Kitchen Color Schemes

The idea behind a layered lighting design is to have a variety of light levels available at your fingertips. "…

"Accent lighting is the least common layer in the kitchen, but it is becoming more common as people spend mor…

The kitchen used to be strictly for food preparation and children who were not to be seen or heard. Now, floor pla…

"Task lighting is what people think of first when designing a lighting system in the kitchen because it's…

Quartz is one of the hardest substances on earth and is practically maintenance-free. It doesn't need to be sea…

Tile countertops are a great choice if you want an inexpensive material that's easy to maintain. It's simpl…

Aside from its sleek, clean appearance, glass countertops have many benefits. Glass can be cut into any shape and …

Stainless steel lends a modern look to this stylish kitchen designed by Andreea Avram Rusu. Stainless steel coordin…

Transitional kitchens blend the best of traditional familiarity with modern sophistication to create comfortable, …

Still the reigning design style, the timeless look of traditional kitchens speaks to most of us. Cabinets can be p…

Simplicity can go a long way with light wood cabinetry and white accents. In such an open and bright space, kitchen…

Contrasting light and dark wood grain adds a contemporary feel to a modern kitchen, while integrated lighting under…

A kitchen that mixes traditional and modern styles is all about balance. An island is perfect for cooking and ente…

To add visual warmth to this urban kitchen, designer Tina Muller used tumbled natural stone along the walls for th…

To create a rich and natural look in this country-style kitchen, designer Joel Snayd used Carrera marble with a st…

The first thing you notice upon entering HGTV Dream Home 2010's kitchen is the dramatic floor-to-ceiling backs…

Nothing is more eye-catching than a sparkling mosaic backsplash. Designer Linda Woodrum created this kitchen's…

"Keeping a kitchen neutral allows you to personalize it to reflect your style," says IKEA spokesperson M…

Designer Mark Donnell and architect Michael Cook chose the finishes in this open kitchen to coordinate with the ex…

Caesarstone recently introduced a line of six neutral colors for its durable quartz countertops. Shown is the gray…

"Neutral," by the way, is not a synonym for "sparse." "This is a destination kitchen,"…

This residential kitchen with commercial flair was designed by Poggenpohl team Tedd McKee and Rosemary Porto in co…

Kohler's apron-front cast-iron sinks (shown in white) come in a variety of colors, including new neutral tones …

In the same kitchen, Vasi chose Caesarstone "Blizzard" for the countertops and used a glass mosaic backs…

Bold color isn't the only way to create excitement. Kitchen designer Vasi Ypsilantis used these oversized ligh…

The look may change as styles evolve, but the appeal of the black-and-white kitchen never dies. It's all about …

In this vibrant and contemporary kitchen, pecan-finished cabinetry offers the greatest amount of color, especial…

This airy kitchen feels open and inviting with its French doors, skylights and crisp, white-on-white color scheme.…

Designer Gail Drury combined traditional sage-green accents and ivory cabinets, along with contemporary materials a…

This contemporary kitchen is immediately illuminated by the sky-blue light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. This …

Cherry-Stained Cabinets. The walls and countertops may be a cool shade of white, but sometimes the most color, sa…

Eat Your Greens. In most room settings, green is known for being a cool, soothing color that can easily bring comf…

Cooking With Blueberries. A subtle dose of blue adds just the right amount of vintage-inspired charm to this contem…

A Splash of Pumpkin This sleek, ultra-contemporary kitchen — with a vast amount of countertop space — is the perfe…

Nothing spices up a rich, gourmet kitchen quite like a playful pop of red. These colorful barstools are the perfect…

It's true that yellow is an energetic, eye-catching hue that can easily uplift moods and inspire, especially in…