With winter in full swing on Long Island, you are probably stuck indoors. While you walk around you house you may be looking at things that need an upgrade. Since it’s no longer feasible to have an exterior paint job done, it’s a good time to update your kitchen. The stained and scuffed walls of your kitchen may be the primary reason for wanting a refresher. But, if you’re looking for a way to upgrade your kitchen, consider adding a two-tone kitchen.
Repainting the walls and refinishing the cabinets can make a nice impact without breaking the bank. However, there are many benefits of going with this design choice.
Benefits of a Two-Tone Kitchen
A two-tone kitchen is more visually appealing than one that’s all the same color, which can make it seem smaller. It also draws attention to all the details of your kitchen, bringing depth to your design.
What do you think of when someone mentions a two-tone kitchen? Do you cringe at the thought of a tacky design that screams 1970s? Or, do you think about how cool it would be to try this modern look? If so, then this blog post is for you. We’re going to take a look at some suggestions for two-tone kitchens and we’ll talk about why they work so well in certain spaces.
Two-Toned Kitchens: Design Ideas, Tips, & Advice
A two-tone kitchen is relatively easy to achieve. You don’t need fancy cabinets or an island to achieve a modern design. After all, it’s the paint colors that make it!
1) Try Using Two Different Shades of the Same Color
This is a simple way to achieve a successful two-tone kitchen. Basically, you are just using a different saturation of the same color. This is a good option for people who struggle with mixing colors but also do not want a flat look.
One example of this is using grays. Starting with a light gray for the walls and a deeper gray for your cabinet paint is an easy way to have a clean, modern design. It is a refined look for an upgraded kitchen.
This look is especially effective with white or wood countertops.
2) Mixing Wood and Paint
If you have wood cabinetry, you may not need to refinish all of them. Mixing wood with a paint color of your choice can add depth and an interesting design aesthetic. Additionally, the pop of color adds personality and a unique addition.
3) Use Neutral and Bold Contrasting Colors
For the more adventurous homeowners on Long Island, this is an excellent choice. Neutral colors like white, gray, and cream are classic kitchen colors. However, they look even more sharp when contrasted with a bold color such as greens, blues, yellows, and reds.
4) Refinish Your Cabinets with a Single Bold Color to Contrast Your Kitchen
Refinishing your cabinets with a bold color like a yellow can drastically change your space. And, with this method, you only need to pick one color.
This recommendation is great for kitchens that have dark countertops and matching appliances, like stainless steel. That way, your contrast color is the rest of your kitchen, and the paint only needs to be chosen for your cabinets.
Conclusion
Contrasting colors can work great for enhancing your kitchen. The four methods mentioned above are simple for a professional painting company like RK Painting to achieve. If you’re tired of your boring kitchen, try one of these suggestions to enhance the look and feel of it.
