Whatever your decorative tastes, the colour palette you use in your kitchen will enhance the overall style if it's been considered carefully; while there are no hard and fast rules regarding "proper" colour usage, there are certain combinations and ways of using colour that promise success. Balance is the key.

• Avoid using equal areas of contrasting colours. Use lighter or more neutral colours on large areas, and confine your bright colours to accents.
• Too much dark colour can be depressing. Give dark colours life with white or light tints to accent. Conversely, punch up lightly tinted expanses with dark, rich accents.
• Never use a colour just once in your kitchen. Repetition in colours and patterns ties the space together.
• Balance pattern with plain areas. Too much pattern or too many textures are overwhelming. Plain areas of colour give the eye a rest while texture and pattern relieve boredom.

When choosing colors for a room, the direction from which the light comes should be considered. For east windows that greet the morning sun, choose cheerful, warm colours such as yellow or orange. For southern exposures, select muted, cool midtones and neutrals. Northern exposures need light tints, accented with bright, warm colours. West light requires a cool palette of light values with accents in colours ranging from blues to violets.




What is the color scheme or the dominant color in your kitchen? Click on the color schemes below and we will show you which piece of art is most suitable for your room!