When it comes to kitchen design, the right paint color can make all the difference. However, some colors are better left unchosen, according to designers. Here are 7 kitchen paint colors that designers would never choose, and why.
While it’s always nice to have a little direction from the pros, you don’t have to follow the latest trend. Anna Still and Marguerite Johnson of Still Johnson in Birmingham, Alabama, say: “No rules! We think you can use any color if done correctly.” However, some colors may work better in some kitchens than others, especially depending on your lighting.
Neon
Christine Carney, the director of design at Blackberry Farm Design in Walland, Tennessee, advises steering clear of neon paint in the kitchen at all times. “Everything else probably has a time and place,” she says. Amy Switzer, the Dallas, Texas-based founder of Amy Switzer Design, agrees. “They would be challenging to complement with other elements in the room and with trendy colors they may not stand the test of time,” she says of neons.
Very Dark Hues
Amy Switzer says that very dark hues “may make a kitchen feel smaller and less inviting.” Plus, in a room that often experiences wear and tear, they aren’t the wisest choice from a durability standpoint. “They can show scratches and imperfections more prominently,” she adds.
Browns
Andrea Seymour, founding partner of Springdale Custom Builders in Charlotte, North Carolina, notes that brown shades aren’t always right for the kitchen. “I feel that brown tones in a kitchen should be kept to either natural wood or stained cabinets or occasionally the countertop,” she says.
Stark White
Jennifer McKissick isn’t opposed to an all-white kitchen, but she finds that there’s a right way and a wrong way to execute this concept. “Sometimes they can end up feeling a little sterile if the white is too white,” she says. “I lead my clients away from those bright white colors and towards a shade that is just slightly off white,” explains the founder of Jennifer McKissick Interior Design in Greenville, South Carolina.
Bright Red
More than a few designers agreed this shade is best left out of the cook space. “Most colors can work great in a kitchen depending on the space and the look you’re going for, but I’d always shy away from something like fire-engine red,” says Dallas, Texas, designer Lisa Henderson.
Icy Tones
Erica Volkmer, the founder of Evenson Design in Austin, Texas, avoids colors with icy tones, such as cool blues and ash tones grays, in the kitchen. “As the heart of the home, kitchens should be approachable, warm, and inviting,” she says, as confirmed by Southern Living.
Saturated Yellows
While we love a buttery and mustard yellows, overly saturated yellows are less welcoming. “I’m always guiding my clients toward sophisticated kitchen color choices that enhance both atmosphere and function,” says Jen Stevens of Fonde Interiors in Dallas, citing Farrow & Ball’s Shaded White and Skimming Stone as examples.
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