- By GC Homes
- In Kitchen Renovations, Kitchen Remodeling, Home Renovation, Design, Painting, Renovation, Home Remodeling
Best Color to Paint your Kitchen
What is the best color to paint your kitchen? Some of the most popular kitchen colors like white, ivory, yellow, red, green, blue and gray are definitely trending right now, but trending colors always change over the years. Yes these colors may be popular today, but what colors are truly the best for your kitchen. Not just based on popularity, but psychology too. Which colors would make your kitchen not only look the best, but make you feel the best. The colors that would brighten your mood, make you more creative, happier, less stressed, energized, and make you absolutely love your kitchen.
Color is such an important element in interior design, not just because it’s what we see but also the colors are known to have a psychological effect on our emotions and perceptions. They effect our thoughts and feelings, and it reflects you as an owner. So picking colors that would effect your personality and highlight your character is important.
YELLOW
– Related to the sun and energy, and makes it catchy to the eyes.
– This vivid color stimulates intellectual energy and can put you in a creative mood.
– Inspires feelings of cheerfulness and optimism.
– It is like an energy booster, making it an ideal place to have your breakfast.
– Studies say it promotes healthy digestion.
GREEN
– There are different shades to choose from, like apple green or mint green.
– Green is related to calmness and fulfillment as well as balance and relaxation.
– Represents nature and Growth.
– Is associated with safety and harmony.
– May have the power to promote healthier food choices. ( Like salad or green smoothie instead of a box of cookies or donuts).
RED
– Is a strong color
– Warm and positive and also has energizing and stimulating qualities
– Often used in restaurants, advertising industries related to food, and is good for kitchens that are used for frequent entertainment.
– Associated with passion, attention, pride, and strength.
– In the kitchen red appliances will instantly command attention
WHITE
– May seem plain but it corresponds to clarity, cleanliness, purity, and innocences.
– Promotes sense of order, encourages mental sharpness, and clarity of mind. (Which helps if you can easily feel stressed or anxious).
– Opt for white appliances in the kitchen to create fresh inviting look.
– To keep your kitchen from being too sterile or cold with the white paint, bring warmth with natural materials, like wood and wicker.
BLUE/TURQUOISE
– Blues of all shades are known to lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and slow respiration.
– Blue is good choice for it’s potential to improve focus and efficiency.
– Light blues are soothing and calming, invokes health and healing. It also generates sense of peacefulness and understanding.
– Turquoise has a deep association to tropical waters which helps stress.
CONCLUSION
As you can see there is no right color, because they are all very different and beautiful, and it all depends on your personality, how often you use kitchen, what you would want to feel like in your kitchen, and so many other different factors. Yes, colors do effect you, and trending colors change all the time. So, pick the right color for you, as well as your goals, taste, and personality.
