Embracing blue hues through kitchen cabinetry can transform any space, offering versatile design possibilities from serene azure to bold navy. These shades elevate backsplashes, accents and metals, creating unexpected yet beautiful combinations – perfect for the heart of the home. Below are four examples to set the mood in a kitchen with these hues.
Dark Blue: Cinematic Drama
Deepen the drama of the kitchen by choosing a dark blue cabinet surface, such as REHAU RAUVISIO noir Midnight Dash. This soft, rich monotonic matte surface embodies all the dramatics of film noir while going beyond traditional black and white. Photo credit: © REHAU
Dark blue brings forth dramatic delight, adding depth to any space. This mood is akin to dancing at midnight, staring at the stars on a warm summer night or gazing out the window as a child who should be asleep.
For a twist on timeless design, choose a dark blue matte surface for cabinets. Harmonize this hue with light wood or white accents to brighten the ambience, or dark appliances and metal hardware to deepen the drama.
Metallic Blue: Urban Cool
Illuminate the space with a metallic PET surface. REHAU RAUVISIO ferro Empire Skyline, reminiscent of the space eras of yesterday and the modern engineering of today, is a striking choice for highlighting each client’s individual story through design. Photo credit: © REHAU
Metallic blue sets a fun, dynamic mood. Whether it’s channeling retro space-age funk or industrial chic in kitchen design, metallic blue adapts to any vibe.
A blue-gray metallic tone brings the spirit of the city inside without the hustle and bustle. Pair this shade with wood accents for a natural industrial look, or sleek marble countertops for the quintessential modern space.
Forest Blue: Natural Beauty
Cultivate a calm yet enchanting atmosphere with wood-inspired REHAU RAUVISIO terra Loft Oak. This soft, textured HPL surface delivers all-round durability with an authentic wood look and feel, making it perfect for those who love classic neutral tones but want to branch out. © Clearly O’Farrell
Cool-toned, wood-inspired surfaces cultivate a mood that is calm, but not reserved. Envision a starry night surrounded by the glow of a campfire – these surfaces embrace natural beauty while allowing designs to glisten in enchanting ways.
Imagine a smoky blueish-gray surface as an exquisite focal point in a minimalist white kitchen, or a neutral complement to the brightest backsplash. This hue contributes a fresh perspective to neutral design with its earthy aesthetic.
Sea Blue: Tidal Tranquility
Bring delightful waves of serenity to the space with REHAU RAUVISIO crystal Laguna. This stone-hard polished acrylic surface embodies a blue-green stormy shade, providing a light and airy look while exuding sophistication. © REHAU
Aqua is synonymous with sweet summertime. This shade captures memories of white sand underfoot and a boundless ocean horizon ahead.
Choose a blueish-green stormy shade to balance a light, airy look with mature sophistication. This surface elegantly pairs with wood accents for a relaxed ambiance or white upper cabinets for a contemporary design. Sea blue also complements any appliance, hardware or keepsake from a client’s travels.
Whether the client is drawn to deep dark shades, metallic silvery hues, forest- or seaside-inspired colors, expand the palette to find a blue that suits them.
—By Jesse Collins, Director of Marketing Communications at REHAU
