Blue

One striking, bold colour that can be used in a Scandinavian minimalist style kitchen is Classic Blue. It was named the Pantone Color of the Year 2020 and certainly is striking, so it may be best to pair this with a white or other bright colour to offset and create a sense of diverse balance in your kitchen

4.Mimosa Yellow

Yellows are becoming popular for their energetic vibrance, adding a sense of positivity, optimism in living spaces. Mimosa was the Pantone Color of the Year 2009 and while it leans more towards a rich, deep yellow, clever use of this wonderful colour can make kitchens feel lively and exciting.

Naturally, colours such as Mimosa and Classic Blue can be used as paint colours for the walls, but they can also be used to great effect in decorative elements as well. Get playful and clever.

5.Earthy Tones

Homeowners looking to escape the concrete jungle can seek refuge in the natural beauty of a kitchen decorated in earthy tones such as rich greens and deep browns. These colours can fit quite well in a more traditional-style kitchen with plenty of other biophilic elements such as wooden accents, countertops, and dinner tables.

Bonus Kitchen Tips

Try these bonus tips when painting your kitchen to save time and money:

• Choose a professional painting company that understands your needs and preferences such as Fairhaven Painting.
• Test out paint samples with paint chips, and once again in your kitchen by sampling the actual paint in a small area of the wall, for example.
• Try our wash and wear low sheen which allows you to easily wash off any stains off the paint.
• Consider natural lighting when choosing a paint colour. Some paint colours might look fantastic in a shop, but quite different when on your walls in full daylight.

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