Decorating your kitchen with colour-contrast in mind is easier said than done. You need to factor in the right shades and think about the kind of ambience you wish to create. If the hues are not tastefully selected, your kitchen aesthetics can turn out to be a big disaster.
If you are unsure about how or where to begin, consider this guide as a great place to start. We will look at some of the most interesting contrast colour combinations for your kitchen and help you to transform the overall look and feel of the space with as little effort as possible.
Idea #1: Contrasting Classic Colours
If you want to add layers of contrast to your kitchen, go for this evergreen combination of white cabinets that contrast against a rich hardwood floor as well as wooden kitchen cabinets. Perhaps, the most eye-catching feature of this kitchen is the kitchen island that possesses neutral soft furnishings and an all-white countertop. You can go for premium acrylic laminates to ensure that the kitchen island stands out.
Idea #2: For a Bright and Cheerful Kitchen Ambience, Go for Bold Colours
If you think that the idea of painting the kitchen cabinets a bright hue is too much, why not splash some colour on the walls (as shown here)? The rustic red-orange colour serves as the perfect and uplifting backdrop against the pristine white cabinets. Complete the look with bright-coloured rugs and soft furnishings and you’re good to go.
Idea #3: For a Modern and Contrasting Look and Feel
If your kitchen’s aesthetic is more on the modern side of design and style, go for this contrasting kitchen colour combination of glossy black countertops, glossy wall, and calming white cabinets. The exposed tiled whitewall serves as a picture-perfect backdrop and the white cabinets provide some much-needed relief to the eyes against a strategically contrasting kitchen.
Idea #4: No More Kitchen Blues with a Refreshing Blue Vibe
If you want to go the unusual route, why not pick a shade that doesn’t get picked too often? We’re talking about the gorgeous sea blue-green colour shown here. The complementary sofa on the back only adds to the aesthetic harmony and symmetry. Painting a particular kitchen cabinet section allows the said section to transform into a ‘statement area’ and adds a bright touch to the kitchen’s simplistic vibe.
Idea #5: Play with Bold Colours and Natural Greens
For those living in a modern, loft-style kitchen with open shelves and plaster mouldings, here’s an idea worth considering: If you have a white worktop, gas stove, and ventilation system, add colour to your kitchen walls. Go for a different and contrasting shade to literally bring your kitchen to life. To take your kitchen design to the next level, add a healthy dose of fresh greens (as shown here) and complete the look.
Idea #6: Purple is Always In
As jarring as it might sound, a purple kitchen with light grey hues is the perfect kitchen combination. The use of a light purple colour (much like lilac) adds a Scandinavian touch to your kitchen. It also adds plenty of light to the area. Consider the image shown above. The use of purple on the kitchen cabinets against a light and dull shade of grey blends perfectly into the kitchen surroundings.
Idea #7: Deep Red + Grey
If you are someone who loves the colour red, here’s an amazing kitchen cabinet combination to get your creative juices flowing. Instead of opting for a bright red colour, go for a deeper shade (similar to red wine) to give your kitchen a formal feel and add lots of oomph without any added effort.
The use of grey, white, and red in varying intensities as shown above transforms this kitchen into an upscale and modern space. Needless to say, this colour combination is conceived to last.
Idea #8: Minty Green for a Summery Vibe!
Here’s a kitchen that springs out straight from the 1960s. If you love all things retro, go for this minty green kitchen cabinet combination set against a wooden ceiling and white floor tiles. Steel handles complete the look and give the space a modern touch, making it a perfect fusion of old-meets-new.
Choosing the right colour-contrast can literally liven up your kitchen and add layers of depth to the space. A contrasting two-tone kitchen cabinet style will always trump monotone-hued kitchen spaces. The strategic addition of colour can uplift the mood and give your kitchen a hip and trendy vibe.
If you’re still unsure about which colour palette to go for and want an expert opinion, book a consultation with our team of design experts at HomeLane today. We will make sure to bring your ideas to life as cost-effectively and aesthetically as possible.
