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Top Paint Colors for Small Kitchens

Small kitchens often get a bad rap for being dark and cramped, but there are easy ways to improve their appearance. The right paint colors and window treatments will make a noticeable difference, and Red Star Paint & Decorating Center can help you with both!

Small Kitchen Paint Colors

Neutrals

Shades of white are a fantastic choice for kitchens of all sizes, but they can easily create a cold, sterile aesthetic. Mixing a warm and cool white will help to give your kitchen a welcoming feel. We love Benjamin Moore Cake Batter CSP-215, a creamy, decadent off-white that pairs beautifully with the crisp, classic white of Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace OC-65.

Yellow

A sunny shade like Benjamin Moore Delightful Yellow 335 will brighten your mornings even when the weather is dismal. Since it is a vivid hue, it is essential to balance Delightful Yellow 335 with a neutral color like Benjamin Moore Moonshine OC-56, an off-white with calming blue-gray undertones.

Blue

Blue is a relaxing hue that is excellent for any room. To work this color into your kitchen, we suggest a mid-tone like Benjamin Moore Denim Wash 838. The faded chambray blue looks fantastic with the quiet, greige tones of Benjamin Moore Gray Mist CC-80. You can give your kitchen a dramatic flair by adding the jewel-toned Benjamin Moore Thousand Oceans 1645 on shelves or cabinets.

Orange

Like all colors, orange is a broad spectrum ranging from the palest peach to deep pumpkin hues. Benjamin Moore Perfect Peach 2167-50 is a pleasing pastel that will give your kitchen a comforting aesthetic. To balance the sweetness of the pastel, try pairing Perfect Peach 2167-50 with Benjamin Moore Atrium White OC-145, a fresh white with a hint of pink, or Benjamin Moore Onyx White OC-74, a rich off-white with a subtle peach glow.

Green

Green's refreshing quality makes it a great color for kitchens. Benjamin Moore Light Pistachio 2034-60 is a pale green grounded with subtle gray tones that will make your kitchen feel airy and spacious. You can complement the green of Light Pistachio 2034-60 with the silvery green undertones of Benjamin Moore Moonlight White OC-125.

Interior Design for Kitchens: Lighting Ideas

Natural light is a small space's best friend, so opt for window treatments that let plenty of sun into the room. EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds and Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are two moisture-resistant options with outstanding variable light control. Pirouette® Sheer Shades are another excellent choice for windows not near the sink or stove.

Layers of light will make a small kitchen appear larger. A single overhead light will create bright spots and shadows that are unflattering in any size room. Instead, incorporate a blend of ambient, accent, and task lighting to give your kitchen visual depth and allow you to adjust the lighting to meet your needs.

Interior Design for Kitchens Near Montclair, New Jersey

Red Star Paint & Decorating Center is a family-owned business that has served the area since 1995. We treat customers like family, and this approach has made us the area's leading retailer of Benjamin Moore paint, Hunter Douglas window treatments, and professional-grade painting tools.

Visit us at 420 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair to shop our extensive selection, or contact us online. Red Star Paint & Decorating proudly serves Montclair, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Bloomfield, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas.

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