A Colorful Kitchen

It makes me sad when people are afraid to use color in their home. Home is where the heart is, right? Express yourself, embrace yourself, and be comfortable with yourself! A house of beige is just plain boring. Even in the kitchen. I understand, kitchens are a huge investment and appliances, cabinets, tile, etc. are all expensive things to replace just because you're tired of it. So go with your gut. Choose colors you've loved forever, not just what's trendy.

Coastal Living, Stylist Janet Grayson, Photographer Deborah Whitlaw

There are certainly levels to the permanence of a color too. You can even accent with colorful dishes on open shelves.
House Beautiful, Designer Jonathan Adler, Photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo

You can incorporate vivid lamp shades, cushions with bright patterns and fresh flowers!

Coastal Living, Photographer Celia Pearson

A splash of color on your walls, even just one wall, or a part of a wall will make a big impact, but is still easily changeable.Designer Susan Serra, Photography by Meredith Corp.

What about subtle color? Simply painting the inside of your cabinets can make a big impact, and will nicely offset your dishes. House Beautiful
Left Photo: Photographer Matthew Hranek.
Right Photo: Architect Gil Schafer, Color Consultant Eve Ashcraft, Photographer Don Freeman

If you're feeling brave, I think colorful cabinets are just charming and add so much personality.
Southern Accents, Designer Susan Massey, Photographer Josh Gibson

If you want less punch, go with a neutral for your upper cabinets and use color on your lower cabinets. *Side Note* Do you notice the microwave? I love how this microwave blends like a chameleon. :)
Southern Living, Photographer John O'Hagan

Or how about neutral cabinets along the perimeter and a color on your island?
Southern Accents, Designer Amelia Handegan, Photographer Pieter Estersohn

If you have always loved a certain color, go with it for your tile. This blue back splash is stunning. The mix of subtle variations has an organic, free flowing feel.House Beautiful, Designer Frank Roop, Photographer Francesco Lagnese

So, go wild or play it safe but always have the confidence to use color in your kitchen, your home, and your life!

Thanks for reading. Have a lovely day! -The Kitchen and Bath People