Increasingly, people are preferring color over white for kitchens and bathrooms.
Choosing a paint color for a kitchen or bathroom can be dizzying, given the abundance of colors in various shades. Remember that choosing a paint color should be fun, but should also be spot-on, as paint transforms a room, and kitchens and bathrooms are central to a home. After some initial thought, head out to your local paint or hardware store and peruse paint chips. Tape the chips to various places on the walls at different times of the day to picture the color in different light. When you're ready: select and paint!
Kitchens
Draw inspiration from fruits and accessories to choose your kitchen color.
Bright and saturated colors set off stainless steel. Try deep red, bright yellow or an orange-yellow. Bright green looks fresh with white cabinets; darker green sets off stained wood cabinets. If you have a granite or granite-like countertop, choose a shade from among the many within the countertop. This might lead you to a neutral shade like tan or sand, which creates a soothing mood.
Bathrooms
Towels can complement the color you choose for your bathroom walls.
White is a traditional bathroom color but can leave a room feeling unfinished, so experiment with bright white trim and a color on the walls. Blue reflects a bathroom's watery mood. Blues range from silver to indigo. Consider the size of the room and the amount of light it has. Dark colors generally make a room look smaller, but they can also make a room feel cozy. Pastel colors, which contain a lot of white, can make a bathroom feel tranquil. Choose a color that flatters your skin tone, if the bathroom is one you primarily use.
General Considerations
Use a bold color on just one wall to avoid overwhelming your senses or the space. Find clues to colors you favor by looking through your wardrobe or at your favorite accessories. Be confident and enjoy! Ultimately, colors are personal and full of associations. Let your personality shine.
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