Light shades are multifaceted. They can be cold or warm, create a truly home comfort or stylish elegance. Kitchen design in bright colors, as a rule, is developed in accordance with the classical concept. Of course, the interior can be decorated in the style of hi-tech, provence, modern, minimalism. Any of these areas supports the idea of using light tones as the main ones, but the classics are truly luxurious in such a performance. With the help of color, a small kitchenette will turn into a spacious room, and a large one will not look too empty. Let's talk about the variety of light shades, which are sometimes called pastel. The new “name” was invented by the artists who painted with crayons on rough canvases. The finished picture always had muted, faded tones.
Light colors positively affect the psyche of people. At the subconscious level, such a kitchen seems safe and calm, respectively, and a person has a relaxed state. Even white color has a lot of shades. Do not mistakenly believe that light colors are limited to pink, gray and peach. Their palette is rich, and the fine lines of gradation allow you to create a deep interior picture, which will be like "shimmering". Kitchen design in pastel shades still requires light accents. They can be contrasting or similar in tone to the main color palette, and therefore not very conspicuous. Registration is carried out according to two principles:
Light colors prevail in the background, that is, in the decoration of the kitchen. They become a neutral complement, on which the atmosphere plays with new colors.
Pastel shades are present in the furnishings. On the surfaces of walls, floors and ceilings make accents.
The walls are finished with the following materials:
Stucco. The easiest option, which at the same time looks neat. Sometimes relief stucco is used to add volume to walls or accent areas: an apron, a dining room in combined versions (kitchen-studios).
Wallpaper. For kitchens, special vinyl wallpapers are used, which proved to be excellent when tested with steam and the elevated temperatures that are typical of a room.
Photowall-paper. Material is used to highlight specific areas on the walls. It is also used to create perspective in small kitchens. In the classical style, exquisite landscapes or panoramas of old cities can be depicted on the canvas. In the minimalism on the walls there are Japanese motifs: a view of the winter garden with blooming sakura, for example.In Provence, images with rustic colors are used.
MDF and particleboard. The materials are compressed and glued waste from the woodworking industry, which are coated with a special decorative film. Choose panels that imitate birch, as its wood has a delicate, warm shade with a neat pattern.
PVC modules. Used in a line of modern styles that allow the use of artificial materials. Plastic reliably imitates wooden surfaces.
Natural and artificial stone or brick. Material is usually painted in the right color. Light shades emphasize the colorful relief of the surface.
The top of the room, as a rule, is plastered, painted (less durable option), trimmed with drywall sheets. Expensive kitchen apartments use stretch ceilings. On the bottom lay linoleum, tile, laminate or parquet board. The last two options can quickly deteriorate with regular contact with water and household chemicals. The most reliable solution will be the bulk floor.
Bright colors can be present not only on the walls, but also in the design of the ceiling or floor. It is not recommended to use such solutions for small, low rooms. 3d paintings on the surface of the bulk floor look spectacular. Of course, this option is allowed only in modern styles.
The combination of light tones
Light shades are combined according to the principle of similarity. In the tone picture, only one color prevails. It is supplemented by the nearest neighbors in the spectral circle. You can add a contrasting scheme and, for example, highlight the radiant whiteness of the color of purity (as traditionally called white) with a dark shade, on which it will play even brighter and more spectacularly. It is not recommended to design everything exclusively in pastel colors, as households will have a strong analogy with a sterile operating room. The presence of accents in the room is necessary so that the situation does not look pale.
With white
White refers to neutral wagon colors. It is combined with absolutely all shades, which is its main advantage. However, so that the interior painting does not dazzle, it is recommended to adhere to the rule of the "Golden Three", that is, combine no more than three colors. It is permissible to increase this number to four, but no more. So, for example, kitchens look harmonious, where they use white, cream and shades of light wood in furniture or decoration. Ivory color in combination with juicy greens will help to make the interior warm and cozy.
With beige
In pastel colors, beige becomes a leader, which is ideal for background design. The color is soft, pleasing to the eye, so from its abundance the designer painting does not spoil at all. Against the background of beige walls, a white set looks elegant. The picture is complemented with a light brown floor. As bright accents can be restrained pale shades of such colors as blue, yellow, pink, coral, olive. Beige furniture is organically combined with turquoise, walnut and gray backgrounds. You can complement the interior picture with white strokes: tablecloths, curtains, towels.
With light green
Green is considered the traditional color of grass and tree crowns. This tone causes pleasant emotions in a person, as it is associated with life, nature, spring and rebirth. A light greenish shade is perfectly combined with white and a whole list of pastel colors. It includes brown, creamy, shortbread, caramel and yellowish. The combination of light green and the closest color "relatives" looks good: mint and olive. The interior in these colors will look not only unusual, but also fresh, positive.
With light yellow
Light yellow or the color of "pale lemon" is combined with neutral white, beige and of course green. Perhaps the last combination reminds too much of the juicy fields with bright spots of dandelion heads,but this tone “tandem” evokes only pleasant emotions in a person. Pale yellow kitchen units complement brown wood shades and specks of green indoor plants. In the dining area you can use mint-colored chairs. Also, a light yellow set will sparkle with new colors on an olive, gray or pale lilac background. The shade of the sun organically flows into the interiors where the color of coffee with milk prevails.
The combination of a light kitchen with dark shades
Light colors are necessarily shaded by rivals in the color spectrum. Their role may be dark brown, brick, red, blue, purple. Black accents with gray and white combine well. The interior is strict but stylish. A trio of yellow, white and black in accents is also perceived by a person positively. The first two colors are used in decoration and furnishings, and the last participant of the trinity is used in small decor: plafonds, dishes, textiles. An elegant but dynamic setting in the kitchen is guaranteed by a combination of white trim, gray floor and a headset with red facades.
Classic style
In a classic kitchen, the walls are finished with white or beige stucco, tiled with delicate floral patterns or pasted over with light wallpaper with ornament. The floor is traditionally tiled. The facades are a sand-colored headset decorated with stucco molding. Their surface is voluminous, as it is decorated with panels. Handles on shelves and pencil cases are covered with noble gilding. Partially the facades are glazed so that the hostess could proudly demonstrate household items arranged in a strict order. The windows are curtained with Roman curtains of olive or cream color. A massive crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling. In addition to central lighting, there is a sconce on the walls. A table of strict rectangular shape, surrounded by a flock of chairs on twisted legs, is set aside from the working area.In the upholstery, the use of a delicate pink, coral or peach color is acceptable. They are diluted with subtle patterns that almost do not differ in shades from the main surface.
Modern style
Modern kitchens are designed based on gray, white and black accents. The presence of light shades of brown (walnut, milk chocolate, caramel) is allowed. The upper facades of the headset are decorated with white lacquered surfaces. The lower part of the furniture set is decorated with beige or gray relief panels. The surface imitates sandy “waves”. The handles on the cabinets and shelves are chromed. The apron is decorated with a panorama of the night metropolis. Cold, neon lights are required to be installed above the work area. The floor is faced with ceramic tiles of large sizes. If the room is large enough, then you can use a black tile, which emphasizes the rigor of the interior. The facade of the corner cabinet is made of decoracryl, lacquer or lacobel. The windows are curtained with panel or roller blinds in gray or beige. Use of blinds is allowed. The table in the dining area is not decorated with a tablecloth, which inevitably closes the luster of glass or varnished cream surface. The upholstery of chairs is made of genuine leather, the color of coffee with milk. Central lighting is represented by a series of chandeliers of the same shape and size hanging from the ceiling at different levels. A stylish element of the interior will be a board with a menu for today, as in modern cafes. On it, you can leave messages for households instead of magnets in the refrigerator.
In modern combined options, the kitchen is fenced off from the living room or dining room bar counter. In spacious rooms, it is possible to use an island layout, when the countertop and stove protrude forward, and two other parts of the working triangle remain behind: a refrigerator and a sink. "Island" will be a stylish addition to the interior picture.
Modern
Art Nouveau is the quintessential classic and contemporary style. It arose at a turning point, when the interiors began to abandon traditions en masse, relying on laconicism. Pompous luxury is a thing of the past. In the modern kitchen, floral ornaments are used in the decoration of walls and floors. They can also be present in textiles. Although such patterns are considered a sign of the classical style. The walls are decorated in soft "milky" shades. The set is white or beige with a gray marble countertop in harmony with the dining area, decorated in olive or pale coral colors. Black accents randomly placed on the interior picture. They may include kitchen aprons, vases with fresh flowers, paintings and photographs in dark frames on the walls. Also, glass is used in the decor, instead of classic crystal. From it, a dining table or a horizontal hood module can be made. Glass surfaces are in harmony with the gray shades of the curtains.
A kitchen apron is a priori considered an accent area. Art Nouveau allows for easy play with its texture. You can decorate the surface with tiles with a chaotic geometric pattern in combination with floral ornaments.
Provence
Provence will give owners a real chance to recreate the French village kitchen in their apartment. The walls are finished with stucco or white painted wood panels. Accent zones are distinguished by wallpaper in a small flower. The facades of the headset are decorated with a "lattice" of thin strips. On copper handles there is a “sediment of time” - patina. The furniture is chosen all the same white color, which dilutes the blue, pink or turquoise countertop and the same apron. Panels on the facades are decorated with copper frames. The floor is covered with a laminate or parquet board, which is roughly painted white above, so that traces of brush strokes are visible to the naked eye.Chairs for the dining area choose wicker, a pleasant brown shade. It is better to use a table "grandmother" on curly legs. It can be painted in light yellow or pink. Curtains on beige windows with a small flower pattern. It is recommended to use natural fabrics with a rough texture. The decor is sure to use flowers: living in vases, artificial and indoor in pots. Also, an important element will be dishes, the surface of which is decorated with numerous flower buds of different colors.
To restore the decent appearance of old furniture, not only paint is widely used, but also decoupage technique. Colorful wipes are transferred to the surface and fixed on it. The result is a completely new furniture, which is rather artificially aged than brought back to life.
Minimalism
Minimalist kitchens use a combination of white, gray, black and shades of brown. The walls are finished with plaster or light wood panels. The upper facades of the headset have white lacquered surfaces, while the lower facades are stylized as a dark wood with a characteristic pattern. The apron is decorated with mint faux brickwork. The same shade is selected for chairs in the dining area. They are located around a glass or wooden table on metal legs. The windows are hung with roller blinds or sand-colored bamboo panels. The central lighting is represented by a round white chandelier with a “paper” shade. The decor uses only pots with indoor plants and a couple of paintings on the walls on which are written hieroglyphs-idiograms.
Conclusion
A kitchen decorated in bright colors is considered a win-win option. It is difficult to miss the color palette, as sometimes happens with dark shades, where their “dosage” is important. Similar options are used both in spacious kitchens of private houses, and in small rooms of Khrushchev.You can dilute the color calm with textured surfaces. Light shades can literally save cramped rooms, adding air to the interior.
Light shades are multifaceted. They can be cold or warm, create a truly home comfort or stylish elegance. Kitchen design in bright colors, as a rule, is developed in accordance with the classical concept. Of course, the interior can be decorated in the style of hi-tech, provence, modern, minimalism. Any of these areas supports the idea of using light tones as the main ones, but the classics are truly luxurious in such a performance. With the help of color, a small kitchenette will turn into a spacious room, and a large one will not look too empty. Let's talk about the variety of light shades, which are sometimes called pastel. The new “name” was invented by the artists who painted with crayons on rough canvases. The finished picture always had muted, faded tones.
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Light colors
Light colors positively affect the psyche of people. At the subconscious level, such a kitchen seems safe and calm, respectively, and a person has a relaxed state. Even white color has a lot of shades. Do not mistakenly believe that light colors are limited to pink, gray and peach. Their palette is rich, and the fine lines of gradation allow you to create a deep interior picture, which will be like "shimmering". Kitchen design in pastel shades still requires light accents. They can be contrasting or similar in tone to the main color palette, and therefore not very conspicuous. Registration is carried out according to two principles:
The walls are finished with the following materials:
The top of the room, as a rule, is plastered, painted (less durable option), trimmed with drywall sheets. Expensive kitchen apartments use stretch ceilings. On the bottom lay linoleum, tile, laminate or parquet board. The last two options can quickly deteriorate with regular contact with water and household chemicals. The most reliable solution will be the bulk floor.
The combination of light tones
Light shades are combined according to the principle of similarity. In the tone picture, only one color prevails. It is supplemented by the nearest neighbors in the spectral circle. You can add a contrasting scheme and, for example, highlight the radiant whiteness of the color of purity (as traditionally called white) with a dark shade, on which it will play even brighter and more spectacularly. It is not recommended to design everything exclusively in pastel colors, as households will have a strong analogy with a sterile operating room. The presence of accents in the room is necessary so that the situation does not look pale.
With white
White refers to neutral wagon colors. It is combined with absolutely all shades, which is its main advantage. However, so that the interior painting does not dazzle, it is recommended to adhere to the rule of the "Golden Three", that is, combine no more than three colors. It is permissible to increase this number to four, but no more. So, for example, kitchens look harmonious, where they use white, cream and shades of light wood in furniture or decoration. Ivory color in combination with juicy greens will help to make the interior warm and cozy.
With beige
In pastel colors, beige becomes a leader, which is ideal for background design. The color is soft, pleasing to the eye, so from its abundance the designer painting does not spoil at all. Against the background of beige walls, a white set looks elegant. The picture is complemented with a light brown floor. As bright accents can be restrained pale shades of such colors as blue, yellow, pink, coral, olive. Beige furniture is organically combined with turquoise, walnut and gray backgrounds. You can complement the interior picture with white strokes: tablecloths, curtains, towels.
With light green
Green is considered the traditional color of grass and tree crowns. This tone causes pleasant emotions in a person, as it is associated with life, nature, spring and rebirth. A light greenish shade is perfectly combined with white and a whole list of pastel colors. It includes brown, creamy, shortbread, caramel and yellowish. The combination of light green and the closest color "relatives" looks good: mint and olive. The interior in these colors will look not only unusual, but also fresh, positive.
With light yellow
Light yellow or the color of "pale lemon" is combined with neutral white, beige and of course green. Perhaps the last combination reminds too much of the juicy fields with bright spots of dandelion heads,but this tone “tandem” evokes only pleasant emotions in a person. Pale yellow kitchen units complement brown wood shades and specks of green indoor plants. In the dining area you can use mint-colored chairs. Also, a light yellow set will sparkle with new colors on an olive, gray or pale lilac background. The shade of the sun organically flows into the interiors where the color of coffee with milk prevails.
The combination of a light kitchen with dark shades
Light colors are necessarily shaded by rivals in the color spectrum. Their role may be dark brown, brick, red, blue, purple. Black accents with gray and white combine well. The interior is strict but stylish. A trio of yellow, white and black in accents is also perceived by a person positively. The first two colors are used in decoration and furnishings, and the last participant of the trinity is used in small decor: plafonds, dishes, textiles. An elegant but dynamic setting in the kitchen is guaranteed by a combination of white trim, gray floor and a headset with red facades.
Classic style
In a classic kitchen, the walls are finished with white or beige stucco, tiled with delicate floral patterns or pasted over with light wallpaper with ornament. The floor is traditionally tiled. The facades are a sand-colored headset decorated with stucco molding. Their surface is voluminous, as it is decorated with panels. Handles on shelves and pencil cases are covered with noble gilding. Partially the facades are glazed so that the hostess could proudly demonstrate household items arranged in a strict order. The windows are curtained with Roman curtains of olive or cream color. A massive crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling. In addition to central lighting, there is a sconce on the walls. A table of strict rectangular shape, surrounded by a flock of chairs on twisted legs, is set aside from the working area.In the upholstery, the use of a delicate pink, coral or peach color is acceptable. They are diluted with subtle patterns that almost do not differ in shades from the main surface.
Modern style
Modern kitchens are designed based on gray, white and black accents. The presence of light shades of brown (walnut, milk chocolate, caramel) is allowed. The upper facades of the headset are decorated with white lacquered surfaces. The lower part of the furniture set is decorated with beige or gray relief panels. The surface imitates sandy “waves”. The handles on the cabinets and shelves are chromed. The apron is decorated with a panorama of the night metropolis. Cold, neon lights are required to be installed above the work area. The floor is faced with ceramic tiles of large sizes. If the room is large enough, then you can use a black tile, which emphasizes the rigor of the interior. The facade of the corner cabinet is made of decoracryl, lacquer or lacobel. The windows are curtained with panel or roller blinds in gray or beige. Use of blinds is allowed. The table in the dining area is not decorated with a tablecloth, which inevitably closes the luster of glass or varnished cream surface. The upholstery of chairs is made of genuine leather, the color of coffee with milk. Central lighting is represented by a series of chandeliers of the same shape and size hanging from the ceiling at different levels. A stylish element of the interior will be a board with a menu for today, as in modern cafes. On it, you can leave messages for households instead of magnets in the refrigerator.
Modern
Art Nouveau is the quintessential classic and contemporary style. It arose at a turning point, when the interiors began to abandon traditions en masse, relying on laconicism. Pompous luxury is a thing of the past. In the modern kitchen, floral ornaments are used in the decoration of walls and floors. They can also be present in textiles. Although such patterns are considered a sign of the classical style. The walls are decorated in soft "milky" shades. The set is white or beige with a gray marble countertop in harmony with the dining area, decorated in olive or pale coral colors. Black accents randomly placed on the interior picture. They may include kitchen aprons, vases with fresh flowers, paintings and photographs in dark frames on the walls. Also, glass is used in the decor, instead of classic crystal. From it, a dining table or a horizontal hood module can be made. Glass surfaces are in harmony with the gray shades of the curtains.
Provence
Provence will give owners a real chance to recreate the French village kitchen in their apartment. The walls are finished with stucco or white painted wood panels. Accent zones are distinguished by wallpaper in a small flower. The facades of the headset are decorated with a "lattice" of thin strips. On copper handles there is a “sediment of time” - patina. The furniture is chosen all the same white color, which dilutes the blue, pink or turquoise countertop and the same apron. Panels on the facades are decorated with copper frames. The floor is covered with a laminate or parquet board, which is roughly painted white above, so that traces of brush strokes are visible to the naked eye.Chairs for the dining area choose wicker, a pleasant brown shade. It is better to use a table "grandmother" on curly legs. It can be painted in light yellow or pink. Curtains on beige windows with a small flower pattern. It is recommended to use natural fabrics with a rough texture. The decor is sure to use flowers: living in vases, artificial and indoor in pots. Also, an important element will be dishes, the surface of which is decorated with numerous flower buds of different colors.
Minimalism
Minimalist kitchens use a combination of white, gray, black and shades of brown. The walls are finished with plaster or light wood panels. The upper facades of the headset have white lacquered surfaces, while the lower facades are stylized as a dark wood with a characteristic pattern. The apron is decorated with mint faux brickwork. The same shade is selected for chairs in the dining area. They are located around a glass or wooden table on metal legs. The windows are hung with roller blinds or sand-colored bamboo panels. The central lighting is represented by a round white chandelier with a “paper” shade. The decor uses only pots with indoor plants and a couple of paintings on the walls on which are written hieroglyphs-idiograms.
Conclusion
A kitchen decorated in bright colors is considered a win-win option. It is difficult to miss the color palette, as sometimes happens with dark shades, where their “dosage” is important. Similar options are used both in spacious kitchens of private houses, and in small rooms of Khrushchev.You can dilute the color calm with textured surfaces. Light shades can literally save cramped rooms, adding air to the interior.