8 Ways to Add Color to the Kitchen/Dining Room

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, and most people want that heart to feel warm and welcoming. For the rooms where you cook and eat, we've rounded up a few small (and not-so-small) ways to add a little cheer through color...

Add Color Through Accessories: Aja's Anti-Depressive Kitchen

Tablecloths are a Quick Fix: Family Tree Tablecloth from Ferm Living

Paint is a No-Brainer: Kathleen and Alex's Guest-Ready Condo

Tea Towels Are Cheap and Easy: Tea Towels from Xochi Santa Fe

Placemats, Runners, and Chargers Add Color to the Table: Juniper Placemat from Unison

Paint the Kitchen Cabinets: Photo from Colorful Kitchens on AT:SF

Large-Scale Artwork: Nathan's DIY Painting from Top Design

Flowers Add a Layer of Detail: Pink Dining Room from House Beautiful

Comments (1)

Aja's kitchen is also a great example of adding color through backsplash and floor. I love that kitchen!

You can get colorful countertops and appliances now, though not cheaply.

I have so many ideas for my dream kitchen; I think my biggest problem would be avoiding to much color.