Double the Beauty of Your Kitchen With a Two-Tone Approach

Double the Beauty of Your Kitchen With a Two-Tone Approach

Colour is cooking in the kitchen, with the two-tone trend leading the way. You can get the look in several ways. Mix blue, green and grey cabinetry with versatile neutrals or choose two tints of a single colour. For the colour-confident, a pair of complementary colours of the same depth can make a brilliant design statement in the kitchen. If you have an all-white design, try painting or replacing lower cabinets or your island with a new contrasting colour. You can also brighten up a kitchen with dark cabinets by installing light-coloured uppers or a pantry wall. For a quick, budget-friendly two-tone kitchen makeover: Paint one wall a bold paint colour and install open shelving so that your new hue shines through.

The Organic Colour and Texture of Wood Brings Freshness to the Kitchen

Wood is enjoying renewed popularity in the world of kitchen remodelling. There’s not just one look or wood to choose from, either. Blonde wood like light oak, birch and ash as well as rich, mid-tone maple or cherry, all have a place. The trend wins points for adaptability, too. If you love industrial design, mix wood with antiqued metals and frameless or simple shaker-style cabinets.

For those with traditional or transitional tastes, try contrasting uppers and lowers that see the teaming up of panelled or beadboard-style cabinetry in both wood and painted finishes. For fans of a modern aesthetic, the combination of tropical wood (wenge or bamboo) with lacquered cabinetry feels fresh and unexpected.

Mix and Match: Colour is Key for Kitchen Updates

Good things come in pairs, especially when it comes to colour in the kitchen. Where to start? There are three tried-and-true approaches to embracing this colourful trend. The first: Pair light with dark. The timeless combination always works. Consider the classic mix of white uppers with charcoal or navy base cabinets – so smart. You can also highlight your kitchen island in a contrasting dark shade, and if you’re wondering, teal is perfect!

Option two: Marry two distinct colours of a similar saturation for fabulous colour combination. How about a mid-tone golden-beige with a happy shade of blue? The third option: Choose a favourite colour, pick two tints of that one hue and apply. Whatever route you take, count on colour to give your kitchen a vibrant, new attitude.