Successful kitchen design depends in many aspects on the color palette. For the right design solution, you need to choose the main, dominant color, as well as shades that will complement it. It is important to choose shades that are in harmony and match each other, because with the help of one color or another you can hide some imperfections, or vice versa - emphasize and highlight the advantages of your kitchen.
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What to look for when choosing tones
To choose the right color for your kitchen, you need to follow a few basic rules:
- Use no more than 3 (maximum 5) shades
Most of the space is occupied by walls, flooring and large kitchen furniture. Most often, they become decisive when choosing a range and neutral, natural, unobtrusive colors are selected for them. You can dilute a simple design with a few bright accents; this will give the kitchen brightness, unusualness and exclusivity.
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- Combine colors with each other
The color combination can be monochromatic. That is, you choose a specific color and select its various shades and variations. This solution will give the room calm and tranquility. The main thing is not to make the room too boring and uninteresting; to do this, we recommend playing with contrast: using both dark and light shades of color.
Vanilla is considered a neutral shade because it balances between warm and cool.
Advice. If we talk about contrast, you can generally choose different colors, but which will definitely combine and complement each other. Such a non-standard choice will make the kitchen expressive and original.
- Design in the same style
The color palette of the kitchen often depends on the choice of style:
- classic;
- Provence;
- Art Deco;
- Scandinavian style;
- loft.
All of them imply a characteristic set of color schemes. So don't lose sight of this.
At different times of the year it can be felt differently, it also depends on the additional lighting in the room.
Floor and walls
When decorating the ceiling in the kitchen, you should give preference to classic light shades that are perfect for any style. Sometimes decorative finishing is used using beams, stucco, patterns and other elements. For other surfaces, there are more options available.
Wall decoration
Soft, pleasant vanilla color creates a feeling of calm and harmony, so you can paint absolutely all the walls in the kitchen with it, using an apron as an accent. As for finishing and decoration, it all depends on the shade of vanilla color, the materials used and the colors of the furniture, the location of the room (heat balance) and other factors.
In addition, you don’t necessarily need to decorate the kitchen wall in monochrome. A light golden pattern with a floral theme and painted textured plaster will enliven the kitchen. If you choose wallpaper, you should only choose non-woven and vinyl models due to high humidity and temperature in the kitchen, and the formation of steam.
Floor design options
Vanilla is not often used to decorate the floor, making it darker, or using natural wood tones. In some cases, vanilla flooring is complemented with decorative elements or textures. If you use it for the floor, it should be darker than on the walls. If you have a dining area or a furniture corner for relaxation, you can use soft carpeting of this shade.
Vanilla finish
Delicate and attractive vanilla color is popular among kitchen designers. This prevalence is explained by the uniqueness of the color and the huge number of shade variations. This tone can be either cold or warm and belongs to a range of different temperatures. Therefore, a vanilla-colored kitchen is a reasonable solution that allows you to create many design variations and realize your most beautiful ideas.
In psychology, this color is described as a shade that has a beneficial effect on a person’s emotional state, since it gives a feeling of comfort and security.
Vanilla finishing will create a cozy atmosphere of warmth and friendliness, relaxation and tenderness in the room. The main thing to remember is that since vanilla color is quite neutral and universal, you need to carefully consider the transition of the color scheme from dark to light shades.
A room with a vanilla-colored set always evokes an appetite, because thoughts of something tasty and sweet arise in your head.
Glossy vanilla kitchen
For a small kitchen space, a set with glossy facades is ideal. Shiny surfaces have the ability to reflect light rays and thereby visually expand spatial boundaries.
High-quality furnishings with glossy facades have an environmentally friendly acrylic coating that does not lose color brightness over time.
Decide not only on the finish and color scheme of the set, but also on the material from which the work surface will be made. Wooden countertops are the most in demand. This is the best solution for a vanilla kitchen interior. Choose a countertop that will match the entire interior design. If the color of the apron is neutral, it can have any color.
Typically, glossy headsets are made in two colors. The lower tier is darker, and the hanging structures are lighter.
Furniture in vanilla color: style and comfort of choice
A kitchen set in vanilla color will visually make the space wider and more spacious. Therefore, this solution is especially beneficial for owners of relatively small kitchens. Vanilla colors in classic furniture look incredibly attractive, and elements with shades of gold and platinum will add special sophistication to it.
Vanilla tone is becoming increasingly popular in kitchen design.
Note! Also, when choosing vanilla-colored furniture, you need to decide which surface to choose: glossy or matte. A more stylish option would be gloss; it will add bright colors and shine to the interior.
It is not necessary to use only one specific style; you can organically combine classic and hi-tech.
Suitable room styles for vanilla kitchens
Vanilla kitchen in Provence style
The neutrality of the vanilla tone makes it possible to decorate the room entirely in light colors, using the features of a wide variety of styles. Each of them is emphasized in separate ways:
- High-tech, loft - light glossy facades, strict lines and straight figures, colorful and non-standard accents, a large amount of metal.
- Classics - facades with milling, stucco on the ceiling, ornate decor, exquisite moldings, gold components, cream wallpaper, an apron made of tiles imitating a stone pattern, curtains in warm colors.
- Provence, country - matte facades, bright apron, wood surfaces with a craquelure effect, textured tiles, multi-color mosaics, lack of bright colors, natural fabrics.
- Modernism – blank facades, soft, fluid forms, horizontal directions, frosted stained glass windows, glass apron, bar counter, unique lighting.
- Art Deco - chic details with a rich palette of aprons and walls, spotlights.
- Eco style – light planes, natural materials, wallpaper with floral patterns.
It is not necessary to use only one specific style. You can combine, for example, classic and modern. Accessories and other decorations are of particular importance in interiors such as Japanese. Thanks to the non-aggressive, muted tones of vanilla, this color becomes an impeccable background for expressive components.
Color combination: what to focus on
With a vanilla finish, almost every possible color will look visually attractive and harmonious. Any other shade will match the vanilla tone.
Vanilla can be used in furniture design both as the main color and as a finish.
- Light colors (from white to cream) will create an even brighter and more welcoming atmosphere in the kitchen.
- If a too light color scheme does not suit you, you can add red, wine, and purple colors. They, combined with vanilla, look luxurious, elegant, rich and expensive.
- It would be best to choose darker tones, such as burgundy, mocha, eggplant, etc.
- A kitchen combining the color blue with vanilla will be an original solution for the juxtaposition of two different colors that perfectly complement each other.
Adherents of natural style design can also freely choose the color of vanilla in the kitchen interior. After all, it blends organically with natural wood surfaces and various shades of brown. You can choose light wood, dark, antiqued wood, or a zebrawood wood surface that will add amazing brightness to your kitchen.
You can highlight the work area and make it darker, as can the chairs and dining area.
Other harmonious combinations
An unusually pleasant tone with a yellow tint and a pale red tint, perfectly harmonizes with both light and black tones. The main thing is to stick to the measure and select 2-3 tones for the design, one of which will be the main one, the second a partner, and the third an accent one. Vanilla makes it possible to emphasize diametrically opposed colors, form the basis of rustic aesthetics, soft transitions, proportional and aligned combinations:
- It is recommended to combine snow-white color with vanilla very sparingly, combining it with bronze-chocolate nuances.
- Red and lilac will look interesting on glossy facades.
- Combinations with light green, grassy, light green colors look bright in spring.
- You can create a sickly sweet atmosphere by adding cream, peach, and powder.
- A citrus tone in the style of the room will give the opportunity to add more space, softness and airiness to the room.
- The excessive warmth of soft colors should be reduced with cool tones - blue, ultramarine, grayish, turquoise, ocher.
The colors of pearl, azure, and coral organically expand the room and provide vital energy.
Chocolate and cappuccino colors for kitchen interiors
Kitchen chocolate and vanilla, as well as a shade of cappuccino, do not require additional bright accents, since these shades are completely in harmony with each other and do not allow homeliness, boredom and banality into the interior.
This neutral tone goes very well with wenge color.
In general, shades of cappuccino and chocolate are considered the most attractive and suitable for kitchen decoration. They create a friendly atmosphere conducive to family gatherings, conversations and communication.
Wenge itself is a very dark tone, you can slightly dilute the situation and use chocolate instead; some people prefer coffee.
It is also worth noting that these colors look especially elegant, chic and noble. They are ideal for lovers of coziness and comfortable space.
If you use a beige-brown palette, then there is no need to add accents.
Why vanilla?
This color can be used as a base shade for both decoration and kitchen furniture. Since it is a calm color, you should definitely take care of bright, spectacular details in the interior.
An excellent option for a small room
Using vanilla color in a kitchen helps to visually increase the size of the kitchen, so this option is ideal for small rooms. In addition, such a delicate shade will be an excellent solution for a kitchen whose windows face north.
Secrets of vanilla kitchen design
The first and most important thing to remember is lighting! Lamps with warm light will give the room a special charm and coziness, and the vanilla-colored kitchen will become even more atmospheric. If you choose the wrong cool lighting, the color of vanilla can take on an unpleasant shade of gray.
Neutral vanilla cabinetry is a unique way to introduce a pale shade into your kitchen, allowing it to play freely with other colors and light.
It is better not to match household appliances with the kitchen, and also not to choose white. In this case, against the background of vanilla shades, the equipment will visually appear yellowish and old.
The simple lines and beautiful shape of the cabinets easily match the color of the walls.
Vanilla color should always be emphasized with bright details. The most successful accent options would be bright finishing elements, wood particles and tea or coffee decorating elements.
A muted vanilla shade combined with wood will change the atmosphere and make you feel comfortable inside the space.
Bedroom for peace and romance
Vanilla color is natural and soft. It has a good effect on the nervous system. For a couple, it brings romanticism, tenderness and sweetness in a relationship. This shade is basic, and, naturally, it is recommended to complement it with accents that suit your temperament.
Bright and extraordinary people will like the combination of vanilla and orange or even red and burgundy. Gentle young ladies will love the lemon-vanilla bedroom. It is advisable to decorate it in a classic style.
For romantic natures, the combination of vanilla and turquoise is suitable, as is the classic sweet combination of vanilla and chocolate. The sweetness of the latter can be diluted with pistachio bed linen. Don't be afraid to experiment!
About color features
Vanilla is a perennial tropical liana, a distant relative of orchids. Its fruits have become a popular spice, and its flowers give its name to a pastel shade of yellow with the following features:
- The name hides a range of tones that can be warm or cold.
- Vanilla is considered a type of beige (which is a distant relative of brown), so it also belongs to neutral shades.
Liana fruits and flowers Source wp.com
- It is familiar to our eyes, is often found in nature and, along with white, gray and black, is basic when creating an interior.
- Vanilla color is light and delicate; depending on the lighting or adjacent finishing materials, its perception may change.
- A kitchen with vanilla facades brightens the room and makes it visually larger. Glossy facades have an additional bonus: dirt and dust are practically invisible on them.
Balance of vanilla, olive and gray Source wtsenates.info
Features of choosing a headset shape
The shape of the headset primarily depends on the size of the room and its layout. For a square kitchen, the best option is an L-shaped or U-shaped corner set. It divides the kitchen into zones and creates a comfortable work surface for preparing dishes.
The lower tier is reserved for storing dishes and kitchen utensils, and the upper cabinets are for cereals and textiles. When installing a corner set, it is important to use the corner and make it another place for kitchen items.
Important ! An island is often installed in modern kitchens. This is a high tabletop, which is located in the center of the room. The island serves many functions: it serves as a work surface, a dining area, and additional storage space for kitchen utensils. Due to the height behind the island, it is easy to work while standing. Often the island is designed as a bar counter.
Linear single-level or two-level sets will fit into a rectangular kitchen. The vanilla linear set leaves room for a comfortable dining group and free passage. The furniture is placed along the wall, with the sink located between the refrigerator and the hob. This way the space complies with the rules of ergonomics and multifunctionality.
Photo gallery
The gallery presents photos of ready-made interior solutions using vanilla color for each room. Options for different stylistic directions are presented.
French vanilla and gray
This calming and relaxing composition allows you to create sophisticated and seasoned interior solutions.
A warm sunny shade of French vanilla, soothing pistachio, relaxing olive, warm gray shade or refreshing gray-green tones are an excellent neutral basis for creating seasoned, noble interiors. These tones ideally emphasize the natural warmth of wooden furniture and the neat natural shapes of materials. This tactful and noble range will be an ideal interior solution for lovers of calm, natural shades.
