How many times have you cleaned your entire house in order to entertain, only to have all your guests remain in the kitchen for nearly the entire soiree? There’s just something about a kitchen that allows guests to relax and socialize while eating, drinking, and being merry. 

While we’re not hosting large parties these days, it could be the perfect time to transform your kitchen into a vibrant space to enjoy now and have at the ready for entertaining when the pandemic ends.

While a brightly colored accent wall adds a touch of kitsch to a kitchen, colorful fixtures will remain conversation pieces long after the party has ended. See how we used colorful accents in some of our recent kitchen remodels.

BOLD KITCHEN CABINETS

With so much space devoted to workspace and storage, cabinetry often determines the direction of a kitchen design. Allow them to make an even greater impact by choosing a bold color.

Go beyond grayscale when creating contrast. Deep and complex, this Farrow & Ball Studio Green is more of a mood than a color. Chic, without being showy, it allows the champagne bronze hardware to sing and softens the contrast between matte black faucets and white subway tiles.

Imagine your kitchen as a refuge and retreat. Here, striking Farrow & Ball De Nimes Blue cabinetry harmonizes with a gold-tipped kitchen faucet and gold island light fixture to evoke an idyllic scene of sunshine shimmering off a lake.

BRIGHT KITCHEN BACKSPLASH

Your backsplash doesn’t have to be boring! Get creative and make a statement by replacing a tile that fades into the background with one that’s more vibrant.

Emphasize expansiveness. With a large island and blue-gray lower cabinets grounding the space, a wall of ogee drop tile in an iridescent Oyster Shell green draws the eye up and adds an airiness to this kitchen. The lush natural light that streams through the windows only enhances the way these colors play off of one another. 

Find a focal point. A countertop-to-ceiling backsplash of fireclay, glazed brick tiles frames Scandinavian-style floating cubbies and a stainless steel range. An entire wall becomes the piece de resistance of this kitchen.

Tell a story. The emotional and psychological impact of color cannot be overlooked. Why not use it to create an homage to fond memories? This poppy yellow tile, inspired by the homeowner’s trip to Italy, goes beyond a simple souvenir, becoming a daily reminder of travels abroad.

COLORFUL KITCHEN ACCENTS

Not ready to take the plunge quite yet? Try a splash of color to give your kitchen a quick facelift without busting your budget.

Create dimension. Pops of royal blue in the cabinets and shelving add depth and ambiance to an otherwise monochromatic space. 

Use color as an invitation. Confetti-like pops of red, blue, and yellow throughout this guest cottage add warmth to the space and invite visitors to stay a while.

Ready to kick your colorless kitchen to the curb? Contact us or call us at 510.845.6100 to see what our Design team has up their sleeves for your home remodel.