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Blue kitchen ideas? Ever thought of designing your kitchen blue? It’s worth it.

A sunny day under a clear, blue sky can feel rewardingly calm.

Blue color will trigger a sense of relaxation, quiet, piece and expansiveness.

When you put the color inside your house, it gives you those same feelings of tranquility, space and luxury.

It is also a pretty well-known way to reduce stress, and it helps you slow down your heartbeat and lower your blood pressure.

Here’s an idea. Why not create a blue kitchen? Blue kitchens, or kitchens with blue kitchen cabinets, can appear bigger, look cooler, and much more relaxing. And, it suppresses appetite. You can get a blue kitchen in a shaker, traditional and modern design, and you can choose between a matt or a gloss finish.

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This means that getting your blue kitchen ideas to turn to reality isn’t that hard. When you want blue kitchen walls, make sure it is light blue, as it won’t overwhelm the design. You’ll find that framed and shaker kitchens work very well with this scheme.

Bold blue can add a bit of a vintage touch when used on a gloss design. And, if you want to incorporate wood, sea foam is great against oak, because the warmth of the shade will flatter the depth of the wood’s tones. You could go with a navy blue kitchen décor, or blue kitchen counters, or light blue kitchen cabinets – the opportunities are endless.

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Brighter colors will bring energy, and result in a pretty cheerful design and décor. Blending, for example, blue painted kitchen cabinets with bright tones, or natural wood’s brown colors, can create a harmonious, cozy design.

In dark climates, a blue, such as a blue and white kitchen, can look cool and attractive, since blue color is the symbol of water. Blue wallpaper patterns, blue kitchen curtains, and even a blue kitchen island are things that are inspired by the lakes, rivers and oceans, and will result in a magnificent kitchen design.

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What kind of blue?

There are definitely plenty of shades of blue, from dark and rich, to pale blue and light sky tones. Rich blue colors, for example, remind of the turquoise waves of the Mediterranean Sea, and are attractive and powerful. Light blues, on the other hand, are great for a classic design that blends freshness and elegance.

This gives your kitchen a warm, calm look. You can do it with white decorating ideas, or even soft gray, or light green, as they will look light and elegant, especially if you have wooden elements. These colors are great for a classic, or a retro kitchen design.

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You can also combine the pale blue tones with warm colors, such as red, orange, brown or yellow, and colors of natural wood. These look fantastic next to kitchen cabinets and islands in light blue colors.

If you want to warm up your modern kitchen design and add a unique character to your interior decorating ideas, go with salvaged wood and wooden architectural elements. For a contemporary kitchen, go for pastel blues, or turquoise blue, or even greens – they’re excellent.

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If you want a somber, cool, dark feel, navy blue or royal blue are great options to go for. For someone who lives in a hot, sunny climate, this is the ideal option, as it will balance out the heat and light. However, if you’re aiming for a playful, fun, airy look, you should opt for lighter, or middle shades of blue.

They promote the effect of space and light in the kitchen. A few good examples include Royal Azure, Baby Blue, Cadet Blue and Celestial Blue. They tend to intensify our perception of space, which makes them incredibly suitable for small kitchens.

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If you have a larger kitchen where you need a cozy feeling, go with the darker shades mentioned above. If you want to go with a radical option, you can even go for hues such as Nile Blue, Purple Navy or Persian Indigo.

They’re a bit far from true blue, but they will give you a kitchen that truly stands out. If you want to push things even further, pair them with other similarly outrageous colors.

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If you want to create an interesting color combination for a modern kitchen, you can always mix blue color tones with other colors. For example, red and pink accents, or purple shades, can turn your kitchen into a truly welcoming space.

A modern backsplash design, or interior paint, or wall tiles in blue colors are all pretty good ways to add these hues to your modern design and decorating ideas.

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Blue lets you create incredible contrast, and add a level of personality to your kitchen designs. For example, light blue can be combined with dark, warm colors, and deep blues can be combined with light, warm colors.

If your kitchen cabinets or walls are in light blue, they’ll look harmonious and warm, especially with reds and yellows, without giving you that cold, frosty look of a white and light blue color scheme.

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For a wooden kitchen, blue is ideal. You can go with blue paint, or opt for modern finishes in blue with wooden floors, ceiling beams, dining furniture or wall décor, and end up with a pleasant and original interior.

How to mix and match kitchen cabinets

If you want things to work, you have to mix and match, and do it carefully. The final overall look and feel is determined by how blue complements the other surfaces and accessories’ colors. One popular example would be mixing blue and grey. This combination reminds of nature, with a blue sky and grey clouds setting in.

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These two colors give a perfect contrast, and reinforce the relaxing tone of blue. Light grey is best used here, because it doesn’t overpower the blue and take the position of the central focus.

If you want a more stark contrast, you can go with cabinets in navy blue, and brighter colors, like cream, white or yellow, for the countertops. Or, go for blue cabinets against a white wall, that also works.

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You more or less have infinite combination options. You can take a look at some color combinations online and see which ones look good to you, so you can later on use them as suggestions for your own design.

Whichever combination you go for, you should make sure that the colors complement each other, and are the right style for your kitchen.

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Moderation is important

Like with a lot of things in life, moderation is important. Sure, blue has many advantages, but if overdone, you will start to see some of the downsides. Your kitchen might take on a feeling that gets dangerously close to depressing.

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Can you imagine a kitchen that has the wall cabinets, floor cabinets, and accents in the same shade of blue? That isn’t relaxing, that is melancholy.

The secret? You should know how much of a blue kitchen is right. You shouldn’t have so little that it doesn’t make a difference, nor too much so it becomes overwhelming. If you have to go all blue, at least go with different shades of blue on the cabinets, and create gentle contrasts.

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And, another way not to overdo it, is to just go with other colors as well. You will find more information about this above, in the mix and match section. Looks for bright, light colors such as brown, yellow and white, that give your eye a much-needed break from blue. Even something small, like a flower base, can make a difference here.

A two-tone blue kitchen

While a white cabinet is almost always a trend, you shouldn’t be afraid to go with colors. If you want even more depth and interest, go with more shades from the same color family. For example, if you’re after a country look, opt for powder blues which may create a cozy vibe.

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Pastel blue will also look beautiful on both islands and cabinets. And, if you want a few different blues, use the lighter shades on the walls, and a darker one on an accent, such as an island. If your kitchen is mostly blue but you want to add some blue to it, opt for a sky blue inside your cabinets.

Aqua blue is another interesting alternative, especially if you have marble countertops and white cabinets. It will energize you the moment you walk in, and works well regardless of whether it’s on the ceilings, cabinets or the walls.

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Other good options are grayish blue shades, as they feel neutral and not boring, and also pair pretty well with accents in gray, white or black.

Ending thoughts on blue kitchen design

When you want to work with blue kitchen options, choices are many, and you can take any direction you like. Above, you will find a lot of options and a lot of suggestions you can choose to follow, so don’t be scared to go for one of them!

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