By Karen Kirk
January 2024
After white, blue is probably one of the most popular kitchen colors today. From moody midnight blue to sparkling ocean blue and soft sky blue this classic hue is calming and offers a lovely way to add understated colour to the kitchen. A design that incorporates a blue palette for walls, backsplashes or cabinets, can give this busy and sometimes stressful space a cool, calm and collected vibe that works with any style.
Recently, colour experts and designers have been exploring the benefits of blue spaces scientifically finding that they offer health benefits such as relieving stress and depression. For most of us, any remedy, especially one as simple as decorating with a soothing blue colour palette, that might help us cope with the anxiety and stress we all face is appreciated.
These days, our attraction to and awareness of nature around us has been heightened and whether we realize it or not, has become our coping method for getting through all the noise and chaos of our daily lives. We all love the sense of calm we feel when swimming in the lake or taking a care-free walk under a clear blue sky. It just makes good sense to set the tone in our busy kitchens with a splash of soothing nature-inspired blue!
Here are some inspiring blue-hue looks I think you’ll love!
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Opting for darker shades of blue create a timeless look in the kitchen and creates a captivating balance when paired with brighter details. Get the look with Benjamin Moore Champion Cobalt 2061-20, a deep royal blue with a hint of teal and pair it with Chantilly Lace OC-65, a classic white that will complement white countertops and Thermador’s stainless steel appliances. Note Thermador’s blue knobs on the 36-inch Pro Harmony gas range that coordinate with the blue cabinets.
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Get the look of this breezy blue kitchen with cabinets painted in Farrow and Ball Cook’s Blue No.237, a bright and deeply pigmented colour that’s not only a relaxed hue for both kitchens and exterior eating areas. Thermador’s 60-inch range simply glows in this stunning blue kitchen.
Tip: Choosing pale blues for walls, cabinets and even ceilings can make a small kitchen feel light and airy.
Photo: Courtesy @kbshowhouse
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A bright and breezy blue with calm gray undertones infuses peacefulness into this dreamy kitchen space. Sherwin-Williams Colour of the Year 2024 Upward SW 6239 doesn’t overwhelm, but establishes a tranquil vibe while bringing a carefree, sunny day energy to the space that any home chef will appreciate. This shade pairs beautifully with Thermador’s classic stainless-steel appliances.
Photo: Sherwin-Williams
