Meet the Expert

Dani Dazeyis the owner and principal designer of Dazey Den.

A small amount of paint can go a long way.

If you currently have an all-white kitchen and want to bring some color in, paint theisland.

A kitchen with mint green cabinets and a pink backsplash

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It’s a great way to add a bold touch of color without committing to painting the entire kitchen.

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“Try removing and painting just the doors versus the whole cabinet,” Dazey suggests.

A coastal inspired kitchen with a blue kitchen island

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“It will give the same effect with the fraction of the work.

Additionally, “color blocking cabinets in different colors is a great way to make a fun statement.”

This basement kitchenette features golden yellow cabinets and a tealbacksplashthat make a statement against the white walls.

A retro style kitchen with orange cabinetry, flooring, and refrigerator

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Additionally, paying attention to small details can really elevate the room.

Paint around recessed lighting to tie the room together and to add a fun detail.

Dani suggests choosing a color you love even if it may be unconventional.

A basement kitchenette with mustard yellow cabinetry

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“Explore which shade is best by testing large swatches.

To tie in the rest of the room, choose wallpaper, backsplash or smaller accents like rugs.”

Install a Cool Backsplash

A geometric backsplash brings color, texture, and interest.

A retro style kitchen with patterned wallpaper and painted recessed lighting

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This hexagon-shaped tile backsplash features geometric triangles that help balance the round cabinet knobs and square floor tiling.

This hammered copper backsplash ties all the colors of the kitchen together while creating a stunning focal point.

Go With Pastels

Pastels can make a bold statement, too.

A colorful kitchen with green cabinetry and patterned blacksplash tiling

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“No color is off limits,” Dazey says.

“Brighter colors can make a space feel bigger.”

Choose a bold color or a fun, patternedwallpaperto brighten up the kitchen without overwhelming the space.

A retro style kitchen with pink geometric backsplash tiling and mint green cabinetry

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A dramatic kitchen with a bright orange island and copper backsplash panel

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a kitchen with light pink walls and flooring and a mint green island

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A small blue and white kitchen with a blue smeg refrigerator

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a large kitchen with patterned wallpaper behind open shelving

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