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10 Wildly Colorful Kitchens That Thrill and Delight
See how some of the most vivid kitchens on Houzz let loose with fearless color and personality
While white kitchens still reign supreme in many homes, colorful cooking spaces have made a major comeback. Miles away from the neutral spaces so many of us are used to, these spaces aren't afraid to embrace color. Take a look at these inspiring kitchens, with their neon countertops, brightly colored cabinetry, incredible backsplashes and even a painted green floor, and you may just get motivated to experiment with color in your home.
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| 1. Aqua and Apple Green Kitchen Designer/homeowner: Jennifer Ott Location: Austin, Texas Jennifer Ott chose the bold colors for her kitchen based simply on what she likes. Housewares that she'd purchased and fallen in love with were often in bright hues, so it only made sense to integrate those colors into her new kitchen. Her strategy was to use neutral colors for materials that are expensive or difficult to change — like for the countertop and the floors — and use bold colors for things that are easy to change out — like paint and accessories. |
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| Bowls, glasses and plates that are frequently used sit on open shelving. Extra-large drawers in the base cabinets make it easier to reach items and to use the entire space for storage. See more of this kitchen |
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2. Tiny Emerald Green Kitchen
Designer/homeowner: Justina Blakeney
Location: Los Angeles
Inspired by the bright colors of a tropical jungle, Justina Blakeney decided to go all out in her small Los Angeles kitchen. A rich green covers the walls, and a rainbow cutting board adds extra brightness to the small space.
Designer/homeowner: Justina Blakeney
Location: Los Angeles
Inspired by the bright colors of a tropical jungle, Justina Blakeney decided to go all out in her small Los Angeles kitchen. A rich green covers the walls, and a rainbow cutting board adds extra brightness to the small space.
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The same deep green — Mint Sprig, by Behr — gives the kitchen's window trim an eclectic touch. A brightly striped rug, hanging tapestries and leafy green plants add to the space's jungle vibe.
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| 3. Vintage Kitchen With Turquoise Accents Designer: Erica Islas Location: Los Angeles Inspired by the 1920s roots of this sweet Los Angeles home, designer Erica Islas played off classic but cheerful turquoise in this colorful kitchen. The San Felipe–pattern floor tile inspired the Spanish backsplash tile, which in turn evolved into a palette of terra-cottas, whites and teals. |
| Teal cabinetry, tile, window seat fabric and furniture tie the room together. Matching knobs on some of the cabinets add a playful pop. See more of this kitchen |
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| 4. Green and Gorgeous Kitchen Designer: Alison Glen Location: Venice, California "Durability doesn't have to be boring," says designer Alison Glen. This client took that advice to heart and went all out with lime-green countertops and contrasting zebra wood cabinetry. A mosaic backsplash bridges the room's hues. |
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| The family spent a lot of time with Glen, researching which materials would work best for their space. Zebra wood was chosen for its style and because it's formaldehyde free and harvested from sustainable forests. Great details usually come at a price, which Glen and the family knew they'd have to take into account. They wanted to get that subtle metal strip in the countertop and balanced their budget by scaling back on upper cabinetry, using open shelving instead. See more of this kitchen |
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5. Modern and Creative-Concept Kitchen
Designer: Mark Melonas, Luke Works
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Designer Mark Melonas had a pretty free hand when it came to designing this kitchen. The client did want red accents, which Melonas integrated through modern bar stools and a custom glass bowl for the island circle. The mural is a custom piece by artist Michael Owen.
Designer: Mark Melonas, Luke Works
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Designer Mark Melonas had a pretty free hand when it came to designing this kitchen. The client did want red accents, which Melonas integrated through modern bar stools and a custom glass bowl for the island circle. The mural is a custom piece by artist Michael Owen.
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| The main counters are made of Luke Works' custom aggregate, colored with recycled porcelain and crushed mirror for a slight sparkle. Resin panels from 3form, modern lighting fixtures and a mosaic backsplash add loads of character. See more of this kitchen |
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| 6. Rainbow-Hued Kitchen Designer: Green Goods Location: San Luis Obispo, California These clients weren't afraid of color in their kitchen and encouraged the designers at Green Goods to embrace their favorite shades of turquoise, purple and orange. The unique countertops are made with a durable blend of concrete and glass, in a customized color combination. |
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| The home's main rooms surround the kitchen like spokes on a bicycle. The cooking space's unique layout takes all the foot traffic into account. See more of this kitchen |
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7. Quirky Vintage Kitchen
Designer/homeowner: Robert Mace
Location: Austin, Texas
This unique kitchen is the result of a DIY remodel of a 130-year-old Louisiana shotgun-shack-style home. When Robert Mace bought the house, the kitchen was located on an open back porch with a lean-to roof that had been closed in with a few awkward additions, making a full remodel a necessity.
Designer/homeowner: Robert Mace
Location: Austin, Texas
This unique kitchen is the result of a DIY remodel of a 130-year-old Louisiana shotgun-shack-style home. When Robert Mace bought the house, the kitchen was located on an open back porch with a lean-to roof that had been closed in with a few awkward additions, making a full remodel a necessity.
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Mace wanted the kitchen to echo the rest of the home's quirky personality and his love of vintage collectibles. Contrasting color lives on every surface — the countertop is a sturdy concrete, dyed red. The pine floor was painted several colors, until Mace landed on the final shade of green. As the floor wears, all of the other colors will slowly reveal themselves. Salvaged and DIY cabinetry is painted in contrasting purples to mix with the yellow walls and green floors.
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8. Crazy-Colorful Hacienda-Style Kitchen
Designer: Ashley Astleford
Location: Frisco, Texas
From a completely blank slate to a Mexican-inspired explosion of color, designer Ashley Astleford didn't hold anything back when it came to the color palette of this Texas home. The home's interior kitchen relies on a blend of traditional Mexican colors and materials. The maple cabinetry was glazed by a professional artist in Mexico and echoes the same warm tones of the copper range hood, the terra-cotta floor and the incredible Lucite and coral chandelier.
Designer: Ashley Astleford
Location: Frisco, Texas
From a completely blank slate to a Mexican-inspired explosion of color, designer Ashley Astleford didn't hold anything back when it came to the color palette of this Texas home. The home's interior kitchen relies on a blend of traditional Mexican colors and materials. The maple cabinetry was glazed by a professional artist in Mexico and echoes the same warm tones of the copper range hood, the terra-cotta floor and the incredible Lucite and coral chandelier.
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The outdoor kitchen takes color to an entirely new level. The bold yellow wall is a custom stucco blend that allows the blue Mexican tiles and the pink fridge to really pop. Iron chairs painted in neon hues and traditional paper garlands emphasize the home's South of the Border vibe.
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| 9. Mint Green Garage Renovation Designer: Thomas Ahmann Location: Washington, D.C. Architect Thomas Ahmann applied smart space-saving techniques to transform this tiny garage into a new, bright and open kitchen. The narrow garage maintained its L-shape footprint but was divided into distinct work, cooking and eating areas. Mint cabinetry, navy light fixtures and dark countertops create a sophisticated, cheerful palette. |
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| The raised breakfast table at the end of the space is made out of reclaimed wood and stays out of the way of foot traffic near the navy built-in desk and hutch. Light-stained oak beams and accents add a warm contrast to the blue and green. See more of this kitchen |
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| 10. Elegant and Graphic Kitchen in Blues Designer: Amity Worrel Location: Austin, Texas A bright turquoise island draws attention to a wall of beautiful graphic tile in this eclectic Austin kitchen. Designer Amity Worrel offset the neutral wood flooring and Carrara marble counters with unique encaustic cement tiles from Architerra Studios for the backsplash. |
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Custom turquoise cabinetry on the island complements the warm wood tones of the hickory floors and pecan breakfast table. A playful red-orange bench cushion provides additional color contrast.
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Ideabook updated on Aug. 7, 2012.
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A few of these *are* more functional than the ones I'm referring to. Personally, they don't grab me as being something I'd want in my home, just the same.
I like modern and retro sometimes, but I need a kitchen that is very functional for me. I'm so tired of seeing photos that look as though they are merely photo-ops. I really don't think most of the designers actually cook & spend time in kitchens (sigh - maybe no one else does these days...)
Give me something real, please. Beautifully designed, yes. Modern & retro if you want, yes - but if it isn't practical & functional, then, please, just keep it in a kitchen catalog for those who can afford to waste their money!
(Some people have such a talent with color. How do they learn to get just the right color of purple and not just an OK color of purple? Amazing!)
I know that reuse and recycle is trendy, but these show up reused so often they are getting stale.