Whether you're looking for a modernized industrial kitchen or a retro-chic cooking space, there are countless ways to upgrade your color game in this important room, whether you consider yourself a minimalist, maximalist, or somewhere in between. there is. Check out these great ideas from the Apartment Therapy archives to help you create the colorful kitchen of your dreams.
1. Paint your kitchen cabinets red.
The candy apple red kitchen cabinets in this Australian home are very retro and add depth and warmth to a neutral space. It also looks great with stainless steel appliances, giving it a mid-century feel.
2. Use yellow to brighten up your kitchen.
The renters of this colorful Pasadena apartment wanted their kitchen to be yellow, so they painted all the cabinets this bright lemon color. In this cheerful space, it's hard to feel depressed.
3. Add a teal backsplash to your kitchen.
When renovating this classic Buenos Aires mansion, owners Fernando and Maximiliano focused on the use of natural materials. This is reflected in the surprisingly simple cabinetry made from recycled wood. A teal tile backsplash provides a cozy accent for a truly colorful kitchen.
4. Add orange accents.
The kitchen in this New York rental property is filled with cool tones like jet black, pure white, and silver. A bright orange tile backsplash instantly adds warmth and makes a small space feel vibrant rather than sterile. It's not the most colorful kitchen, but it's ideal for those looking for a more subtle pop of color.
5. Use multiple colors such as blue, green, red, and yellow.
If you want to unleash your inner maximalist, check out this stunning kitchen in a Long Beach loft. Here, homeowner Haley Boyko turned her dishwasher into a statement piece, decorated her refrigerator in rich blue, and put her collection of colorful glassware on full display thanks to open shelving.
Bridget Whitney's color palette doesn't just create a memorable home; Her loft in San Diego is 95% filled with vintage her items. Her vibrant collection of recycled glassware pairs well with all the gold seating and storage that enlivens the cooking space.
7. Think pink (or green, blue, or yellow).
There's something exciting about decorating a room with a certain color. This home in Nashville is the perfect blueprint for that. Homeowner Adora's pretty pink kitchen looks like it came straight out of a Barbie doll's dream house, and she painted it all herself.
8. Use bright yellow to create a retro feel.
We love retro kitchens as much as the next person, and the owners of this colorful British home nail the look. Exhibit A is a funky kitchen that uses painted retro plywood cupboards from Plykea to bring a vintage feel to the space.
9. Use yellow and green decals for a pop of color.
You won't be surprised to learn that this adorable kitchen is from the illustrator's New York apartment. Rental agent Jika Tam says the kitchen mural was her proudest DIY project in the house, as none of the online wall stickers resonated with her. Tam purchased wallpaper in several different colors to create her dream mural.
10. Incorporate organic greens.
We love our Philadelphia home, which radiates natural beauty and is full of plants. The owner's kitchen has gorgeous green countertops and vintage-inspired green and white tile floors to complement all the plants. Plus, adding some houseplants can make this cooking space really appealing.
11. Use bright green colors to incorporate character into your home.
This 1950s New Jersey home has been given a shiny new chapter thanks to a fresh coat of paint. Homeowner Lady Soule found a retro green color perfect for decorating her countertops and retro-inspired drawer handles that instantly upgraded her kitchen.
12. Incorporate bold green patterns into your minimalist space.
This bright and airy English home is filled with sophisticated colors and patterns while also feeling like a cozy retreat. The homeowner's breakfast bar is the perfect balance between minimalism and machimalism, as simply adding a colorful rug and a tiled island with a chevron pattern really increases the design value and visual interest.
13. Paint cabinets chartreuse in a commercial kitchen.
We love how this Atlanta home showcases the design possibilities of industrial kitchens. Cookbook author and stylist Annette Joseph softened the space with an abundance of uplifting green paint, well-collected kitchen objects, and chic lighting.
14. Go green with patterned wallpaper.
One of the easiest (though not always easiest) ways to add color to your kitchen is with wallpaper. This Southwest England home features a fresh jungle-themed kitchen inspired by the owners' love of Florida. Wallpaper Direct Wallpaper brings an instant Florida feel to your UK residence.
15. DIY a beautiful backsplash and paint your cabinets sage green.
Recipe developer and blogger Christine Han provides the ultimate backsplash inspiration for color lovers. She created her DIY backsplash for her Brooklyn apartment and paired it perfectly with light green cabinets and colorful kitchen essentials.
16. Add a bold pop of pink to your neutral kitchen.
You don't have to do a complete renovation to have the colorful kitchen of your dreams. The owners of this vibrant English home utilized the existing appliances and flooring while jazzing up the space with fuchsia paint, bright yellow light fixtures, and brightly colored kitchen appliances.
17. Use gray to create a colorful kitchen.
Just as they customize their bedrooms and living areas with lots of unique heirlooms and collected decorations, the owners of this Sydney home show how this works beautifully in the kitchen too. Here, the family embraced their Indian heritage and love of bohemian style, expressing their aesthetic by incorporating plenty of color, natural materials, and plants to create a unique and inviting cooking space. This space is grounded with a gray tile backsplash.
18. Consider contrasting shades, such as orange and blue.
We love this stunning kitchen in a 100-year-old Long Island home for its clever use of color. Orange and blue aren't the most common color combinations, but the vintage Kate He Pierce has a chic bar stool and the cobalt He Blue He series works well when combined with other neutral colors. I noticed. Such an unlikely combination actually makes the room feel very sophisticated, and the black and white backsplash adds a touch of elegance.
19. Paint the ceiling a bright blue and add eclectic decor.
This stunning kitchen packs a real design punch, thanks to homeowner and designer Carissa's affinity for all things eclectic. She remodeled areas of this Texas home herself, creating unique hand-painted murals and using leftover terrazzo tiles in the bathroom to create island accents and funky touches that give the space a vibrant personality. I collected all the ornaments and ornaments.
20. Brighten things up with red, pink, and lots of art.
Do you love collecting art? Why not turn the heart of your home into a new gallery space? Let the colors of your favorite prints, paintings and sculptures guide you in establishing a new color palette, as illustrated in this vibrant London home in the artsy neighborhood of Hackney.
