I have white cabinets, black & white floors, and black appliances. I want to add some colors to the walls.?

Question

Any ideas on what color would look best on the walls? I want to avoid blue or green. And I want to keep it light to brighten up the room. Thanks.

Answer 1

A bright, bold red or cranberry color would be very nice. I don't think a pastel would look good due to the dramatic contrast of the black and white. I think you will need a strong color. Maybe go to the local paint store and get several samples to look at while standing in the kitchen.

Answer 2

Almost any color would be good. A nice sunny yellow would be nice. Or a paler shade of yellow. I sponge painted in a previous house. I used green which you are wanting to avoid, but it was fast and easy. I sponged onto the white walls leaving some white to show through. It came out very nicely. Nice and airy feeling. I have also used stencils to make a trellis with ivy trailing up the trellis. It also left paler colors peeping through. Almost anything can work. Check out all of your techniques before you start. There are a lot of simple, but nice ones out there.

Answer 3

Red would be nice - as long as you don't have a lot of wall space. Too much red might look weird in a kitchen.

Maybe a nice rich taupe color.

Answer 4

Yellow wouldn't really go well with that, unless it's in small accents. Since you don't like blue or green, perhaps a pink or peach, with borders and accents of other colors?

Answer 5

Don't use yellow, your kitchen will look like a school bus or a taxi cab.

If you want, you could use pink, or green. I think those are perfect combinations with black and white.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Red will really make it pop if you go with light colors it will make the room look faded.

Answer 7

use a deep red
these colors look great
they were the colors at my wedding
with a little silver mixed in

Answer 8

Vibrant yellow, especially if it's a kitchen.

Answer 9

red

Answer 10

Everyone loves "mellow yellow" !