Summer Paint Color Trends for the Kitchen

Summer is just around the corner. Is it time for a fresh coat of paint on your walls? Summer paint colors are refreshing and rejuvenating, and the kitchen is a place where families spend a lot of their time, so this is a good place to start when you begin your summer painting. Here are a few kitchen color trends to consider. 

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Teals & Grays

Both teal/gray and teal/white color schemes are cool and refreshing to look at in the midst of the hottest part of summer. Teal walls with a white, painted trim work well with a beachy theme. Pratt & Lambert Tampico 1411 is a pretty, teal color for your kitchen. 

 

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Earth Tones

Earth tones are rich colors from nature: deep browns, burnt oranges, watery blues, and ruby reds are all examples of earth tone colors. Try Benjamin Moore Merlot Red 2006-10 for an energizing and invigorating accent in your kitchen this summer. 

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Blues & Greens

Blues and greens are often associated with nature (water, grass, sky). If you are someone who likes to be outdoors during the summer, why not bring the outdoors in so you can enjoy them while you are cooking? Check out Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue HC-147 for a soft, sky blue. 

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Sunny Hues

Looking for something to remind you of sunny California? Nothing says California like a golden yellow, so bring the sun indoors with your paint. Benjamin Moore Golden Honey 297 is the perfect choice for those of you who enjoy spending time under the sun. 

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Keep it Natural

Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat SW6121 is sophisticated, but it doesn't detract from the rest of the room's décor. Neutral is a good way to go if you are someone who likes to change out the décor with every season, but don't like to repaint four times a year. 

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If you didn't get a chance to repaint your kitchen this spring, summer is the next best time to do so. Do you want to recreate the feel of a beach house? Or are you looking to bring the sun inside? Remember, whatever you decide on, choose your kitchen's colors this summer according to your personal preferences, not just what is trendy at the time.  

*Note: This article was previously published at Yahoo! Voices and the rights reverted back to the author when the site closed.

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