How To Choose the Perfect Colors for Every Kitchen Style

September 4, 2024

The kitchen colors chosen during a kitchen remodel can have a profound effect on the overall aesthetic and atmosphere of your home. Choosing the right colors for your kitchen is not an easy task, as color is crucial to the entire house’s look, feel, and value. Most of the time, the hard part comes from the fact that many different colors need to be combined together in order to create the right mix.

In fact, color can make or break a kitchen style. At SemBro Design & Supply, color is most important. Over 500 kitchen remodel projects give us an edge in knowing what colors to mix with your style according to your needs.

The Secret to a Perfect Kitchen Lies in Color Choices

Before getting really into details of what color fits best, you should know that colors can evoke feelings and behaviors in the kitchen space.

Warm kitchen colors (such as red, orange, and yellow): These colors typically stimulate appetite and encourage conversation, therefore, they are great in kitchen areas where you host guests.
Cool kitchen colors (such as blue and green): These colors are known to impact the human body in specific ways. They are best used in kitchens that serve as family recreational spaces where families retreat after work.

Designing a Dreamy Kitchen Color Palette That Wows

Renovating the kitchen? Think out of the box by trying unusual color combinations. You would probably pair deep navy with soft blush, or lemon with gray for refreshing contrasts. Doing this with bright and delicate colors will give it depth and fun. Allow the inspiration to set in, while you walk through the many different kitchen color palettes, making it a place all about you.

Pop Your Kitchen with Unexpected Color Twists

There is virtually a color palette to fit every style preference, from modern and sleek to rustic and warm. Well then, let’s get underway with this voyage of discovery, as we peel back the onion, to find the perfect color for your dream kitchen.

Modern Kitchens: Clean Lines, Vibrant Vibes

The modern kitchen spells clean lines, easy design, and neutrality in colors. Bright whites and gray tones have an association with black at appropriate places that give it a modern look. Add some bright greens, either on the dining chairs or introducing a vibrant pink or zebra-print rug for a pop of color.

The color schemes of today’s designer kitchen contain stainless steel, glass, and concrete. Just imagine state-of-the-art appliances in shining stainless steel set against gray or black sleek cabinetry—it is a designer kitchen. If the neutral quartz or granite countertops are one uniform, beautifully designed look, then the result will add to the modern look and the complete finishing touches on your kitchen remodel.

Traditional Kitchens: Classic Comfort with a Touch of Charm

Traditional kitchens are made up to be very hospitable, full of beige, cream, soft greens, and light blues to evoke warmth for comfortable family dinners or quiet moments over tea. You can put a little more flair into the Classic style by combining some natural materials like wood and stone. Imagine dark oak or walnut cabinets up against some soft light-colored walls—so charming!

Put in that little bit of interest with a backsplash in light blue or sage green, for style, but without giving up feel. At SemBro Design & Supply, we provide modern and traditional kitchen solutions: we combine neutral tones with bold accents for sleek designs or soft greens, blues, and natural wood for classic spaces—all with over 10 years of experience in the industry.

Tips for Choosing the Best Kitchen Colors

Selecting the kitchen color should be based on more than a few favorite colors taken from a color wheel. In fact, it actually becomes an art: a careful process of placing each and every color in its place. If you need a little inspiration, take a look at some of our previous kitchen projects— you’ll see a host of different color palettes in action. Here are a few fun and practical tips for getting your palette just right!

Consider Your Kitchen Size and Lighting

Indeed, color can change our perception of space. Lighter colors can make small kitchens appear much bigger but at the same time, a little cozier. On the other hand, bigger kitchens can create a sense of spaciousness. Imagine for a moment just how much light enters your kitchen on an average day. A dark color scheme can look stunning if your room is filled with light. In a darker kitchen, those same dark shades might make the space feel closed in.

Let SemBro Design & Supply educate you about the role lighting plays in kitchen color design.

Your Color Choice Sets the Mood

After all, your kitchen is the heart of your home. What do you want the atmosphere to be like? Warm and yellow, bringing cheer, or cool and blue, bringing calm? You want these colors to be that of your emotions. When in doubt, consult the experts at SemBro Design & Supply by scheduling a kitchen remodel consultation.