Colors can bring out the best in you and your environment. Incorporating color in your home, especially in the kitchen, is a great way to boost the mood in one of your most used living spaces. Color, when incorporated correctly, is a great way to express yourself, your personality and showcase your home’s best features. There are numerous ways you can incorporate color into your kitchen to freshen it up.

Whether you are thinking about a full kitchen remodel or you just want to revamp your current kitchen, here are 3 tips to help you create a uniquely colorful kitchen.

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Paint or Stain Cabinets and Walls

Paint and stain can bring new life to an old space. If you are keeping existing cabinetry, painting or staining is a great way to completely change the look of your kitchen. In smaller spaces, lighter colors can give the illusion of a larger space, while in larger kitchens or kitchens with more natural light you can use darker paint colors for a more dramatic effect.

If you are looking to go for a more natural look, staining is a great option. Although more work than painting, stain can transform hidden beautiful wood into a gorgeous work of art.

Getting Started:

• Inspiration – Get on Pinterest, Google, or your favorite home design website to look for current design trends
• Test Colors – Go to your local paint store and get sample jars to test in your kitchen. Test the paint on areas in your kitchen so you can see it during the day and at night.
• Get Your Tools – Get paint and staining tools like; brushes, tarps, cleaners, tape, and sandpaper.
• Prep Your Surfaces – You’ll have to sand cabinets to take the new paint or stain evenly, for walls you may need to primer over the old color to stop bleed-through and help the new paint adhere.

Not only can you paint or stain your cabinets, but painting you kitchen walls and surrounding walls is a quick and easy way to brighten up your kitchen. If you have darker cabinets, try painting the surrounding walls a light color to create a nice balance. If you have light or white cabinets, go bold and use bright colors to make your space pop. And don’t forget the ceiling, paint on a ceiling can create a dramatic focal piece. A simple coat of paint can transform any room from drab to fab!

Colorful Backsplash

A kitchen’s backsplash can really make a huge difference to its overall look and there are a ton of different materials you can use. You can simply add a splash of bright paint to a back splash for a fun look, or add material such as:

• Traditional Material; Granite, Marble, Tile
• Recycled Material; Glass, Concrete, Wood
• Economical Material; Contact Paper, Cork, Paint

The backsplash can really push the envelope and you can go as crazy as you want. Whether you have light or dark cabinets, light or dark walls, any color or design backsplash can make your kitchen look absolutely breathtaking.

 

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Change Out Hardware

A simple way to add some flair to your kitchen and to update it, is to switch out it’s existing hardware; faucet, knobs and pulls. Get rid of that old looking faucet and invest in a new, shiny one. It can be as cheap as $50. Instead of classic silver metal, try white, black, gold or rose gold finish for a modern look. New faucets incorporate technology to help you cut down water usage and the spread of germs, look for touch and sensor technology. Also try switching out your old knobs and pulls on your cabinets and go for something fun, dramatic or even colorful. There are millions of different knobs and pulls out there. You can find amazing knobs and pulls at your local hardware store, online, yard sale, or have them custom made. Personalize your kitchen to match your personality!

Also try switching out your old cabinet and drawer knobs and pulls and go for something fun, dramatic, unexpected, antique, or even colorful. There are millions of different knobs and pulls out there. You can find amazing knobs and pulls at your local hardware store, online, yard sale, or have them custom made. Personalize your kitchen to match your personality!

We hope our tips and tricks inspire you in your kitchen remodel or kitchen revamp! Updating your kitchen doesn’t have to be expensive, you just need to have a good imagination and be resourceful. Good luck!