Laurelhurst House Midcentury Kitchen, Seattle

The house responds to its context: Natural light fills the entire first floor, and the blues, greens and yellows in the interior add a springlike feel to the house — even when the weather outside is dismal. "Seattle is known for our drizzly weather, which can mean gray skies from late fall through winter and spring. But you'd never know it based on the bright interior of this space," says Chell.Ceiling paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore; kitchen wall paint: Sailor's Sea Blue, Benjamin Moore

This is such a smart way to use bold color in a space. An accent wall can be easily repainted in another fun hue or a more neutral color, depending on how your design tastes change. You could pick up one of the other colors from the backsplash tile or go in an entirely different palette direction altogether. The pretty robin’s egg/sky blue used here is bold yet soothing. Tell us: Have you used blue in your kitchen? Post a photo and share details in the Comments section below!

Light Blue accent wall w white cabinets and colorful (light yellow) fixtures

Muted blues & wood tones, indirect light