Kitchen Paint Ideas for Blue Floors & Blue Countertops

Breaking Up the Blue

• Too much blue in a room can be overwhelming, particularly if the blue is a very vibrant shade. You can break up the blue between the floors and the countertops by painting the walls and the cabinets a bright white. Choose a white that has a slight blue tone to it, as this makes the white appear even brighter than it is. Ivory also works, but only if the blue on the floors and the countertops is more neutral in shade, such as navy blue.

Complementary Colors

• Choose a lighter or darker blue shade for walls and cabinetry if you prefer to use complementary colors. For example, if the flooring and the counters are navy blue, use a pale pastel blue for the walls. Stay within the same color tone group. If the flooring is a teal blue, this means that it has hints of green in it, so you need to use a lighter or darker color with the same hint.

Contrasting Colors

• Using a color wheel, you can find the contrasting color for your counters and flooring. Orange is directly opposite blue on the color wheel. This means that while they are dramatically different colors, the effect is still pleasing to the eye. For a lighter blue floor and counter, choose a soft yellowish orange. If the blue is very vibrant, you have the choice of going with an equally vibrant orange for a dramatic effect.

Bold Colors

• Bold coloration can make quite a statement in the kitchen. In this case, go for sharp contrasts, and use a pop of color to make the blue stand out. For example, fire-engine red works well as an accent color for a bright blue. Orange is another bold color that works with many different shades of blue. Stay within the same color groups to ensure a pleasing effect. For example, if the flooring is a true blue, look for a true red with blue undertones rather than a red with yellow or orange undertones.