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Design TrendsIssue 32 — The Bright Side

Trend Alert: Sunny Yellow Kitchens, 10 Favorites

August 7, 2020

Noticed and admired of late: bright-spot kitchens in shades of turmeric, mustard, and marigold. Here are 10 standouts ranging in style from urban contemporary to vintage beach cottage, all accented in invitingly warm and sunny—and decidedly not mellow—yellows.

interior designer lonika chande painted this new kitchen in multiple coats of p 17
Above: Interior designer Lonika Chande painted this new kitchen in multiple coats of Paper & Paint Library’s “Indian yellow” Muga in a glossy finish. See the project in A London Designer’s Remodel for a Demanding Client (Her Mother). Photograph by Simon Brown.
master cabinetmakers kbh of copenhagen outfitted this kitchen in frederiksberg, 18
Above: Master cabinetmakers KBH of Copenhagen outfitted this kitchen in Frederiksberg, Denmark, with a shiny sink and breakfast counter the color of curry. The cabinets are oak; the counter is glazed lava stone. Photograph by Gyrithe Lemche.
custom cabinets by uncommon projects extend beyond the kitchen in this victoria 19
Above: Custom cabinets by Uncommon Projects extend beyond the kitchen in this Victorian terrace house remodel in London designed by MW Architects. Explore the design in Kitchen of the Week: A Boundary-Breaking Remodel in Hampstead Heath. Photograph by Jocelyn Low from Uncommon Projects.
bright formica and birch plywood meet geometric tile in a south london design b 20
Above: Bright Formica and birch plywood meet geometric tile in a South London design by Koivu, a husband-and-wife-run kitchen company based in Kent, England.
a kindred design, the scandinavian kitchen by uk kitchen company papilio has st 21
Above: A kindred design, The Scandinavian Kitchen by UK kitchen company Papilio has stainless steel counters: “Our client wanted a colorful, social space that was also functional for constant use.”
this nyc loft, a collaboration between architecture durusoy and construction fi 22
Above: This NYC loft, a collaboration between Architecture Durusoy and construction firm Robertson-Tait, won a Remodelista Considered Design Award in the Best Professional Kitchen category. Read about it in A Sunny Kitchen.
salvage specialists retrouvius of london used a natural stone backsplash in thi 23
Above: Salvage specialists Retrouvius of London used a natural stone backsplash in this West London kitchen. Go to Masters of Salvage to see another standout remodel of theirs. Photograph by Michael Sinclair.
our own justine hand&#8\2\17;s \1807 cape cod cottage came with its egg yol 24
Above: Our own Justine Hand’s 1807 Cape Cod cottage came with its egg-yolk yellow kitchen—it’s the one room Justine left as is; she simply touched up the paint. “Yellow,” Justine says, “is so hard to get right I might not have been so daring if this hadn’t been here, but I’m glad it was.” 

The house stars in our first book, Remodelista: A Manual for the Considered Home. Also see more in The Soulful Side of Old Cape Cod. Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista.

uk kitchen company devol&#8\2\17;s first us showroom, in nyc&#8\2\17;s 25
Above: UK kitchen company deVol’s first US showroom, in NYC’s East Village, features this atmospheric design from its Real Shaker cabinet line: see Shaker in the City. The cabinets are painted “Lead” (from deVOL’s own collection of Shaker colors) and the walls are Farrow & Ball’s India Yellow.
british standard cabinets line a two toned wall in this northwest london kitche 26
Above: British Standard cabinets line a two-toned wall in this northwest London kitchen designed by Rachel Aspland of RZ Living and her friend Toni Halliday, lead vocalist of Curve. The walls are painted India Yellow (see above) and Pointing, both from Farrow & Ball. N.B.: British Standard, Plain English’s line of readymade, standard-sized cabinets, is now available in the US via the company’s NYC showroom.
actress and smilf creator frankie shaw&#8\2\17;s cheerful kitchen in her \1 27
Above: Actress and SMILF creator Frankie Shaw’s cheerful kitchen in her 1937 house in LA’s Los Feliz is painted in Benjamin Moore’s French Horn. The period-sensitive update is the work of Frances Merrill of Reath Design, and was a recent Remodelista Kitchen of the Week. Photograph by Laure Joliet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the trend alert about?

The trend alert is about bright yellow kitchens with painted kitchen cabinets.

What is the source of the trend alert?

The source of the trend alert is Remodelista, a website about home design and renovation.

What is the main idea of the trend alert?

The main idea of the trend alert is to showcase the rising popularity of bright yellow kitchens with painted kitchen cabinets.

What is the significance of bright yellow color?

Bright yellow color is said to inspire joy and energy in a living space, and has become a popular color choice for kitchens.

What are some of the kitchen cabinet design ideas showcased in the article?

Some of the kitchen cabinet design ideas showcased in the article include pairing bright yellow cabinets with white countertops, mixing yellow with other bright colors, and using black accents to create contrast.

Is there any advice on how to incorporate the trend into a kitchen design project?

Yes, the article suggests using yellow as an accent color through accessories like textiles, appliances, and lighting, or by selecting yellow cabinets for a small section of the kitchen.

Are there any downsides to using bright yellow in the kitchen?

Some people may find bright yellow to be too bold or overwhelming for a kitchen, and it may not be a timeless choice for those who are looking for a design that will stay in style for many years.

Is it necessary to follow trends in kitchen design?

No, it is not necessary to follow trends in kitchen design. Ultimately, the design of a kitchen should reflect the personal style and needs of the homeowner.

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