So you've decided to renovate your kitchen, or maybe you're just looking for a little switch up for the space you spend so much time in. No matter the reason for wanting a switch up, choosing the right colour palette can always be tricky. There's so many options out there in regards to materials and finishes, so hopefully we can whittle you choices down by the end of this post:
Option 1: Air and Space - Light wood and White
If you're looking to have a kitchen that feels spacious and light, utilizing bright colours can reinforce this feel more than anything. As well as being similar in tone, light woods, such as birch or cedar have just enough of a contrast without disrupting the flow between elements.
Either colour can be used for different elements, for example the cupboards could be light wood with white counter tops, or vice versa.
The best thing about this palette is how versatile they can be in regards to materials, being used constantly for woods, marble and granite pieces, just to name a few. Highlights can work wonders with this palette, such as using dark, heavy tones like black/grey for appliances and acessories to give the room that ever so slight pop.
For a spacious, open-plan style layout, opting for a light, neutral coloured palette is the way to go for the calm space you desire.
Option 2: Mid-Cetury Modern Warmth - Dark Blue
The use of dark blue in kitchens is a great choice for so many different styles of kitchen. From modern to mid-century (or a blend of the two), pairing such a bold, heavy colour with a soft cream can add so much character to the space.
Using the blue for the cabinets is always the best bet for this palette, to really make it stand out in the kitchen. Having the counter tops in a cream or white colour, whether that be a wood finish or a solid rock material, it splits up the space making sure your kitchen isn't a big dark void. The cupboards can stand out as the feature this way by bouncing off the light, neutral tone it's paired with.
Option 3: Embracing the Dark - Black and Dark woods
To really make your kitchen it's own character, opting for a completely dark themed kitchen trumps pretty much any palette in doing that. This scheme can be used in all kitchen's from sleek, modern kitchens to country style spaces.
Using black or a dark grey on your cabinets instantly sets the tone for a warm, moody space. The use dark wood as the secondary element takes nothing away from the atmosphere created by the black, it only adds to it.
Dark woods are undeafeted in creating a warm space, especially in the kitchen. Not being dissimilar to the black, your kitchen will seemlessly flow together with this scheme.
Like the light wood & white option, this colour palette is perfect for accents such as golds, whites and even some dark greens can add go a long way in completing your kitchen space.
Option 4: Green, Green & Green (with some white)
A timeless palette for kitchens, and for good reason. The earthy colour has so many different shades that can be easily used in the same space due to its range from softness to boldness.
The favourite amongst designers and customers is to use the darkest shade for the cupboards, do add the block colour effect. The boldness drags you straight in.
The lighter shades of green can come in through the rest of the space, for example with the seating you select, decor, foilage or accents (mainly appliances).
The white comes into play most notably with the worktops. Having a solid white base above and behind the bold greens allows the focus to be kept on the said greens, whilst giving the counter tops their own profile. The white can also create a seemless blend effect between the two tones.
When planning a new design for your kitchen, finding two (or more) colours that seemlessly blend together whilst maintaining their own profile should be no.1 on your checklist. Finding the design style you love and the products that come with it becomes so much easier once you've settled on that beautiful colour palette.