Ways To Add Colour To Your Kitchen

Colour plays a vitally important role in the world in which we live and has a crucial role to play in our everyday lives. It is a form of non-verbal communication which can sway our thinking, change our actions, cause reactions and affect well-being. Colour matters….. and incorporating colour into our kitchens matters too!

There are many ways to add colour - below are some great ideas that might inspire.

Cabinets:

• Consider scale – a big kitchen can take coloured cabinets more easily, particularly if there’s a lot of natural light
• In a north-facing room choose warm shades such as reds and oranges to help compensate for lack of direct sunlight
• Combine bright coloured cabinets with textured worktops or flooring for a more balanced, softer effect
• Pastels are a great compromise between primary shades and subtle neutrals

Appliances:

• Bold coloured appliances can go out of fashion. Pick a shade that’s timeless, eg. pale grey or duck-egg blue
• Red is a popular appliance colour choice but reds can vary enormously. Burgundy red feels more traditional, while candy-apple red is more retro. So, make sure you see in the flesh before you buy
• If pattern appeals, look out for limited-edition range cookers and fridges by established manufacturers
• Displaying coloured appliances together will maximise impact, while spreading them out can create unity in a larger kitchen

Paint:

• Feature walls, which concentrate colour in one area, are a great way to jazz up a neutral kitchen. Choose plain, smooth wall that can be easily be repainted when you feel like a change
• Think about the paint finish. Matt emulsion provides a flat colour with slight textural quality, while satin or eggshell has a soft sheen that’s easier to clean
• If you have an open-plan scheme, carry your chosen colour through from one area to the other to create a smoother flow

Tiles & Splashbacks:

• Think about scale. If covering a large area in a small room, tone down the colour choice accordingly
• Tiles and splashbacks are now available in an array of colours and designs - from blues, blacks, greys and copper to floral, patterns and natural stone effects. Whether your want to harmonise or make a statement, there really is something to suit all tastes
• Combine colour with practicality when it comes to tiles and splashbacks – the function is to protect walls, so ensure they are waterproof, easy to clean and repel grease

Accessories:

• Let your imagination run wild – think colourful chopping boards, crockery, storage tins, textiles, bread bins and cake-stands!
• Some major online retailers allow you to research for products according to colour for easy coordination and many high street retailers colour block within their displays
• Larger supermarkets stock inexpensive colourful accessories making it easy to change your scheme with the seasons, your mood or simply when you decide you want a refresh

Image : House Beautiful Jasper Indigo

Source : Splashback.co.uk 

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