Planning a kitchen makeover? It’s time to step out of the monochrome zone and explore the hot and happening two-toned trend. All-white kitchens have been around for far too long, and cabinets with single solid colours are yesterday’s news! What’s more, when you can’t choose between two colours, you don’t have to sacrifice one—you can opt to have them both!
Ready to explore this timeless trend? Here are a few ideas by Dipti Das, VP, Design, HomeLane to get your creative cells working.
Navy blue and white
Navy blue and crisp white makes for a bracing high-contrast combination. The inky blue of the lower cabinets energises and lifts the pristine white of the upper cabinets that run to the ceiling, utilising every inch of space and maximising storage.
Yellow and white
Pops of yellow complement the silken white palette in this expansive kitchen. The deep golden yellow refrigerator, inset in the dining wall, provides vibrant relief to the all-white cabinetry, with saturated shades of yellow picked up in the chair upholstery and the table accents.
Aqua and white
Aqua and white evoke images of the sea and foamy waves and are colours that calm and soothe. These shades have deeply established ties to healing and relaxation and often find expression in the colour palette of homes by the oceanside. This perfect pairing works well in this kitchen that is as pretty-as-a picture.
Eggplant purple and cream
This unusual kitchen offers up a gorgeous combination of eggplant purple with milky cream – a match made in heaven indeed! While the purple packs a punch, the soft cream both accentuates and grounds the richness of the colour palette. Carefully considered lighting highlights the vibrancy of the hues.
Black and white
This yin-and-yang combination is as old as time itself and never fails to make an impact! The long, neatly delineated row of floor-to-ceiling black cabinets beautifully frames the white rectangle with the inset window, while the pristine white counter in the foreground redefines the idea of a modern kitchen.
White and beech
The combination of white upper cabinets and beautifully toned beech wood lower cabinets gives an understated elegance to this contemporary kitchen. Light reflects off the straight, sleek edges of the cabinetry, energising the entire space. Note how the single row of grey tiles on the floor next to the counter gives a clear spatial definition to the room.
Lemony green and ash
The soft yet striking composition of lemony green and blonde ash wood is the highlight of this chic urban kitchen. The pretty shade of green is repeated in the paint atop the windows while the beams are wrapped in the same shade of ash wood, making it a stand-out feature of the space.
Grey and white
Grey and white are both calming, neutral shades that are well balanced and create harmony when used together. Packed with practical functionality, this compact kitchen with grey and white Shaker cabinets maximises utility and shows how to make the most of a small space. The two glass cabinets help to create the illusion of additional space.
Orange and black
Funky and bold, this kitchen combo certainly stands apart from the crowd! Orange is daring and adventurous, making for a high-energy contrast with black.
Why opt for the two-toned look?
- You’re finding it hard to make up your mind, and you do love both the colours you’ve picked.
- You might be looking for a kitchen makeover but don’t want it to put you out of pocket. With just half the expense and minimal time, you can transform the look of your existing kitchen.
- You might love a vibrant shade but feel it might be overwhelming to have it just everywhere.
- Your kitchen is on the smaller side, and you know that light colours make sense as they will open up space. But you’ve fallen in love with a dark shade!
- You want to combine textured and matte or glossy finishes in the cabinetry.
Whatever may be your reason for testing the waters with a two-toned look in your kitchen, Homelane has got you covered! Do hop on over to any of our experience centres, or ask for a virtual consult. We’ve got hundreds of two-tone combos that you’re sure to love.