How to Decorate a Kitchen With Color

So you're kitchen needs a little sprucing up? Well the easiest way to add a little spice is with COLOR!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paint swatches
• Paint
• Brushes
• Rollers
• Painter's Tape

1. So often people become intimidated when it comes to color. My motto...if you don't like it, repaint it. Afterall, it's not a permanent decision. First, go to your local home improvement store and pick out any and ALL swatches you are interested in. I reccommend getting a couple of each swatch so you can tape them together to make a larger sample.

2. Bring the swatches home and tape them to their matches. This makes a larger more visable & realistic swatch. Place them in various areas of your kitchen and leave them for a few days. Colors can change in different light sources. Just because something looks yellow in the store doesn't mean it will in your home.

3. Once you've decided which color to go with, take the swatch back to the home improvement store and purchase your paint. Remember to get a satin/eggshell finish. These are washable and much easier to clean! Start with one wall...typically a 'focal' point in the kitchen. Paint and let dry overnight. This allows you to check, yet again, the color.

Tips & Warnings

• Get multiple paint swatches to tape together for a larger sample
• Tape swatches to multiple areas in room and leave them for a day or two to ensure you are happy with the color in all light.
• Only paint one focal wall to start with. If you decide you don't like it you haven't painted the entire room.