Modern kitchens have become more than just places to cook and wash dishes. It’s likely the heart of your home, where family and friends come to enjoy each other's company. If you've been trying to elevate your kitchen, a splash of color may be all you need. While kitchen remodeling may make you think of an entire demolition, a couple of simple tricks can give you a new, colorful kitchen without all of that expensive work.

How to Add a Splash of Color to Your Kitchen

1. Create an Elegant Backsplash

A kitchen's backsplash is often the focal point of the room, framing and accentuating other design elements. If your kitchen is looking neutral, safe, or sterile, introducing in a splash of vibrant color may bring the space to life. While colors such as yellow, orange, and lime green may overpower a kitchen when used excessively, limiting these pops of color to the backsplash will create interest while staying refined.

2. Paint the Walls & Cabinets

A fresh coat of paint will transform nearly anything. However, with so many fixtures to paint, it's easy to go overboard with your kitchen remodeling.

To start, picking an accent wall to apply color to can help introduce you to a more vibrant kitchen. For a warm and inviting space that'll impress year-round, consider a pastel orange. If you don't want to jump into something too colorful right off the bat, forest green is an elegant choice.

Cabinets are also great areas for a splash of color, and painting them will allow you to refresh one of the kitchen features that wears down the quickest. 

3. Use Accessories to Tie it Together

For a quick and easy way to sample multiple colors without making a permanent change, bring in some colored accessories. By introducing bright vases, bowls, and plates to your kitchen, you'll quickly discover how much a particular color can elevate your space.

While complementary colors can be a safe way to add some flair, adding contrasting colors can tie your design together in ways you wouldn't have imagined. For example, if your kitchen is feeling a little blue, add some sunshine with some splashes of yellow or orange.

An experienced interior decorator can provide you with invaluable insights to refine your design decisions and create a beautiful finished product. With over 35 years of experience, Charlotte’s Interior and Design has been providing the communities of Gulf Shores, Foley, Orange Beach, and Robertsdale, AL, with exceptional design services. Working with Charlotte, you’ll turn your ordinary kitchen into something extraordinary. To learn more, call (251) 978-2443 or visit them online today.