Sometimes, all it takes is a splash of colour to transform a kitchen from something ordinary and make it into something extra special. Using a professional kitchen refurbishment company, you can add that colour and achieve that ‘just fitted’ look without all the mess, inconvenience and expense associated with doing away with the old and installing the new.
Where do you start?
The area of your kitchen that offers the greatest visual impact is the area occupied by the fronts of your kitchen cupboard doors and drawers. These are the surfaces that bear the brunt of daily cooking, and very quickly can start to let the side down. Unfortunately, because they cover the greatest surface area, these are the surfaces your kitchen is judged by. They are the most important factors in that all-important first impression. If your fronts are past their sell-by date then replacing them is the most impactive and cost-effective solution. In addition, it gives you the opportunity to change the way your kitchen looks.
A splash of colour
Colour is making a comeback in kitchens across the country. The days of whites and neutral colours are limited as people are waking up to the idea that they can create subtle or dramatic effects through a judicious use of colour. One colour that is becoming an increasingly-popular one is one that you might not usually associate with a kitchen: red.
The red renaissance
Think red and you think bright. However, there are an incredible number of reds available, from those tempered with hints of blue in the mix, to bright, bold reds that grab your attention right off the bat. Red kitchen cupboard doors can add a touch of the exotic or be used to create an intimate and romantic feel to what is the busiest room in any home.
Bright and bold or rich and deep?
If you like the idea of creating with crimson, it’s worth considering how it will work with other colours and materials in your kitchen, and how it will work with your overall interior design. The right red can work as a counterbalance to more striking materials such as stainless steel, or to contrasting colours such as black. Stainless steel reflects light well and you’ll find that door and drawer fronts made from this material will reflect the red, creating a deep warmth. Reds used for this purpose tend to be from the brighter end of the spectrum. To create a Mediterranean feel, look for reds that are tempered with orange; these tend to work well with natural wood and flagstone floors.
Reds can also be used against white to create an environment that’s fun, bright and quirky. Alternatively, something bordering on cinnamon works well in a space that also uses greens and browns. Deeper reds offer a richness that you tend to find in old, country houses while the bolder ones are popular in sleek, contemporary kitchens.
In a world where whites and blues have tended to dominate kitchens, replacing your door and drawer fronts with a well-chosen red can help to create the atmosphere and look that you want – and ensure that your home’s hub stands out from the crowd.
