Cooking Up Color: 9 Kitchens That Serve the Perfect Shade of Pink
You might be surprised by how this uncommon kitchen color can fit into the heart of the home
Jennifer Ott
March 11, 2019
San Francisco-based architectural color specialist and design writer. Jennifer's work has been featured in many print and online publications. Her recently-published book, "1000 Ideas for Color Schemes," is a beautifully illustrated and easy-to-navigate guide that takes the guesswork out of selecting the perfect color palette for your home or special event. For more information on Jennifer Ott Design, visit http://jenottdesign.com/.
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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.
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For a similar paint color, check out Exuberant Pink from Sherwin-Williams.
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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.
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Wild Geranium from Behr is a comparable pretty pink hue.
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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.
An equally alluring hue is Berry Twist from Valspar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Of course, you don’t necessarily need to cover your kitchen walls in tile. Wallcoverings 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.
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.
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.
For a similarly soft and warm pink, try Nancy’s Blushes from Farrow & Ball.
Your turn: Are you tickled pink by these kitchens? Would you use pink in your own kitchen? Tell us in the Comments.
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For a similarly soft and warm pink, try Nancy’s Blushes from Farrow & Ball.
Your turn: Are you tickled pink by these kitchens? Would you use pink in your own kitchen? Tell us in the Comments.
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That tree does look great - but my tree is only 4' tall and requires smaller ornaments. And yeah - I know of those stores, but a lot of what I found there were the Christopher Radko-type ornaments - the ones that are shiny and fragile and, to me (snob that I am) look cheap or glitter-laden mini ornaments. Since my sisters and I were born, my Mom would give each of us a Waterford crystal ornament (sometimes 2). I even have several that are just too big and heavy to put on my tree and make it fall over unless they are balanced properly - so I stick to the smaller ones only. My Mom's ornaments are also for a larger tree - so they are out of the running, as well. Ribbon, 3' to 4' Santa figurines that have at least some pink in them, and treetop angels (with pretty faces) are the biggest obstacles I am facing right now. Luckily, Mom also thought of starting a Waterford crystal Nativy for me as well, but wasn't able to complete it before the Alzhiemers set it with a vengeance. I finished it this year with the help of eBay. Christmas Central has a wide variety a pink lights - some with alternating white, so at least I don't have a hard time finding those around Valentines/Easter. I also think s tree should be green, but that's just s personal preference because the crystal ornaments really shine against a darker backdrop.
I would like to see how you put together your wreath if you find a picture of it - and thanks for the feedback:))
I think the azalea color and deeper pinks are great - they really aren't so far removed from red or even purple and thank goodness they aren't not grey!The reverse glass backsplash was lovely- have some imagination please
@mariele storm I see your beautiful tree and offer my, more promentant, pink home office tree. My Louis desk chair and other accent pillows carry pink and lime green as accent colors to the natural linen. The natural linen roman shades are trimmed with fuscia velvet. It's all pink hands on desk to make working at home a pleasure. Note: no Walmarts or Targets were shopped for these ornaments.