Tempted to spread your favorite hue across your kitchen?
You might want to think twice by Lisa Kahn
You may be gaga for green, but a pro will tell you neutral palettes work best in kitchens. You can add pops of your favorite color with accessory items, like a rug or window treatments. Image: Anna Williams/Offset.com
The kitchen is the heart of the household, a place where you prepare meals and make memories. So it only
makes sense that your kitchen’s color scheme reflects your unique tastes and personality, right?
The answer to that is yes — and no.
The answer to that is yes — and no.
Although there may be a special hue that gets your heart thumping, there are many reasons why it makes
sense to opt for a neutral palette in your kitchen. Many design professionals agree that using shades like
white, beige, or gray as the foundation for your kitchen not only open up a spectrum of colorful possibilities,
but enhance the value of your home.
The Never-Regret Factor
“Timeless colors are perfect, whether for resale or for your dream home,” says Jackie Jordan, Dallas-based
director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “Your kitchen won’t suffer from this-looks-like-it-was-done-in-
the-90s comments if you opt for a neutral palette.”
“It’s a space where potential buyers envision themselves spending a lot of time,” agrees Sue Pelley
“It’s a space where potential buyers envision themselves spending a lot of time,” agrees Sue Pelley
, spokesperson for Decorating Den Interiors in Easton, Md. Thus, although you may believe your purple cabinets
are divine, others may think they’re dreadful. And that, she says, can be a real barrier to a sale.
The Versatility of Neutrals
Image: Canon Shots Photography
But does going soft and natural mean you have to stifle your inner Van Gogh? Not a chance.
“A neutral kitchen is the perfect canvas to personalize as your tastes change,” says Jordan. “It gives you the
“A neutral kitchen is the perfect canvas to personalize as your tastes change,” says Jordan. “It gives you the
opportunity to accessorize with fun rugs, dinnerware — even just a fresh vase of flowers to liven things up.”
“I love being able to change moods with colors, often inspired by the changing seasons,” says Wendy F.
“I love being able to change moods with colors, often inspired by the changing seasons,” says Wendy F.
Johnson, a certified kitchen and bath designer based in Manchester Village, Vt. “Neutrals can provide the base
for a huge range of related or contrasting colors to be used with them, from bright and saturated to peaceful,
muted hues.”
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