You may want to rethink using these hues in your kitchen.
Anna Still and Marguerite Johnson ofStill Johnsonin Birmingham, Alabama, say: “No rules!
We think you’re free to use any color if done correctly.”
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
“Everything else probably has a time and place,” she says.
Amy Switzer, the Dallas, Texas-based founder ofAmy Switzer Design, agrees.
Very Dark Hues
Switzer says that these colors may make a kitchen feel smaller and less inviting.
They can show scratches and imperfections more prominently, she adds.
If the space lacks natural light, it may feel gloomy and uninviting, she says.
Sometimes they can end up feeling a little sterile if the white istoowhite, she says.
These creamier shades still give a classic and polished look, but feel more warm and welcoming.
Louisville, Kentucky, designerBethany Adamsagrees that ‘bright tomato red’ doesnt have a place in the kitchen.
But that isnt the only reason.
As the heart of the home, kitchens should be approachable, warm, and inviting, she says.
Saturated Yellows
While we love a buttery and mustard yellows, overly saturated yellows a less welcoming.
