COLOR CODED Ten of the best color-filled kitchens F rom leafy greens to bold blues – plus peachy coral and PHOTOGRAPHED BY GREG COX, ELSA YOUNG, WARREN HEATH WRITTEN BY ROBYN ALEXANDER PRODUCED BY SVEN ALBERDING
even a luscious lilac – the lively shades used in these bright and breezy kitchens are sure to inspire a colorful makeover in your own home.
CUT THE MUSTARD The restoration of a modernist suburban house took care to honour the primary palette used originally in the home via playful pops of color – such as the bright yellow tiles used for the kitchen splashback. This eye-catching element combines with stone countertops, a whitewashed arched brick ceiling and oak built-in shelf above the counter to make for a contemporary update that also gives a knowing nod to mid-century color palettes and design. Tip Adding loads of easy, sunny charm to the kitchen – as well as an authentic modernist feel – the 130x130mm square yellow tiles used for the splashback were sourced from Tile House (tilehouse.co.za).
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