Put Pizzazz Back In Your Kitchen With Bold Colors
July 6th 2010 Posted at Home Decor - Kitchens
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The kitchen is the room used a lot but gets the least attention. White appliances and a functional flooring is all there is. This look is plain and boring.
If you think that it looks good that way then you are wrong. Homes today have creative kitchen decor because the kitchen is used more for gathering with friends and family.
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So what makes this room in the home so appealing (besides the food?). Many designers think that a kitchen's appeal depends on its colors. Vibrant colors with high energy can create a room where people love to get together. The trick is to recognize some of the kitchen basics, and build with them or around them.
Most appliances are usually stainless steel, black or white. Kitchens usually do not have a lot of open space on the wall. Place bold colors on the walls that will compliment the colors of the appliances.
Painted cabinets or dark wood is in style. The deeper hues of the wall colors will be able to stand up to them. Some like the warm earth tones traditionally used in Mexico arts and crafts; ginger, henna, gold, and copper. Burnt-orange countertops around a stainless steel sink are one of the popular looks.
Traditional colors are important and in style as well. Red, yellow, and apricot are some of the more warm colors. These colors are now being used in different ways. If you want a country-style kitchen color choose green and pink but make them a rustic green with a strawberry shade of pink instead.
Color influences are coming from all around the world. For example when the 2008 Olympics were held in Beijing the Chinese tradition was that the color red was for good luck.
What makes these trends so chic? It's not all about the color it is the combination of color and sophistication. Burnt orange can be coordinated with brilliant blue or even a deep purple. Neutral colors such as dark brown or shades of gray and soft dove to deep charcoal can help to accent the kitchen and add style.
Now that we know what colors are in which colors are out? Pay attention to the color schemes in your favorite restaurant. If it is shades of terracotta it could be Mexican or Tuscan style. Basically don't overuse the color schemes in a commercial restaurant and establishments.
Instead, give your kitchen some pizzazz with bold new colors in your kitchen cabinets as well as your curtains and area rugs. Use bold colors in the curtains, area rugs, and cabinets.
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