Colour has the power to generate emotional and even physiological responses. The colours we like have a strong environmental influence, but they also have their own purposes.
As the kitchen is the core and communal hub of the home, applying colour psychology to this area can set the tone for the rest of your spaces. Your colour choice will impact the kitchen’s personality and provide you with specific emotions.
White
White is refreshing and evokes purity and cleanliness. If you have lots of windows, a predominantly white kitchen can feel brighter with the abundance of natural light while allowing the outdoors to be an interesting feature piece.
Black
Sophisticated and alluring, black is associated with calmness and depth. The versatile tone can be used on cabinet doors and benchtops for a dramatic effect. If that’s too striking for your personal preferences, black is a beautiful colour on cabinetry pulls, tapware, and even utensils.
Green
Green represents the natural world, renewal and growth. The colour has also been found to improve focus. This positive and energising colours works well as for a backsplash or a feature wall. Cabinets in a sage colour are becoming popular. Implementing green through plants also achieves the same effect.
Orange
Dynamic and enthusiastic, orange mixes the energy of red and joy of yellow. If you like lively colours, orange is a good choice for the kitchen. Warm up your kitchen with orange tiles, terracotta floors or warm timber cabinetry.
Yellow
Yellow evokes cheer, hope and fun. The sunny tone can brighten up an austere kitchen. A bright pastel hue makes a nice backsplash. A dark mustard is more grounding. Gold tapware and accents add a touch of striking sophistication.
Pink
Pink is sweet and uplifting, and often associated with bakeries and sweet shops. At home, pink can create a calming and nurturing space. In the kitchen, try painting your cabinets a muted shade of pink. You can also implement the colour through fixtures and decor.
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