Ideas for updating your kitchen abound. Choosing kitchen colors that coordinate with stainless steel, black steel, or white appliances can be an invigorating process since there are so many colors and finishes to choose from. 

The silvery color of stainless steel and black stainless is versatile and contemporary, so there aren’t many accent colors that clash with them.

White appliances go well with any color selection and are making a comeback thanks to a surging interest in the modern farmhouse style.  Depending on other elements in your kitchen such as flooring, cabinetry, furniture and accessories, you can create a space that blends beautifully with your appliances and is uniquely you.

Choosing Just the Right Color

Stainless Steel, Black Stainless, or White Appliances

Gray can be an obvious choice because stainless steel has gray undertones.  Gray accent colors create a kitchen design that’s uniform and simple.  It lends a contemporary feel and the metallic sheen of the appliances stands out against duller, softer gray tones.  It also a great choice if you have white appliances and/or cabinets.  The contrast is striking. 

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Some Sherwin Williams ideas:  Agreeable Gray SW 7029, Repose Gray SW 7015, Dove Tail SW 7018 (darker), Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (dark), Perfect Greige SW 6073 (a gray/beige blend)

White is a simple yet elegant color to use in your kitchen that has stainless steel appliances.  It provides a strong contrast against the silver or silver/black hue and helps the appliances stand out in the overall room design.  The benefits of a white accent color are its clean and vibrant characteristics that make a kitchen feel fresh and bright.  Because it is a neutral it makes the room feel big and open and it is versatile if you change the color of your appliances, countertops or accent pieces.

Some Sherwin Williams Ideas:  Pure White SW7005, Extra White SW 7006, Alabaster 7008

Select a cheerful color that appeals to you.  Any color appliance can look attractive with either warm or cool colors, so you may want ot choose an “out-of-the-box” color.  Be aware that this may dramatically change the look of the room.  You may not be used to such a big change at first.  However, this can result in a kitchen that is cheerful, colorful and energetic.

Some Sherwin Williams Ideas:  Color of the Year 2022 – Evergreen Fog SW 9130, Dill SW 6438, Blue Sky SW 0063, Honest Blue SW 6520, Cayenne SW 6881

Ideas for your kitchen

Kitchen Trends

Kitchen hardware and faucets come in a wide variety of finishes and designs.  Brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze never seem to go out of style, but black (matte) is also trending.  Finishes such as brushed copper and gold are also gaining in popularity.  It would be worth a trip to your local bath and kitchen design store to see how all of these finishes actually look when installed.  Single-handle faucets are a popular choice for 2022.

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Lighting Choices are plentiful.  Recessed lighting, track lighting and pendant lights are just a few trending choices.  Under cabinet lighting shines light on your work surfaces.  Whatever your choice, be sure to choose bright light because the kitchen is one place where you really need to see what you’re doing.  Don’t forget, you can also add a small decorative lamp or two on your counters.

Final Thoughts

Now that you have some great ideas for your kitchen update it’s time to call ColaTown Painting to get you started.  We can paint one room or all of your rooms and you can rest assured that your expectations will be met.  Our commitment to quality and workmanship are second to none.  Call Britt for your free, no-obligation estimate now 803-603-6486 or e-mail us at ellib@colatownpainting.com

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