What Kind of Paint Should I Use for a Grape Kitchen and Dining Room?

Purples

• Varying shades of purple will make the grape-themed dining room or kitchen appear both welcoming and serene, since purple is a combination of warm colors (reds) and cool hues (blues). Choose an intense shade of purple as an accent color for accessories, such as towels, rugs and centerpieces. A lighter purple, almost an orchid shade, would be subdued enough to paint all the walls in the kitchen and dining room area and would contrast with pronounced purple hues used in the table chargers, curtains and candles in the space.

Reds

• Shades of red that coordinate with red grapes in wallpaper borders or decorative dishes in the kitchen or dining room are suitable choices for wall paint color. For instance, a wide stripe of a deep red in the center of all four of the dining room walls will complement rich red chargers on the table nicely. Or select a light red to paint the walls of the kitchen to echo lighter shades used in the grape-themed decor.

Neutral or Muted Colors

• If you've chosen more subdued shades of red and purple in your accessories, neutral paint colors for the walls will give the area a sophisticated feel. Choose gold or a soft shade of bronze for the walls to evoke a Tuscan setting. Or select olive green or muted burgundy shades for the walls in the dining room where gold-framed pictures of grapes featuring subdued shades of purple and red are prominent.

Paint Finishes

• The paint finish you choose will make the color more noticeable and solidify the grape theme of the dining room and kitchen. For instance, choose a flat paint for the dining room. It will provide a matte finish with a soft effect and is easily cleaned. Select the same shade in a semi-gloss finish for the kitchen. It offers a durable luster and is suitable for surfaces that require frequent cleaning.