Distinctive features and advantages of blue color
The positive aspects of choosing this color are:
- decorating the kitchen in light blue shades allows you to achieve a visual increase in space, so it is more suitable if you need to decorate a small or narrow kitchen, or when dealing with low ceilings;
- has a positive effect on the general psychological state: it brings peace, measured harmony, tranquility (like the surface of the sea or the blue expanse of heaven);
- since blue is a cool color, it is recommended to use it more to “cool” too bright kitchens, where a lot of light falls (with windows facing south), and for northern sides, try to use lighter, airier varieties of blue tones;
- the ability to easily combine with absolutely all the colors of the rainbow.
Among the negative aspects of choosing a kitchen in blue tones, it is worth dwelling on the fact that excessive blue in large volumes can be too overwhelming. To prevent this from happening, you need to take into account the main points and tips before plunging into the jungle of repairs.
Blue color in the interior: main characteristics
Before choosing a particular color to decorate your home, it is extremely important to study its features. After all, it will affect your mood and even your physical condition. Therefore, it is best that the color suits you and does not cause negative emotions. To begin with, we note that blue color calms during emotional swings, reduces appetite and blood pressure. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on mood and the nervous system as a whole. However, many note that it also promotes concentration and can develop creative thinking. That is why, first of all, it is recommended to be used in the interior by emotional, impulsive and hot-tempered people.
As for kitchen design, blue is best suited for bright rooms located on the sunny side. This shade also helps to transform kitchens that are too narrow and small. Because it visually increases the space. It is important that it also goes well with many other colors. This allows you to experiment and make the interior design more stylish and unusual. Most often, a kitchen in blue tones can be seen in Provence, country, shabby chic or Scandinavian style. But there are other, no less stylish options.
Important: if the kitchen is located on the north side, then it is better to use blue for decorative details. Otherwise, the room will not be cozy and cold.
Tip #4
If the kitchen windows face north, or to the western and eastern directions, then the use of blue colors as the main color is undesirable, but it is better to use it as an auxiliary accent color: include only in decorative elements, dishes, or in the design of a kitchen apron, for example, textile items.
Then completely blue walls and, on top of that, adding blue curtains to the kitchen most likely will not bring much coziness. Due to the lack of natural light, this option will only turn out to be a losing and gloomy one.
Blue kitchen: which shade to choose for a harmonious design
The heavenly color is used in styles such as Provence and shabby chic. Can also be used in Greek and Mediterranean interiors. Of course, it is also acceptable in modern kitchens.
- Simple French country, or Provence , has matte pastel shades and whitened surfaces.
- Shabbych chic is a priority of elegance and excessive decorativeness; delicate blue here can complement traditional white in numerous ruffles, frills of tulle and other textiles, as well as in the decoration of the apron.
- In Mediterranean interiors, the color of the sky is often used to decorate the apron - tiles or mosaics with a characteristic pattern are chosen, as in the photo below. The photo shows a blue kitchen in a Mediterranean style.
- In modern design, blue can be quite bright and shimmer from pastel to rich azure with hints of green. Metallic finishes are often used here to give surfaces a futuristic shine.
A characteristic feature of the use of blue in the kitchen interior is the predominance of light colors in any style.
Even when combined with dark surfaces, the sky shade, often associated with the color of dreams, is dominant.
Features of rustic motifs (country, Provence)
It is advisable to choose similar options in country houses or for finishing spacious kitchen spaces. More often, sets in blue are used as a basis, which are stylized as antiques through scratches and abrasions. Sometimes, in addition, either the ceiling or part of the wall area is decorated in blue colors (everything should be in moderation).
Airiness and lightness can be achieved with a set of aged matte tiles on the floor, a plastered or painted ceiling and walls made of natural materials (lining, wallpaper imitating natural stones or with small floral and plant patterns).
A light wooden door, snow-white window frames (wooden), light classic furniture made of painted wood or carved delicate patterns will certainly find their lover and connoisseur of blue-colored kitchens in similar styles.
Color combinations in a blue kitchen
Thanks to the use of different shades, you can correct the peculiarity of the blue range and visually “cool” the kitchen space. It is recommended that in addition to the 2 main tones, select a 3rd one that balances or refreshes the interior palette.
Combination with green
The duet of blue and green will give the environment a harmonious look, since the shades are close in spectrum. Natural olive or pistachio tones are used to decorate the walls in the dining area (wallpaper with a floral print looks original). Saturated emerald or herbal tones are appropriate to use in doses (tile work apron). Blue and white ceramic floor tiles will support the checkered mood in the design. A kitchen set with creamy matte fronts will dilute the coldness of the atmosphere.
Natural combination of blue and green
Combination with blue
There is never too much blue, especially in kitchens with south-facing windows. The rich play of the palette is literally mesmerizing, especially if you use design tricks. You can avoid the dullness of a monochrome interior not only by adding bright accents. It’s a good idea to decorate simple kitchen facades with photo printing. You will never get tired of the panoramic view of the city at night. Hidden lighting visually adds lightness to hanging cabinets.
Unboring interior in a blue palette
Natural materials will add warmth to the atmosphere (brown laminate, bamboo curtain on the balcony doorway).
Combination with yellow
The sophisticated color duo is becoming increasingly popular. It is fashionable to dilute the combination with white, pink, and gray accents. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the ability of the shades of the yellow palette to appear cold (straw, honey, champagne) and warm (apricot, amber, orange).
So that the warm tones of yellow do not get lost next to the blue, faded blue colors are selected. The blue kitchen set looks impressive and fresh against the background of lemon-golden walls. You can support the blue palette with turquoise curtains and tiles on the floor. A straw-colored laminate will define the dining area and softly complement the yellow color scheme.
Bright design of sunny-sky interior
Combination with pink
Such a phenomenon as a pink kitchen is rare, and the combination of blue and pink is rare. However, such a duet in design looks organic, especially if you choose cool pink shades (lilac, ash pink) and pale blue.
The kitchen with a sky blue facade and pale pink furniture looks somewhat toy-like. To make the atmosphere harmonious, use only one shade of pink and blue. A checkerboard floor in a white and black checkerboard will add solidity to the interior. A monochromatic kitchen in the color of an ash rose with several blue accents (lighting, a small section of the wall) will look more elegant.
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Combination with brown
Natural brown colors “warm” the cold blue. Chocolate color is chosen for the facades of furniture, furniture, floors, and kitchen aprons. Turquoise enhances the depth of the brown tones. A harmonious interior is obtained by complementing the turquoise-chocolate combination with white shades.
The kitchen has an elegant and discreet look with azure wall cabinets and brown drawer fronts in the work area. A round table with a glass top seems to dissolve in space and does not distract attention from the brown wooden chairs with light upholstery. The white tiled floor emphasizes the solemnity of the interior.
Elegant character of turquoise-chocolate cuisine
Combination with red
This kitchen makes an unforgettable impression. A rich combination of shades is chosen by creative individuals. To dilute the bright contrast a little, it is best to use white shades.
A non-standard option is to combine glossy facades in red and blue. Light walls and marble floors balance the rich duet. The azure dining table will visually support the blue of the facades and unobtrusively dilute the sterility of the white palette of the dining area.
The kitchen looks stylish and energetic with red lining on the lower drawers, a royal blue mosaic wall and wall cabinets with mirror black doors.
How to effectively combine blue and black with red
Combination with black
Such a combination is appropriate only in spacious rooms. Small kitchens will look too gloomy. Designers advise making blue the main color and saving black for accents.
To give the effect of a black and white union, it is advisable to add elements of white and brown shades. As an option: white and blue walls, black apron and kitchen facades. The brown color of the hanging drawers with wooden doors is supported by the shade of the solid wood dining group. Original open shelves in wall cabinets dilute the solidity of the structure.
Discreet kitchen design in black and blue
Characteristics of Scandinavian style
The main distinguishing feature is the feeling of spaciousness and abundance of sunlight. For the floor, light wood laminate options are suitable; for walls, either lining, paint or plaster is more often used; for the ceiling, plaster, painting or tensioning without any seams and glossy surfaces is better.
Classic wooden furniture is suitable here, as open as possible, with shelves (not filled with things), light wooden frames, light natural curtains, more lighting through small lamps.
As decorative elements, you can add things like knitted tablecloths, wicker baskets, figurines, embroidered textiles or ceramic pots with flowers.
Secrets of modern “blue” styles
To create a kitchen in modern variations (high-tech, minimalist, or modern styles), bold experiments with different colors are often used.
They are usually chosen for decorating fairly small rooms. Here there are mirror or glass surfaces, the use of paint or plaster on the walls, clear contours of furniture without elaborate decorative elements. Such options for a blue kitchen in the interior look contrasting and original.
Combination of blue color and interior
Due to the fact that the blue color does not weigh down objects, it can be used throughout the kitchen, as well as on the set and furniture. Visually, blue color expands space. The blue color in the kitchen interior goes with almost everything, so designers come up with something new.
Blue shades are found everywhere in nature, so they can be combined with all colors. Blue color in kitchen interior design can be created in any style. Most often these are classic design options.
Color combination options
The most common combination options here are:
A combination of blue and white: considered one of the classic options that helps add space and look very modern at the same time; it is not intrusive, the blue and white kitchen is suitable for any style, and besides, a third shade can be easily added here.
The use of beige and blue tones: looks as natural as possible and produces a beneficial effect on those present if they are present in approximately the same proportions; It is advisable to add to this unusual vases, matching bouquets, a lush indoor flower or other small decorative elements.
Combinations of blue and yellow: adding a bright and sunny yellow color will in any case improve your mood, add notes of freshness and warmth, having a beneficial effect on a person’s general condition;
A gray-blue kitchen is an option for combining classic notes and motifs with bright elements; it turns out to be spacious and attractive, laconic and strict; It is not recommended to combine them specifically in furniture, but to add gray as part of the decoration or in the form of kitchen appliances in a chrome version, i.e., the amount of gray is much less than blue.
Styles like loft or modern options are perfect for gray-blue kitchens. Just remember that excessive use of dark shades of gray can have a depressing effect.
In principle, all colors from the spectrum are perfect for combination with blue tones. Interesting options are formed by combinations with mint, pistachio, lemon, lime, and brown colors. The main thing is to avoid an overabundance of bright accents in order to avoid a visual reduction in space and a feeling of excessive clutter in the kitchen space.
Properties of blue color
If you know the properties of blue color well, you will always choose an excellent option for the kitchen.
Blue and green shades are pleasant to perceive, so our eyes relax and rest. In the same way, these colors reduce appetite and concentrate attention. In addition, they lift your spirits well and absorb stress.
The best part is that blue color is suitable for small kitchens. To see how a blue kitchen looks in the photo, you can go to design portals.
Furniture selection
If the kitchen set is blue, then for other furniture in the kitchen it is advisable to choose the following colors:
- white wood-like surfaces or white plastic;
- beige or brown will be appropriate for rustic, loft, or hi-tech styles;
- any variants of yellow, pink, green (usually made of plastic) will fit perfectly into modern styles.
When creating a blue kitchen design, if you choose a set in a blue version, it is better to give preference to softer tones, otherwise too bright options may begin to irritate over time.
Key elements of a blue kitchen
Of course, before you start decorating your kitchen in a blue shade, you should take into account all the nuances.
The most compatible shades with the blue range are cream, light pink, light orange, beige, and nude shades.
This is done so that the blue tone does not seem too cold, and such warm shades can properly dilute this. Please note that the blue kitchen in the photo looks much more delicate with the use of harmonious shades.
As for the choice of furniture for a blue kitchen, preference should be given to elements made of wood in light colors - most often: pine, bleached oak, honey birch, etc.
The blue color itself is cold, and thanks to the warm shades of wood, the interior will be transformed for the better. Even the kitchen set should be chosen in golden-honey shades.
A blue kitchen interior is suitable not only for large rooms, but also for small apartments where the kitchen is very small. Blue and turquoise shades visually increase the space.
Choosing wallpaper for the kitchen
The use of light colors in wallpaper will suit any style when decorating blue kitchens. Neutral walls can be used to realize unique ideas: they can easily become the ideal backdrop for a variety of decor and furniture. Of course, only moisture-resistant wallpaper is suitable here. This will make the elements of the main interior, furniture look perfect, and bright colors will be easier to combine.
If you use wallpaper with contrasting patterns, you will have to carefully select other components of the decor: after all, you will have to take into account the nature of the pattern, as well as the colors of the main pattern on the material.
The most stylish option is to use blue wallpaper on the kitchen walls with an elegant pattern in gray.
By choosing different design options for aprons, curtains, and textiles, you can easily create unique and harmonious versions of blue kitchens that bring complete satisfaction and harmony, because such a pastel palette will never cause visual irritation.
Choosing a floor for a blue kitchen
When it comes to choosing a floor for a blue kitchen, you can safely lean towards the same colors as when choosing furniture: the color of wood, honey and cappuccino.
The dark range of floor shades includes wenge, dark chocolate, rich gray and contrasting lilac.
The floor can be either light or dark shades. Light floor colors will certainly add more comfort, coziness and warmth to the kitchen. While a kitchen with a dark floor will look impressive, rich, luxurious and impressive.
From this we can conclude that if you are inclined to increase the contrast in your kitchen, then confidently choose a dark floor, and if you are a supporter of calm and tranquility, then the ideal solution is a light floor.
White flooring is not recommended in combination with a blue kitchen. White color can eliminate the feeling of stability; everything will seem airy and light, like in a children’s room, but not for the kitchen.
Another blue color in the kitchen interior will go well with a gray floor. Blue design rhymes well with tones such as dark gray, graphite, marengo and quartz.
