| The past few decades were dedicated to very | | | | something to be taken lightly. |
| neutral colors in the kitchen. It seems every | | | | * Tiling: Look for unique expressions for your |
| kitchen had neutral appliances, cabinets and wall | | | | floor, backsplash and even your countertops. Tile |
| coverings. Today, people are being more | | | | is fairly easy to install and even easier to maintain. |
| expressive in the kitchen and that's great news! | | | | If you're not up for a big remodeling, you can still |
| The kitchen is where a lot of the daily activity | | | | add color easily and little expense. In fact, if you're |
| takes place in the home, so make the most of | | | | working in a generally neutral color-scheme |
| this space. | | | | elsewhere in the kitchen, you can change your |
| Here are some places to use color in your kitchen: | | | | colors to suit your mood year-round!: |
| * Paint & Wall Coverings: There are a variety | | | | * Table cloths or place mats: Create a whole new |
| of paint colors to choose from, so take your time | | | | color scheme for your kitchen with |
| making a decision. It will be the basis of making | | | | highly-decorative table cloths or mats. |
| other choices for your kitchen. Wallpapers and | | | | * Window coverings: Forget bland Venetian blinds. |
| borders are being use more frequently these | | | | Add some color with colorful fabrics. |
| days as well. | | | | * Use flowers, candles and other decorative |
| * Faucets: They're not just chrome anymore. | | | | elements to add color. |
| They come in a wide variety of solid colors and | | | | * Small appliances: Even the coffee maker and |
| metallic options. It's amazing what style just a | | | | mixer can come in some great color choices. Pick |
| faucet can add to your décor. | | | | the right one for you. |
| * Appliances: Thank goodness, the avocado green | | | | * Tableware: Dishes come in all kinds of colors |
| appliances of the 70s are gone, but then we | | | | and patterns. Choose some that suit your style. If |
| moved onto the blah whites. Today, you have | | | | you have neutral colored plates, place colorful |
| more choice, but before you go totally bold, | | | | charger plates beneath them to add some |
| realize that an investment into an appliance is | | | | excitement. |
| something you'll need to be happy with for many | | | | Adding color to your kitchen can be as simple or |
| years to come. | | | | as complicated as you'd like to make it. For your |
| * Cabinets: You can paint over old cabinet colors | | | | more involved projects, be sure to plan |
| or install completely new ones. If you install new | | | | everything out, so it becomes the dream kitchen |
| ones, really take some time with your decision. | | | | you hoped for. |
| The expense of totally new cabinetry is not | | | | |