Although the blue color is considered the “favorite” shade of mankind, its use in the interior does not always create cosiness in the room. Why is this so? The reason for this was the "cold" color. Blue has many gradations, but it still slightly “draws” frost from it, like from an open window in winter. In order not to deny yourself the pleasure of decorating a room in your favorite shade, you need to dilute it with warm spectral opponents. Blue kitchen in the interior is considered controversial, requiring great skill of the designer. Not every beginner will be able to subtly feel the color scheme and choose the right combination of shades inside it. Let's talk about tricks and features of using blue for a room where the atmosphere of culinary inspiration should reign.
Blue is associated with ice, water and sky. It is generously used by nature in flower petals and the bright plumage of chirping birds. Blue is chosen by reserved, strict and slightly reserved people who are not alien to dreams. As a rule, they are slightly fixated on their inner world, but at the same time have a rich imagination. In many cultures, blue is used as a symbol of devotion, constancy, and eternity. In the design, its classic dark shades are ideal for solid styles: loft, Scandinavian, modern, high-tech. Lighter tones (blue, azure, turquoise) are used in playful directions: Provence, Shabby chic, eclecticism.
In addition, various shades are in harmony with a number of ethnic styles, which are so suitable for the design of country "apartments" and country houses. Color calms, promotes relaxation, but it does not heat up brain activity and suppresses appetite. The last nuance is associated with the main difficulties of using blue in the interior of the kitchen. Against his background, the food does not seem so appetizing and attractive. Of course, many can rejoice, because blue is ideal for those who want to lose weight. But do not flatter yourself. Hunger will cause a sharp deterioration of mood, the desire to enter the kitchen will disappear altogether. Only classic blue, its dark shades, indigo and violet, kills the appetite. Blue, for example, in combination with yellow, on the contrary, will create a cozy and “juicy” environment. The psychology of blue is contradictory. What color says depends a lot on its companions.
Pros and cons of blue design
Color cannot be used in excess in small kitchens. Blue has the unique ability to “land” and make heavier the objects that are decorated in it. Therefore, the room will become even smaller.In addition, dark shades of blue will create an oppressive atmosphere. The color is perceived quite differently in spacious kitchens. It seems to make them endless, especially when applied to smooth, glossy surfaces. It is very difficult to achieve comfort in such rooms due to psychological discomfort. Therefore, when developing a design project, it is necessary to find a fine line, color balance.
It is not recommended to use cold shades in kitchens, whose windows face the north side. In this case, the lack of sunlight must be compensated for by warm tones, and not aggravate the situation of the blue walls or kitchen unit. The only exception will be accent surfaces and details: an apron made of ceramic tiles, a countertop in the dining area, a refrigerator door, an extractor hood, a window sill or textiles (curtains, tablecloths, towels, potholders, rugs).
Variety of shades
Blue has many shades, each of which is unique in its own way. Midnight recalls a boundless starry sky with a bitten yellow disk of the moon. Ultramarine is similar to overflow in the deep sea. The bluish and blue steel color reminds of the luster of metal surfaces and blends perfectly with modern steels. Vasilkovy got its name thanks to the flowers of the same name, whose fluffy heads dot the field carpet with bright spots. Although azure itself is a shade, it has an internal gradation in tones: light, dark, Berlin and with an admixture of gray. Heavenly and blue are distinguished by tenderness and, unlike classical or royal blue, they are softer and supple, which is clearly manifested in combination with warm shades.
Sapphire transmits the entire depth of overflows on the edges of the gem. It looks advantageous on glossy surfaces. A light, mischievous denim or protective shade will become a flirty touch in a designer painting.Separately, it is worth noting a mixture of blue and green, which translates into a fancy color of the sea wave, cyan, turquoise. Hues occupy a borderline position, but at the same time perfectly combine with the nearest neighbors in the spectrum. On the other hand, blue borders on red, which translates into incredibly elegant in its beauty lilac, lavender and purple tones.
Combination of color and style
Dark blue, cobalt, midnight, royal, along with snow-white surfaces and decor, perfectly merge into futurism, high-tech, Scandinavian style. Shades will gain depth if used in glossy chameleon surfaces. The sky-white base will become the basis for the marine direction. The severity of contrast balances the yellowness of the ropes, the brown tones of the wood of the decorative helm, the sand-gray shades of pebbles. In Provence and the classical style, white is combined with ultramarine, royal, azure, sapphire, lavender, deep purple. More "burnt" shades of blue are used in Mediterranean cuisines.
Such a color scheme will emphasize the features of the Greek climate and create the illusion of constant contact of the decorated surface with the mercilessly scorching sun. Noble, deep tones will suit American art deco. Stylize the atmosphere under the Russian village by using brown shades of wood and blue-white painting, which is used in Gzhel motifs. Open to various experiments, eclecticism will gladly accept oceanic and heavenly notes in the interior. In the loft, both light and dark shades of blue are used. It all depends on the size of the room and the embodiment of the color: in the headset, in the decoration of accent walls or in decorative details.
Combination with other colors
Blue forms a magnificent tandem with yellow, gray and white. In the latter case, the combination can be used in both modern and classical styles.If you do not dilute the two basic colors, you get a solid, slightly harsh interior. To add softness to it, use beige, cream, coffee with milk, walnut, sand. With gray shades of blue will begin to play quite differently. Vivid contrast will disappear. But at the same time, asphalt, steel, nickel, marengo, silver are able to emphasize the special nobility of the blue. The combination of heavenly, blue, classic or royal with yellow is considered one of the most established. Both components of the tandem emphasize the heat and cold of each other, and the “temperature” of the combination as a result is moderate.
Yellow resembles the sun, and blue resembles the sky. Dimmer “sandy” shades will be associated with the beach, which is washed by blue sea waves. This combination has both positive and restraint. The duo of blue with green is considered a controversial decision. It is very difficult to implement without compromising the visual perception of a small space. Blue and black create a very complex combination, which is not recommended at all in the kitchen. Against the background of a royal or midnight hue, black will acquire an unpleasant, mournful note. In alliance with blue, gloomy color is used only in details. Such a combination is necessarily smoothed out due to a perfectly white background, but in general the interior will turn out to be solid, restrained and very elegant.
With great care, you need to use orange and blue. The first is too aggressive in its brightness, and the second “cools” the interior. Since both shades of dominance, they do not complement, but suppress each other, creating a highly controversial color composition. Tone combination experiments are best done in another room, but not in the kitchen.
Facades of a kitchen set
Now the facades of kitchen sets are made in the most unthinkable colors. A completely blue furniture set is not suitable for every interior.An alternative would be to purchase a headset with a combination of shades on the facades. Alternatively, the lower part of the furniture is in blue and the upper in brown or white. Such a solution will allow you to carefully enter a complex shade into the gamut of interior colors, but do not spoil the composition. If the kitchen is designed according to the principles of the modern direction, hi-tech, loft or minimalism, then it would be logical to use the glossy surface of the facade. In combination with chrome decor and handles, you get a stylish and at the same time elegant option.
For classic areas, opaque surfaces are chosen that are combined with wooden elements. For provence, an antique suite is suitable, the facades of which are casually painted in sky blue, azure, sapphire colors. They are additionally decorated with images of flowers using the decoupage technique. Completely blue set with white countertops in harmony with pastel shades of wall decoration. A controversial option is to paint their surface in dark colors. This solution can only be implemented in very spacious kitchens. For rooms where every free meter counts, this design method falls under strict taboo.
Walls in blue
Blue walls as a background are suitable for white or tan kitchen sets. Alternatively, you can use different shades: azure, sky, ultramarine, to create a color gradation. A headset that is partially made in sunny shades of yellow will look good on a blue background. The walls can be painted, coated with regular or textured plaster, glued with special vinyl wallpaper, trimmed with ceramic tiles, which is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.
An apron, as a rule, is decorated with small fragments of tile in a mosaic technique. In this version, combinations of pieces made in different shades of blue look good from light blue to deep midnight.At the same time, the walls are shaded with the help of white plastered ceiling and window / doorways in the same color. If the kitchenette is small, then it is recommended to use blue only in one accent wall. Try to avoid creating surfaces that are adjacent to the dining area in this color. Remember that dishes on a similar background look very unappetizing.
Textile
Blue textile is perhaps the best solution for small kitchens. Decorative elements can easily be removed and replaced with others if the composition does not look very nice. This is the easiest way to bring a controversial shade into the color scheme of the interior. Blue curtains in conjunction with snow-white window frames and garters in tone will make the kitchen environment more simple. If they will be decorated with a floral pattern, then such textiles will suit the line of classic styles.
A tablecloth and curtains in a flirty blue and white cage will look good in Provence and country. They are necessarily complemented by other rustic elements: forging, painted dishes, rough wooden details. Also, white lace lace is suitable for such textiles. Blue kitchen towels, potholders, aprons will be a nice addition to an eclectic kitchen. The heavenly upholstery of upholstered chairs will complement both the classic interior and the lighter design in a rustic style or delicate shabby style. Dark blue panel panel curtains are suitable for futuristic and minimalistic kitchens.
Conclusion
Do not focus on the "coldness" of blue. It is multifaceted, like a sea wave or overflows in the depths of heaven. For registration it is chosen only by confident people for whom the house is really a fortress of peace and tranquility. Blue can be luxurious, elegant, flirty, cute, serious and even gloomy. What kind of emotions this color will cause depends only on the rest of the environment.In this respect, blue looks like a gemstone, which in the original cut will become a truly magnificent decoration worthy of a crowned person. Not for nothing that one of its noble shades was called royal.
Although the blue color is considered the “favorite” shade of mankind, its use in the interior does not always create cosiness in the room. Why is this so? The reason for this was the "cold" color. Blue has many gradations, but it still slightly “draws” frost from it, like from an open window in winter. In order not to deny yourself the pleasure of decorating a room in your favorite shade, you need to dilute it with warm spectral opponents. Blue kitchen in the interior is considered controversial, requiring great skill of the designer. Not every beginner will be able to subtly feel the color scheme and choose the right combination of shades inside it. Let's talk about tricks and features of using blue for a room where the atmosphere of culinary inspiration should reign.
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Features and psychology of color in the kitchen
Blue is associated with ice, water and sky. It is generously used by nature in flower petals and the bright plumage of chirping birds. Blue is chosen by reserved, strict and slightly reserved people who are not alien to dreams. As a rule, they are slightly fixated on their inner world, but at the same time have a rich imagination. In many cultures, blue is used as a symbol of devotion, constancy, and eternity. In the design, its classic dark shades are ideal for solid styles: loft, Scandinavian, modern, high-tech. Lighter tones (blue, azure, turquoise) are used in playful directions: Provence, Shabby chic, eclecticism.
In addition, various shades are in harmony with a number of ethnic styles, which are so suitable for the design of country "apartments" and country houses. Color calms, promotes relaxation, but it does not heat up brain activity and suppresses appetite. The last nuance is associated with the main difficulties of using blue in the interior of the kitchen. Against his background, the food does not seem so appetizing and attractive. Of course, many can rejoice, because blue is ideal for those who want to lose weight. But do not flatter yourself. Hunger will cause a sharp deterioration of mood, the desire to enter the kitchen will disappear altogether. Only classic blue, its dark shades, indigo and violet, kills the appetite. Blue, for example, in combination with yellow, on the contrary, will create a cozy and “juicy” environment. The psychology of blue is contradictory. What color says depends a lot on its companions.
Pros and cons of blue design
Color cannot be used in excess in small kitchens. Blue has the unique ability to “land” and make heavier the objects that are decorated in it. Therefore, the room will become even smaller.In addition, dark shades of blue will create an oppressive atmosphere. The color is perceived quite differently in spacious kitchens. It seems to make them endless, especially when applied to smooth, glossy surfaces. It is very difficult to achieve comfort in such rooms due to psychological discomfort. Therefore, when developing a design project, it is necessary to find a fine line, color balance.
It is not recommended to use cold shades in kitchens, whose windows face the north side. In this case, the lack of sunlight must be compensated for by warm tones, and not aggravate the situation of the blue walls or kitchen unit. The only exception will be accent surfaces and details: an apron made of ceramic tiles, a countertop in the dining area, a refrigerator door, an extractor hood, a window sill or textiles (curtains, tablecloths, towels, potholders, rugs).
Variety of shades
Blue has many shades, each of which is unique in its own way. Midnight recalls a boundless starry sky with a bitten yellow disk of the moon. Ultramarine is similar to overflow in the deep sea. The bluish and blue steel color reminds of the luster of metal surfaces and blends perfectly with modern steels. Vasilkovy got its name thanks to the flowers of the same name, whose fluffy heads dot the field carpet with bright spots. Although azure itself is a shade, it has an internal gradation in tones: light, dark, Berlin and with an admixture of gray. Heavenly and blue are distinguished by tenderness and, unlike classical or royal blue, they are softer and supple, which is clearly manifested in combination with warm shades.
Sapphire transmits the entire depth of overflows on the edges of the gem. It looks advantageous on glossy surfaces. A light, mischievous denim or protective shade will become a flirty touch in a designer painting.Separately, it is worth noting a mixture of blue and green, which translates into a fancy color of the sea wave, cyan, turquoise. Hues occupy a borderline position, but at the same time perfectly combine with the nearest neighbors in the spectrum. On the other hand, blue borders on red, which translates into incredibly elegant in its beauty lilac, lavender and purple tones.
Combination of color and style
Dark blue, cobalt, midnight, royal, along with snow-white surfaces and decor, perfectly merge into futurism, high-tech, Scandinavian style. Shades will gain depth if used in glossy chameleon surfaces. The sky-white base will become the basis for the marine direction. The severity of contrast balances the yellowness of the ropes, the brown tones of the wood of the decorative helm, the sand-gray shades of pebbles. In Provence and the classical style, white is combined with ultramarine, royal, azure, sapphire, lavender, deep purple. More "burnt" shades of blue are used in Mediterranean cuisines.
Such a color scheme will emphasize the features of the Greek climate and create the illusion of constant contact of the decorated surface with the mercilessly scorching sun. Noble, deep tones will suit American art deco. Stylize the atmosphere under the Russian village by using brown shades of wood and blue-white painting, which is used in Gzhel motifs. Open to various experiments, eclecticism will gladly accept oceanic and heavenly notes in the interior. In the loft, both light and dark shades of blue are used. It all depends on the size of the room and the embodiment of the color: in the headset, in the decoration of accent walls or in decorative details.
Combination with other colors
Blue forms a magnificent tandem with yellow, gray and white. In the latter case, the combination can be used in both modern and classical styles.If you do not dilute the two basic colors, you get a solid, slightly harsh interior. To add softness to it, use beige, cream, coffee with milk, walnut, sand. With gray shades of blue will begin to play quite differently. Vivid contrast will disappear. But at the same time, asphalt, steel, nickel, marengo, silver are able to emphasize the special nobility of the blue. The combination of heavenly, blue, classic or royal with yellow is considered one of the most established. Both components of the tandem emphasize the heat and cold of each other, and the “temperature” of the combination as a result is moderate.
Yellow resembles the sun, and blue resembles the sky. Dimmer “sandy” shades will be associated with the beach, which is washed by blue sea waves. This combination has both positive and restraint. The duo of blue with green is considered a controversial decision. It is very difficult to implement without compromising the visual perception of a small space. Blue and black create a very complex combination, which is not recommended at all in the kitchen. Against the background of a royal or midnight hue, black will acquire an unpleasant, mournful note. In alliance with blue, gloomy color is used only in details. Such a combination is necessarily smoothed out due to a perfectly white background, but in general the interior will turn out to be solid, restrained and very elegant.
Facades of a kitchen set
Now the facades of kitchen sets are made in the most unthinkable colors. A completely blue furniture set is not suitable for every interior.An alternative would be to purchase a headset with a combination of shades on the facades. Alternatively, the lower part of the furniture is in blue and the upper in brown or white. Such a solution will allow you to carefully enter a complex shade into the gamut of interior colors, but do not spoil the composition. If the kitchen is designed according to the principles of the modern direction, hi-tech, loft or minimalism, then it would be logical to use the glossy surface of the facade. In combination with chrome decor and handles, you get a stylish and at the same time elegant option.
For classic areas, opaque surfaces are chosen that are combined with wooden elements. For provence, an antique suite is suitable, the facades of which are casually painted in sky blue, azure, sapphire colors. They are additionally decorated with images of flowers using the decoupage technique. Completely blue set with white countertops in harmony with pastel shades of wall decoration. A controversial option is to paint their surface in dark colors. This solution can only be implemented in very spacious kitchens. For rooms where every free meter counts, this design method falls under strict taboo.
Walls in blue
Blue walls as a background are suitable for white or tan kitchen sets. Alternatively, you can use different shades: azure, sky, ultramarine, to create a color gradation. A headset that is partially made in sunny shades of yellow will look good on a blue background. The walls can be painted, coated with regular or textured plaster, glued with special vinyl wallpaper, trimmed with ceramic tiles, which is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.
An apron, as a rule, is decorated with small fragments of tile in a mosaic technique. In this version, combinations of pieces made in different shades of blue look good from light blue to deep midnight.At the same time, the walls are shaded with the help of white plastered ceiling and window / doorways in the same color. If the kitchenette is small, then it is recommended to use blue only in one accent wall. Try to avoid creating surfaces that are adjacent to the dining area in this color. Remember that dishes on a similar background look very unappetizing.
Textile
Blue textile is perhaps the best solution for small kitchens. Decorative elements can easily be removed and replaced with others if the composition does not look very nice. This is the easiest way to bring a controversial shade into the color scheme of the interior. Blue curtains in conjunction with snow-white window frames and garters in tone will make the kitchen environment more simple. If they will be decorated with a floral pattern, then such textiles will suit the line of classic styles.
A tablecloth and curtains in a flirty blue and white cage will look good in Provence and country. They are necessarily complemented by other rustic elements: forging, painted dishes, rough wooden details. Also, white lace lace is suitable for such textiles. Blue kitchen towels, potholders, aprons will be a nice addition to an eclectic kitchen. The heavenly upholstery of upholstered chairs will complement both the classic interior and the lighter design in a rustic style or delicate shabby style. Dark blue panel panel curtains are suitable for futuristic and minimalistic kitchens.
Conclusion
Do not focus on the "coldness" of blue. It is multifaceted, like a sea wave or overflows in the depths of heaven. For registration it is chosen only by confident people for whom the house is really a fortress of peace and tranquility. Blue can be luxurious, elegant, flirty, cute, serious and even gloomy. What kind of emotions this color will cause depends only on the rest of the environment.In this respect, blue looks like a gemstone, which in the original cut will become a truly magnificent decoration worthy of a crowned person. Not for nothing that one of its noble shades was called royal.