Design a kitchen in blue? Many people will shake their heads doubtfully and say that this color is not at all associated with the joy of food and the welcoming, family atmosphere of a kitchen. It's time to refute these stereotypes because the classic, timeless dark blue is the oneTrend color 2020 according to the Pantone Institute. We introduce the kitchen trend and show the most beautiful kitchens in “Classic Blue”.
Visually connect an open kitchen with the living room
The classic blue tone “Classic Blue”represents the endless expanse of the evening sky and is best suited to open and spacious interiors. If you are planning an open kitchen-living room, this intense blue is just the thing. If you dream of dark blue kitchen fronts, start with that and coordinate the other elements with it.
The second way to introduce this color is to paint one of the walls dark blue and select a few other dark blue elements, such as an armchair, the dining chairs or the kitchen island. Thanks to the clever color combination, a seamless transition between the individual areas is created.
Dark blue kitchen with wood
Dark blue is a strong and slightly dark color and therefore needs a light color to counterbalance it. It harmonizes well with gray or ecru, but also with white, giving lightness and freshness to the composition. However, the blue and white kitchen is associated with the maritime style, which, although charming, is not always desirable for a modern kitchen. However, you can avoid the marine look by adding more wood. A kitchen in blue, white and wood looks stately and elegant, especially if you rely on dark wood tones. For a modern and minimalist kitchen, choose light wood such as oak or beech.
In addition to the cabinets, you can also bring wood into the kitchen in the form of other furniture, for example with a set of a kitchen island and stools in a wood look. The combination of dark blue kitchen fronts with a wooden worktop is also popular. A marble-look back wall creates an interesting contrast.
Dark blue kitchen with white worktop
We have already mentioned that the best companion to dark blue is white. Most often we find the color as a wall color, but it can also be used as a worktop. A white worktop also makes dark blue appear less intense. You can also divide your kitchen into colored zones, for example with dark blue base cabinets, a white worktop and white upper cabinets. With eye-catching, geometrically patterned tiles you can transform the back wall into a real eye-catcher.
Paint kitchen walls dark blue
Painting the walls dark blue is quite a bold move. Please note that dark wall colors should be carefully dosed. Dark blue is best suited for kitchens that are quite spacious and sunny. Dark blue walls in a kitchen are risky if it is a small and dark room - such a dark color can be overwhelming and make it seem even smaller. You can paint just one of the walls dark blue, creating a natural focal point in the kitchen. You can't go wrong with a white high-gloss kitchen.
Which colors go well with a dark blue kitchen?
White, gray, ecru, pastel pink and light beige combined with dark blue create a classic, timeless ambience. If you like the glamor style, combine royal blue with gold or copper. Hanging lamps or furniture handles made of brass leave a stunning impression.
In a dark blue kitchen, intense, warm colors that stimulate your mood and appetite also come into their own. Saturated yellow, sunny orange, elegant red and extravagant fuchsia are perfect as a splash of color on cushions, curtains, decorative bowls or vases. However, use these contrasts sparingly!
Dark blue as a splashback in a modern kitchen in light gray and wood
Dark blue is used sparingly here
Modern U-shaped kitchen in navy blue and light gray
The wall opposite the window is painted dark
A beautiful country house kitchen with an island in white, dark blue and wood
This is what the Ikea Metod kitchen looks like with Pure fronts in ultramarine blue
The brass handles look wonderfully antique and modern at the same time
And here is an example with a dark wood countertop
Open kitchen with living room in a marine look
The island separates the kitchen from the living room
The red stool is an eye-catcher
The white laminate floor brightens up any room
