What Colour Should I Match with an Ivory Kitchen?
Ivory is a popular choice as a colour for kitchen cabinets. So much so, that ivory cabinets really deserve a blog of their very own!
It’s time to talk about why ivory kitchen cabinets are a great choice for a new kitchen and to explain what the best colours are to match with ivory kitchen units.
What Colour is Ivory?
First things first, what colour is ivory?
It is an off-white colour that takes its name from the tusks of elephants, of course. Ivory is highly prized and the colour has a genuine feeling of value and elegance.
Off-white with a hint of yellow gives ivory a soft and neutral shade. It can be paired with a wide range of colours. Ivory kitchen cabinets also work well with an extensive range of kitchen designs and styles too.
From ivory Shaker to ivory high gloss, it is a colour that works with all styles.
Versatility is definitely the name of the game when it comes to ivory kitchen cabinets.
Not only that, you are guaranteed that it will bring a warmth and an airy feel to any space.
What Kind of Styles Work With Ivory Colours?
A classic, traditional kitchen is probably the first style of kitchen that springs to mind when you think of ivory kitchen cabinets and drawer fronts.
However, it would be wrong to think that a traditional look is the only style that ivory works well with.
Far from it – ivory kitchen cabinets work brilliantly with just about any style of kitchen. From the classic traditional kitchen to more modern and contemporary styles, such as handleless kitchens, ivory colours go well with them all.
High gloss finishes look extremely elegant in ivory – whether it’s on a door or on drawer fronts.
Open Up Your Kitchen Space
Another real advantage of ivory kitchen cabinets is the fact that, as a light tone, ivory will naturally help to open up the kitchen space.
This can be especially useful if you have a smaller kitchen or one that isn’t blessed with a lot of natural light.
The light ivory tone will reflect the light and make the kitchen seem brighter and larger.
This is why ivory will always be a staple of any kitchen website you choose to browse.
The calm nature of the shade means that it looks as good on the panels of a cabinet door and a wall.
And whether you want ivory to be front and centre of your kitchen design, or the supporting actor that gives the overall look a real edge, the clean colour of ivory holds infinite possibilities.
What Colours Go Well With an Ivory Kitchen?
As ivory is a neutral colour, it can be paired with a large range of other colours.
If you want to maintain a neutral colour scheme, you can use other shades of cream, greys, or black for a bit of contrast.
On the other hand, if you’re feeling a bit bolder – or want to bring brightness to the piece – adding in pops of colours, such as blues and greens, can have stunning results.
Where Can You Add Ivory to the Kitchen Space?
Cabinets, doors and drawer fronts are the obvious choice to bring ivory into the kitchen space. The eye is drawn to your kitchen doors and cabinets first, so this is where ivory will have the most impact.
However, the kitchen doors and are not the only way you can create an ivory kitchen.
Ivory painted walls look fantastic too – and it could be a great choice for a backsplash or kitchen island too.
Ivory pairs well with any item that is wood effect. Another perfect complement to ivory is classic white.
Can You Pair Ivory with White?
We’ve already mentioned the neutrality of ivory and the options that gives you. It means that ivory can be paired with a variety of colours.
But one of the best of all your potential ivory colour match-ups is really simple… white.
The Perfect Ivory Colour Match-Up
White and ivory together is marriage made in heaven. It creates a minimalist and subtle aesthetic that is guaranteed to turn heads.
With ivory kitchen cabinets, you can add white to your kitchen island, backsplash, or the walls. In addition, you can add further white accents with accessories.
White kitchens are always a winner. But ivory and white is definitely a winning combination too.
Add White Accents
Because white and ivory blend so well, the contrast is subtle and almost seamless – but it does add an extra dimension to the space.
Bright Colours for a Modern Feel
Brightly coloured walls are perfect to give a fun, contemporary touch to your ivory cabinets.
The neutral drawer fronts, coupled with a modern design twist (such as an island), will allow the incorporation of bold colours to brighten up your kitchen.
This might not be the standard way many homeowners approach working with ivory, but rest assured – it really does work.
Add Pops of Colour
Ivory kitchen doors paired with bright pops of colour around the cooking space will definitely give the kitchen a bright, modern feel.
Combine ivory and bright colours with a wood effect for a truly stunning ivory kitchen look.
Adding pops of colours and accents – the little details – can really complete an overall kitchen design, adding character and extra visual interest.
The Perfect Complement
Leaning your preferences towards the cooler end of the spectrum, brighter colours perfectly complement the warmer tones of ivory.
Be careful not to overpower your walls, floor and ceiling, but using bold colour for your walls could certainly bring out its strengths.
Use Neutral Colours to Coordinate the Space
Painting your walls with neutral colours is also a great way to coordinate your space with ivory kitchen cabinets.
As neutrals are easy on the eye, they won’t be conflicting with your cabinets, much like the modern bright colours in their contrasting style. Neutral shades that complement ivory nicely are beiges and browns.
Grey: Another Perfect Complement
Before we leave you pondering whether to use modern bright colours alongside your ivory kitchen doors or to stick with the traditional neutral colours – we would like to throw one more option into the mix.
An increasingly popular choice to complement ivory kitchen units is the incorporation of grey. Dust Grey and light grey looks unbelievable with ivory and provides a timeless and on-trend look for your kitchen.
Grey has been the subject of much attention in the interior design world in recent years. If you take note of such things, you’ll see images of grey interiors adorning all the pages of the glossy magazines.
Pairing grey and and ivory together is a match made in heaven. You can credit that, in part, to the wonderful versatility of ivory.
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Now you have some inspiration, why not go with ivory?
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