Kitchen Decorating Colors

Italian Color Schemes

• Bring the nuance of an Italian villa into your kitchen with earthy colors. Intense red, gold and green are pleasing Italian colors, but you can choose other colors as well. For a dramatic look, texture the wall with a stucco look, and paint your favorite shade of red or green. Green walls with splashes of purple and white add excitement to kitchens. Other options to incorporate into your décor include salmon, beige and blue.

Modern Retro Colors

• Retro colors make modern kitchens functional. Choose from bold retro colors, including cobalt blue, turquoise, golden yellow, and mint green. Look for colored glass and ceramics that highlight these shades. To enhance the retro look, decorate with bowls, cups, saucers and butter dishes that match your style. Fill a depression-era kitchen with subtle colors like pale green and pink. Pair these colors with chrome fixtures for a polished look. Other alternatives are pale blue or red. Use colored glass, such as Depression glass, to enhance the colors you choose.

Country Kitchen Colors

• Three colors that always work well together in a kitchen are red, black and white. This classic look makes any size kitchen feel cheery. The color scheme is a pleasing complement if your appliances are white or black. Add spots of red with window treatments, rugs and chair cushions. Highlight the country style with checks.

French Country Color Schemes

• Make your kitchen warm and relaxed with French Country colors. The colors you see on walls painted with this style are usually washed colors with a sun-bleached look. Whitewashed and milk washed styles are pleasing because they are bright without being distracting. Greenish-yellow whitewashes warm your kitchen while bluish washes will make your kitchen seem airy and cooler. Beige and terracotta finishes make your guests feel welcome. Use subdued colors for the rest of your kitchen décor for a complementary look.