June 30, 2016In the last couple of years, new kitchen color trends have started to emerge. Designers and homeowners alike are opting for subtle yet striking luxury colors over traditional neutrals. Blue hues are the latest (and some of our favorite!) luxury colors working their way into the hearts of homeowners. From cool gray-blue to vintage aqua to rich navy, there’s a blue hue for everyone.
So, you’re convinced? Adding a splash of color is the perfect way to liven up your kitchen and you’re ready to jump on the color trend train but you aren’t sure how to work in blue hues? Or you’re afraid to say goodbye to your beloved neutral kitchen? Choosing to add color doesn’t mean you need to cover every surface of your kitchen in shades of blue. What’s great about luxury colors is that they work for the entire kitchen or as accent pieces, such as an island or hutch, in a neutral kitchen.
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When choosing colored cabinetry, you want to select timeless colors and make sure to avoid overly trendy hues that could go out of style in just a few years. Blue may be the ‘it’ color this season but it’s important to remember you want your kitchen cabinets to withstand changing design trends.
Four Fantastic Ways to Incorporate Blue Hues in the Kitchen:
1. One of our favorite ways to incorporate blue hues is with a deep navy island in a classic white or sophisticated gray kitchen. The rich, contrasting island adds color and warmth to the space while keeping perimeter cabinetry neutral.
2. A bolder, but equally stunning, option is to go full color. The light gray-blue toned Wood-Mode display in our showroom is a perfect example of elegant yet understated colored cabinetry
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3. If you’re not ready to commit to incorporating color in your kitchen permanently, we recommend sprucing up the space with a coat of paint in your favorite shade of blue. We love the muted jewel tone walls featured in the Traditional Victorian kitchen pictured above. A coat of paint is less permanent but still has a big impact.
4. And if you’re still warming up to the idea of adding color, try some eye-catching accent pieces that can easily be switched out if you change your mind. Displaying cobalt glassware or vibrant pattern dishes in a hutch or glass cabinets is a fun, easy and temporary way to test out blue hues.
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Whether you’re all about the blue or still testing the water, there’s a way for everyone to incorporate a touch of color. Sign up for a free showroom consultation with one of our designers to find the perfect luxury color for your new kitchen!
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