All the colors of my future kitchen

Color is an opportunity for designers to express the mood of the interior in a succinct and concise manner. That is why color is so important for creating the style of the room, because with its help it is possible to show the character of home owners or, on the contrary, to hide it. The choice of color is one of the most important and responsible steps, here one should take into account several points, which will determine the mood of the owners and cozy coexistence with new furniture.

The size of the kitchen

Kitchens in our homes are most often different from the rooms of the showroom, so looking at the exhibited sample, it is worth imagining how logical this cute “pink” will look on your five square meters.

When the kitchen area is small, it is worth choosing light shades, they will visually enlarge the space, fill it with air. Rich and dark colors blue, black, red will accentuate the small size of the room, visually shrink it. A small kitchen filled with dark furniture can look gloomy especially with tall overhead cabinets .

But the owners of large kitchens also should not get carried away. Calm tones – the best option in all circumstances.

In the room should not be too many different colors, preferably the space was filled with two primary colors with their own nuances and small bright spots. For example, the floor is made in one color scheme with the walls, this scheme supports countertop or apron, and kitchen furniture – from another scale.

Lighting

Sunlight or artificial light hitting the surface of the facades creates a special effect. For kitchens that face the sunny side the cooler shades of light colors should be chosen. Even on a hot summer day, a cool shade of furniture will create a refreshing impression.

On the contrary, the kitchen, deprived of sunlight, artificially “highlight”, selecting facades with warm, bright colors. Shallow daylight, reflecting, will make the kitchen lighter and more comfortable. At the same time, the glossy coating shines in the sun, actively reflecting its light in all directions.

And matte, on the contrary, hides the sun’s rays. Initially dark rooms do not imply dark-colored furniture.

Color preferences

Everyone gravitates to certain colors from childhood, choosing them from others and often giving them preference in the interior, clothing and so on. The kitchen buyer is no exception.

If your favorite color is quite radical, it is worth shifting the accents a little and make it not the main tone, but a highlight of the entire furniture composition. There are many variants: to tile the apron with favorite colors or fill the shelves with dishes and decorative things of the same color.

Bright colors in large quantities fatigue the eyes, so, as a rule, all the workplaces are done in non-irritating tones. Monotony is usually diluted with small bright spots paintings, dishes, flowers, fruits .

Colors of the world

Painted, plastic or laminated kitchen fronts can be executed in different colors, which is dictated most often by fashion and the logic of combining color with texture, shape of fronts, tables, cabinets, and fittings.

Color must have a very important property – versatility. Often ultra-fashionable color solutions quickly lose relevance, for many years “callousing” the eyes of their owners. Therefore, designers are advised to choose calm, muted shades of white and gray, which will always be at the peak of fashion.

It is also important how the color will settle in a particular family and apartment. Bright, interesting colors quickly become boring, over time people’s moods change, and the color remains the same. The neutral tones do not “clog up” everything around, their important property is to fit in any interior, to fit any family and not to press on their owners.

White

Festive and austere, this color is especially loved by designers. White is appropriate everywhere, easy to combine with accessories, it feels free in any style. With just a little touch of color the mood of white can change dramatically.

Thus, the cream color, being a “direct relative” of white, differs from it in warmth, coziness, and it creates a special sense of chamberiness. Pure white could give the room a light and airy atmosphere. White emphasizes the orderliness of space, as well as visually expands it.

Gray

In the past, they used to say about gray – “not starchy.”. Now gray has become a real favorite. The possibility of getting a variety of shades of gray has so captivated designers that gray has become one of the most used colors for kitchens.

Shades of this color are amazingly diverse: light gray, mouse, steel, gray-blue, gray, filled with warm shades of coffee, violet, graphite, the color of gray sandstone.

Gray gives the possibility to choose a beautiful universal color which won’t bore and will not dominate in the premise and will look expensive and simple at the same time.

Blue

The color of dreamers. A few years ago kitchens in blue were in great demand. Today the interest in blue has shifted from ultramarine to a cooler color with steel notes, it was filled with gray and gave it some of its restraint.

Blue under a matte finish works well with gray, so you can combine these two interbreeding colors in your kitchen.

Red

It takes both courage and recklessness to choose red. Red is a color that is nice to look at, but when it happens on a daily basis, it can become annoying.

That’s why designers rarely use overt tones of red. Gray is most often “added” to red. And it becomes more businesslike and “casual.”. Red is a color that is supposed to attract attention, so the red furniture should not be “kept in the background.

Red’s place is in huge studio spaces, which is why kitchen showrooms so often display red furniture. Big space creates the perfect conditions not to get lost in red and occasionally warm your eyes to it.

Brown

The color of business-like, painted brown kitchens for some reason are always associated with German style. Brown is not often used for kitchen furniture, the fact is that this niche is filled with wooden or veneered furniture.

In addition, brown is not as beloved by everyday people, although its warm shades of chocolate, coffee, walnut create a sense of thoroughness and comfort.

Green

One of the outsiders, it is not customary to use green in their collections at the moment, excluding refined transparent shades,

Resembling young greens, which go so well with frosted glass and aluminum.

These colors are reflected in the advanced collections of Italian designers. The once universal pistachio color is not relevant now, it does not look too serious, although if you pick up an interesting set and cover it with several layers of glossy varnish, the effect will be cheerful and fresh.

Green is the color of leaves and grass, and is associated in our minds with the first warm days of spring. But furniture, designed in such a non-trivial spirit, can brighten up the long gray days of American winters.

The green color belongs to one of the most difficult colors, it needs to be treated very tactfully, it is “too much”, and it can “kill” the whole interior remember green, which was used for painting kitchens and porches in the stagnant times .

Yellow

Like yellow boots, a yellow kitchen is now a rarity. Old fashion echoes have brought blue and yellow together. But now yellow is acting solo, rare collections of yellow can be found mostly only among domestic manufacturers, but whether anyone buys them, remains a mystery.

Orange

Color not for the faint of heart, which is able to fill with itself all around. Orange has become a kind of fashion sign. For several years now it is actively used by designers of casual wear, before that orange was in oblivion and could only count on children’s clothes or toys. Orange is now the color of young people.

It can be defiantly bright and lush. Orange furniture immediately attracts attention, but few people dare to buy an orange kitchen set. So it was again “grounded” by adding a little gray to the lush sunny colors. Color received serious but with perky character.

Pink

Another color for young people, pink with glossy lacquer looks impressive, and immediately brings to mind the polished shape of an American car. This dazzling luxury must have great difficulty finding its owners.

To buy a kitchen in pink color is possible only by giving in to a momentary impression. No matter how beautiful pink is, it is not so livable, its refined, not sincere character will quickly begin to irritate the owners. Although supplemented with a countertop, apron or a few steel-colored fronts may look quite respectable.

Black

Beautiful and expressive, restrained and self-centered. Black will never go out of style. The details of black will always be used to create an interesting play of colors, to emphasize the specifics of the texture, the shape of the furniture.

Black looks great under both matte and glossy lacquer. Matte gives the color depth and brooding seriousness. Gloss makes black look smart and luxurious, and accentuates its luster.

The tree of life

Kitchens with wood or veneered fronts are also subject to fashion trends. But classics dictate their terms, and wood will always be relevant.

The principles of color selection for wooden kitchens are the same as for painted and laminated kitchens. Account is taken of the warmth and shade of wood and, of course, the taste preferences of the buyer.

Birch

Birch fronts are mainly made in America and northern Europe. This light wood is in fashion in the kitchens of Scandinavian countries. Birch has a cool grayish or honey color.

Birch texture is not accentuated its peculiarity is its northern restraint and even impersonality. The elite wood species includes Karelian birch. It’s prized for its whimsical knotty texture.

Beech

Light wood that’s incredibly strong. Beech may have a pinkish tint.

Maple

There are many varieties of maple e.g., white and pink . Maple has a smooth texture and beautiful color.

Oak

One of the most reputable materials for furniture. Oak – the owner of a recognizable pronounced structure and a warm, thorough shade.

Oak, even if baked, retains its warm color. Designers often take inspiration from this material for nostalgic old-fashioned furniture. And in the manufacture of furniture are widely used techniques of artificial aging facades.

Modern woodworking technology has triggered a new fashion for the unexpected use of oak. Various methods of bleaching allowed to get a new material of luxury class, which is on a par with wenge and exotic African species of wood.

The basic color of bleached oak is whitish, and recently, light oak has been treated so that the naturally dark veins turn white.

Walnut

A noble, beautiful material with a warm shade. Does not belong to the cheap materials.

Cherry, cherry

Juicy shades of cherry were in fashion five years ago, cherry was very popular, and understandably so, the color cherry reddish, warm, bright – not everyday, very dressy.

Teak, macassar, eucalyptus, zebrano

Exotic woods from the African continent came into fashion about a year ago. Designers were attracted by the contrasting stripey texture of these woods. It is actively used, placed horizontally or vertically, creating a special rhythm.

The color of the wood is saturated, close to honey-colored, with darker, up to black stripes of varying thickness. The texture of the wood is reminiscent of the pages of a small or large lined notebook. Lush reddish shades are capable of bringing an unexpected twist to an interior.

Wenge

The token of modern fashion. Wenge – a beautiful African wood with an interesting texture of very dark, almost black. Wood veins are lighter, flatter no knots , which creates a strict, technologically linear texture.

In addition to its natural color, the wood can be varnished in different colours. Select wood with an active texture pattern and impregnate it with transparent paints or paint it completely. The wood gets a new look.