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Life was so simple when the most desirable kitchen was a sleek white room with stainless steel appliances and colour was reserved for the rest of the home. Now you can be proud of your kitchen colour - and quite rightly so!
As a retail designer, when designing large department stores, I was always taught to use colour to tap into the mind set of the shopper and what they associated various colour with. The fresh food dept, would use apple green colour for its walls or signage, the toy department - red, health and beauty- aqua colour and so on.
This use of colour as an integral part of an environment, I thought was great, I also think and a similar approach should be used for your own environment. The kitchen/dining room, we all know is the 'flagship area' of your home and colour is a great way of communicating your personality and style - the same way as those shops I design communicate their products and brand personality.
Colour has always been vital in creating a distinctive, memorable style. I read the other day that Max Factor decorated three rooms for a photoshoot to work with the hair and eye colour of of the models, Pale blue for blondes, pink for brunettes, and green for auburn! Worth bearing in mind.
Here are my seven thoughts on how you can add colour to your kitchen for the coming year - in the overall design and seven thoughts to add colour with your kitchen accessories.
The Kitchen Environment...
Dark and luxurious look at juxtaposing shiny stainless steel with blacks greys and chocolate browns, use gloss paints, mirrors and dark shiny vinyl flooring.
Go natural and neutral, look at materials like concrete, stone slabs, corks, plywoods or chipboard, just seal and leave the natural feel to dominate supplement or juxtapose with your own scheme
Make window frames a feature by painting them in a bright zesty colour.
Function and fun - colour glass splashbacks give a modern, reflective approach to areas that were always tiled in the past.
Don't think of 'feature walls '- the concept of having one coloured / wallpapered wall is a bit tired now, and usually looks contrived. It's best the think colour blocks for the whole space.
Try painting the ceiling a slightly darker colour than the walls, try gloss on low ceilings to create illusion of more space -it changes the feel of the whole room - you could be surprised.
Make a floor feature with a colourful rug - kitchen now integrate soft furnishings as they are really becoming a living space.
The Kitchenware and Accessories
Get inspired by your theme! A designer friend is totally inspired by all things Russian - red is the lead colour in her kitchen from Russian dolls to a red and chrome soda syphon. All things slavic inspire her from jewel encrusted, onion domed opulence of the Czars to peasant patterns and geometric floral shapes.
Look beyond stainless steel - the finish of the moment is copper, from panels to sinks to accessories - it also works well with the steel finish.
Paint walls in plain colours dark greys and putty colours, then offset with brightly coloured accessories; pink, yellow or orange pots pans or storage pots and create a complementary zing.
Accessories let you introduce different colours into your servery and tablewear kit throughout the year. This summer our kitchen goes pale lush green with bamboo and natural materials as we introduce new table runners, servers and bowls, napkins, glasses and everything that moves that can have a colour!
Create unexpected colour accent points and splashes of colour - now you can really think laterally as everything can be bought in a wide spectrum of colour; lampshades, blinds, clocks, bins and storage jars.
Fridges, freezers, cookers and washing machines are now colour statements in themselves- you can even buy an large frige freezer emblazoned with your national flag!
Finally and very importantly - wall art. Kitchen now, more than ever, sport interesting original art and bric a brac on the walls -no matter how small! Look at artists like Mark Rothco for pure expressionist colour.
Experiment! Life is too short to have a boring beige approach, mess around with colour splashes, accessories,tiles and textiles develop your colour sense keep a colour scrapbook with holiday photos, fabrics, postcards and anything you see you like for constant inspiration.
Mike Furniss has worked successfully in retail and interior design in London and Europe for over 25 years. He is a keen cook and kitchen enthusiast. To find out more about enhancing your home kitchen and dining experience, go to;
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Kitchen Cart with Stainless Steel Top in Natural Finish $582.75 Kitchen Cart with Stainless Steel Top in Natural Finish |
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Kitchen Cart with Stainless Steel Top in Oak Finish $1115.1 Kitchen Cart with Stainless Steel Top in Oak Finish |
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Buffet Hutch with Stainless Steel Top in Natural Finish $1282.11 Buffet Hutch with Stainless Steel Top in Natural Finish |
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Server Sideboard with Stainless Steel Top in Natural Finish $844.12 Server Sideboard with Stainless Steel Top in Natural Finish |
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Server Sideboard with Stainless Steel Top in Cherry Finish $1042.38 Server Sideboard with Stainless Steel Top in Cherry Finish |
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Buffet Hutch with Stainless Steel Top in Cherry Finish $1657.8 Buffet Hutch with Stainless Steel Top in Cherry Finish |
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Server Sideboard with Stainless Steel Top in Maple Finish $1042.38 Server Sideboard with Stainless Steel Top in Maple Finish |
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Buffet Hutch with Stainless Steel Top in Maple Finish $1657.8 Buffet Hutch with Stainless Steel Top in Maple Finish |
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L334SS Brushed Stainless Steel Finish Contour Louver $125.1 Napoleon L334SS Brushed Stainless Steel Finish Contour Louver Kit |
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Parma � Stainless Steel Soap Lotion Dispenser $66 - Stainless Steel finish |
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Belfast Stainless Steel Three-Light Outdoor Post Light with Downlights $960 -Stainless Steel Finish |
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Belfast Stainless Steel One-Light Outdoor Pier Mount $225 -Stainless Steel Finish |
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Belfast Stainless Steel One-Light Outdoor Post Light $403 -Stainless Steel Finish |
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Belfast Stainless Steel One-Light Outdoor Wall Light with Downlight $225 -Stainless Steel Finish |
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American Standard A9506460750A Hand Shower Moments Dm Stainless Steel $59.01 Finish: Stainless Steel. |
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SNO Portable Ice Maker - Stainless Steel Brushed Nickel Finish (T-2M) $349 SNO Portable Ice Maker - Stainless Steel Brushed Nickel Finish (T-2M) |
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Stainless Steel Contemporary Kitchen Faucet (Brushed Finish) $209.99 Function: Kitchen Faucet Feature: Centerset Style: Contemporary Finish: Brushed Installation Holes: One Hole Number of Handles: Single Handle Faucet Total Height (cm): 34.5 Spout Height (cm): 23.5 Spout Length (cm): 19.5 Valve Type: Ceramic Valve Faucet Body Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Spout Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Handle Material: Stainless Steel Net Weight (kg): 2.27 Shipping Weight (kg): 2.8 |
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Stainless Steel Morden Kitchen faucet (Brushed Finish) $99.99 Function: Kitchen Faucet Feature: Centerset Style: Contemporary Finish: Brushed Installation Holes: One Hole Number of Handles: Single Handle Faucet Total Height (cm): 37.5 Spout Height (cm): 30 Spout Length (cm): 24 Valve Type: Ceramic Valve Faucet Body Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Spout Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Handle Material: Stainless Steel Net Weight (kg): 2.3 Shipping Weight (kg): 2.56 |
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Stainless Steel Contemporary Kitchen faucet (Brushed Finish) $89.99 Function: Kitchen Faucet Feature: Centerset Style: Contemporary Finish: Brushed Installation Holes: One Hole Number of Handles: Single Handle Faucet Total Height (cm): 26 Spout Height (cm): 17.3 Spout Length (cm): 14.5 Valve Type: Ceramic Valve Faucet Body Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Spout Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Handle Material: Stainless Steel Net Weight (kg): 1.59 Shipping Weight (kg): 1.75 |
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Stainless Steel Contemporary Kitchen Faucet Chrome Finish $69.99 Function: Kitchen Faucet Feature: Centerset Style: Contemporary Finish: Chrome Installation Holes: One Hole Number of Handles: Single Handle Faucet Total Height (cm): 33 Spout Height (cm): 25 Spout Length (cm): 14 Valve Type: Ceramic Valve Faucet Body Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Spout Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Handle Material: Stainless Steel Net Weight (kg): 0.81 Shipping Weight (kg): 1.11 |
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Contemporary Stainless Steel Kitchen Faucet (Brushed Finish) $219.99 Function: Kitchen Faucet Feature: Centerset Style: Contemporary Finish: Brushed Installation Holes: One Hole Faucet Total Height (cm): 27 Spout Height (cm): 24.5 Spout Length (cm): 20 Valve Type: Ceramic Valve Faucet Body Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Spout Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Handle Material: Stainless Steel Net Weight (kg): 3 Shipping Weight (kg): 3.8 |
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Stainless Steel Morden Kitchen Faucet (Brushed Finish) $119.99 Function: Kitchen Faucet Feature: Centerset Style: Contemporary Finish: Brushed Installation Holes: One Hole Number of Handles: Single Handle Faucet Total Height (cm): 30.6 Spout Height (cm): 22.2 Spout Length (cm): 22.5 Valve Type: Ceramic Valve Faucet Body Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Spout Material: Stainless Steel Faucet Handle Material: Stainless Steel Net Weight (kg): 1.93 Shipping Weight (kg): 2.02 |
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Ethical Pet Stainless Steel Mirror Finish Dish Stainless Steel 3 Quart $5.99 Mirror Finish Stainless Steel dish. A premium quality line of dishes with a magnificent reflective sheen. Heavier than regular or standard stainless steel dishes. |
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Stainless Steel with Copper Finish Large Garden Urn $946 A full three feet wide at the top, the largest in our urn line-up. Measures 12" wide at base with a 30" wide opening at top, 25" tall. Stainless steel with rustic copper finish for long life. |
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Stainless Steel with Copper Finish Tulip Urn $351 A visual harmony of lines and curves, this prominent piece adds a graceful flair to any decor, indoor or out. Hand made of stainless steel with rustic copper finish, no two are alike. |
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Stainless Steel Oxidized Ring High Polish Finish $19.99 Stainless Steel Oxidized Ring High Polish Finish Brand: Tioneer Design: Novelty Style: Bands & Sets Resizable: No Adjustable: No Size/Dimensions: 12 Gift Box: Gift Box Shape: Round Oval |
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Men's Stainless Steel Bracelet $71.25 This men's stainless steel bracelet with black rubber sections is masculine and modern with a sporty style, for the guy who makes a distinct impression. Brushed finish, stainless steel bracelet with black rubber. |
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Ice Bucket in Stainless Steel $44.99 SpecificationMaterials: Stainless Steel Finish: Stainless Steel Polished Bottles Hold: 1 Dimension (cm): 14 times; 19 times; 19 Net Weight (kg): 0.4 Shipping Weight (kg): 0.5 |
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CHU2421-10 Stainless Steel Single Undermount $288 Single Bowl 304 Grade Stainless Steel with Unipolish Satin Finish |
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Polish Finish Stainless Steel 6mm Band Ring $8.99 Polish Finish 6mm Wide Stainless Steel Band. Ring will be shipped in a FREE gift box making it easy for you to surprise your special someone. Thank you for shopping at Gem Avenue! Brand: GEM Avenue Style: Bands & Sets Size/Dimensions: 11 Material: Stainless Steel Age: Adult Condition: New |
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Stainless Steel Polish Finish 8mm Band Ring $13.09 Stainless Steel High Polish Finish 8mm Wide Band. Ring will be shipped in a FREE gift box making it easy for you to surprise your special someone. Thank you for shopping at Gem Avenue! Brand: GEM Avenue Style: Bands & Sets Size/Dimensions: 9 Material: Stainless Steel Age: Adult Condition: New |