5 Colors You Should NEVER Paint Your Kitchen, According To Psychology

by John Griffith
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Is it time to remodel your kitchen? Or have you just bought your first home, and you want to create your perfect kitchen? Well, before you can enjoy your final product, you first need to pick out the colors.  When it comes to pain colors, the debate is heated. Designers swear by one set of rules, psychologists by another and interior designer enthusiasts by a whole other set. This can get annoying at times. While some colors may be beautiful on their own, not every one is suitable for the kitchen. Today we will be taking a look at 5 colors you should never paint your kitchen according to psychology.

While some colors may be beautiful on their own, not every one is suitable for the kitchen

blue kitchen painted cabinets

Colors You Should Never Paint Your Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the places you spend the most time. That’s why it’s important to create a space that’s welcoming, cozy, and nice. There are plenty of ways to do that. Like reorganizing your kitchen cabinets, getting new equipment or choosing the right paint color. The color of a room can really make or break it. That’s why it’s significant to know which colors are not a great choice for your beautiful kitchen.

The color of a room can really make or break it

person with a paint roller painting a wall blue

#Bright Red

Red is one of the most controversial paint colors. While it’s great for an accent color, it’s not recommended to make it your main kitchen color. This is because a large amount of this color can become distracting, as well as overwhelming. Red also enhances the appetite, that’s why many fast food restaurants use this color. So, in order to avoid overeating, avoid painting your kitchen red.

A large amount of this color can become distracting, as well as overwhelming

colors you should never painy your kitchen colour block red kitchen

#Dark Grays

Choosing dark grays for your main kitchen color. This is because these colors tend to leave a cold, uninviting, and unwelcoming feeling. Consequently inducing a lower mood. Nobody wants a kitchen which puts you into a foul mood. So, other than some appliances, try to avoid this color in the kitchen.

Dark grays tend to leave a cold, uninviting, and unwelcoming feeling

colors to not paint your kitchen dark gray kitchen cabinets

#White

In recent years, the trend of all-white kitchens has been quite popular. However, painting your kitchen in mainly white, isn’t a great idea. Having only white in the kitchen gives a clinical, hospital feeling to the space. Making it feel stark. Use white as an accent color, maybe on your countertops. But having a white kitchen is also very hard to clean. One day you’ll be cooking tomato soup, and it will spray on the white cabinets, and you’ll have the feeling of instant regret.

Having only white in the kitchen gives a clinical, hospital feeling to the space

bad colors for the kitchen all white kitchen

#Bright Yellow

Yellow is a beautiful color, however it’s a terrible choice for the kitchen. Especially bright yellow. While it’s associated with happiness and energy, if it’s too vibrant or  too much, it will create an overwhelming, distracting and chaotic. The wall colors will take your attention off your beautiful decor and food and straight into the yellow.

Yellow is a beautiful color, however it’s a terrible choice for the kitchen

paining your kitchen bright yellow kitchen

#Dark Green

Green kitchens have also been rising in popularity. However, there are certain shades of green are not the right fit for the kitchen. Dark green is one of them. Dark shades are in general a bad choice. This is because colors like dark green tend to cast shadows. This makes it hard to see what’s going on i your kitchen. It can also give off the look as if the kitchen is dirtier. Choose an earthier green palette and stay away from the dark shades.

Dark shades are in general a bad choice, because colors like dark green tend to cast shadows

what color should i paint my kitchen dark green kitchen

These were the 5 colors you should never paint your kitchen. In the end, it’s really up to you are your preferences. However, these are some good general rules to follow on your remodeling or first kitchen journey. We hope you found this article helpful, and we hope you create your perfect kitchen.

These were the 5 colors you should never paint your kitchen

pinkk wall being painted over with orange

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.