How to Choose Paint Colors for a Small Kitchen

Consider your options when selecting a paint color for your small kitchen.

Small kitchens pose numerous problems when it comes to interior design. No matter how much storage or effort is put into maximizing the space's use, choosing the wrong paint color for your small kitchen could leave you with a room that feels even smaller than it actually is. Before settling on a paint color, consider whether it will truly make your space feel larger or simply overpower the room.

Things You'll Need

• Paint colors
• Brushes
• Creativity

Instructions

1. Choose a paint color for your small kitchen in pale or pastel shades to create a lighter and airier space. Don't assume that this restricts you solely to feminine shades, such as lilac or a dusty rose. For a more masculine or cooler feel, opt for a cool gray, a fresh cucumber or a Mediterranean azure blue.

2. Opt for the lighter shades, such as magnolia, warm cappucino or dusty blue, if going with neutral colors.

3. Brighten your room while giving the illusion of more space by using a monochromatic color scheme in your small kitchen. Choose shades from the same color family -- like all ambers or yellows.

4. Choose the same color for the walls of your small kitchen and the adjoining rooms in order to create a feeling of openness and improve the flow of your house. At the very least, ensure that the chosen color for your kitchen doesn't clash with the walls of adjoining rooms.

5. Combine a neutral color scheme with a contrasting color detail, such as a feature wall or stencils.

References

• Handy American.com: 10 Easy Tips -- How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger