Purple is a color that in its own way affects the perception of a person. Before choosing such a color scheme for the interior, we note that the purple range may not be suitable for rooms in an apartment. Do you intend to use it in the design of the kitchen interior? Then you should take into account the place in which the kitchen is located. If this is the south side of the apartment, then purple can be used in the interior of the kitchen - this will provide the room with coziness and comfort. But if the kitchen is poorly lit, then artificial light should be added before applying purple shades.
Choosing a shade, you can make the kitchen refined, noble or luxurious. It is necessary to take into account the fact that the cold tones of purple can reduce appetite. If your plans do not include getting rid of excess weight, then choose warm colors.
Purple Kitchen Decor
When designing a kitchen, try to keep the proportions of colors, because excess, coupled with the saturation of the room with purple, can cause feelings of anxiety and discomfort. Therefore, it will be sufficient, for example, to combine purple-colored furniture with light-colored walls, or light-colored furniture with purple walls and floors.
Violet color has two main shades: cold - violet (magenta) and warm - lilac-purple. Choose soft and warm colors for the purple kitchen, and leave the rich color for a separately pronounced zone or a small accent..
Violet looks good with calm undertones, starting with white and ending with a silvery tint. When decorating a purple kitchen, remember that purple shades are used only when the room is well lit during the day and in the evening, since this color is able to absorb light.
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“Purple tones in the design of the kitchen can be applied in modern, hi-tech, retro and Victorian style, in minimalism and in pop art style”
The kitchen needs to be created in accordance with your inner world, so that the color of the room helps your spiritual harmony. Keep in mind that the purple kitchen can be made magical, or you can make it discreet and strict.
Experts recommend not to lose sight of the fact that shades of purple look bad together. Therefore, choose only one tone and combine it with other colors, and not purple tones.
For your information, purple tones are perfectly combined with such colors:
- Shade of lilac color - with pale gray, brown, pink shades.
- Lilac-pink tones - with shades of emerald, brown and burgundy.
- Pale lilac colors - with yellow, silver, blue, beige, green and blue tones.
- Shade of dark purple - with dark blue and black.
- Intense purple tone - with white and black colors, with gold, dark gray and silver hues.
- Bright purple is a chameleon color that can change due to neighboring shades. Together with red, it becomes purple, with white - lilac, with blue - indigo.
Working with a lilac shade, the designers noticed some of its nuances. For example, if you combine it with a dark gray tone, then a lilac room will look strange and sloppy, a bright yellow color looks rough, and scarlet or bright crimson are heavy for a visual feel. The lilac shade is quite capricious, but at the same time it allows you to make a choice. With the help of lilac scale, you can create a light cozy atmosphere in the room, as well as a gentle and romantic atmosphere. You can make a lilac kitchen in a vintage style. In addition, purple tones in the design of the kitchen can be applied in modern, hi-tech, retro and Victorian style, in minimalism and in pop art style.
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Experts advise to take into account some of the nuances regarding the use of purple tones in the design of the kitchen:
- the room is finished in a dark purple tone - it is preferable to choose furniture with clear geometric designs;
- the kitchen has a rich purple color - silver and black furniture will look good. To avoid a depressing impression, make glass doors or get rid of them altogether;
- you can’t use a bright purple color if the kitchen is small or poorly lit: the tone will not show itself in such a room, and will also visually make the kitchen even smaller. This shade is best used in decor;
- if you intend to make the kitchen cozy and stylish, do not miss the wine tone - pale lilac, as well as ash lilac;
- do not overdo it in the use of purple tone, so as not to make the kitchen one where you will lose strength and energy.
By choosing purple for your kitchen design, you can create a room that suits your taste. Purple has so many shades and they are so beautiful that it is quite difficult to choose. Determine exactly what you want, find the shade that best suits your soul, in this case the kitchen will give you a lot of positive emotions.
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First, you need to decide what tone you feel good with. We recommend choosing from cold shades plum, lavender, lilac or red-violet, fuchsia, purple, violet or blue-violet. Preferred warm tones include amethyst and blackberry.
Saturated color is good to use as a bright and expressive accent. Calm tones - lilac and light purple - are best suited for painting walls in the kitchen and for the facade of kitchen furniture.
There are no significant restrictions regarding the style of the chosen interior, so you can opt for any option. However, it is best to choose a purple kitchen that will have various laconic geometric shapes.. With this choice, the kitchen will become really elegant.
Do you love high-tech style? Then decorate the kitchen in a purple tone with a metallic color. A similar interior is suitable for the style of minimalism. It is important to choose the right kitchen utensils and appliances. Stop your choice on unusual compositions, use lamps in the form of balls.The kitchen space can become slightly futuristic, however, quite unusual. Decorating in art deco and modern styles will require the use of purple and white, and it does not matter what tone of purple you choose - cold or warm. For country style, a muted amethyst color is suitable. You can also use colors to match natural stone and wood. In the Gothic style, in combination with purple, black, dark gray and chocolate are used.

the snow-white color of the kitchen island emphasizes the color depth of the glossy purple kitchen fronts
The use of purple in the decoration of the kitchen
Purple is a universal color, so it is used:
- For decoration. Dark and rich purple color in the design of walls and ceilings is preferably used only in combination with lighter tones. If you have chosen a lilac or lilac shade, then use it as the main and independent color of the finish. A calm tone has a calming effect, while dark and strict tones will give the room some bohemian.
- For making furniture.The use of bright colors in the interior of the furniture will enliven the kitchen. By choosing a shade that is pleasing to the eye and soul, you can get real pleasure and incredible pleasure from your kitchen. The violet gamma is able to inspire the hostess and direct them to creative culinary experiments.
- In accessories. This will help to make some additions to the overall design of the interior and provide it with originality. Accessories in different shades of purple can give the room a solemn look, a dramatic mood, as well as tenderness and romance.
- In dishes.And a standard dinner can be made a family holiday if you use a table service in purple hues. The dark purple tone is perfect if you are a strict, pedantic and self-confident person, lilac and lilac will be the best choice for an easy-going, romantic and gentle person, as well as for children.
Purple kitchen furniture
“For a purple kitchen, you need excellent lighting, otherwise the impression will become oppressive; excellent lighting is especially needed for a small kitchen area"
Do you love purple, but don't want to make an all-purple kitchen? Then you can buy furniture in purple tones. She will be able to revive the kitchen interior. Choose purple shades that are pleasing to both the eyes and the soul, and you can enjoy the atmosphere in your kitchen. However, it is worth considering the recommendations of experts:
- purple furniture should be of strict lines and clear geometric shapes;
- among the latest fashion trends, silver and black compositions look great against a purple facade;
- so that you do not get an oppressive atmosphere in the kitchen from using a rich purple color, it is preferable to combine it with glass elements or you can completely remove the cabinet doors;
- purple kitchen will need excellent lighting, otherwise the impression will become oppressive; excellent lighting is especially necessary for a small kitchen;
- so that the kitchen does not look vulgar, the best option would be to buy or order furniture, the design of which is discreet and concise, to add originality to the interior, use accessories: handles, holders, and the like.
Purple kitchen curtains
Curtains are perfect for purple kitchen light green. They will provide a non-standard look to the atmosphere and make the kitchen cozy. The material can be varied: silk, tulle, cotton.
Lilac curtains are chosen by creative people. This shade will look harmonious in a purple kitchen if the tones are not the same, for example, the kitchen is rich purple, the curtains are lavender. It must be remembered that different purple curtains will look different in different kitchens.
For a lilac or purple kitchen, curtains of such colors as orange, red, yellow, pink, green, white will look very extraordinary.
Light green and cream-colored curtains are suitable for a purple interior, turquoise, purple, silver, emerald and gold shades will also look good.
Conclusion
Do not be afraid to experiment with tones and color combinations in interior design, so feel free to use purple and all its shades, create bright combinations, and choose unusual accessories. In this case, a wonderful result will not keep you waiting long - a modern and trendy interior for the kitchen is provided to you!
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