10 Ways to Add a Pop of Color to Your Kitchen

By Pro.com

Does your kitchen have a case of the drabs? Truly the central gathering spot of many homes, it may need a jolt to liven it, like a shot of espresso in the morning. Take a shot at playing with color. Well placed use of color in your kitchen can give it the feeling of more energy.

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(Credit: Ventura/Shutterstock)

You don't have to overload your kitchen with color to make a bright statement. The following ideas will help to add a little or a lot of color to breathe new life into your home's hub.

1. Accent Wall

Paint or tile one wall with a colorful splash to instantly change the mood and look of your kitchen.

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2. Cabinets

Paint your cabinets a favorite color, perhaps drawing from a favorite vintage linen or tablecloth, or even dishes. If you're feeling bold, paint cabinets one color and the walls a contrasting but complementary color.

If you want to test out a smaller area, play with painting small areas around the cabinets a contrasting color. The walls under your cupboards, a small area above the backsplash or above the cabinets all give you a chance to try out different colors.

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3. Appliances and Accessories

Experiment with different colors for accessories like dishes, dishtowels, spatulas, small appliances like toasters and blenders, or larger ones such as the refrigerator or stove.

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4. Paint or Wallpaper Inside Shelves

If you're afraid of committing to color, try painting or wallpapering the inside back wall of open shelving, or paint the inside of cabinets for a cheery surprise when you open the cabinet doors.

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(Credit: Ventura/Shutterstock)

5. Flooring

A colorful rug is easy to switch out with the season or your mood, or go a bit more permanent with colored accent tiles on your flooring.

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6. Kitchen Island

Make your island stand out by painting the outside of a kitchen island a color that contrasts with the counter top and the rest of the cabinets.

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(Credit: MR. INTERIOR/Shutterstock)

7. Ceiling

The ceiling is often overlooked, but it's a large, open canvas to play with color. A sunny yellow could mimic a sunny day or a cool blue can tone things down.

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(Credit: Iriana Shiyan/Shutterstock)

8. Seating

Instead of wood stained or metallic ones, try candy-colored chairs or stools.

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9. Soften Up

If bold colors are not your style, soft pastels can add a colorful warmth to the room.

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(Credit: AnnaIA/Shutterstock)

10. Add Art

A colorful poster, piece of art or even vintage ads can add color in a size that fits your space, and can be changed out when the mood strikes.

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(Credit: Iriana Shiyan/Shutterstock)
 
 

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