Thinking of painting your kitchen this spring season? Spring is the best time to tackle home improvement projects – it is before summer vacations and prior to when hot weather kicks into full gear. Getting it done now also frees up the time in the fall and winter that might be needed for holiday preparations and get-togethers.
A simple coat of paint can do a world of good in your kitchen. The key is to select a color that you and your family can enjoy seeing each morning when you begin the day and every evening when you return from the daily grind to nourish your body and restore your mind.
The following crucial tips will help you in your kitchen paint color selection process:
Selecting a Paint Color for Your Kitchen Tip Number One: If you live with another person/persons, have a household meeting to discuss everyone’s color preferences and dislikes.
Selecting a Paint Color for Your Kitchen Tip Number Two: Decide on a budget for your kitchen painting project and stick to it.
Knowing exactly how much you can comfortably spend will keep you from purchasing paint that is too costly or from accumulating unnecessary purchases related to the task.
Selecting a Paint Color for Your Kitchen Tip Number Three: Ask yourself if you want the space to appear larger or smaller.
If you aim to have your kitchen appear larger, then you will want to go with a light shade of your desired color. If you would prefer to have your kitchen seem smaller and cozier, chose a paint shade that is a darker hue of the color that you want.
Selecting a Paint Color for Your Kitchen Tip Number Four: Be clear about the look and theme that you want to achieve.
Adding a new color could change the thematic scheme of things in your kitchen. Will the new color enhance what you already have or will it clash in an unappealing fashion that makes your efforts seem counter-productive? Keep in mind the color of your countertops, cabinets, appliances, flooring, etc. Choose a color that will work in harmony with what you already have – unless, of course, you are redecorating the entire room!
Selecting a Paint Color for Your Kitchen Tip Number Five: Measure the walls of your kitchen before buying any primer or paint.
Knowing the correct measurements will save you from buying too much paint or running out of it before the job is completed.
Selecting a Paint Color for Kitchen Tip Number Six: Tell the paint consultant at the store the overall condition of your kitchen walls.
Are they smooth or do they have scratches and dry wall seams? This information will help the salesperson determine whether or not a low, semi, or high gloss paint is needed for the job.
Taking the little bit of time to sample the paint on your kitchen wall before committing to it will help you see if the color is truly right for you. While paper paint shades are helpful, having a small paint sample to paint on your wall is the only way to know for certain if the color is actually the one that you want.
Kitchen Color Schemes Guide for Current Popular & Trendy Kitchen Styles:
For a Beach/Nautical Kitchen Style Color Scheme: Select sea foam green and white or a Caribbean blue with white trim. Sandy tones also work well with the colors mentioned above. Misty grays with muted blues are popular combinations, too.
For a Bohemian Style Kitchen Color Scheme:Snow white with deep forest green, (this is the color scheme that my husband and I have!) rich earthy browns, cobalt or electric blue shades, and vibrant purple hues, work well for this style.
For a Country Kitchen Style Color Scheme: Warm light yellow paired with apple red, light blue on its own, and antique white are popular choices.
For a Goth Style Kitchen Color Scheme: Try a combination of deep amethyst and black, black and white, or a black and crimson red color combination.
For a Romantic or Victorian Style Kitchen Color Scheme: Go with all white or a light pink.
For a Modern Style Kitchen Color Scheme: Taupe, metallic shades, and red all fit in well with a modern theme.
Do not be afraid to ask the salesperson at the home improvement or paint store for assistance; and, whatever color or scheme you choose to paint your kitchen, let it be one that you will truly like living with all the time. It’s your haven so express yourself and enjoy!
Source:
Expertise of Author/Artist/Decorator Christine Bruness.
