Yahoo Autos 6 Kitchen Island Paint Color Ideas That Will Bring Personality to Your Space
Is your kitchen in need of a makeover? Skip costly new appliances and cabinetry and consider giving the focal point of the space—your kitchen island—a fresh coat of paint, instead. We're not talking about a touch-up: Testing an entirely new shade, one that either contrasts or complements the existing hue of your cupboards, is an impactful way to bring personality into the heart of your home.
Your island's siloed positioning makes it a great candidate for bold color. "Because an island is isolated from the rest of the cabinetry in a kitchen, there are a number of ways a color change can shift an overall look to a new direction, as well as provide an opportunity to bring different colors into the space," says Andrea Magno, director of color marketing and development at Benjamin Moore. "There are many colors that will result in a fantastic-looking island, from intriguing deeps and well-loved neutrals to playful brights."
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Consider these six paint color ideas to make your island the centerpiece of your kitchen.
Deep Gray
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To bring color into the kitchen while staying in a fairly neutral zone, try Oxford Gray 2128-40—which has a navy-like depth—Magno suggests. "[It] complements many countertop materials beautifully in its ability to enhance veining with gray-and-blue undertones," she says.
Green
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Both timeless and bold, a green paint color can help elevate your kitchen island's design. "A pleasing deep green with a warm undertone, Boreal Forest AF-480 is an excellent choice for a kitchen. It pairs perfectly with many neutrals, wood tones, and counter materials," says Magno. "This is a color that delivers interest while remaining classic to stand the test of time."
If you want a softer option, consider Mizzle, a beautiful pale mint, says Patrick O'Donnell, International Brand Ambassador of Farrow & Ball.
