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Colorful Ideas to Paint Your Kitchen Island in Washington

Are you ready to paint your kitchen island? Here are some great ideas from the cabinet painters at Cornerstone Painting.

Painting Your Kitchen Island

As the heart of your home, the kitchen makes a big statement on the decor and on your personal style. Because so many of the features in the kitchen are built-in elements, incorporating your décor into the space could be challenging without a major kitchen renovation. One great design idea that can transform your kitchen without the hassle of a full renovation is to paint the kitchen island’s cabinets. Traditionally, all of the cabinets in a kitchen have the same stain or paint color, but this uniform approach to design is yielding to a duo-tone design. A cabinet painting project requires multiple steps, so hiring a team of skilled interior painters to complete the job is crucial. At Cornerstone Painting, we proudly meet all of the interior painting needs of our clients throughout Woodinville WA.

The Importance of Color Selection on Kitchen Décor

In a kitchen where all of the cabinets are the same color, the island may blend in with the cabinets along the perimeter of the room. On the other hand, adopting a two-tone color scheme will give the island a pop of color that immediately sets it apart. Before you hire a painting contractor to transform your kitchen décor, take time to think about your color selection. One approach is to choose a complementary color or even a darker or lighter shade of the same color. For example, your navy blue cabinets could be accompanied by island cabinets that are a misty shade of blue. Another approach is to choose a color that is a deep contrast to the main cabinet color. For example, the navy blue cabinets could be accompanied by white, light green or even yellow island cabinets. With this second approach, the island becomes a focal point of the design. Keep in mind that our interior painters can give your island’s cabinets a new look with your preferred paint color, or we can paint the cabinets throughout the kitchen for a truly transformational look. Color will have a major impact on style as well as mood, so what are some of the primary options that you could consider?

Blue

Painting your island’s kitchen cabinets blue could infuse the space with a sense of serenity. Dusty or foggy blue are beautiful shades to consider that have a calming effect and that may correspond well with many other colors. Other color options, such as robin’s egg blue, may charge your kitchen with a boost of energy. Navy, midnight and other dark blue hues are wonderful options that have a sophisticated edge.

Green

Using green for your cabinet painting project can give your kitchen a fresh element regardless of the tint or shade used. Earthier greens, such as mossy green and others, add character and are well-suited for kitchens that have beige, cream or other neutral tones on the cabinets and countertops. Spring green and other brighter shades bring a peaceful yet energetic vibe into the room.

Red

Regardless of the shade of red that you select, this is a dramatic, energetic hue that will make your island a focal point. From tomato red to crimson, fire and other tones, this is a lovely color that can correspond well with a wide range of other cabinet colors. Keep in mind that selecting a matte or glossy sheen for the paint finish will also impact the overall effect that your paint color has on the space, and this holds true regardless of whether you choose red for your cabinet painting project or any other hue.

Black

Black can be an intimidating color for some homeowners to work with, but it could be an excellent color choice for your kitchen cabinets. It has a deep, rich look that corresponds well with the other colors that may be in your kitchen. The sophisticated, modern edge that it brings into the room may be enhanced when a high-gloss paint is used by the painting contractor.

Gray

Gray could be a beautiful alternative to black, white or cream tones. Darker shades of gray, including charcoal, slate and others, have a similar impact in the space as black. Lighter gray hues, including foggy gray, have a muted look that can bring elegance and drama to the space. Both high-gloss paint and metallic silver paint could add further personality to your kitchen.

Your Trusted Painting Contractor

Hiring interior painters for your cabinet painting project in Woodinville WA is essential. Painting cabinets properly requires several prep steps, such as sanding, cleaning and priming the cabinets. Then, at least three to five coats of paint may be required before the top coat is applied. We are a reliable painting contractor that takes all steps to ensure customer satisfaction. More than that, we are fully licensed and insured, and we have a great record of impressing our customers with beautiful workmanship over the last 15 years. When our interior painters are working in your home, you can feel confident that lovely work will be completed that enhances the décor. We take pride in completing all of our projects on time and on budget.

Schedule a Color Consultation Today At Cornerstone Painting, we consistently focus on producing results that our customers love, and color selection is a major component in this. We are available to consult with you on color selection soon as a first step. To schedule a color consultation with our team and to book an appointment for your interior painting project in Woodinville WA, contact us today.

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