Why You Should Resurface Your Kitchen Cabinets With Paint
Color is making a splash this year and appearing on faucets, sinks, bathtubs, and more. Color is exciting because of the endless possibilities you have available from shades to tints. You can be adventurous and bold or subtle and suave with your choices.
It’s normal to feel intimidated by choosing a color since there are so many, so it’s best to think about the options and consult with your designer before selecting one. Unless, you already know you are a huge fan of cerulean blue and feel certain this is your choice—if you already have your color preferences and feel ready to go, then go for it! Look at your options and consult professionals about all the ways to incorporate this color.
One space many overlook the use of color is in the kitchen. As the heart of a home, kitchens usually fill many roles from cooking station to gathering place and command center. Too often, this central space receives a utilitarian color treatment that doesn’t distract from all these the roles, resulting in a generic looking room. This is a lost opportunity!
Adding Color To The Kitchen
You can transfer all the excitement of color to a kitchen space and still get the most from this room. Color can enhance the energy of a kitchen so that even more gets done. Don’t be afraid of color in a kitchen, embrace it!
To get a kitchen design with color underway, start by painting the cabinets. You don’t need to demolish the room and renovate to get a fresh look, just simply pick a color palette for the cabinetry.
Painting cabinets instantly changes the design of a kitchen and establishes the style. You’ll have immediate results and feel like the room is brand new, even with the old cabinetry still in place. Painting cabinetry entirely transforms the space.
Customized Color Choices
The number of paint colors for cabinets is endless; adding various amounts of white or black creates tints or shades of any color, and blending colors creates new ones. This means that no matter your style, there will be a color to match.
Standing Out. If your design uses cabinetry to anchor the style and set a tone, chances are the color you want will be bold. Either a bright or unusual color works to grab attention.
Blending In. If your design establishes an overall feeling to the room, the cabinetry color may be more neutral to work together with other design elements. Lighter or natural colors work well as a background.
Finding The Right Color
Since one color can yield countless others by adding in lighter tints or darker shades, it can be fun to find the right color. For example, red may range from a bright version reminiscent of a watermelon to a darker tone like a pomegranate. Adding blue develops more magenta tones like burgundy but adding yellow brings out warmer tones like a tomato.
Also, consider the look that you want. It helps to start with a design and build the color story from there. If you want more modern and edgy, consider dark colors for your cabinet. This is also bold and will make a statement. If you like the cleaner side of modern that feels more natural, consider using light colors. The softness of these colors will carry the story as you layer in with décor, lighting, and materials.
Then again, you can also get creative and try combinations. Painting hanging cabinets one color and floor cabinets another can work well in the right design. Unusual colors or trending colors inspire new looks that surprise and delight. Recall the adage, “Once you know the rules, then you can break them,” when it comes to color. Sometimes, contrast and discordance make interesting stories in a design.
Going For It!
With spring around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about painting your kitchen cabinets. Open the windows, freshen the space, and create a new look. Painting cabinetry is the ultimate resurfacing solution that allows you to experiment and express yourself, and you can also change your mind later and try something else. It’s not as permanent or expensive a change as a renovation, so don’t worry if you decide to go in a new direction later.
Start thinking today about the colors you like, browse the paint aisle for some samples, and call your designer to learn more about color in your kitchen. Be sure to take pictures of the cabinets before you start because they will not look the same after. Get ready to have fun with color in your kitchen, select your paint color, and go for it!