13 ideas to add a touch of color to the kitchen with lightness and personality traduzido por: OPENROUTER

The kitchen is no longer just a space dedicated to preparing meals and has come to play an increasingly important role in home decor.

Bruno Moraes - Cozinha Funcional. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. (Guilherme Pucci/CASACOR)

Integrated with the living room or designed as an independent space, it can also reflect the residents' personality through materials, textures and, of course, colors. Even those who prefer a neutral base can bet on colorful details to create highlights without completely transforming the project.

Carlos Porto - Cozinha do futuro. Projeto da CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2026. (Cristiano Bauce/CASACOR)

The secret lies in finding the balance between the chosen tones and the other elements of the space. Colorful cabinetry, a painted wall, vibrant appliances or even small objects can make all the difference in the result.

Bet on colorful cabinetry

Manarelli Guimarães - Celeiro Gourmet, projeto da CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2021. (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)

One of the most striking ways to bring color to the kitchen is to bet on cabinets and colorful drawer units. Tones such as green, blue, terracotta, yellow and even pink can appear throughout the cabinetry or only in some modules, creating a more balanced composition.

Hugo Ribeiro - Cozinha e Jantar. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2026. (Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

To prevent the space from looking visually overloaded, a good strategy is to combine the chosen color with neutral surfaces, such as light countertops, wood or walls in soft tones. This way, the cabinets take center stage without compromising the sense of harmony.

Highlight a wall

Mandril Arquitetura - Cozinha Torno. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (Israel Gollino/CASACOR)

For those who don't want to invest in colorful cabinetry, painting one of the walls can be a simple alternative with great impact. This resource works especially well in kitchens with neutral cabinets, as it allows you to create a focal point without altering the fixed elements of the space.

Marcela Pretti e Rosana Rampazzo - Cozinha Original Deca. CASACOR Espírito Santo 2021 (Camila Santos/CASACOR)

Another possibility is to bet on wallpaper, which can bring colors, prints and different patterns to the space, making the composition more relaxed and personalized.

Use coverings to create a focal point

Gabriel Fernandes - Casa Veredas Simonetto. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Coverings are great allies when it comes to adding color to the kitchen and also help visually define certain areas. Tiles, mosaic tiles and colorful porcelain tiles can appear on the countertop wall, on the backsplash or in a specific strip of the projects.

Cozinha de Ficar. Adriana Fontana - CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2021 (Felipe Araújo/CASACOR)

Another possibility is to bet on pieces with different shapes or layouts, combining tone and texture. In a predominantly white kitchen, for example, a blue or green covering can completely transform the space and create a decorative detail that draws attention.

Invest in colorful appliances

Andrea Cavassa e Claudia Triveño - Estudio y Huerto de la Chef. Ambiente da CASACOR Peru 2022. (Divulgação/CASACOR)

Refrigerators, stoves, ovens and other appliances can also take on a decorative role. Models in colors different from the traditional stainless steel or white help break the neutrality and can become true protagonists of the projects.

Cozinha Roots, por Louise Cortez Arquitetura- Janelas CASACOR Tocantins 2022 (Edgard César/CASACOR)

The idea works both in kitchens with a retro aesthetic and in contemporary projects, depending on the equipment's design. To create a cohesive composition, it's worth repeating the tone in other small elements, such as utensils, lighting fixtures or decorative objects.

Add color through accessories

Rose Araujo e Eloisa Mondi - Cozinha do Chef. Projeto da CASACOR RIbeirão Preto 2025. (Felipe Cuine/CASACOR)

If the idea is to test colors without making major changes, accessories are the most practical option. Pans, dishes, vases, jars, trays, dish towels, and small appliances can introduce points of color in a targeted way.

Bruna Perim - Adega Gourmet. Projeto da CASACOR Espírito Santo 2022. (Camila Santos/CASACOR)

A kitchen with a white, gray, or wooden base, for example, can gain personality with objects in red, blue, or yellow. In addition to being easy to replace, these elements allow you to follow trends and refresh the decor according to the season or new preferences.

CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content creation agent, developed by the CASACOR Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Chrys Hadrian.

traduzido por: OPENROUTER