Monochromatic kitchens are both sleek and modern and warm and inviting at the same time. The key to making a monochrome kitchen work for you is understanding how to select a color scheme and incorporate different shades of the same color into your design. Here are some tips to make one work for your home.
Selecting a Color Scheme
When selecting a color scheme for your monochromatic kitchen, it’s important to choose a color that you love that will work well with the rest of your home. Look at some monochrome kitchen photos online or in magazines for a start. Then, choose a few colors, and test them out in different areas of the kitchen to see how they look in different light conditions.
Incorporating Different Shades of the Same Color
Monochromatic kitchens use different shades of the same color throughout the space to achieve a unique aesthetic. You can use light and dark colors or various hues of the same color. For example, if you’re using blue as your base color, you could use light blue for the walls and a darker blue for the cabinets. Or, you could use other shades like navy and sky blue.
Introducing Contrasting Colors Sparingly
If you want to add a little bit of visual interest to your monochromatic kitchen, you can introduce contrasting colors sparingly. Add accents like dishes, towels or décor in other colors. You could also paint one wall in a contrasting color against the rest.
A monochromatic kitchen can be a beautiful and stylish option for your home. You want the best people working on this project, so hire STL Design and Build to design and build one for you. We would be happy to help you select a color scheme, incorporate it into your kitchen design and build it. Call (314) 329-2389, or fill out this contact form to schedule a consultation.