After our guide on choosing paint for the kitchen and all the characteristics necessary to obtain a paint that is compatible, here you are at the next step, one of the most enjoyable of a painting project: choosing the colors you will use in the kitchen.
Painting is one of the final steps in a renovation project and, more importantly, one of the most visible when decorating a home. That's why choosing the right color is so important: it will inevitably influence the atmosphere and ambiance of the room.
The choice of color is sometimes subjective, sometimes trendy, but can also be influenced by the layout of the kitchen (exposure or size, for example). Remember that beyond painting the wall, you can also paint or repaint your wooden furniture.
So, without further delay, discover our advice and inspiration for painting your kitchen with our selection of trendy shades in a satin finish to guarantee the washability of your kitchen .
The constraints of the kitchen
Before deciding whether to opt for a modern or designer style, make sure you respect all the constraints imposed by your kitchen. It is very important to consider the layout of your kitchen: simply because, like all rooms in a home, color will have a different impact depending on the layout of your kitchen.
The impact of brightness on your interior
Not all of us are lucky enough to have a kitchen bathed in natural light. If yours does, the possibilities for color combinations will be vast, with almost unlimited choices.
However, if your room isn't very bright, then some choices will need to be made. It's customary to use the lightest and warmest colors possible so as not to end up with a closed space that might appear smaller than it actually is.
In this context, it is recommended to use a shade such as warm white on your walls, for example, which will play on the feeling of space.
The type of light you use will also affect the color you use. White or yellow light will not reflect the color applied to your walls in the same way.
Consider the size of the kitchen
This is true for every room in the house: if your room is small, then you'll need to use neutral and light colors to create a spacious feel. Just as with lighting, light colors like beige or white are the ones to prioritize.
But don't worry! There are some particularly trendy shades in our whites and beiges!
For more spacious, open-plan kitchens with a dining area, you have a wide choice: almost any color is allowed, whether to add character to the kitchen or to provide a more welcoming touch.
Kitchen layout is important
Unless your painting project is a follow-up to the installation of a new kitchen, you'll need to consider the entire existing kitchen. Whether it's the wall and base units, the splashback, or even the worktop, it's up to you to use them as a strength!
What colors should you use in a kitchen?
The color you apply to your kitchen walls will transform the space. And to help you feel the best about your room, here are the paint colors we recommend for your kitchen.
Whites and beiges
As explained previously, neutral colors like beige or white are very popular in painting for two reasons: optimization of space and brightness.
It's therefore the perfect compromise if your room has few or no windows, or if it's basically dark. The feeling of volume is also important, and a light shade will emphasize the size of the room and visually enlarge the space.
For those who want a more decorative dimension: nothing prevents you from taking into account the existing decoration, the furniture that you can paint (especially if it is wooden furniture) to bring another style to your kitchen.
If you're a bit picky about decorating, neutral colors are the most timeless. Paint gives you the opportunity to create a kitchen that remains modern and stylish over time. Depending on the materials you use, you can combine the modernity of white or beige with a minimalist style.
The White Hot
This is the tinted white most popular with our customers, and that's a good thing because it works in any room of the house. It can stand alone as a total look with other kitchen decor elements, but you can also combine it with other shades to create a more vibrant wall color.
The coquettish hazelnut beige
It's a very soft color, but it's still a beige with personality. A very elegant shade, the flirtatious hazelnut beige is mostly used to be paired with other colors like black, charcoal gray, or navy blue.
Bold colors
Paint can add originality and character to a room, and for your kitchen, you can use dark shades: black, yellow, green, red: they say there's no accounting for taste.
This is a great way to personalize your room: don't see the use of a bright color as a way to darken the room, but rather as an opportunity to add depth if your kitchen is large enough and has plenty of natural light. Depending on the color combinations and the colors you choose, using deeper colors will give your kitchen a touch of elegance.
However, take precautions; using dark colors in your kitchen will require you to maintain a balance in your room: this can be done with furniture painted with our paint for wooden furniture, for example.
Discover our selection of bright colors for your kitchen walls without further delay.
The magnificent yellow
Its name is self-explanatory; this captivating yellow is perfect for bringing sunshine and good humor to your kitchen. Using this color also works particularly well if your home is dimly lit. Rarely used in a total look, use it to define a wall horizontally.
If this yellow scares you: use it on the wooden furniture in your kitchen.
Ponziane terracotta
How can we talk about trendy kitchen colors without mentioning terracotta, which is one of the most popular shades, if not the most popular, in terms of decor in recent years. It's a stimulating color that will also bring you sophistication: an element that isn't necessarily found in a classic red.
To pay homage to its splendor, apply it to a section of wall and combine it with soft hues and natural elements.
The green stroll in the garden
A color that evokes nature and freshness, the green stroll in the garden is a shade that brings a calming side. You can use it with a lighter or darker shade depending on the exposure and the ambiance you want to give to your kitchen. Note that this is a color very connoted for humid rooms, since our green stroll in the garden also meets with some success in a bathroom.
The black summer sky
It's an alternative black that can convince those who have doubts about the overly deep black usually has. Subtly tinged with blue and gray, summer sky black is a shade that can be used in small touches in kitchens, bringing personality to the space.
It is a shade that is also widely used on wooden furniture, and it is one of the possibilities to add color without affecting the walls too much.
Anne-Sophie's idea: paint the wooden furniture in your kitchen!
Unless you're using white to balance the use of a bright shade, there aren't many opportunities to paint with bold colors.
That's why we developed our furniture paint, allowing you to paint the wooden furniture in your kitchen and have an additional option in terms of ambiance, without having to rely entirely on paint on the walls.
