Design Matters | Add Color to Your Kitchen
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.
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1. Countertop. This rich royal blue color is known as "Sodalite". The blue gives an unexpected touch to the overall design.
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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.
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3. Backsplash. These custom red glass tiles provide something unique and a focus for the back of the cooktop.
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4. 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.
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Isabel Beattie @ K Cabinets Oakville
5. 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.
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6. 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.