3 Must-Know Tips for Painting a Kitchen with Black Appliances

Over the years, the ways that we design and decorate our kitchens have seen quite a few changes. Nevertheless, kitchens old and new are often filled with various appliances and kitchenware that we used to cook, bake, clean, and much more! But when these appliances come in black, one of the boldest of colors, it might be difficult to imagine a surrounding paint color scheme that complements them well. Continue reading below for a few paint color tips that are certain to help you make the most of your kitchen and highlight some of the black appliances found there!

1. Utilize Light Colors to Create Contrast

Black appliances tend to draw attention to themselves; their eye-catching, shiny surfaces rarely go unnoticed, and if you keep your kitchen clean, they might even look like they’re glowing! That said, you can make these appliances pop even more by creating surrounding contrast with lighter colors. You have several options here; both crisp and off-whites, soft grays, beige, tan, and more can all do the trick. Add these colors to your cabinets, countertops, or even tiles to create a scheme that works for your space. You can also similarly use warmer, lighter-toned natural elements; light and dark wood grains tend to work well, as do wooden cabinets or open shelving.

2. Bold Colors Work Well

You might want to make a statement with all the sleek black appliances in your kitchen, and bold colors and patterns will allow you to do so! Consider geometric patterns, subway tiles, or mosaic designs using vibrant, deep colors. Sage green, sky blue, crimson red and more are all popular and exciting options. You may even be surprised at how well some shades can temper the black of your appliances—or on the other hand, highlight and feature it!

3. Be Mindful of Lighting

It’s also worth remembering that lighting, both natural and artificial, can drastically influence how paint appears once it’s been applied. This means that no matter what color scheme you end up choosing to pair with your black kitchen appliances, you’ll want to consider the impact of light entering through windows or being emitted from lamps and fixtures. That said, it’s easy to use this to your advantage; pendant lights or chandeliers in metallic finishes like gold, brass, or copper can add a nice touch of warmth to the space while highlighting your appliances.

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