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Picking the colour for your kitchen can seem like a daunting task. Should you choose a colour which is riding high in the interior magazine fashion stakes? Or should you go for your favourite colour which makes you smile every time you enter the room? Should you choose a kitchen colour which is all-encompassing and strikes an eye-catching statement? Or should you carefully blend individual kitchen elements in different hues to create a colour scheme which is subtle and more personal to you?
Deciding on a colour scheme for your kitchen is as much about picking your favourite palette as it is the dimensions of the room. You need to carefully consider which colours work for your individual space and which make the most of the room’s size, as well as thinking about which colours flatter your personal style. Also being mindful of things such as where the sun sets and how the afternoon light casts its shadows will ensure you create a beautiful space which celebrates each unique aspect of the room. Here in our kitchen colour ideas guide we explore the various ways in which colours can define the culinary space and create a beautiful space you’ll be proud to call your own.
Which Colours Complement Each Other?
Using a colour wheel to determine which colours complement one another can be a game-changer when choosing which colours to use for your kitchen. Interior designers have a secret; they enlist the help of a colour wheel which seems an obvious tool, but can really pack a punch when deciding which colours complement one another. A colour wheel shows simply the relationship between primary, secondary and tertiary colours and helps you to develop colour schemes which work.
Choosing colours which sit opposite each other on the colour wheel will create a bright colour pop effect, whilst using colours which are next to one another will give a harmonious cohesion to your palette. If you choose colours which aren’t in the same colour family you can create a striking effect, blending in alternating shades of dark and light to complement.
Make Sure the Colour You Choose is Personal to You
Many of us have certain preemptions about colours which are highly emotive and based on our own life experiences. Perhaps your grandmother had a pink kitchen which you want to pay homage to when you are choosing which colour highlights to use in your own kitchen. Perhaps your school uniform was a particular shade of blue which you dislike and so would never use for the room. Whatever your thoughts about colour, it is largely down to personal choice and you shouldn’t let anyone sway you otherwise.
Colours are strongly linked with mood and carefully considering which colours make you feel a certain way is a good way of narrowing down which colours to use for your kitchen:
Invigorate
The kitchen is the hub of the home and using bright, energising colours can be a perfect choice when considering which colours to use in a busy, family-oriented kitchen. Choosing bright white cabinets and incorporating them with bold, bright walls can be a good way to make your kitchen feel energised.
Restful
Calming, peaceful colours such as green and blue can create a restful space which is a joy to unwind in at the end of a busy day. Using soft shades and a pastel-inspired palette gives the kitchen a sense of peace and mindfulness.
Stylish
If you use your space for entertaining then a sophisticated colour scheme using smoky shades of grey and black work beautifully under the soft glow of candlelight. A monochrome scheme can be effortlessly smart and stylish, leaving the interiors to do all the talking for you.
Unique
Harnessing your personality and combining unexpected shades can bring your character to the fore. Choosing yellows and reds is a bold colour statement and will bring frivolity and fun to your kitchen.
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