Liven up Kitchen Decor with Cobalt Blue Accents
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Cobalt blue is an outstanding accent color choice for any kitchen, whether your cabinets are in natural wood shades, painted colors or white. Cobalt blue has a cheerful and energizing effect that can wake up a dull lifeless kitchen and it can accent any style of decorating. It’s a smart pop of color in a contemporary setting and also accents themes and colors typically used in traditional, country, Tuscan, English or French style kitchens. Here are some tips on accenting your kitchen with this versatile color.
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Energize the Walls
Of course cobalt blue could be chosen as a paint color for an accent wall or the wall space that makes up the backsplash or soffit. If your kitchen is bright and sunny with white or light pickle stained cabinetry, the results could be beautifully cheerful. Or you could take a more conservative approach and use accents that feature cobalt blue on one wall, creating a focal point. Choose one large wall art to fill the space or choose several to create an eye-catching cluster: Framed ceramic or porcelain art, metal art and glass art are kitchen-friendly options that will stand up to moisture and repeated cleaning. Metal fish wall art in cobalt blue, green and yellow can underscore your kitchen with a beach or nautical feel. For a variety of style, themes and accents in cobalt blue, shop online for wall art by Metal Wall Art LLC.
Glassware, Dishes and Pottery
Use functional pieces to bring a splash of cobalt blue to the kitchen. Pottery and earthenware in cobalt blue can bring a decorative touch to functional items such as canisters, herb pots, water pitchers and crockery. Enamelware with cobalt blue patterns or solid color cookware is another good way to keep this accent color front and center in the kitchen. Deep cobalt blue glasses and dishes can be displayed in glass fronted cabinets, while vases and bottles can be arranged on windowsills or shelves where they will filter natural light. Dishes with cobalt blue patterns, from traditional Delft patterns to modern design can be arranged on a wall or soffit space with individual plate holders.
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Tiles and Backsplashes
Wall tiles in white and cobalt blue can also be used to create a beautiful backsplash or a mural behind the stove; blue and white tile looks especially appealing with a copper range hood or hanging copper pots. From sleek modern styles to country or traditional looks, any style kitchen can be accented with vivid wall tiles.
When Less is More
Because cobalt blue is such a strong color, small doses will go a long way. Choose just an accent or two and then create a color echo in the dining area with cobalt blue appearing in placemats, napkins rings, window valances or table runners. And don’t forget to incorporate natural touches of this beautiful blue – a handful of blue cornflowers in a vase or a bowl full of blueberries on a countertop keep your color theme woven throughout the kitchen without going over the top.
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