You might be surprised by how this uncommon kitchen color can fit into the heart of the home
I was never a pink-loving little girl. I preferred lavender and periwinkle blue. Heck, I would always choose peach over pink. But pink has come a long way since it was relegated to frilly bedrooms. Here we look at all the ways various pinks can make a kitchen blush.
Personally I prefer bold hot pinks, such as the color Allison Burke Interior Design selected to powder-coat this stunning steel-clad island. The unexpected color softens the industrial vibe of the kitchen, making it a fun and inviting entertaining space.
For a similar paint color, check out Exuberant Pink from Sherwin-Williams.
Tegla Furniture Company Ltd
If you prefer a softer pink, think about pairing it with down-to-earth neutrals to keep it from appearing too saccharine or juvenile. A small splash of petal pink adds a joyful jolt to this charming kitchen.
Wild Geranium from Behr is a comparable pretty pink hue.
Leicht Westchester-Greenwich
This kitchen features a generous punch of pink, but it works because it’s balanced by the many modern, elegant touches throughout the space. The result is glamorous, not girly.
An equally alluring hue is Berry Twist from Valspar.
LightisMore For serious lovers of pink, this ombré effect on the cabinetry is a unique way to bring it. It makes for a fantastic color upgrade to an all-white kitchen.
Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography
I’m a big proponent of using fun color in ways that are easy to change out. Paint is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to perk up a room. But you can have more than just your walls painted.
This table clad in a pretty purple pink really anchors the kitchen. But if the homeowners ever lost their passion for pink, it’d be simple to switch colors.
Sweet Azalea from PPG Pittsburgh Paints is a similarly enchanting color.
Pedini London
Back-painted glass is one of my favorite backsplash materials, and I always encourage homeowners who go this route to pick an eye-catching color to make it the focal point of the kitchen. Of course, that means you have to pick and stick to one color, which can be tough for those with color commitment issues.
This intense pink backsplash provides the wow factor in a kitchen designed by Pedini London. Create a similarly stunning focal point in your kitchen with Magenta from Benjamin Moore.
Floors of Stone Here’s a backsplash option for those who prefer a paler pink on the wall. To avoid conjuring a pink-tiled bathroom from the ’50s, take a tip from this backsplash and go for a more modern tile shape or installation, such as elongated subway tiles in a herringbone pattern, which gives a hip and updated edge to the pink, making it feel more kitchen-appropriate.
Katy Bell Hamnes
Of course, you don’t necessarily need to cover your kitchen walls in tile. Wall coverings have become increasingly popular in kitchens as an alternative to tile.
This example from Katy Bell Hamnes is pretty in pink and really dresses up the kitchen nicely. It’s fun yet elegant. When selecting wallpaper for a kitchen, make sure it’s scrubbable and easy to clean.
Mulberry Kitchen Studios Or go for a simple coat of pink paint on the walls. I like how the wall color in this kitchen from Mulberry Kitchen Studios picks up on the reddish-pink appliances. Combined with the butcher block countertops and terra-cotta tile floors, it’s a warm yet light and bright space.