1. OFF-WHITE AND WALNUT TONES
The classic combination of black and white, but softer. Replace the pure white with an off-tone, and the sharpness of black with a warm, dark walnut and you’ll be amazed by how sophisticated and calming your space will look.
2. MUSHROOM AND DARK GREEN
When you feel stuck for color ideas, look no further than to nature for the best inspiration. In the studio’s lake house project, Lucas tells me the kitchen derives its palette of materials and colors from its natural setting.
3. BLUE AND GRAY
Gray and blue kitchens are a much loved color combination. It achieves a tranquil look because, just as green, we associate blues with nature, and therefore we instantly feel more relaxed. To achieve this effect, however, you need to make sure the color looks as nature derived as possible (think summer skies and ocean waters), steering away from anything too vibrant that will become tiring in time.
4. WHITE AND LIGHT OAK TONES
The juxtaposition of light tones will always be among designer favourites when it comes to creating tranquil looking spaces. The less that the eye needs to process, the better, but the key to this minimalist kitchen keeping this look interesting is the layering of textures.
5. OFF-WHITE AND SAGE GREEN
The popularity of sage green kitchens is still going strong, with designers going back to it again and again for its relaxing properties in any living spaces, including kitchens. ‘A color pairing to cultivate a tranquil atmosphere in the kitchen is sage green and off-white,’ explains interior designer and architect Martha Franco.