3 Kitchen Color Combos You’d Never Think Of (But Should!)

Most folks stick to safe, neutral palette when painting their kitchens. But just because it’s the heart of your home doesn’t mean you have to play it safe! Here are three unexpected, daring color schemes that will pump up your kitchen’s style factor. Trust me, these combos are a whole lot tastier than vanilla.

Sunny Yellow and Navy Blue

This bright, preppy combo totally channels summer vibes, but it’s cheery year-round. Sunny yellow evokes warmth and happiness even on the dreariest days. And classic navy blue adds a nautical flair. Painting upper cabinets in joyful marigold yellow and lowers in deep blue creates an eye-catching colorblocked look.

To enhance this playful combo:

• Use white paint on the walls, ceiling, and trim to prevent overwhelming.
• Add touches of red and kelly green with accents and decor for a retro diner appeal.
• Incorporate natural wood chairs, cutting boards, and open shelving for an beach house style.
• Display white dishes against the blue cabinets for a crisp pop of contrast.

The pairing of happy yellow upper cabinets and bold navy lowers makes this kitchen resemble a ray of sunshine streaming through an ocean wave. It’s beachy, it’s vibrant, and it’s totally unexpected!

Blush Pink and Emerald Green

This duo is straight from the peacock’s palette! Blush pink imparts a soft, romantic feeling, while emerald green adds vibrancy. Painting the upper cabinets in a dusty rose shade and the lowers in a rich jewel-toned green creates visual depth and dimension.

Ways to work this elegant color scheme:

• Use a rosy tone like Behr’s Ballet Slipper for the uppers and Behr’s Reign Forest for the lowers.
• Add brass fixtures, lighting, and hardware for an ultra glamorous look.
• Incorporate marble or quartz countertops to complement the colors.
• Pull in white subway tile backsplash and dark wood flooring to ground the space.
• Display white and clear glassware in the cabinets to allow the colors to take center stage.

The pairing of romantic blush pink with regal emerald green results in a stylish, feminine kitchen that looks straight out of a design magazine!

Earthy Terracotta and Sage Green

This natural, organic combo brings the calming essence of the outdoors inside your kitchen. Terracotta orange feels grounded and earthy. And soft sage green imparts tranquility. Painting upper cabinets in muted orange-clay tones and lowers in misty light green creates a harmonious blend.

Design ideas for this combo:

• Select Behr’s Cinnamon Cider for warm upper cabinets and Silver Drop for airy lowers.
• Incorporate woven baskets, rattan furniture, jute rugs and linen curtains for texture.
• Add marble, travertine or concrete countertops to complement the earthiness.
• Use black wrought iron fixtures and hardware for contrast.
• Display creamy ceramic dishes and glasses in the cabinets to enhance the colors.

The rich terracotta orange upper cabinets warming up the ethereal sage green lowers results in a kitchen that feels naturally peaceful and inviting. It’s an unexpected earthy combo you have to see to appreciate!

Tips for Using an Unconventional Color Scheme

Stepping outside the box with your kitchen’s color palette can create a stylish, distinctive space, but keep these tips in mind:

• Stick to just 2 or 3 main colors for cohesion. More colors can feel chaotic.
• Use natural light woods, white tiles, and metals to avoid overwhelming the space.
• Select one color for upper cabinets and a different color for lowers to visually anchor the combo.
• Incorporate small appliances, dishtowels and decor in the main color scheme for harmony.
• Display dishes and glassware in solid neutrals so they don’t compete with the colors.
• Add pops of black, white or natural wood for contrast.

Don’t be afraid to shake up your kitchen’s style with an unexpected color combo! Daring to go bold and bright can result in a fun, lively space you adore cooking and spending time in. Once you see these uncommon palettes in action, neutral kitchens will feel totally boring. Why settle for safe when you can have sensational? Paint outside the lines, babes!

Dale

Dale is the colorful mind behind HuetifulHomes.com, where he shows you how to create a home that is as fun and fabulous as you are. He has a passion for color and a knack for DIY, with years of interior design experience he shares his tips and tricks on how to create a home that reflects your personality and style. He believes that color is the key to happiness, and he wants to help you make your home more Huetiful.