Lemon color is very bright, positive. The interior of any room with its help can be charged with solar energy. Many people believe that for the kitchen this color is very saturated, depressing non-functional. Is it so?
In this article, we will try to understand how appropriate lemon color in the design of the kitchen, how to combine it better, and how to care for such a bright spot in the interior.
Lemon color of the kitchen - pros and cons
Lemon color attracts attention. This is one of the most cheerful and sunny shades, which pleases the eye and raises the mood. Associated with it at most with the summer, with warm at times. This color adds optimism and has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. For lovers of sleep it is important that such a shade is able to cheer and settle to communicate. In addition, mental activity improves.
For those who like to cook, lemon color promotes the manifestation of original thinking, develops fantasy and pushes experiments.
It also stimulates the appetite, so if there are problems with digestion, it will be very helpful. At the same time, it is better not to use it for those who want to lose weight.
There are a lot of lemon colors. But at the same time, it is not for every person.
He can start annoying after a short time. Therefore, we must remember that it is worth choosing cheerful, sociable people-optimists, sanguines, creative personalities.
In addition, it is worth noting that such a palette will perfectly fit into dark rooms, where there is little natural light, and also for small space.
Which style is right for you?
To lemon kitchen is not too saturated, screaming, you need to choose the right style of the interior.
The best options will be those in which the minimum details and small decor. Therefore, the following styles for the kitchen are preferable.
Minimalism - Absence of unnecessary decor, objects. All space is used with maximum functionality and comfort. Only the most necessary things should be at hand. Bright lemon is the best way to give the kitchen an originality, color, while not letting you get bored in the simplicity of style.
High tech in many respects similar to minimalism, does not tolerate a lot of decor, welcomes practical elements, as well as clever technique. In addition, it is characterized by glossy glossy surfaces, which such a bright citrus color complement and compensates for a modest simple interior.
Loft - the presence in the interior of a brick or stone, the creation of the effect of antiquity, the use of restrained elements, democratic furniture. All this perfectly combines with lemon color, gives even more coziness.
Constructivism - a minimum of details and objects, only the most necessary. The technique must be built-in, all lines should resemble direct geometric shapes. Here everything should be a single whole, without the selection of individual details, so the uniform color of the lemon can perfectly decorate and make it more cozy at the expense of warm tones.
Advice! Whatever the style, the main thing is that the individual details should be as small as possible, so as not to make the interior piled up. In addition, dilute the design is complemented by cold tones to avoid oversaturation with such a vivid shade.
Color combinations with lemon tint
In order to be as good as possible to choose a color solution, you need to turn to nature. It is natural combinations that always look best, more naturally and at ease.
Considering the lemon color, we can distinguish the following combinations.
Lemon and green. This natural combination is the most harmonious and predictable, as the lemon grows on a tree on which there are green leaves. However, using both colors as dominant is unacceptable. The interior will be too saturated, bright. Therefore, it is recommended to apply them on a neutral background. Excellent options in this case will be beige, white, cream, milky, sand colors.
Lemon and brown. This is also one of the most successful natural combinations, and the shades of brown can be absolutely any. This interior looks attractive, and the screaming lemon tones are perfectly diluted with a restrained brown color, so this design can be considered classic.
Lemon and black. This is also a classic option, capable of muffling the brightness of the lemon. This extravagant combination is more suitable for spacious kitchens, because the dark color visually reduces space.
Lemon and white. The combination of these colors is simple enough, concise. This creates a feeling of coziness, comfort, warmth. Such a light version can perfectly suit for a small kitchen or a dark room, where there is little natural light.
Lemon and gray. In a modern interior, this combination is becoming increasingly popular due to its elegance and originality. As a gray hue, metal surfaces, characteristic for hi-tech style, are often used. Also actual stone or wooden walls, perfectly fit into the design of the kitchen in the style of loft or country.
Lemon and blue. The most organic look is the use of pastel blue tones as a background, on which there will be bright tones of lemon color. It looks interesting and at the same time muffles a rich tint.
Lemon and beige. Caramel, sand, beige are considered neutral tones, which are often used as a background. With lemon color, they also look great, making it less saturated, diluting bright colors.
Finishing the lemon kitchen
If the choice fell on a bright lemon trim, then the kitchen set should in no case be chosen in such a key. This will oversaturate the room, and it will be too bright and annoying.
In addition, it is worth remembering that all surfaces should not be highlighted with a bright color. It is better to select a specific zone and select it.
Advice! For kitchens located on the north side, lemon color is appropriate to make a wall in front of the window. This room will be filled with sunlight and will become more cozy and warm.
The most losing combination is lemon and red. This kitchen will be too aggressive, active, as a result of which it will be very difficult, and instead of a pleasant tea drinking from it, you want to run away faster.
Lemon Set
By purchasing a lemon kitchen set, you can make the overall design as extravagant and bright, and simple enough, expected. It all depends on the details and the combination of colors.
Lemon-white facades look cheerful.
If the interior requires clear lines, then it is additionally fashionable to use brown, black, gray colors.
Lemon-green set is the most youthful and dynamic design. At the same time, neutral tones are used against the background.
One of the best options will be lemon furniture on a beige background along with a green apron, chairs and curtains.
The natural woody shade as a background for a bright headset is also an interesting solution. Elements of wood or stone can give refinement and sophistication to the interior.
When choosing a gray background, the kitchen will always be kept restrained even with the brightest furniture.
Floor and ceiling
As a bright accent in the kitchen you can make a lemon ceiling. However, this should be the most prominent site. It is not recommended to perform other voluminous objects in this color at the same time. But in the tone of the ceiling to use small accessories it will be the other way around, so that it looks holistically in the overall design.
Lemon shade can be decorated and the kitchen floor. In order not to make it a bright spot, it is better to use it for zoning and to select one of the kitchen zones, for example, a dining room. The rest is more appropriate to perform in pastel colors.
Choice of accessories
In the beginning of the article it was mentioned that not for all people lemon color is relevant. He irritates many, he cuts his eyes.
However, what if you still want to add such bright accents to the kitchen? There is an exit. In such a situation it is appropriate to use bright accessories.
If there is a sofa in the kitchen in the dining area, bright lemon cushions can decorate it.
Notable accents can also be frames with paintings, vases, shelves, upholstery of chairs, a variety of kitchen utensils.
Especially interesting in the interior you can enter curtains of lemon color. Preferably, they are monophonic, especially if the interior already has a drawing, an abstraction or a pattern.
How to care for a lemon-colored kitchen
Lemon color is certainly very bright and attracting attention. He is able to transform any interior.
At the same time, it is quite a marble and every spot immediately catches your eye. Therefore, for the care of such a kitchen should adhere to certain recommendations.
First of all, cleaning depends on the materials of which the headset is made. Particular attention should be paid to smooth glossy surfaces. They can be very easily scratched, which will be very noticeable in the future. Therefore, it is important not to use scratching sponges. Instead, they should use cotton rags. Means for cleaning should also be gentle.
On the light surface, spots are very noticeable. So that they do not stay forever, or do not have to get rid of them for a long time, they should be wiped off with a rag or a damp cloth immediately after their appearance. Also one of the tricks can be the use of non-monochrome materials, but with a pattern or pattern. This will hide the signs of contamination in the future.
So, many people want to stand out, including in the interior of the kitchen. It is for this often used in the design of lemon color.
In addition, he excellently improves mood and improves brain activity.
It is important not to overdo it, but just add warmth and comfort.
For this purpose it is better to use a combination with other colors, such as brown, white, black, blue, beige, gray.
It is necessary to dilute the warm lemon tint in colder tones, so as not to oversaturate the kitchen.
It must be remembered that the use of some bright colors will only be repulsive and annoying, so there should always be a measure.
Therefore, experiment, but be careful with such rich, cheerful colors.
